Double Mambas from '88

[paddyboy]

Hi Peeps

These were in a large box marked 'possibles'

Am still going through them, so put these ol' pics up

I think(?) they are all from '88; either 'Hall or Norwich


Fairey Gannet AEW3 by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Fairey Gannet AEW3 by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Fairey Gannet AEW3 by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Fairey Gannet AEW3 by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Fairey Gannet AEW3 by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Fairey Gannet AEW3 by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Fairey Gannet AEW3 by paddyboy13, on Flickr


Hope you enjoy a peek anyway

Best regards

Paddyboy

[Victor5]

I certainly did enjoy these
I really hope that XL500 at St Athan will be restored to flying condition

[billydog]

Possibles?!
Theres no way these could be considered 'possibles'!
The lighting on those airborne shots is fantastic. . . . And against that blue sky they just look the business!
What a great little set, well worth posting up.

[jaguar106]

More cracking shots,Patrick.They look like mostly norwich(apart from second from last which is hall)!

[jaybee]

That first couple of shots are really well taken and scanned Patrick.
If my memory serves me, this Gannet came from Carlisle at some point.
It seems impossible it carried the same radar unit that went from it to the Shackleton.
Either way I loved these from the moment Of first sighting,at a Summer with the ATC
in 65/64 at RAF Watton...

[Arthur Tee]

Paddyboy,

In my opinion - your best shots yet!

Arthur

[ArabJazzie]

Paddyboy.
Brought back great memories of seeing this machine when it was a BDRT machine at Leuchars! Couldnt believe one of me mates when he told me it was flying out and onto the show circuit!!!

Where is this now as i understood that it could be put back in the air with some effort in certain areas. With people at least trying to get one flying, it would be great if XL500/XL502 and XT752(in the US) could be brought together to get at least one out the 3!
Arabest,
Geoff.

[Mike]

More great shots Paddy (have you got a cat called Jess ? ), XL502 is currently at the Elvington museum.

[paddyboy]

Hi peeps

Thanks for the replies

I have no idea where this airframe is, or its current state, but it would be great to think it could be back on the circuit one day

I have just found some pics of the Fairey Firefly from way back, so will be working on the this pm

Best regards as lways

Paddyboy

[Dave Smith]

Stop making us all feel old!!!

[paddyboy]

Just look at my 'avatar' mate and weep

I am only 27

Cheers

Paddy(not so)boy

[kjshaw01]

Hello Beastie!!!!!

Great set as ever Patrick

Kev

[ST24]

And I thought the Firefly shots were good to see! These are ace old boy, you've captured the old girl really well, great post!!!

[paddyboy]

Hi Peeps

Thanks so much for peeking and replying

It would be great to think we could see her fly again

Every display venue would be gagging to get her

Very best regards and thanks

Paddyboy

[F6MAN]

Near digital pictures from an anologue age.

Another brill post Patrick.

You really are yesteryears Royal Male.

Regards.

PeteW.