Best RAF photo!

[pie sandwich]

Mainjafad

That reminds me of the last aircraft I ever towed the 56SQN (maybe) tomb out in cyprus, I was on vahs at the time and the OC eng wanted it moved for a pic, and as I told them I had towing experiance I was dicked for the job, little did they know the only sort of towing I had done was a pull back on tonkas using the arrester hook and a whinch and a steering arm. I thought phook it whats the worst that can happen. Little did I know it had not moved for the best part of 8 yrs, And turned put to be a ba***rd to tow

 

[MontyPlumbs]

This one - XV470? The one currently rotting away over on Golf Dispersal?

 

[pie sandwich]

The mot***r f**kers what have they done to it, it was in one piece the last time I saw it.

 

[MontyPlumbs]

The mot***r f**kers what have they done to it, it was in one piece the last time I saw it.

Not much left now mate, no nosecone, canopies, seats or engines. The drop tanks are still fitted as well as the ballast Skyflash but that's about it!

 

[R_Squared]

Akrotiri during Op Telic. Could be a bit busy every now and then, apparently.

 

[busby1971]

Akrotiri Op Telic very busy, this time no medal - right decision

Extra pans built and huge queues at the NAAFI.

And from my bungalow very noisy.

Sorry no photos just memories

 

[MAINJAFAD]

When there were no J's but K's and the C1(K)

When there were no J's but K's and the C1(K)

XV201 on the Falklands - Jan 1989

 

[laboratoryqueen]

I'll have to dig out some photos of the Falklands, sheep in a mine field DT_Xtremez_42:

 

[MAINJAFAD]

78 Wokka Selection

78 Wokka Selection

Boeing Vertol Sandblaster

Wokka Lift off, up close and personnel.

Wokka by Sodium Light.

Taken in the Falklands 1988-89

 

[MAINJAFAD]

One for the Old School Scopies and JAF's

One for the Old School Scopies and JAF's

Remember This????

Scopie Nightmare!!!!

 

[MAINJAFAD]

Desperation over the Sound

Desperation over the Sound

Phantom XV497 'Desperation' post tanking from XV201 over Falkland Sound, Jan 89.

 

[pie sandwich]

There was something about tombs that just made them look cool, better than tonkas and harriers, just like what has been shown in the pics

 

[Trenchards Ghost]

That Red Arrow photo must have slipped through the PR net, the is a techy in the back, heaven forbid.....

The shot was from a set to release the new paint scheme.

Said Techy got a bit of a slagging for wearing brand new white flying gloves. Oops..
Still it was my leaving jollyDT_Xtremez_42:

 

[shettie]

Remember This????

Scopie Nightmare!!!!

Not just JAFs! As an AF - if thats the thing that used to be at PPQ! I can remember standing up to my ankles in dirty water in the equipment cabin trying to get the fcuker turned on!

 

[rest have risen above me]

Not just JAFs! As an AF - if thats the thing that used to be at PPQ! I can remember standing up to my ankles in dirty water in the equipment cabin trying to get the fcuker turned on!

I normally find that stroking the diodes works and if it's still having none of it try talking mucky....DT_Xtremez_15:

 

[box-of-frogs]

Falklands

1. Looking south (ish) from summit of Mt Harriet - taken by 42 Cdo RM on 11-12 Jun 1982. When the weather is good, it can be stunning! DT_Xtremez_28:

2. Not so nice weather.....

 

[Roobarb]

Wookie trying to squash me

 

[Roobarb]

Aircrew, eh???

 

[Downsizer]

You just can't beat some HE!

 

[MontyPlumbs]

You just can't beat some HE!

Now thats what I'm talking about!!!!!

Carbon fibre death provider.......DT_Xtremez_14: