Air Pictorial 1977-09

U.K. STRIKE/RECONNAISSANCE FORMATION - This comprised three Vulcans (one each from Nos. 27,35 and 617 Sqns.), two Canberras (Nos. 13 and 39 Sqns.), three Jaguars (Nos. 6, 41, 54 Sqns.), one Buccaneer (No. 208 Sqn.) and one Harrier T.2 (No. 1 Sqn.)

Buccaneer S.2 XW526 "Y" (code in black) of No. 16 Sqn., Laarbruch

R.A.F. GERMANY FORMATION - Phantom FGR. 2s of Nos. 19 and 92 Sqns, leading Buccaneers of Nos. 15 and 16 Sqns., Harriers of Nos. 3 and 4 Sqns., and Jaguars of Nos. 2, 14, 17, 20 and 31 Sqns. Every combat unit in the Command is represented here

MARITIME FORMATION - Five Nimrod MR.1s (Nos. 42. 120, 201, 203, 206 Sqns.), flanked by two Phantom FG. Is (No. 43 Sqn.) and with two Buccaneers (No. 12 Sqn.) at the rear. All units home-based except for No. 203 which is stationed in Malta

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

Canadian A.F. No. 441 Sqn. CF-104 104808

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

R.A.F. GERMANY FORMATION - Phantom FGR. 2s of Nos. 19 and 92 Sqns, leading Buccaneers of Nos. 15 and 16 Sqns., Harriers of Nos. 3 and 4 Sqns., and Jaguars of Nos. 2, 14, 17, 20 and 31 Sqns. Every combat unit in the Command is represented here

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

U.K. STRIKE/RECONNAISSANCE FORMATION - This comprised three Vulcans (one each from Nos. 27,35 and 617 Sqns.), two Canberras (Nos. 13 and 39 Sqns.), three Jaguars (Nos. 6, 41, 54 Sqns.), one Buccaneer (No. 208 Sqn.) and one Harrier T.2 (No. 1 Sqn.)

R.A.F. GERMANY FORMATION - Phantom FGR. 2s of Nos. 19 and 92 Sqns, leading Buccaneers of Nos. 15 and 16 Sqns., Harriers of Nos. 3 and 4 Sqns., and Jaguars of Nos. 2, 14, 17, 20 and 31 Sqns. Every combat unit in the Command is represented here

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

Reconnaissance Jaguar GR.1 XZ359 "M” of No. 41 Sqn. from Coltishall

Kinloss-based Nimrod XZ285 with No. 42 Sqn. fin badge

MARITIME FORMATION - Five Nimrod MR.1s (Nos. 42. 120, 201, 203, 206 Sqns.), flanked by two Phantom FG. Is (No. 43 Sqn.) and with two Buccaneers (No. 12 Sqn.) at the rear. All units home-based except for No. 203 which is stationed in Malta

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

The flypast began (and ended) with the R.A.F Ensign being flown past the Queen, carried by Whirlwind HAR.10 XR453 of No. 2 F.T S., flanked by C.F.S. Gazelle HT.3s XX406 and XW898. In the background twenty-two Jet Provost T.5As in "25" formation (from No 1 F.T.S. and R.A.F. College Cranwell) start their run-in

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

Gazelle HT.3 XW862 of C.F.S. "chopper" element, Shawbury

No. 40 Sqn. Hercules NZ7002 represented New Zealand

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

U.K. STRIKE/RECONNAISSANCE FORMATION - This comprised three Vulcans (one each from Nos. 27,35 and 617 Sqns.), two Canberras (Nos. 13 and 39 Sqns.), three Jaguars (Nos. 6, 41, 54 Sqns.), one Buccaneer (No. 208 Sqn.) and one Harrier T.2 (No. 1 Sqn.)

AIR DEFENCE FORMATION - Two Victor K.2s (Nos. 55, 57 Sqns.), two Lightning F.6s (Nos. 5, 11 Sqns ), four Phantoms (Nos. 23, 29, 56, 111 Sqns.), three Canberras (T.17 of 360 Sqn., TT.18 of No. 7, B.2 of No. 100), preceded by an 8 Sqn. Shackleton (not illus.)

From Malta came Canberra PR.7 WJ825 of No. 13 Sqn., Luqa

Canberra E.15 WH964 of No. 100 Sqn., Marham - blue/yellow fin checks

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

Something the Queen didn't see! General Dynamics F-111C A8-143 of No. 6 Squadron. R.A.A.F., emitting a 30-ft. flame (deliberately) during its display on the public day, 30th July 1977

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

Argosy E.1 XR140, named "Jason", of No. 115 Sqn., Brize Norton

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

Andover CC 2 XS794 of No 32 Sqn.. Northolt (note hunting horn badge)

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

Jetstream T.1 XX494 "77" of Multi-Engine Training Sqn., Leeming

AIR DEFENCE FORMATION - Two Victor K.2s (Nos. 55, 57 Sqns.), two Lightning F.6s (Nos. 5, 11 Sqns ), four Phantoms (Nos. 23, 29, 56, 111 Sqns.), three Canberras (T.17 of 360 Sqn., TT.18 of No. 7, B.2 of No. 100), preceded by an 8 Sqn. Shackleton (not illus.)

Victor K.2 XL191 of No. 55 Sqn., Marham (No. 57 Sqn. a/c behind)

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

No. 10 Squadron VC10 XV104 from Brize Norton on its way to Finningley

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

U.K. STRIKE/RECONNAISSANCE FORMATION - This comprised three Vulcans (one each from Nos. 27,35 and 617 Sqns.), two Canberras (Nos. 13 and 39 Sqns.), three Jaguars (Nos. 6, 41, 54 Sqns.), one Buccaneer (No. 208 Sqn.) and one Harrier T.2 (No. 1 Sqn.)

Vulcan B.2 XM605 of No. 101 Sqn., Waddington, with fin badge

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

U.K. STRIKE/RECONNAISSANCE FORMATION - This comprised three Vulcans (one each from Nos. 27,35 and 617 Sqns.), two Canberras (Nos. 13 and 39 Sqns.), three Jaguars (Nos. 6, 41, 54 Sqns.), one Buccaneer (No. 208 Sqn.) and one Harrier T.2 (No. 1 Sqn.)

No. 1 Sqn. Harrier T.2 XW271 (code "17") from Wittering

AIR DEFENCE FORMATION - Two Victor K.2s (Nos. 55, 57 Sqns.), two Lightning F.6s (Nos. 5, 11 Sqns ), four Phantoms (Nos. 23, 29, 56, 111 Sqns.), three Canberras (T.17 of 360 Sqn., TT.18 of No. 7, B.2 of No. 100), preceded by an 8 Sqn. Shackleton (not illus.)

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

No. 11 Sqn. Lightning F.6 XR754 (C.O.s a/c), Binbrook

Dominie T.1 XS714 carries Cranwell's light-blue band (lower fin)

Newest type present was Hawk T.1 XX164 from C.F.S. Valley

The flypast began (and ended) with the R.A.F Ensign being flown past the Queen, carried by Whirlwind HAR.10 XR453 of No. 2 F.T S., flanked by C.F.S. Gazelle HT.3s XX406 and XW898. In the background twenty-two Jet Provost T.5As in "25" formation (from No 1 F.T.S. and R.A.F. College Cranwell) start their run-in

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

From No. 2 F T.S., Shawbury, Whirlwind HAR.10 XP163

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

Yellow search and rescue Wessex HC.2 XR518 of No. 22 Sqn.

No. 72 Sqn. Wessex HC.2 XV723, whose home base is Odiham

No. 207 Squadron, Northolt, provided the oldest service aircraft in the display, Devon C.1/2 VP981, which is at least 28 years old

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

The flypast began (and ended) with the R.A.F Ensign being flown past the Queen, carried by Whirlwind HAR.10 XR453 of No. 2 F.T S., flanked by C.F.S. Gazelle HT.3s XX406 and XW898. In the background twenty-two Jet Provost T.5As in "25" formation (from No 1 F.T.S. and R.A.F. College Cranwell) start their run-in

Finningley's resident No. 6 F.T.S. supplied this Jet Provost T.5B, XW324 coded "U", for the static park

AIR DEFENCE FORMATION - Two Victor K.2s (Nos. 55, 57 Sqns.), two Lightning F.6s (Nos. 5, 11 Sqns ), four Phantoms (Nos. 23, 29, 56, 111 Sqns.), three Canberras (T.17 of 360 Sqn., TT.18 of No. 7, B.2 of No. 100), preceded by an 8 Sqn. Shackleton (not illus.)

R.A.F. GERMANY FORMATION - Phantom FGR. 2s of Nos. 19 and 92 Sqns, leading Buccaneers of Nos. 15 and 16 Sqns., Harriers of Nos. 3 and 4 Sqns., and Jaguars of Nos. 2, 14, 17, 20 and 31 Sqns. Every combat unit in the Command is represented here

MARITIME FORMATION - Five Nimrod MR.1s (Nos. 42. 120, 201, 203, 206 Sqns.), flanked by two Phantom FG. Is (No. 43 Sqn.) and with two Buccaneers (No. 12 Sqn.) at the rear. All units home-based except for No. 203 which is stationed in Malta

Phantom FGR.2 XV464 of No. 56 Sqn., Wattisham - red/white checks

Phantom XV499 of No. 92 Sqn., Wildenrath - red/yellow checks

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

Also from Germany, No. 19 Sqn., Phantom XT896 - light-blue/white checks

Chipmunk T.10 WG407 of No. 9 Air Experience Unit

STATIC PARK - This view covers the entire static display and shows the three main lines of aircraft: (foreground) Lightnings, VC10, Harriers, Victors and Phantoms; (centre) Vulcans, Jaguars, Canadian A.F. CF-104, R.A.A.F. F-111C and R.N.Z.A.F. Hercules, facing a row of Puma, Wessex, Whirlwind and Gazelle helicopters; and (behind) Shackleton, Argosy, five Nimrods, four Hercules facing Communications aircraft (Andover, Pembroke, Devon) and trainers, with four Buccaneers and five Canberras at the end of the line

Hunter T.7 XL591 of No. 4 F.T.S. also based at Valley

Bulldog T.1 XX713 of Queen's U.A.S., Belfast