Laarbruch-based Jaguar GR.I XZ111 of No 2 Squadron on a mission low over Germany near the Dutch border showing the photographic pod hung on the centre-line pylon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SEPECAT Jaguar - InternationalInternational - 1969

Another view of GR.l XZ111. A total of seven RAF front-line squadrons will have Jaguars, four of these being with the Second Allied Tactical Air Force in Germany.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SEPECAT Jaguar - InternationalInternational - 1969

Jaguar's STOL performance - typified by a landing and take-off run at normal loads of only 1,600 ft - allows it to fly close-support operations from grass-strip airfields of no higher standard than those associated with aero-club flying.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SEPECAT Jaguar - InternationalInternational - 1969SEPECAT Jaguar T / E - InternationalInternational - 1968

The first reconnaissance Jaguar for use in Germany was delivered to No 2 Squadron early 1976. It is seen here with one of the Phantoms with which the squadron was previously equipped.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG.Mk I / FGR.Mk II - СШАUSA - 1964SEPECAT Jaguar - InternationalInternational - 1969

The camera ports in XZ111’s centreline reconnaissance pod and the trough for the starboard 30mm Aden cannon are well shown in this view. A pair of 264-gal drop tanks are carried underwing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SEPECAT Jaguar - InternationalInternational - 1969

Our author (Raymond Baxter) displaying either pre-flight nerves or post-flight relief.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SEPECAT Jaguar T / E - InternationalInternational - 1968

A production Jaguar T.Mk 2 trainer takes off from RAC’s Warton aerodrome.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SEPECAT Jaguar T / E - InternationalInternational - 1968