RAF Chivenor, 22nd August 1970 - PART THREE

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These are the rest of the static exhibits in the early morning of this air display,

Dutch C-6, F-27M, 334 Sqdn, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (2) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
Dutch C-6, F-27M, 334 Sqdn, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (3) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
FAN 60, Aeronavale, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
FAN 60, Aeronavale, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (2) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
FAN 60, Aeronavale, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (3) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
FAN 103, 16F Aeronavale, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (2) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
FAN 103, 16F Aeronavale, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (6) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
FAN 106, 16F Aeronavale, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
FAN 106, 16F Aeronavale, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (2) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
FAN 106, 16F Aeronavale, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (6) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

Parked on the edge of the cross-runway 'flight line' were these two light aircraft, presumably all that braved the weather
G-AVCD, G-AVWS, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

The bright orange MB326 certainly brightened up the static
MM 54284, SVBIA, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (5) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
MM54284, SVBIA, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (3) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
MM 54284, SVBIA, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (4) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

The cross-runway flight line was closer to view and contained the flying participants for the afternoon display
Norway 14900, F-5A, DP-G, 718 Skv, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
Norway 14907, F-5B, DP-X, 718 Skv, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (3) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
Norway 14907, F-5B, DP-X, 718 Skv, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
Norway 14907, F-5B, DP-X, 718 Skv, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (2) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

Not sure what the Germans will have thought of their captured WW2 exhibits?
WGAF 30+17, cn 91-1-0075, LeKG 43, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
WGAF 30+17, cn 91-1-0075, LeKG 43, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (6) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
WGAF 30+36, cn 91-1-0096, LeKG 43, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (6) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
WGAF 30+36, cn 91-1-0096, LeKG 43, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (7) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
WGAF 30+36, cn 91-1-0096, LeKG 43, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (8) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

This Chipmunk was still in the older silver and red strip dayglo scheme
WP848, FAC Chivenor, ex CFS 06, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (3) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

Whereas this one was in the newer light aircraft grey with red day-glo strips
WP963, FAC Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

The Navy sent a Sea Vixen from Yeovilton
XN647, 707-VL, 767 Sqdn, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XN647, 707-VL, 767 Sqdn, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (2) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XN647, 707-VL, 767 Sqdn, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (4) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

The cross-wind flightline had this Lightning F.3
XP737, 226 OCU Coltishall, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

Plus some half-dozen JPs of 3 FTS which were to be the aerobatic team for the afternoon. I only took pics of two of them
XR650, 56, 3 FTS, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XR651, 53, 3 FTS, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

There was another in the static park
XR670, 63 (ex 54), 3 FTS, Belgian Red Devils zap on fin, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XR670, 63 (ex 54), 3 FTS, Belgian Red Devils zap on fin, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (2) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

Plus another lovely Lighting F.3 of the Coltishall OCU
XR716, 226 OCU Coltishall, Chivenor 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XR716, 226 OCU Coltishall, Chivenor 22 Aug 70 (2) fw by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XR716, 226 OCU Coltishall, Chivenor 22 Aug 70 (4) fw by Philip Pain, on Flickr

Valley had sent a Gnat T.1, and there was another on the cross-wind flightline
XS100, 57, 4 FTS Valley, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (2) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XS100, 57, 4 FTS Valley, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (3) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

A big-wig from Northolt in this Basset
XS775, 207 Sqdn Northolt, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

Well parked on the end of the cross-wind flightline was the flying display Phantom from Leuchars
XT875, K, 43 Sqdn, XP737, 226 OCU, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XT875, K, 43 Sqdn Leuchars, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
Note the full line-up in the background - 3 FTS Jet Provosts, and 229 OCU Hunters

And his mate was in the static park
XV581, E, 43 Sqdn Leuchars, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XV581, E, 43 Sqdn Leuchars, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (2) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XV581, E, 43 Sqdn Leuchars, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (3) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

Providing transport support was this Hercules from Lyneham. Note the BBMF Spitfire 19 in the background, and Hurricane as well, but I had photos of them already
XV183, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (1) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr
XV183, Chivenor, 22 Aug 70 (2) w by Philip Pain, on Flickr

So that was it, I left before 0900, out of film, and with a long drive home. There was little point in staying as static photos became impossible as more people arrived, and I couldn't wait around for the afternoon flying. From reports that I have seen, I probably missed some late arrivals, a Dutch F-104G Starfighter is reported.

Thanks for looking, and for the kind comments received.