"Monster 1" back tracking runway 01 at RAF Marham following the public debut of ZG752 wearing it's two-tone RAF camouflage scheme which was applied to the Tornado GR force at their inception to RAF service. The aircraft is 1 of 3 specially marked Tornado aircraft that signify the end of Tornado GR service with the Royal Air Force.
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"NATO 41", a NATO E-3A Sentry on final to RAF Mildenhall whilst doing circuit work. The 4 Pratt and Whitney JT3Ds or TF33s in USAF service deposit their trademark trail across the late afternoon skies.
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RAF Lakenheath's 493rd Fighter Squadron's heritage jet; 84-0010 "The King" turning onto final approach under crisp blue winter skies.
The 493rd FS "Grim Reapers" operate the F-15C, the Air Superiority fighter variant of the Eagle. The heritage aircraft is one of three specially painted aircraft celebrating the past of the 3 fighter squadrons based at RAF Lakenheath. The parent unit (48th Fighter Wing) at RAF Lakenheath celebrated the past of the 48th Fighter-Bomber Group who operated P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft during World War 2.
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British Airways 747 passing the moon on departure to Nairobi as "BA65" from London Heathrow's runway 27L
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A truly incredible moment as the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Avro Lancaster, PA474 nicknamed "Leader" rounds the bend at Old Warden presenting a beautiful topside pass.
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