Thanks for the photo, I’m glad to see they do. XR806 “George Thompson” is a particular interest of mine. An old friend of mine, sadly now passed away, trained with Thompson and always related the story of his VC to me.

Is XR806 due anytime soon or has it already left service?? I’d love a final photo before she’s due to be “recycled”.

We managed to convince the crew to allow us to drive through the C5 attending IAD 90…..

…spitfireman exiting via the forward ramp while two other formites film the occasion.

That’s correct for the camo C5’s, one appeared at IAD 84, the other at IAD 90 as in my two pics above. Must admit that I thought I took the above photo’s mid afternoon (ish), can’t really remember. I shall have to check the video footage, that”ll give the time I think. I will find the photo of the IAD 84 appearance and post ‘dreckly, got a feeling that was the evening arrival chox.

Lovely shots James, particularly the Jags 😀

…and Concorde..

Flight Checkers Andover – nice to see again, it’s been a while.

…and speaking of Concorde…..can’t remember the year though. It came in on a charter for Air Day. Flew a trip round the Bay of Biscay for those who had prebooked, sub sonic though.

…or indeed an F4………

Meanwhile, back in Cornwall……………..

Like videoing the C-5 Galaxy landing while standing right next to the runway, then being blown over in its tremendous wake which happened after quite a long pause!

That’ll be this one then….:cool:

Great photo’s James ! that’s just how I remember the place….brilliant !! 😀