Farnborough 1972 , when I was 10.

I can remember seeing the Red Arrows in Gnats and the Patrouille de France in Magisters , and being very impressed by the noise of the Viggen.

I can also remember a mock battle at the end , with Andovers and Wessexes bringing in troops , with Harriers (I think) giving air support.

Here are a few flights that I am glad I took while it was still possible :-

1984 British Airways Trident Heathrow – Manchester and return

1985 Olympic 707 Rhodes – Athens

1986 CTA Caravelle Gatwick – Zurich and return

1986 British Midland Viscount 1hr pleasure flight from East Midlands

1986 Euroair Herald 1hr pleasure flight from Gatwick , including taking part in the Badminton Airday airshow !

I do regret not starting my interest in aviation early enough to fly in a Comet or a VC10 , though.

If anyone is interested , that photo was taken directly outside the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field , Seattle.

There is a Boeing Military Division complex next to the museum. When I was there a couple of years ago , there was a 767 with a large dorsal radar fairing there , as well as this 757.