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Archived 29 August 2001

Leuchars Air Display – 16th September 2000

The Battle of Britain Air Display is one of the largest in the UK, attracting visitors from all over Scotland and the North of England. Situated on the coast, the mountain backdrop makes a dramatic setting for the display. Since it is a long way from Middle Wallop, the Team transited on Friday. The navigation skills displayed by Rob in the Lynx are becoming a matter of legend as he picked his way through the most horrible weather, having to divert to Coventry before staging through Army Air Corps station Dishforth on the way north. The weather gradually improved as we went up the country, until we arrived at Leuchars in bright sunshine. Here are some photographs of the arrival on Friday, along with the extensive flight line display.

The Lynx shillouetted against the setting sun.	The Lynx landing back at Leuchars after flying a reconnaissance sortie to familiarise the pilots with the display area.
The Lynx landed just as the sun set.	As soon as the aircraft land, the ground crews get to work. Here Paul Travis services and ties down one of the Gazelles.
The five helicopters needed fuel, and the bowser arrived to top them off immediately we landed.	Leuchars also attracts participants from all over the world. The flightline is a riot of types and colours. Here an F-16 sits with a pair of Swedish SAAB Viggens and a Draken.
Other Teams at the show included the Patrouille de France, flying Alpha Jets.	A French Air Force C-160 Transall, an older type. The aircraft will soon be replaced by the four-engined Airbus A400M.
Solidarity Brothers! Jim and Tim have a ‘Marines Moment’. Globe and Laurel? More like Laurel and Hardy!	One of the Team visitors to the Leuchars show was Jim’s mate Dave from the Infantry who was most impressed with the whole thing.
Click here to see pictures from Sunday’s display at Plymouth.
Click here to see pictures from Saturday’s display.
Click here to see pictures from Saturday’s transit.

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