The last three months of No 6 Sqn RAF

[KarlADrage]

Following on from Bob Viking's suggestion that some of you might like to see some of the Jag shots I was fortunate enough to capture during the winding up of 6 Sqn, here's a small selection of the many images I took during various opportunities with the Squadron:

30th April - The "Big 6" goes on tour
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070430%20Coningsby/070430CGYIMG_3042-01-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070430%20Coningsby/IMG_0266.jpg

15th May - An invitation to visit the Squadron
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070515%20Coningsby/070515CGYIMG_0032-01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070515%20Coningsby/070515CGYIMG_0050-01.jpg

16th May - A return visit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070516%20Coningsby/070516CGYIMG_0030-01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070516%20Coningsby/070516CGYIMG_0016-01-1.jpg

18th May - First deliveries to Cosford
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070518%20Cosford/070518COSIMG_0088-01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070518%20Cosford/070518COSIMG_0079-01.jpg

22nd May - A day out in Wales
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070522%20Bwlch/IMG_0015-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070522%20Bwlch/IMG_0023-1.jpg

23rd May - Wg Cdr John "JS" Sullivan notches his 2000th hour on type
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070523%20Coningsby/070523CONIMG_0327-01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070523%20Coningsby/070523CONIMG_0339-01.jpg

31st May - 6 Sqn Disbandment Parade
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070531%20Coningsby/IMG_4918.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070531%20Coningsby/IMG_0158.jpg

P2 to follow

[KarlADrage]

12th June - Second wave of deliveries to Cosford
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070612%20Cosford/IMG_5881.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070612%20Cosford/IMG_0315.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070612%20Cosford/IMG_0411.jpg

21st June - The "Spotty Jet's" first outing
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070621%20Coningsby/IMG_6689.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070621%20Coningsby/IMG_0115.jpg

2nd July - The end of an era; The final deliveries to Cosford
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070702%20Cosford/IMG_7092.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070702%20Cosford/IMG_0048.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/KarlADrage/070702%20Cosford/IMG_7158.jpg

As I say, this is only a fraction of what I took. If anyone would like to see more I'm more than happy to share them here, or, failing that the complete sets can be found on my website www.karladrage.co.uk (http://www.karladrage.co.uk)

Hope you like.
Cheers,
Karl

[polyglory]

Very nice indeed:ok:

Many thanks for putting them up:)

[Mr Blake]

Great pictures. Brought a tear to me eye to see the old girl put to bed. Thanks for posting them on the net.

[Magoodotcom]

Just one word to describe these pics...OUTSTANDING! :ok::ok::ok:

A fitting farewell to the Jag!:D:D:D

Well done Karl!

[Navaleye]

Great stuff. Thanks for posting.

[Green Flash]

Excellent stuff Karl, many thanks. I presume the Cat on the grass was landing and not just taxiing? How often did the Jags land off runway/paved? (intentionally!).

Edited to add - who did the paint jobs, especially the 'Spotty Jet'? Someone is sh1t hot with a spray gun!:ok:

[Al R]

Thanks Karl, history in the passing.

[Rather be Gardening]

Brilliant shots, Karl, which brought back some happy memories of Shiny 6 at Coltishall when Jerry Connolly was the boss.

[Jackonicko]

Lovely stuff, Karl.

Sad to see, though.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Jackonicko/2Jags.png

[Alber Ratman]

The Spotty Jag (XX119) and the desert Jag (XX725) were painted by the Coningsby paint section with the help of painters from Jag Cars in the case of XX119.

XX725 was orignially "Johny Fartpants" in GW1 and was painted on the idea from above the Stn Level. The nose art was however designed by an ex SNCO from the Jag world, famous for his T-shirt designs and based on the Canopener.

Both designs were officially authorized.:ok:

On the grass shots, "taxy only" I afraid...

Thanks Karl for posting your work. OC6's book is a cracker..:D

[KarlADrage]

Thanks for the feedback all. I'm glad you liked them. It was a quarter of the year that I'm unlikely to forget for a while. None of it would've been possible without the fantastic support of the boss.

Al - Glad to see you're still around mate. Hope life in pastures new is treating you well.

Delighted you approve of the book too. :ok:

[MightyGem]

Some great shots there, Karl. Always a sad day when a type and a unit fly off into the sunset.

[red 5]

Great photos Karl as usual.

[Tim McLelland]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/Shefftim/Jagsea.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/Shefftim/Untitled-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/Shefftim/Jag-1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/Shefftim/Jaguar.jpg

[Alber Ratman]

Seen this on the web

Wording says it all.

http://www.handmadebymachine.com/store/index.php?crn=206&rn=431&action=show_detail