Sorry, just realised I deliberately lied
The 'interesting' departure of the Bone that I witnessed was at Alconbury airshow in 1988 (15 Aug), not 1989. I still remember the stupidity of having to get an IFR clearance to depart from an RAF base on a gin-clear day. The Reds were taking it in turns for one to sit in the aircraft waiting for Delivery to get their act together, while I didn't have that option and sat there frying away
Wheels up, 'cancel IFR', switching to en-route, 'Cheerio'.
(How come I can remember details like that from years ago but can't recall stuff that I've re-learnt ad infinitum for simulator checks etc?
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