48 Aircraft
Regarding FEAF markings, I operated XV297 back to UK in August 1971 as 48 were scaling down. Commander was the CO. (M. M. D) or Chris a Dusty pointed out in a famous cartoon in the crewroom downstairs!! We flew:
Changi - Gan, 8 Aug 5.50
Gan - Masirah, 9 Aug 5.00
Masirah - Akrotiri, 10 Aug 6.55
Akrotiri - Lyneham, 11 Aug 6.50
The aircraft certainly had FEAF markings and was going on to Colerne for servicing, Major I believe. As the F/E I was "nursing" a few problems on the aircraft when the ASCEU F/E, R.M., appeared at Akrotiri to check me on the last leg!! Maintained my B but with a stern warning from RM. IIRC a large portion of the load was "personal effects" for all crewmembers.