DC8's from Thanet Air IIRC. One of their skippers was a larger than life Texan chap complete with stetson and Cuban cigar.
Also AN124 and IL-76's from Metro Cargo complete with Russian crews. Confused the hell out of the RAFP when they were faced with Russian aircraft and crews on an RAF airfield.
I also recall the change in mood when hostilities started as a number of good friends were 'sandy side' while we were safe & sound in Deutschland. We did endure some unpleasantness with the local anti-war protesters, although one chap did regret attacking a car being driven by an RAF Regt gunner. I'm not sure the subsequent 'realignment of opinions' did much to improve his feelings towards the Krieg am Golf!