Jaguar Farewell
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Ratzeputz was not just a II(AC) sqn torture. I suffered one when I joined XV Sqn in early 80's - laced with lighter fuel apparently, spent whole of next day rushing to the heads in the PBF - there were 3 of us being inducted all suffered the same fate!
Many good mates on Jags over the years and worked with Tiger Tim at PTC .....that was an experience having known him previously as OC II (AC) Sqn.
Ed
Many good mates on Jags over the years and worked with Tiger Tim at PTC .....that was an experience having known him previously as OC II (AC) Sqn.
Ed
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If it's what I think it is, I played a very small part in its construction while languishing at a secret airbase in Turkey in 2000. The original version did not sport the 6/41/54 colour motif that your picture shows, but I think it may have has a few minarets and an Azam alarm clock as part of its decor.
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engoal I first set eyes on it towards the end of 02, I'm led to believe it was modified quite a few times over the years. The leather cushion in Sqn colours was added by members of 6 Sqn in 02, courtesy of 'Pop's Leather'! It was brought back to 'Colt' by 54(F) when they got kicked off that secret airbase and ended up in the 'Cockpit Bar', with a framed explanation put up next to it. It will be sad if it is was just 'magged to grid' when 'Colt' closed!
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OCCWMF,
Can you let me know any "deadlines". Ordered a piece of kit last week to make the job easier but its coming from the States. If the cutoff date is soon then I'll start the old system up although its a much slower process.
Cheers clicker
Can you let me know any "deadlines". Ordered a piece of kit last week to make the job easier but its coming from the States. If the cutoff date is soon then I'll start the old system up although its a much slower process.
Cheers clicker
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Jaguar Farewell Update - AL2
6 Squadron disbanded on 31 May.
This was, of course, a day of mixed emotion; while it was a wrench to surrender our Standard, I was immensely proud of the Squadron’s performance. Look here if you’re interested.
We now have a clear run at the Jag Farewell weekend though and I write to update all those that plan to attend and encourage any ex-Jag Mates who have yet to contact us to attend what looks to be shaping up as an epic event.
As a reminder, we are having a ‘Fly-In’ on Fri 29 Jun leading into a monumental Happy Hour.
Sat 30 Jun will be an Open/Families Day and in the evening is the Jag Farewell Ball in the Officers’ Mess and a HAS Bash for the best troops in the RAF, and their guests.
We are looking at over 300 attending the Ball at the moment, with more cheques arriving every day, but we need to finalise numbers soon. Accommodation is proving to be tight in the local area, not least because our weekend coincides with Waddington’s International Airshow so I really would encourage you to avoid leaving it to the last minute. If you are struggling to find accommodation then contact the Squadron as we have tentatively negotiated some additional accommodation about 25 mins away.
Once again, I look forward to seeing you at an occasion that will, I assure you, do justice to a Force that epitomises ‘Excellence’!
This was, of course, a day of mixed emotion; while it was a wrench to surrender our Standard, I was immensely proud of the Squadron’s performance. Look here if you’re interested.
We now have a clear run at the Jag Farewell weekend though and I write to update all those that plan to attend and encourage any ex-Jag Mates who have yet to contact us to attend what looks to be shaping up as an epic event.
As a reminder, we are having a ‘Fly-In’ on Fri 29 Jun leading into a monumental Happy Hour.
Sat 30 Jun will be an Open/Families Day and in the evening is the Jag Farewell Ball in the Officers’ Mess and a HAS Bash for the best troops in the RAF, and their guests.
We are looking at over 300 attending the Ball at the moment, with more cheques arriving every day, but we need to finalise numbers soon. Accommodation is proving to be tight in the local area, not least because our weekend coincides with Waddington’s International Airshow so I really would encourage you to avoid leaving it to the last minute. If you are struggling to find accommodation then contact the Squadron as we have tentatively negotiated some additional accommodation about 25 mins away.
Once again, I look forward to seeing you at an occasion that will, I assure you, do justice to a Force that epitomises ‘Excellence’!
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Had the 8 Jags come into DECAY Cossford today. Hoped for a better beat up of the airfield but was sadly let down. The damn spotters did their best to block the road from the train station to the museum though.
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Monkey,
The Jag Force has worked too hard earning a reputation as consummate professionals to squander it trying to impress the likes of you. Landing safely on a 3700 ft runway might be regarded as quite impressive to a professional aviator.
And the 'damn spotters' have provided us with loyal and enthusiastic support which, by extension, supports the RAF and UK military as a whole at a time when we need all the public support we can get.
I suspect your arrogance is not matched by your experience - certainly not your judgement.
The Jag Force has worked too hard earning a reputation as consummate professionals to squander it trying to impress the likes of you. Landing safely on a 3700 ft runway might be regarded as quite impressive to a professional aviator.
And the 'damn spotters' have provided us with loyal and enthusiastic support which, by extension, supports the RAF and UK military as a whole at a time when we need all the public support we can get.
I suspect your arrogance is not matched by your experience - certainly not your judgement.
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And a "Commando" dagger (top of left sleeve), which is intriguing
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Jaguar Farewell Weekend - Final Update
A final update.
All preparations are coming together – tribute to the superb team that I have.
We are expecting about 350 attendees at the Farewell Ball in the Officers’ Mess. I am conscious that many could not be certain of securing a free weekend when the original calling notice went out. We have deliberately catered for a few additional covers (I suspect that many will not be able to tear themselves away from chatting in the bar anyway) so that if you suddenly find that you are able to attend, against your original expectation, please do not hesitate to come along. We will accept cheques right up until Friday in preference to turning anyone away.
Equally, we still have access to accommodation if that presents a problem.
We hope that the HAS Bash, occurring simultaneously with the Farewell Ball, will now be a no cost event, but presently plan to levy £2 on entrance. Please note that no Public Money is being spent on any element of the Jaguar Farewell; a combination of some generous sponsorship and self-financing accounts for the Disbandment Parade, commemorative aircraft paint schemes, Enthusiasts’ Day, Families Day, HAS Bash and Ball.
I look forward to welcoming you next week.
All preparations are coming together – tribute to the superb team that I have.
We are expecting about 350 attendees at the Farewell Ball in the Officers’ Mess. I am conscious that many could not be certain of securing a free weekend when the original calling notice went out. We have deliberately catered for a few additional covers (I suspect that many will not be able to tear themselves away from chatting in the bar anyway) so that if you suddenly find that you are able to attend, against your original expectation, please do not hesitate to come along. We will accept cheques right up until Friday in preference to turning anyone away.
Equally, we still have access to accommodation if that presents a problem.
We hope that the HAS Bash, occurring simultaneously with the Farewell Ball, will now be a no cost event, but presently plan to levy £2 on entrance. Please note that no Public Money is being spent on any element of the Jaguar Farewell; a combination of some generous sponsorship and self-financing accounts for the Disbandment Parade, commemorative aircraft paint schemes, Enthusiasts’ Day, Families Day, HAS Bash and Ball.
I look forward to welcoming you next week.
Don't mean to hijack the thread, but this seems like the right place for what I hope is a reasonable question.
What actually happens to aircraft like this when they're taken out of service? I ask because as I recall someone's just had to spend about eleventy bazillion pounds restoring a Vulcan to flyable condition, and it would seem reasonable to preempt that sort of future concern by keeping a couple of example Jaguars, if not flyable, at least well-stored so they don't decay horribly.
I'd be the first to admit that I have only the sketchiest idea what this would involve, but it'd seem worth doing.
Phil
What actually happens to aircraft like this when they're taken out of service? I ask because as I recall someone's just had to spend about eleventy bazillion pounds restoring a Vulcan to flyable condition, and it would seem reasonable to preempt that sort of future concern by keeping a couple of example Jaguars, if not flyable, at least well-stored so they don't decay horribly.
I'd be the first to admit that I have only the sketchiest idea what this would involve, but it'd seem worth doing.
Phil