Jaguar Farewell
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Tribute video
May be of interest here, though I expect many have already seen it. This video has certainly helped inspire me 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaJG3OYezmA
. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaJG3OYezmA
What was all the chit chat on the Coningsby freqs about a sniper targetting the Jag formation? One of the pilots got a visual of a possible sniper that was firing at them from a building near the river.
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JS et al,
have read with interest the multitude of posts.
I had 13 great years, 3500 hours and 5 Squadrons worth of Jaguar flying as well as the immense priviledge of training a generation of pilots (including, as I recall the current OC6).
Sad day indeed, and I would be honoured to attend the bash in June.
If the RAF could "lose" one to Kemble, I'll do my level best to keep her flying.
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have read with interest the multitude of posts.
I had 13 great years, 3500 hours and 5 Squadrons worth of Jaguar flying as well as the immense priviledge of training a generation of pilots (including, as I recall the current OC6).
Sad day indeed, and I would be honoured to attend the bash in June.
If the RAF could "lose" one to Kemble, I'll do my level best to keep her flying.
Cubes
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An ex-Colt resident writes...
As a frustrated pilot and current ASOp who used to curse the Jags for their racket in the mornings at Colt, when trying to sleap off nights, I'd like to say I loved them really, and always used to get a thrill seeing them overhead. Best wishes to all at Six, I hope you get your Tiffies sharpish!
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Goodbye 6
Goodbye and good luck fellas. I hope your rest is a very short one.
I have very fond memories over the years and the cat has been ever present during my 20.
I will always remember having to descend the tankers to get you some gas before your low level ingress at Amble Light before screaming through LOTAs C, B and D. Ah themz woz tha dayz!
SA
P.S. There was a fantastic shot (viewers snap) of six doing a six
on the local news...BBC Look North and it was fantastic! wish it was mine but if anyone knows where to get hold of it?
I have very fond memories over the years and the cat has been ever present during my 20.
I will always remember having to descend the tankers to get you some gas before your low level ingress at Amble Light before screaming through LOTAs C, B and D. Ah themz woz tha dayz!
SA
P.S. There was a fantastic shot (viewers snap) of six doing a six
on the local news...BBC Look North and it was fantastic! wish it was mine but if anyone knows where to get hold of it?
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Jaguar Farewell - Contact Details
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Thank you for the strong support that the vast majority have offered.
Please now note a correction to the details within my original post.
Unfortunately, the address created to receive external e-mail has been found to be incompatible with the RAF Internet Gateway. The corrected e-mail address is:
[email protected]
I have corrected my initial post but if you responded to the address that I originally posted, please re-send your details.
Notwithstanding this technical issue, e-mail is the preferred method of contact and I would ask for restraint before telephoning the Squadron at this busy time. Please do not be concerned to have not received further details at this stage as we have been inundated with initial applications. It is our intention to send out further details on Friday 11 May to all parties on our database. If you have not received confirmation of your interest by Mon 14 May, please contact us again.
Once again, please ensure that you pass these details to all of your Jaguar colleagues.
Thank you for the strong support that the vast majority have offered.
Please now note a correction to the details within my original post.
Unfortunately, the address created to receive external e-mail has been found to be incompatible with the RAF Internet Gateway. The corrected e-mail address is:
[email protected]
I have corrected my initial post but if you responded to the address that I originally posted, please re-send your details.
Notwithstanding this technical issue, e-mail is the preferred method of contact and I would ask for restraint before telephoning the Squadron at this busy time. Please do not be concerned to have not received further details at this stage as we have been inundated with initial applications. It is our intention to send out further details on Friday 11 May to all parties on our database. If you have not received confirmation of your interest by Mon 14 May, please contact us again.
Once again, please ensure that you pass these details to all of your Jaguar colleagues.
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One small question for OC 6 Sqn, when do the photos taken during last fridays photosession with the Hawk flying over a certain catherdral city appear? Or were they taken by a non RAF photographer?
Looked nice from the fourth floor of an office block, as did Mondays events from the end of the runway.
really will miss the Jags....
Cheers
Valiantone
Looked nice from the fourth floor of an office block, as did Mondays events from the end of the runway.
really will miss the Jags....
Cheers
Valiantone
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For what it's worth, I worked on 6 Squadron at Coltishall from about January 1979 to January 1980 and it was one of the best best postings I ever had. I will always have a soft spot for the Jaguar and I have found myself in many a verbal battle with those who would do her down. I am really glad that my my old unit was the last to operate the first aeroplane I worked on after passing out of training (126 Apprentice Technician Entry Cosford 1975-1978) and I hope the squadron will be resurrected in very short order.
All the best to aircrew and groundcrew alike, MSJ
All the best to aircrew and groundcrew alike, MSJ
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Disbandment of 6 sqn brochure
Alber Ratman
Sad to hear about the demise of the Jags..
I spent 5 great years at Coltishall in ASF. Just before the Gulf war started I was seconded to 6 sqn on the deployment to Thumbrait in Oman and then Bahrain. A great deal of our time there was filmed whilst we went about our daily duties. I cant remember who did the filming or if in fact any of it was released after. Have you ever seen any of the footage? If not does anyone know what happend to all the footage taken?
Sad to hear about the demise of the Jags..
I spent 5 great years at Coltishall in ASF. Just before the Gulf war started I was seconded to 6 sqn on the deployment to Thumbrait in Oman and then Bahrain. A great deal of our time there was filmed whilst we went about our daily duties. I cant remember who did the filming or if in fact any of it was released after. Have you ever seen any of the footage? If not does anyone know what happend to all the footage taken?
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Great Flypast Photo
I flew Jaguars in Oman for 9 years and am sad to see their retirement from the RAF in such a shameful and ignominious manner. The flypast photo at Post 132 is terrific! A fine record of an event that shames our politicians.
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Memories
First flight in 1973 as one of the First Eleven who brought the Jaguar into service at Lossiemouth. I 'point with pride' to the fantastic service carried out by this great aircraft, and the highly professional pilots who had the privilege to fly it. However,the manner of its going does leave a very sour taste in the mouth.
Very sad to see the end of the mighty Jaguar; I was Sqn Int O on 41(F) in the early 90s, and had the time of my life. Now at Cranwell, I do at least get to see Jags taxying around the place! Proud to be a card-carrying member of the Jag Association.
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Arrived from RAFG in '82 and left on demob '96, worked in one form or another on 6, 41, and 54, involved with starting the "Dash 10" EW Bay, great times, a priviledge to serve with such good people and a wonderful aircraft. Never thought of myself as nostalgic but there's a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye........maybe it's the wind, good luck to you all past and present