Farewell No.6sqn from R.A.F. Leuchars
 

No.6 squadron started their departure the other day as they mark the start of the end of R.A.F. Leuchars.

They marked the occasion with a flypast in the formation of a Number 6.

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The above information and pictures were originally supplied by my friend Colin (Diamond nine-Diecast Aviation Forum) and reproduced in part here with his permission and the link below is to the original post:

http://forums.diecast-aviation.eu/sh...ad.php?t=23019

Nice one Colin :up:

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A formation they've got used to, Colt closing, move to Coningsby, reform, move to Leuchars...

"Engage, retreat, engage, retreat. I tell you, that's becoming our favourite tune."

I wonder what will happen if Scotland votes yes later this year.

Then Scotland will have to make do with a handful of Hawks for air defence :smug: