1981 Collection (page 8)

McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom 68-0496
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas F-4E-41-MC Phantom 68-0496 (msn 3678, baswe code HR'), at RAF Mildenhall, on 29 May 1981. Date: 1981

Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic MM40111 - 41-73
Aeronautica Militare - Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic MM40111 / 41-73 (msn 073), of 24 Flotille, at Greenham Common for the international Air Tattoo on 29 June 1981

Canadair NF-5B Freedom Fighter 136
Luftforsvaret - Canadair NF-5B Freedom Fighter 136 (msn N.9014), of 338 Skv, at RAF Upper Heyford on 18 July 1981. (Luftforsvaret - Royal Norwegian Air Force). Date: 1981

de Havilland Canada CC-115 Buffalo 115463
Canadian Armed Forces - de Havilland Canada CC-115 Buffalo 115463 (msn 21), of No. 412 Sqn, from CFB Lahr, Germany, at RAF Greenham Common on 27 June 1981. Date: 1981

McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom 37+81
Luftwaffe - McDonnell Douglas F-4F Phantom II 37+81 (msn 4549), of JagdBomberGeschwader 36, at RAF Upper Heyford on 18 July 1981. Date: 1981

Aerospatiale SA. 316A Alouette III A-351
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Aerospatiale SA.316A Alouette III A-351 (msn 1351), of the Grasshoppers helicopter display team, at RAF Greenham Common on 27 June 1981 for the international Air Tattoo

Bell OH-58A Kiowa
United States Army - Bell OH-58A Kiowa 70-15173 (msn 40724), at Bowood House near Calne in Wiltshire, for a helicopter meet, in July 1981. Date: 1981

Northrop F-5E Tiger II 1161
Royal Jordanian Air Force - Northrop F-5E Tiger II 1161 (msn R1389), of 9 Squadron, at RAF Greenham Common, on 27 June 1981, for the international Air Tattoo. Date: 1981

Republic F-105D Thunderchief 61-0108
United States Air Force (USAF) - Republic F-105D-20-RE Thunderchief 61-0108 (msn D303, base code H'i)of the 466th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Date: circa 1981

Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic 61+01
Marineflieger - Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic 61+01 (man), at RAF Greenham Common, on 27 June 1981, for the international Air Tattoo, Date: 1981

General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon 275
Luftforsvaret - General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon 275 (msn 6K-04), of 332 SKV at RAF Greenham Common, on 27 June 1981, for the international Air Tattoo

Dassault Etendard iVP 108
Aeronavale - Dassault Etendard iVP 108 (msn 108), from 16 Flotille at RAF Greenham Common, on 27 June 1981, for the international Air Tattoo. Date: 1981

Fokker F27 Troopship C-7
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Fokker F27-300M Troopship C-7 (msn 10157), of 334 Squadron, at RAF Greenham Common, on 27 June 1981, for the international Air Tattoo

Schleicher ASW15 767 (msn 15013, BGA.1562), at a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Slingsby T. 8 Tutor (BGA. 858)
Slingsby T.8 Tutor (BGA.858). Date: circa 1981

Schleicher ASW19B 464, at a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Grob Twin Astir 258 (msn 3027, BGA.2323). Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus DXL (msn 203G, BGA.2462) Date: circa 1981

SZD-30 Pirat 526 and Schleicher Ka-8b 245
SZD-30 Pirat 526 (msn S.0145, BGA.1962), of the Royal Navay gliding and Soaring Association, with Schleicher Ka-8b 245 of the Royal Air Force Gliding and Soaring Association Date: circa 1981

Slingsby T. 50 Skylark 4 BLC
Slingsby T.50 Skylark 4 BLC (msn 1331, BGA.1045), at the London Gliding Club, Dunstable. Date: circa 1981

Rolladen-Schneider LS1f D-2759, at the London Gliding Club, Dunstable. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth SHK 432 (msn 39, BGA.1544), at the London Gliding Club, Dunstable. Date: circa 1981

EoN Olympia 419 CYX (msn EoN-4-006, BGA.1923), at the London Gliding Club, Dunstable. (EoN - Elliott's of Newbury) Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth SHK 593 (msn 25, BGA.2222), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

SZD-42 Jantar 2 94, at a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

SZD-41A Jantar Standard X7 (msn B.712, BGA.2122), at a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 2c modified 82, owned, modified and flown by Ralph Jones, seen at RAF Greenham Common for an Inter-Services Regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher K-6E CCU, at RAF Greenham Common for an Inter-Services Regional gliding competition in the 1980s. (My ex-wife had a share in this glider, so I could fly it any time I liked - fantastic)

Glasflugel 205 Club Libelle 581, at RAF Greenham Common for an Inter-Services Regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Ventus a 982, at RAF Greenham Common for an Inter-Services Regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher ASW20L EHD (msn 20386, BGA.2691), at a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher ASW15 105 (msn 15013, BGA.1562), at RAF Greenham Common for an Inter-Services Regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Slingsby T. 65C Sport Vega R23
Slingsby T.65C Sport Vega R23, of the Royal air Force Gliding and Soaring Association, at RAF Greenham Common for an Inter-Services Regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Janus C R1, of the Royal air Force Gliding and Soaring Association, at RAF Greenham Common for an Inter-Services Regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Rolladen-Schneider LS3-17 EEF (msn 3441), at RAF Greenham Common for an Inter-Services Regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Rolladen-Schneider LS4 D-2628 (msn 4001), at Lasham for a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher ASW19B EJR, at a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 2 66 (msn 198), flown by John Delafield, at a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 2C EHP (BGA.2701), at a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic 49
Aeronavale - Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic 49 (msn 049), of 24 Flotille, at Greenham Common for the International Air Tattoo on 27 June 1981. Date: 1981

Aerospatiale SE. 3160 Alouette III M-439
Kongelige Danske Marine - Aerospatiale SA316A Alouette III M-439 (msn 1439), of Esk.722, at RAF Greenham Common for the International Air Tattoo on 27 June 1981

Aerospatiale SA. 321G Super Frelon 22
Aeronavale - Aerospatiale SA.321G Super Frelon 22 (msn 122), from 32 Flotille, at RAF Greenham Common, on 27 June 1981, for the International Air Tattoo

Rockwell B-1A 74-0158 (msn 001), the first prototype of the B-1A, which was cancelled on 30 June 1977. The design was resurrected as the subsonic B-1B Lancer in 1981. Date: circa 1976

Glaser-Dirks DG-200 EDM, single-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane, at a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Schleicher ASK13 EBZ, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Rolladen-Schneider LS4 EHL (BGA No.2696), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus 671, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Eiri-Avion PIK-20B 988, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

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"Reflecting on the Vibrant Tapestry of 1981: A Year of Iconic Moments and Unforgettable Memories" As the curtains rose at the 25th London Film Festival in 1981, cinephiles eagerly awaited a cinematic feast that would captivate their hearts and minds. Meanwhile, across screens worldwide, a certain Reagan Chesterfield ad sparked conversations and left an indelible mark on popular culture. Amidst the hustle and bustle of city streets, the sleek silhouette of a 1981 Austin Maxi effortlessly weaved through traffic, embodying both style and practicality. And while cars roamed the roads, love took center stage as Prince Charles exchanged vows with Lady Diana Spencer in a fairytale wedding that captured imaginations around the globe. Sports enthusiasts were treated to exhilarating moments like Joe Louis' legendary triumph in 1936 or witnessing Alex Higgins go head-to-head against Steve Davis in an electrifying snooker match come November '81. Innovation soared as De Lorean DMC-12's gull-wing doors opened up new possibilities for automotive design. Similarly, unknown creators crafted timeless beauty with their creation of a stunning Triumph TR8 Convertible in 1981. The world watched with bated breath as India Hicks graced royal nuptials in her own unique way during another unforgettable wedding moment. Simultaneously, aviation history was made when G-SSSH took its maiden flight from Hatfield - marking an exciting chapter for BAe146 aircrafts. Across continents, Wrigley Field stood tall as Chicagoans cheered passionately within its hallowed grounds - etching memories into baseball lore throughout that memorable year. And amidst it all, Royal Victoria Dock served as a bustling hub where dreams set sail towards uncharted horizons. As time carried us forward from this remarkable year filled with cultural milestones and technological breakthroughs alike, let us cherish these fragments of our shared history, forever woven into the fabric of 1981.