Greek AF A-7 Spotters Day & Retirement Ceremony

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Mossie
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Greek AF A-7 Spotters Day & Retirement Ceremony

Post by Mossie »

Hi all,

I know it's rather late, but who doesn't like looking at Corsairs?

Here's a belated look back at the Spotters Day & Retirement Ceremony that the HAF held last October at Araxos to say farewell to their fleet of A-7 Corsair II's.

Apologises for the comprehensive coverage, but hopefully there's something of interest.

C&C's welcome.

Geoff

Spotters Day

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Spotters Day, Araxos B_4 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Spotters Day, Araxos B_7 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Spotters Day, Araxos B_17 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Spotters Day, Araxos B_74 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

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ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Spotters Day, Araxos B_148 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Spotters Day, Araxos B_220 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

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ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Spotters Day, Araxos A_46 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

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ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Spotters Day, Araxos B_793 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Spotters Day, Araxos B_769 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

Retirement Ceremony

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos B_18 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos B_85 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos A_2 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos A_3-2 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos A_4 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos A_10 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos B_223 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos B_229 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos B_261 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos B_299 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos C_277 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

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ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos B_354 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos B_345 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos C_111 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos C_368 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos B_419 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

ImageHAF A-7 Retirement, Retirement Ceremony, Araxos B_434 by Geoff Spinks Photography, on Flickr

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Great set of pics, thanks for sharing.

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What a great couple of days that was! Sad the Corsair is no more.
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What a stunning set of photos, really enjoyed going through these, every one of them is a winner and a great record as the event unfolded...Superb! :smile:

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Brilliant compilation of images, looks like an avgeek's paradise!
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Fantastic set,thanks for posting them !
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Speechless, wonderful set!!Speechless, wonderful set!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Beautiful series ... Thanks for posting ... :cool:

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The best pictures I have seen so far tbh, and there were many pictures posted in the past months! :drool:

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great set!
hey that's me on pic 7!
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Geoff,

Hat's off to you! Your coverage of the event is superb. You captured some very unique moments out there, on the ramps at Araxos AB.
Being someone who had the ultimate honour to experience this retirement from the inside (back-seater in '767'), your photo-shooting definitely brings back lasting memories in me.

Many-many thanks for keeping alive a part of our history.

Warmest regards,
Antonios, Greece

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Hi Geoff,

Not been on UKAR for a while, thanks for posting these pictures, I also had the privilege of being at Araxos last October, what can you say! I now have a picture of "158021" (static - with serious load out!) adorning my current credit card... :worship:

Best Regards

Geoff
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