Arrived the day prior to the 1998 Yeovilton Air Day, this Griffin was operated by the Defence Helicopter Flying School. She went on to the civil register as G-BXBF.
Shackleton MR.3/Phase 3 XF708 was delivered new to No.203 Squadron at RAF Ballykelly on 6 February 1967 and served with this unit from RAF Luqa until her retirement. XF708 was flown to IWM Duxford on 22 August 1972.
Fin markings applied circa 1987 at RAF Chivenor to represent resident flying units and of past Hunter operators from the airfield. From left to right: black/yellow checkers of No.63 Squadron, 1 TWU badge and the red diamonds of No.234 Squadron.
Built as Hunter F.4, WT806 entered service with No.14 Squadron at RAF Oldenburg in April 1955. Later converted by Hawkers as Hunter GA.11. Seen here at Brunty with No.63 Squadron fighter bar.