In special markings to commemorate the disbanding of 16 Squadron

Jaguars - especially the two seat version - have a habit of venting fuel as they start the take-off roll as is the case here. This aircraft is in the markings of 16R Sqn but this squadron actually disbanded a few days before this shot was taken.

fly past of three RAFGermany Buccaneers during the 1983 Deelen open house.

When the Jaguars were preparing for take off it was normal to see the fuel tanks overflow.

For years training on the Jaguar was performed from the Scottish base Lossiemouth. 16R Sq was the unit that provided training.

Canberra B(I)8 interdictor bomber of No. 16 Squadron RAF based at Laarbruch, West Germany. Displayed at the 1972 Battle of Britain open day at RAF Wattisham.

This aircraft was operated and maintained in taxyable condition with the Aircraft Maintenance Instruction Flight at RAF Cranwell. Carrying an RAF black training livery this example bears the Saint markings of 16 Squadron which is actually a Grob Tutor training squadron based in the adjacent hangars. The squadron got the nickname of the Saints after it was formed at St Omer in 1915. This unit and its aircraft have since been moved to RAF Cosford

This aircraft is operated by 284 Sqdn, a training unit based at RAF Cranwell. It, along with several others is used to accustom students to ground operations and to taxy around the airfield. It is not often seen outside