Afterburner and a wet runway from the rain that had just stopped - Photo taken during an "Anaxaitisi" (greek for "Interception") Association visit at Souda,
Just before returning to Russia, Wittstock held an open house. All remaining 25 MiG 29's stood on the flightline, ready for the departure. On 7 April they first flew to Damgarten and from there on they flew to Sernograd, Russia on 11 April.
Built as FAW.1 XJ565 was converted by HSA at Hawarden and returned to FAA service as FAW.2 in early 1967. Seen here in her 899 Squadron markings as embarked on HMS Eagle.