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As an accomplished nitpicker, I would point out that it's No.151 Squadron
(squadron markings a white saltire on a blue ground), not No.19 (blue and
white checks). As far as I can tell, XX345 has served with Nos.100 and 208
Squadrons as well, but not No,19.
Woops...
File named from 19sqn :/, but recorded under 151 Sqn in our database

Keep up the good work with posting the photos!
What about enclosed XX239 ?

Looks like the CFS badge on the fin. Definitely not No.19.
See http://www.raf.mod.uk/organisation/19squadron.cfm
[...] the Squadron disbanded in January 1992. The numberplate was then
assigned to one of the three Hawk squadrons at RAF Valley; No. 63
(Reserve) Squadron becoming No. 19 (Reserve) Squadron in September
1992.

Well, it seems that defense cuts make traditions difficult to
understand on both sides of the Channel...

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafshawbury/aboutus/cfs.cfm says :
The CFS Hawk Sqn, alternatively known as No 19(F) Sqn, is based at RAF
Valley and [...]

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