The end of an era is just nine days away, with the final fast jets due to depart from RAF Leuchars ahead of its closure.
All jets attached to Leuchars-based 1 (Fighter) Squadron will relocate to RAF Lossiemouth by September 8.
The squadron’s relocation is due to be completed by the end of September.
Some aircraft may leave prior to that date but an RAF Leuchars spokesman confirmed the “bulk” of aircraft are expected to fly out a week on Monday.
The spokesman said no formal flypast was planned at Leuchars but a reception for the aircraft was likely when they arrived at Lossiemouth.
It is expected RAF Leuchars Station Commander and Air Officer Scotland Air Commodore Gerry Mayhew will have the honour of flying the last jet out as the sun sets on decades of history at Leuchars.
The imminent departure of 1 (Fighter) Squadron follows that of 6 Squadron in mid-June.
There were mixed emotions that day as some wept for the departure of a squadron and others celebrated the approach of an exciting new dawn.
Dozens of air enthusiasts gathered in a field overlooking the Leuchars runway to watch as nine aircraft from 6 Squadron performed an east to west flypast in a spectacular number six-shaped formation.
Scores of Leuchars staff also turned out on the base to watch the planes fly past.
Just 35 minutes later, the same aircraft were given a heroes’ welcome as they touched down at their new home at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray.
The official transfer of 6 Squadron and its 500 personnel to Moray was the first significant move ahead of RAF Leuchars being closed and handed over to the Army next year.
Meanwhile, aviation enthusiasts have started their bid to buy an RAF fighter jet which holds the record for the quickest record between Land’s End and John o’ Groats.
The FG1 Phantom, nicknamed Black Mike’ is being sold off by the Ministry of Defence alongside another Phantom and a Lightning F3 fighter.
They have been on display as “gate guardians”.
Black Mike set the speed record in 1988 with a 46 minutes 44 seconds dash the length of the country and it is housed, along with the other two, at RAF Leuchars.
All three planes do not have engines and the MoD has confirmed the RAF already has one type of each aircraft preserved for posterity.
Viewing of the three aircraft took place on Wednesday with bids invited afterwards.
An RAF Leuchars spokesman said: “There has been significant interest concerning the sale of the three aircraft.
“Parties will submit their bids in September and a final decision on any sale will be made in due course.”