All the 1974 'rook head in red/white check circle'

On the tail faced backwards. Possibly for a short time one example had the rook head facing forward but quickly changed to facing backward like the others for the Air Day "CheckMate" VF-805 Squadron aerobatic team. Probably on the day though NOT all of the four (or more) painted in this scheme flew that day with possibly one different scheme in the mix. I have only photos that may or may not have been taken on the day. Not always clear because sometimes photos taken on a previous 'practice day' were said to be on the actual day.

These details don't worry me so much but others might want to confirm against other photos... if you follow.

Here is a formation photo: (note No.2 no tail insignia)