Yeovilton Airshow 2012

[Lloyd H]

Well it was a bit of shall we, shan't we decision. A very last minute decision to go with Wayne, I think we decided at something like 1am to go down. We got there fairly early and we were greeted by blue skies and a few scattered clouds, which as usual wasn't forecasted!

The light in the morning was superb, right up until the displays started that was. Nevertheless it was a great day and I'm glad we went, some very nice displays and at least it didn't rain! Thanks to Fletch, Mic & Wayne for the company and also a big thanks to Wayne for driving.


1. Caught the RN Lynx's arriving in the sun

Royal Navy Westland WG-13 Lynx's by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

2.

Royal Navy Westland WG-13 Lynx by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

3. Then the Display Hawk taxied out, love the design this year.

RAF Display Hawk T1 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

4.

RAF Display Hawk T1 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

5.

RAF Display Hawk T1 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

6.

RAF Display Hawk T1 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

7. It was then the Reds turn!

RAF Red Arrows by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

8.

RAF Red Arrows Taxiing by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

9.

Reds With Streamers by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

10.

Reds In Formation by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

11.

Smoke On! by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

12.

Moody Mono by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

13. Then the Tornado Role Demo, really struggled to get any good shots from this!

Tornado GR4 Role Demo by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

14.

Turning & Burning by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

15. It was the turn of the Antanov AN-124 to give 2 flypasts, really surprised at how tight this turned.

Antanov AN-124 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

16. And finally the Saudi Hawks

Saudi Hawks Crossing Over by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr

Well thanks for looking! Next airshow is going to be RIAT so might see some of you there

[DanO1978]

Best set from Yeovilton by several miles. Vibrant colours, and some creative compositions and editing.

Photography in the truest sense, rather than a substitute for a notebook and pen.

[IanH]

Best set from Yeovilton by several miles. Vibrant colours, and some creative compositions and editing.

Photography in the truest sense, rather than a substitute for a notebook and pen.

Terrific set Lloyd. Excellent composition and colours.

[tankbuster81]

a lovely sharp set,may i ask what kit and settings you were using????

[Lloyd H]

Many thanks guys. All were shot with a D300s and 300mm F4 AF-S.

[petefletch]

Top set there matey. Was great meeting up again yesterday.

See you at RIAT!

Cheers

Pete

PS, I must say though, Im not standing next to you again.......... you seem to have stolen some of my shots!

[Lloyd H]

Top set there matey. Was great meeting up again yesterday.

See you at RIAT!

Cheers

Pete

PS, I must say though, Im not standing next to you again.......... you seem to have stolen some of my shots!

Have very dare you, mine are much better than yours

[gallers74]

I agree it was a struggle on the Tornado Role Demo, but 13 a great shot.

[Tim Laurence]

Fantastic shots Lloyd! Great compositions, especially number 12!

Tim

[PChaplin]

The best set from Yeovilton so far - Well Done

[IanOlder]

Very nice set of photo's, the first Lynx pair in good light but 10 & 11 also caught my eye

[greatdogs]

Great shots, favorites the Red arrows superb colour and light.

[GME-AirFoto]

Superb

[Lloyd H]

Thanks chaps!