Big Blackbird

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Hi

I'm really liking the new large images sizes, particulary when you can show off the greatest aircraft ever to grace the skies... :rock:

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She was a stunner wasnt she, thats a phenomenally good scan?
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Oh yes!
nothing is confirmed at a show until its u/c hits the tarmac or it is running in for its display.....
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Stunning photo, stunning scan, surreal.

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Wonderfull photo of a magnificant aircraft :rock:
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That's almost pornographic! Super shot and scan Stu. :clap: :cool: :drool:
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Very nice :clap:
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Cor! Thats great Stu! :clap:
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Superb indeed!
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Great shot of a great aircraft Stu :cool:

Where was the photo taken? I'd guess at a Mildenhall Air Fete or IAT ?
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That's a bit special Stu. :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Truly the mutt's.....
Superb :clap:

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elderforest wrote:Great shot of a great aircraft Stu :cool:

Where was the photo taken? I'd guess at a Mildenhall Air Fete or IAT ?


Thanks guys... Ian it was shot at the 1986 Mildenhall Air Fete from the press enclosure.
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Cracking shot, just look at those wrinkles! :clap:

Brings back many happy memories of the 'hall in the '80s.
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Wow, fantastic shot :topbombing: :yahoo:
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Top shot :clap:
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Just wished I could've seen one of theese!

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Oh how I miss those shows, now THATS what you call an airshow act. One of the best ever at the 'Hall, love the pic and thanks for sticking it up. :clap:
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Russ wrote:That's almost pornographic! Super shot and scan Stu. :clap: :cool: :drool:




what do you mean almost? :grin:
a fantastic shot of the most incredible aircraft ever to see service, and some lovely memories come flooding back of the 80's :smile:
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