Hi All
A review of last year's days out either at the fence or on the side of a hill. 2009 was a fairly quiet year mainly because of the arrival of my daughter Millie in August. Here are the highlights that passed my lense during the course of the year…
January
First outing of the year was the second Northolt charity night shoot. This Merlin HC3A from 78 Squadron was a welcome visitor caught about to depart for home.
March
First visit to Wales of the year produced my first King Air at low-level.
RAF Brize Norton saw the arrival of an Israeli Air Force KC-707 from 120 Sqn.
April
Early spring saw the arrival of the USS Theodore Roosevelt in Stokes Bay, with RAF Lyneham being used by VRC-40 during the carriers stay.
A very pleasant day was had at RAF Coningsby with a couple of Spanish AF Typhoons visiting the Lincolnshire airbase.
May
Early May and it was back to Wales & I managed to catch a flight of four 492nd FS Eagles. Superb flying from the Lakenheath pilots.
June
The annual Northolt photo call was held & produced some very interesting visitors including this HH-60G from the 56th RGS.
July
A scorching Coningsby hosted the 493rd FS ‘Grim Reapers’ while Lakenheath carried out runway work.
September
An excellent day was had at Cottesmore, the Harriers were very active including the special Royal Navy GR9.
October
Continuing with the Navy theme, RAF Shawbury was the host airfield for the finale flypast over Liverpool docks for the 100th Anniversary of the Fleet Air Arm.
It’s was back to LFA7 at the end of October for more Eagle action.
December
Finishing of the year as started, another night shoot at Northolt, thanks must go out to Phil Dawe for organising these excellent events.
Happy Shooting in 2010
Stu Freer
Looking Back at 2009
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Re: Looking Back at 2009
Nice set of photos, Stu. Especially like the Spanish Typhoons and the HH-60.
Re: Looking Back at 2009
Quality as always Stu. I need to go to the American Air Day just to bag a decent shot of the HH-60.
We must catch up this year.
We must catch up this year.
Why so serious?
Re: Looking Back at 2009
High quality as usual Stu. How I missed the moon shot in the last I`ll never know. Must have been blowing on my hands to keep warm! Take care Ian
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Re: Looking Back at 2009
Lovely set Stu.
Nice to see a post from you
Nice to see a post from you
Always remember "If you cannot turn tight...you cannot fight!"
Re: Looking Back at 2009
I think it was a quiet year for many of us Stu, but it looks like you made the most of your opportunities, a great set.
Hope we catch up soon!!!
Hope we catch up soon!!!
Do you want the Aladeen news or the Aladeen news?
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Re: Looking Back at 2009
Excellent set Stu, all nice and sharp
Hope to see you and your Dad out and about in 2010.
Hope to see you and your Dad out and about in 2010.
Ian.
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Re: Looking Back at 2009
Top set a per normal from you Stu,i do like that 707 ,that was a nice weather if i remember right ,Looking forward to more trips out this year in your famlies company !!
Re: Looking Back at 2009
A superb set of images Stu!
Cheers,
Paul
Cheers,
Paul
Re: Looking Back at 2009
Cheers boys, looking forward to getting out & about this year & meeting up with you guys again...