A day out Down South

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exocet_uk
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A day out Down South

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Hi all,

Been a while since I'd been out to play, so me and Geoff Hibbert decided to make the epic journey South to play on the Plain, hoping for better luck after last times blank.

Slow to get going whilst the sunshine was out, typical. However, after the first Gazelle and an epic snow shower, things kicked off and we were treated to multiple visits of several Testers and ever improving weather.

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Thanks,

Michael

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Very nice set, Great colours. Really like the 2 gazelle pic and the wokka with the Sea King in the background :clap:

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The 1st ones a lovely in your face pic :smile:
Good to see you got some action :rock:
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Looks like you had a busy day indeed! Loving the Chinook shots :clap: :topbombing:.

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Quality stuff mate, especially the Gazelles.

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Gorgeous set indeed. No moaning from Geoff then after this adventure! Looks like some real beauties came out to play including the SK which I would love to catch.
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Regards, Ian

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Are you sure Geoff was there as its not raining in your shots :grin: :whistle:
Very Nice set :clap:
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Very nice selection of images with a nice variety of a/c too!

Cheers,
Paul

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Mike looks like you picked the right day for your first trip out in a while, superb set.
Like Ian I would love to get the Sea King anywhere let alone at DD.... :smile:

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A wonderful set, all great, can't pick a favourite.

Where do you guys go to get these shots?

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Great set of images Mr H

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Really nice set of images. Clear and sharp.
What lens? From Raw?
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Lovely work, Michael. I do like that fourth Chinook.

:clap: :clap:

TJ

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Very nice set, first and last shots are my favourites just. :clap: :clap:

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Wow lovely shots. :clap: :clap:
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Bloody beginners getting the Ripple Sea King and a Chinook, all I ever get is Lynx' these days... :grin:

Great shooting!!!
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Ta gents, all shot with a 100-400 on the front.

Tony- I'll have you know that my first foray before Christmas drew a blank, so there!

Michael

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The first shot is a cracker, but that said there all briiliant.

must get meself down thier soon

Paul

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