UPDATED: FULL POST - HAC Spitfire air to air over Dover
UPDATED: FULL POST - HAC Spitfire air to air over Dover
Hi all,
Went on my first air to air photography flight today - with Charlie Brown in the HAC Spitfire. Here's one for now, more to come as I'm going through them!
*re-edited after some expert feedback!
UPDATE...Here are an other selection
What the whole day was all about - a replica of the prototype...
The memorial:
3 more from the same sequence as the original shot, slightly different angles as Charlie went inderneath the helicopter...
Finally - a couple of our helicopter for the flight:
Cheers for looking!
Thanks
Rob
Went on my first air to air photography flight today - with Charlie Brown in the HAC Spitfire. Here's one for now, more to come as I'm going through them!
*re-edited after some expert feedback!
UPDATE...Here are an other selection
What the whole day was all about - a replica of the prototype...
The memorial:
3 more from the same sequence as the original shot, slightly different angles as Charlie went inderneath the helicopter...
Finally - a couple of our helicopter for the flight:
Cheers for looking!
Thanks
Rob
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Re: Air to air with the HAC Spitfire - Dover
Said it before but will say it again, thats fantastic, POTW!
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Fantastic mate, what an awesome experience!
That shot is a beauty, looking forward to seeing the rest
That shot is a beauty, looking forward to seeing the rest
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And on the 75th Anniversary of the first flight.
Brian
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Nice one Rob,look forward to seeing some more
Colin
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That does look great I watched the flights with envy today.
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Errr WOW POTW right there
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I am intrigued as to what that is at the back of the Port wing? It looks like something has punctured it but I am sure there is a simpler explanation!
Anyone got an answer??
Anyone got an answer??
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Believe it is the indicator to show the pilot that the flaps are down
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Thanks. Knew there had to be a proper answer. Every day is a school day!!
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Very nice series Rob. As Brian said, and on the 75th anniversary date of the first flight of the Spitfire also.
Nice job!!!
Lance
Nice job!!!
Lance
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Wow! I do like that shot.
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Fantastic Rob.
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Fantastic Great to see something different air to air for a change. One of the best Spitfire pic's for a long time
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Very nice, update is fantastic very nice shooting
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rjlaker wrote:http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5211/5503372888_9ecfaafaf8_b.jpg
Is the winner for me - nice variety in them though Rob, and good work on the edit too. I thought the original was a little flat in terms of contrast and colour, but it looked much better after your re-upload.
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Well worth waiting for Rob,excellent set.Hard to pick a favourite,all equally good
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Fantastic. Jealous!
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Very nice, nice looking chopper too.
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Nice shots and must have been a great experience. Pity you didn't have the luck with more of the sun though.
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Hi Rob.
Thank you for an excellent series of photos. Glad you enjoyed your day. Having been working on the site for all of the weekend, and having spoken with many of those who flew with the Spitfire, including Michael Aspel and John Challis, the chance to fly in such close proximity to the Spitfire was a real experience. In your shot of the Memorial site, I can see the ruts where we got 30 tons low loader bogged down, I was not a happy bunny. Once again, thank you for the pictures, and thank you for your support to the Memorial.
Robin.
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Thank you for an excellent series of photos. Glad you enjoyed your day. Having been working on the site for all of the weekend, and having spoken with many of those who flew with the Spitfire, including Michael Aspel and John Challis, the chance to fly in such close proximity to the Spitfire was a real experience. In your shot of the Memorial site, I can see the ruts where we got 30 tons low loader bogged down, I was not a happy bunny. Once again, thank you for the pictures, and thank you for your support to the Memorial.
Robin.
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Excellent set Rob
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Lovely shots, gave me goose bumps !
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For your information. I was at a meeting with "Action Stations" yesterday at the Memorial when they outlined their programme of flying, their next flying weekend with the Spitfire and helicopters over the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel le Ferne will be on Saturday and Sunday 9/10 April (weather permitting). see; http://www.flywithaspitfire.com
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