RAF Waddington Airshow 29/06-02/07 [89 photos /Complete!]
RAF Waddington Airshow 29/06-02/07 [89 photos /Complete!]
After Coningsby on the Thursday it was off to Waddington on the Friday. The weather was much more settled and although colder and windier it was much more settled with a couple of minor showers in the morning fading away and the sun coming out amongst the clouds. I was looking forward to the show as there were lots of highlights - Swiss F/A-18, Cougar, Black Eagles in the flying. Phantom and the Wedgetail in the static. And those were only some!
Before the photos, I'd also like to thank all those I saw over the long weekend for the company. You know who you were.
I'll start off with Friday:
1. I caught my first glimpse of the ROKAF Black Eagles in the morning, they only managed half a rehearsal so I didn't catch the impact of their display at all and wasn't really expecting them to be anything outstanding (oh, how wrong I was to be).
Shine on by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
2. The breaks in the sky created some dramatic photo opportunities.
Dramatic Eagles by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
3. The next was one of the best parts of the whole trip, seeing the Phantom come onto approach with the gear down expecting it to land. I noticed the arrestor gear, however, was down and then realised he was playing with the crowd as he held the aircraft at slow speed half way down the runway before applying power.
Phantom hooker by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
4. He then thundered into the circuit and instead of slowing down, he sped up and turned in for a fast pass. I caught, well, half of the Phantom. The business end.
Phantom phrust by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
5. Another Phantom shot..
Iconic shape by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
6. The Swiss Hornet then went out for a practice under the dark skies.
Watercolour sky by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
7. The 360 degress high alpha turn was a stunning spectacle.
Keep your nose up by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
8. Forgot to change lenses so a close up of the C-130 it was then!
Eyes on the taxiway by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
9. Thankfully the Wedgetail was in a great place for photos.
The Wedgetail by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
10. The Swiss Cougar was also great to see.
Swiss Cougar by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
11. Then a few specials arrived, the jubilee Tucano, the Czech Gripen and 3sqn Typhoon.
Tiger spirit by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
12. Even got a little wave from the airbrake.
The third shall be first by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
13. The Frecce created their own backdrop.
Smoke on! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
14. The amazing 10 aircraft split.
Frecce split! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
15. The RNoAF Da20ECM had a bit of a wavy landing.
Windstruck by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
16. The Chinook HC2 banked right over the PnV.
Banking wokka by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
17. The Bell 212 was a nice rarity.
Camo '212 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
18. As was the SAAB340 AEW with the Erieye radar, which came in the best light of the day.
The Swede's 'big brother' by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
19. I love photographing loadmasters, and this shot with the two loadmasters watching each other with the near one silhouetted I really liked.
Puma pair by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
20. The Dutch went up for a rehearsal but were miles away most of the time.
High alpha by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
21. The RNZAF Boeing B757 went up and landed in gorgeous light with a large cloud in the way for the whole display.
Kiwi face by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
22. Looked very nice with the anniversary markings though.
Happy 75th RNZAF! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
Thanks,
Chris
Before the photos, I'd also like to thank all those I saw over the long weekend for the company. You know who you were.
I'll start off with Friday:
1. I caught my first glimpse of the ROKAF Black Eagles in the morning, they only managed half a rehearsal so I didn't catch the impact of their display at all and wasn't really expecting them to be anything outstanding (oh, how wrong I was to be).
Shine on by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
2. The breaks in the sky created some dramatic photo opportunities.
Dramatic Eagles by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
3. The next was one of the best parts of the whole trip, seeing the Phantom come onto approach with the gear down expecting it to land. I noticed the arrestor gear, however, was down and then realised he was playing with the crowd as he held the aircraft at slow speed half way down the runway before applying power.
Phantom hooker by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
4. He then thundered into the circuit and instead of slowing down, he sped up and turned in for a fast pass. I caught, well, half of the Phantom. The business end.
Phantom phrust by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
5. Another Phantom shot..
Iconic shape by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
6. The Swiss Hornet then went out for a practice under the dark skies.
Watercolour sky by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
7. The 360 degress high alpha turn was a stunning spectacle.
Keep your nose up by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
8. Forgot to change lenses so a close up of the C-130 it was then!
Eyes on the taxiway by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
9. Thankfully the Wedgetail was in a great place for photos.
The Wedgetail by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
10. The Swiss Cougar was also great to see.
Swiss Cougar by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
11. Then a few specials arrived, the jubilee Tucano, the Czech Gripen and 3sqn Typhoon.
Tiger spirit by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
12. Even got a little wave from the airbrake.
The third shall be first by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
13. The Frecce created their own backdrop.
Smoke on! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
14. The amazing 10 aircraft split.
Frecce split! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
15. The RNoAF Da20ECM had a bit of a wavy landing.
Windstruck by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
16. The Chinook HC2 banked right over the PnV.
Banking wokka by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
17. The Bell 212 was a nice rarity.
Camo '212 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
18. As was the SAAB340 AEW with the Erieye radar, which came in the best light of the day.
The Swede's 'big brother' by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
19. I love photographing loadmasters, and this shot with the two loadmasters watching each other with the near one silhouetted I really liked.
Puma pair by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
20. The Dutch went up for a rehearsal but were miles away most of the time.
High alpha by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
21. The RNZAF Boeing B757 went up and landed in gorgeous light with a large cloud in the way for the whole display.
Kiwi face by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
22. Looked very nice with the anniversary markings though.
Happy 75th RNZAF! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
Thanks,
Chris
Last edited by Macc on Sun 15 Jul 2012, 7:49 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: RAF Waddington 29/06-02/07
Top set young Cheddar Cheese! First Hornet and the Puma images are smashing!
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Puma pair and last 757 are excellent, Chris.
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Onto the Saturday, the weather was meant to be the worst of the weekend and when we first got up it seemed so with low cloud and the threat of rain. One heavy shower later and the sky was clearing up and remained pretty clear during the majority of the day.
It was a long walk from Coleby to a decent spot, but it was worth it!
23. Can't get enough of these guys!
Waiting on the pan by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
24. The rain forced a delay on us, and we got to a decent spot just as the Tornado GR4 role demo started their bit!
Cloud thief by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
25.
Topside Tornado! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
26. Was good to catch some sun on the Swiss Cougar.
Swiss bank.. by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
27. The Dutch F-16 display was fantastic from where I was, finally got a sunny topside!
Smoke and burners by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
28.
Vapour and smoke by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
29.
Stitch's steed by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
30. The Red Arrows were great as always.
Blue, white and red by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
31. Always great to see the white topped RC-135!
The future by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
32. I was gutted when this never pitched up during the Friday, to then be surprised it was doing a fly through on the Saturday was a lovely change.
Dutch heavy by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
32. Some lovely light on the BBMF!
BBMF pair by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
33.
Lancaster by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
34. Not quite as awesome as his low show, but still the most impressive of all the European fast jet displays I've seen this year.
Hornet! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
35.
Burners on by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
36. These guys just impressed me so much. Couldn't stop going on about them after.
Entrance manoeuvre by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
37.
Formation turn by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Pulling away by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Layers of aviation by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Korean diamond by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Black Eagle by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Through the smoke by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Black eagle by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
44. The Frecce looked good in the weather.
Split! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
45.
Freefallin' by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Falling by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
47.
Smoke is in the air by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
48. Great colour scheme, not so great display.
Saudi underside by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
49. Great display this year!
Tight turn by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
50.
Diving down by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
51. Thought Team Orlik were actually pretty good.
Polish precision by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
52.
Orlik topside by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
53.
Smokey Pole by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
54. Some lovely light on the NZ B757!
An affy large Kiwi by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
Chris
It was a long walk from Coleby to a decent spot, but it was worth it!
23. Can't get enough of these guys!
Waiting on the pan by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
24. The rain forced a delay on us, and we got to a decent spot just as the Tornado GR4 role demo started their bit!
Cloud thief by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
25.
Topside Tornado! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
26. Was good to catch some sun on the Swiss Cougar.
Swiss bank.. by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
27. The Dutch F-16 display was fantastic from where I was, finally got a sunny topside!
Smoke and burners by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
28.
Vapour and smoke by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
29.
Stitch's steed by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
30. The Red Arrows were great as always.
Blue, white and red by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
31. Always great to see the white topped RC-135!
The future by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
32. I was gutted when this never pitched up during the Friday, to then be surprised it was doing a fly through on the Saturday was a lovely change.
Dutch heavy by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
32. Some lovely light on the BBMF!
BBMF pair by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
33.
Lancaster by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
34. Not quite as awesome as his low show, but still the most impressive of all the European fast jet displays I've seen this year.
Hornet! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
35.
Burners on by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
36. These guys just impressed me so much. Couldn't stop going on about them after.
Entrance manoeuvre by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
37.
Formation turn by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
38.
Pulling away by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
39.
Layers of aviation by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
40.
Korean diamond by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
41.
Black Eagle by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
42.
Through the smoke by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
43.
Black eagle by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
44. The Frecce looked good in the weather.
Split! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
45.
Freefallin' by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
46.
Falling by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
47.
Smoke is in the air by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
48. Great colour scheme, not so great display.
Saudi underside by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
49. Great display this year!
Tight turn by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
50.
Diving down by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
51. Thought Team Orlik were actually pretty good.
Polish precision by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
52.
Orlik topside by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
53.
Smokey Pole by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
54. Some lovely light on the NZ B757!
An affy large Kiwi by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
Chris
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Re: RAF Waddington 29/06-02/07
By quite a distance, those are the best I've seen from Waddington this year. Dutch F-16 topside is fab.
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Re: RAF Waddington 29/06-02/07
By quite a distance, those are the best I've seen from Waddington this year. Dutch F-16 topside is fab.
+1 Cracking stuff Chris!
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An outstanding set
What kit do you use?
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What kit do you use?
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Re: RAF Waddington 29/06-02/07
Great shots Chris, you are masterful.
Re: RAF Waddington 29/06-02/07
Best waddo set i think i've seen
Re: RAF Waddington 29/06-02/07
Progressing to Sunday now:
The weather began as it left off when flying finished on Saturday, blue skies all around with just the odd cloud. Sadly it didn't stay that way and digressed as the day continued. Because of the weather and the previously successful day combined with the fact that the Euro 2012 final was on that night me and my Dad headed back a bit early (just before Team Orlik). Having missed the ISTAR and E-3D display the previous day I was more than happy to catch it on the Sunday.
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Eyes in the sky! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Through the blue by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Sentry post by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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AWACS above by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Heavy metal by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Upside down by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Catching the rays by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Lit cans by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Fly it like you stole it by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Dragging the weather by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Vapour monster by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Swish Swiss by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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ROKAF maestros by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Golden Eagle by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Burner.. on a trainer? by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Treehugger by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
The weather began as it left off when flying finished on Saturday, blue skies all around with just the odd cloud. Sadly it didn't stay that way and digressed as the day continued. Because of the weather and the previously successful day combined with the fact that the Euro 2012 final was on that night me and my Dad headed back a bit early (just before Team Orlik). Having missed the ISTAR and E-3D display the previous day I was more than happy to catch it on the Sunday.
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Eyes in the sky! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Through the blue by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
57.
Sentry post by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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AWACS above by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Heavy metal by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Upside down by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
61.
Catching the rays by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
62.
Lit cans by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
63.
Fly it like you stole it by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
64.
Dragging the weather by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
65.
Vapour monster by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Swish Swiss by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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ROKAF maestros by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
68.
Golden Eagle by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
69.
Burner.. on a trainer? by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
70.
Treehugger by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Re: RAF Waddington 29/06-02/07
E-3D shots are superb.
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Re: RAF Waddington 29/06-02/07
# 6 For me Chris
Re: RAF Waddington 29/06-02/07
As you can see, each day the weather deteriorated further.
Monday, the last day, was no different! The intentions of Coningsby in the afternoon were written off by a NOTAM which I was thankfully informed about before we tried to go. Thanks Paul! So yeah, the weather wasn't great but was better than expected with a deluge crossing the country and only hitting us by about 12 o'clock when most of the action was done.
71. As expected the Swiss were up early and off the ground by about 9!
Back to the Alps by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
72. A lot of waves were exchanged between the crowd and the crew!
Waving goodbye! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
73.
Open canopy by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
74. Hawk close ups..
The T.2 racing ahead by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
75.
Mmm, ice cream by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
76.
Czech him out by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
77. Close up of the tiger markings.
Tiger spirit by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
78. Continuing to wish Tony all the best.
Bronco-saurus by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
79. It's nice to see Austrian SAAB J105OEs getting about at UK airshows!
Toy trainer by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
80. Even more so with this colour scheme!
Purring SAAB by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
81. Then what most people had been waiting for..
What's that coming over the hill? by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
82. I make no apology for the amount of F-4 photos.
Smoke on! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
83.
Face to face by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
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Burning away by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
85. Even a great flypast from the crew..
Phast and phurious! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
86.
Burning away by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
87. It was a tad wet when the Wedgetail surprised me by taxi-ing when I wasn't keeping an eye out!
Park and view enclosure by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
88.
Lumpy by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
89. It even blow dried the runway on departure, perfect.
Wedgetail in the wet by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
So that was Waddington, I'm trying some HDR and monochrome edits on some of the the photos which I might add later. But this concludes my four days of Waddington. I really enjoyed the show in the end, a great number of flying highlights - Swiss Hornet & Cougar, Korean Black Eagles, RNZAF Boeing 757, and a similar number of static highlights - German F-4, special Gripen, Australian Wedgetail. Superb show! RIAT next..
Chris
Monday, the last day, was no different! The intentions of Coningsby in the afternoon were written off by a NOTAM which I was thankfully informed about before we tried to go. Thanks Paul! So yeah, the weather wasn't great but was better than expected with a deluge crossing the country and only hitting us by about 12 o'clock when most of the action was done.
71. As expected the Swiss were up early and off the ground by about 9!
Back to the Alps by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
72. A lot of waves were exchanged between the crowd and the crew!
Waving goodbye! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
73.
Open canopy by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
74. Hawk close ups..
The T.2 racing ahead by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
75.
Mmm, ice cream by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
76.
Czech him out by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
77. Close up of the tiger markings.
Tiger spirit by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
78. Continuing to wish Tony all the best.
Bronco-saurus by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
79. It's nice to see Austrian SAAB J105OEs getting about at UK airshows!
Toy trainer by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
80. Even more so with this colour scheme!
Purring SAAB by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
81. Then what most people had been waiting for..
What's that coming over the hill? by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
82. I make no apology for the amount of F-4 photos.
Smoke on! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
83.
Face to face by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
84.
Burning away by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
85. Even a great flypast from the crew..
Phast and phurious! by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
86.
Burning away by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
87. It was a tad wet when the Wedgetail surprised me by taxi-ing when I wasn't keeping an eye out!
Park and view enclosure by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
88.
Lumpy by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
89. It even blow dried the runway on departure, perfect.
Wedgetail in the wet by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr
So that was Waddington, I'm trying some HDR and monochrome edits on some of the the photos which I might add later. But this concludes my four days of Waddington. I really enjoyed the show in the end, a great number of flying highlights - Swiss Hornet & Cougar, Korean Black Eagles, RNZAF Boeing 757, and a similar number of static highlights - German F-4, special Gripen, Australian Wedgetail. Superb show! RIAT next..
Chris
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Re: RAF Waddington Airshow 29/06-02/07 [89 photos /Complete!
Some great shots, the RNLAF F-16 topside and taxiing F-4 do it for me Is this the standard gear you were using? If so, what set up?
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Re: RAF Waddington Airshow 29/06-02/07 [89 photos /Complete!
Awesome and best shots of the korean's I've seen!! what kit were you using,and well done!!!!
Don't bother running, you'll only die tired!!
Re: RAF Waddington Airshow 29/06-02/07 [89 photos /Complete!
Thanks guys. Most photos were taken with a Nikon D90 + Nikkor 300mm f/4 (some also with 1.4x converter) and a couple with my Sigma 18-200mm and Sigma 70-200mm.
Hope this helps.
Chris
Hope this helps.
Chris