Tommy at RIAT
Tommy at RIAT
Hi All,
It's been a frustrating day today down on the west-end with RWY09 in use, meaning most stuff landing is ruined by heat-haze. Plus I'm running on about an hour's sleep since Monday evening, so I'm a tad all over the place. Whilst Andy has been doing yet another sterling job of posting pictures here for Live Arrivals, I've been live-tweeting from UKAR's Twitter account (as best I can). Be sure to follow both the forum and Twitter tomorrow to get the most out of our RIAT arrivals cover.
Anyway, I'm prattling. As I say, a frustrating day, here are some of the highlights. I would have edited more, but I'm running on fumes, and my bed is calling me like a Siren:
1. Lot of freedom flying about today...
T-Bird Jacket by Tom Jones, on Flickr
2.
BatJet by Tom Jones, on Flickr
3. Not sure how I feel about the look of these yet, nice and smart, obviously, but *right*? I'm not so sure:
Phen-walking by Tom Jones, on Flickr
4.
Big Boys by Tom Jones, on Flickr
5.
Louisiana Bomb-Bus by Tom Jones, on Flickr
6.
A'LA of the Tiger by Tom Jones, on Flickr
7. First arrival was a big'un!
C'hute & Miss by Tom Jones, on Flickr
8.
On the Bounce by Tom Jones, on Flickr
9.
SoloStype by Tom Jones, on Flickr
10.
Le Chocolat by Tom Jones, on Flickr
Thanks for looking if you got this far. As ever, I would love C&C.
Sadly I wont be able to do a similar thread tomorrow evening as I'm being dragged to Cardiff by the other half...
All the best, and enjoy the weekend. Keep checking UKAR's live arrivals thread and our Twitter page. As soon as we have the info (and are satisfied it's not just an "I reckon" type of rumour)
All the best,
Tom
It's been a frustrating day today down on the west-end with RWY09 in use, meaning most stuff landing is ruined by heat-haze. Plus I'm running on about an hour's sleep since Monday evening, so I'm a tad all over the place. Whilst Andy has been doing yet another sterling job of posting pictures here for Live Arrivals, I've been live-tweeting from UKAR's Twitter account (as best I can). Be sure to follow both the forum and Twitter tomorrow to get the most out of our RIAT arrivals cover.
Anyway, I'm prattling. As I say, a frustrating day, here are some of the highlights. I would have edited more, but I'm running on fumes, and my bed is calling me like a Siren:
1. Lot of freedom flying about today...
T-Bird Jacket by Tom Jones, on Flickr
2.
BatJet by Tom Jones, on Flickr
3. Not sure how I feel about the look of these yet, nice and smart, obviously, but *right*? I'm not so sure:
Phen-walking by Tom Jones, on Flickr
4.
Big Boys by Tom Jones, on Flickr
5.
Louisiana Bomb-Bus by Tom Jones, on Flickr
6.
A'LA of the Tiger by Tom Jones, on Flickr
7. First arrival was a big'un!
C'hute & Miss by Tom Jones, on Flickr
8.
On the Bounce by Tom Jones, on Flickr
9.
SoloStype by Tom Jones, on Flickr
10.
Le Chocolat by Tom Jones, on Flickr
Thanks for looking if you got this far. As ever, I would love C&C.
Sadly I wont be able to do a similar thread tomorrow evening as I'm being dragged to Cardiff by the other half...
All the best, and enjoy the weekend. Keep checking UKAR's live arrivals thread and our Twitter page. As soon as we have the info (and are satisfied it's not just an "I reckon" type of rumour)
All the best,
Tom
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomdjones/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tomd.jones/
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Re: Tommy at RIAT
Great shots Tom - looks better than east today with 09 in use.
"You really are an oafish philistine at times!"
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Cheers bud, I'm still not too sure it was that good for anyone with 09 in use, but wind is wind ( ).
Anyway, stupidly late, as I've been to Cardiff and back to have the most sensational steak dinner.
Couple hastily-edited highlights from today. Couldn't stick around for the Su-27 rehearsal, but I have seen its display before and look forward to it this weekend!
It's been a frustrating day at West P&V, what stuff did come by, the clouds covered the sun at exactly the wrong moment
11.
UKR Big Lift by Tom Jones, on Flickr
12.
Heritage Jet by Tom Jones, on Flickr
13.
Clever Girl.. by Tom Jones, on Flickr
14.
Camm Can by Tom Jones, on Flickr
15.
Digi-Smoke on Water by Tom Jones, on Flickr
16.
Tough Guys Wear Pink by Tom Jones, on Flickr
17.
#FF by Tom Jones, on Flickr
18.
You Illin'? by Tom Jones, on Flickr
19.
Full Kit Sp-anker by Tom Jones, on Flickr
Anyway, stupidly late, as I've been to Cardiff and back to have the most sensational steak dinner.
Couple hastily-edited highlights from today. Couldn't stick around for the Su-27 rehearsal, but I have seen its display before and look forward to it this weekend!
It's been a frustrating day at West P&V, what stuff did come by, the clouds covered the sun at exactly the wrong moment
11.
UKR Big Lift by Tom Jones, on Flickr
12.
Heritage Jet by Tom Jones, on Flickr
13.
Clever Girl.. by Tom Jones, on Flickr
14.
Camm Can by Tom Jones, on Flickr
15.
Digi-Smoke on Water by Tom Jones, on Flickr
16.
Tough Guys Wear Pink by Tom Jones, on Flickr
17.
#FF by Tom Jones, on Flickr
18.
You Illin'? by Tom Jones, on Flickr
19.
Full Kit Sp-anker by Tom Jones, on Flickr
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Re: Tommy at RIAT
Thanks for taking the time for posting these Tom.
Great quality.
Great quality.
Always remember "If you cannot turn tight...you cannot fight!"
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Really not a fan of the tight crops on the fixed-wings, but the Chinook looks lovely!
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Agree, the Chinook looks great.
It's funny but until your picture I had never noticed the wheel configuration before of having doubles on the front but singles at the back.
If someone would have asked me I would have bet the house on it being the other way around or doubles everywhere as they always land tail down and you would assume there were greater load bearing requirements at the back.
It's funny but until your picture I had never noticed the wheel configuration before of having doubles on the front but singles at the back.
If someone would have asked me I would have bet the house on it being the other way around or doubles everywhere as they always land tail down and you would assume there were greater load bearing requirements at the back.
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Duly noted re the tight crops. Only using my 150mm-600mm (which isn't very long at the 150mm end!), which necessitated crops that tight.
Couple more bang-average ones from today:
20.
Centurion by Tom Jones, on Flickr
21.
Quick Chad by Tom Jones, on Flickr
22.
Leader's Return by Tom Jones, on Flickr
23.
Pompeii Day Celebrators by Tom Jones, on Flickr
24.
Bumph Break by Tom Jones, on Flickr
25. Check out the sheer number of mission marks on the lead-aircraft! Similar to the one with loads of mission markings in static.
Home From Work by Tom Jones, on Flickr
26.
Slow and Deadi... by Tom Jones, on Flickr
27.
EuroHerk by Tom Jones, on Flickr
28.
Slove Lo by Tom Jones, on Flickr
29.
Bird of osPrey by Tom Jones, on Flickr
30.
Raptorque by Tom Jones, on Flickr
31. Very unique flypast, and unlikely to be repeated on the weekend.
Ooohh! Fwiends! by Tom Jones, on Flickr
32.
B-B Bow by Tom Jones, on Flickr
33.
Grey on Grey by Tom Jones, on Flickr
34.
Mean Machines by Tom Jones, on Flickr
That's it, I cba to edit anymore, I'm going to sit back and enjoy the show weekend.
As per, would love C&C on these. It's been a very, very frustrating couple of days at RIAT. Endless crap lighting and grey clouds. Cancellations (whether outside DBH's remit or not), fish from the pond disappearing would have been disappointed.
Couple more bang-average ones from today:
20.
Centurion by Tom Jones, on Flickr
21.
Quick Chad by Tom Jones, on Flickr
22.
Leader's Return by Tom Jones, on Flickr
23.
Pompeii Day Celebrators by Tom Jones, on Flickr
24.
Bumph Break by Tom Jones, on Flickr
25. Check out the sheer number of mission marks on the lead-aircraft! Similar to the one with loads of mission markings in static.
Home From Work by Tom Jones, on Flickr
26.
Slow and Deadi... by Tom Jones, on Flickr
27.
EuroHerk by Tom Jones, on Flickr
28.
Slove Lo by Tom Jones, on Flickr
29.
Bird of osPrey by Tom Jones, on Flickr
30.
Raptorque by Tom Jones, on Flickr
31. Very unique flypast, and unlikely to be repeated on the weekend.
Ooohh! Fwiends! by Tom Jones, on Flickr
32.
B-B Bow by Tom Jones, on Flickr
33.
Grey on Grey by Tom Jones, on Flickr
34.
Mean Machines by Tom Jones, on Flickr
That's it, I cba to edit anymore, I'm going to sit back and enjoy the show weekend.
As per, would love C&C on these. It's been a very, very frustrating couple of days at RIAT. Endless crap lighting and grey clouds. Cancellations (whether outside DBH's remit or not), fish from the pond disappearing would have been disappointed.
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomdjones/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tomd.jones/
Hell is other people.
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Hell is other people.
Re: Tommy at RIAT
Cracking set Tommy, all look good to me
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Very nice pictures. Personally I like the tight crops if it's done with a mixture of shots, it can get boring if they are all wider crops especially on the larger aircraft.
Re: Tommy at RIAT
I love your tight crop taxi shots, the Su, il-76, B-1 and Hornet look quality.
Re: Tommy at RIAT *Updated November* - Image Heavy (Sorry)
Well it's been several months, and now that I've had some sleep, and am not on Live Arrivals duties, I should probably get around to updating this thread for pics from the rest of the show!
Firstly, a couple more from Weds - Friday (feedback re. the tight crops noted)
35.The Jordanians are oft overlooked at the show year on year. If they weren't so regular, I'm sure many would be positively salivating at their gorgeous Herk. Their crews are delightful, too. I think RIAT really means a lot to them, which is awesome:
Friends' Salute by Tom Jones, on Flickr
36. These guys' sneak-pass at P&V caused many a near brown-trouser incident, I think. I was more ready for their much slower and tamer formation pass
Overpass by Tom Jones, on Flickr
37. I'm really going to miss the sight of Mildy KC-135s when they eventually re-locate. Get 'em whilst you can, folks
NKAWTG by Tom Jones, on Flickr
38.
Tigre Tiger by Tom Jones, on Flickr
39. Little did we know that this bloke and his colleague had some of the best departures of the day on Monday planned
Room With A View by Tom Jones, on Flickr
40. Tom Fletcher of McFly/McBusted fame managed a back-seat ride in the Thunderbirds' jet prior to the show. Think he's struggling to keep his head upright!
McFlying by Tom Jones, on Flickr
41. Rare as hell these things, and I love that we've seen them this year and last year. Turkish '135s, in all their dirty oily glory.
Dirty Turkey by Tom Jones, on Flickr
42.
Duck Egg Venom by Tom Jones, on Flickr
43. Really frustrating the single-seater didn't visit the West-end loop on Thursday, especially as the tower dialogue went something like "roll to the end" "ok" *vacates right halfway down the runway*
StepUp by Tom Jones, on Flickr
44.
Cut-Through by Tom Jones, on Flickr
45.
Hero's Welcom by Tom Jones, on Flickr
46. Nice to see USAFE putting in topsides, over the ol' straight'n'level
Anglia Angles by Tom Jones, on Flickr
47. Raptor display packed its usual punch:
Dedicatory by Tom Jones, on Flickr
48.
Power by Tom Jones, on Flickr
49. But come on, seriously, anyone else see what I see in this camouflage on the inside of the tail?
Rude Nude by Tom Jones, on Flickr
50.
Falcon Centipede by Tom Jones, on Flickr
51.
Weathered and Worn by Tom Jones, on Flickr
52. Hope the Belgians follow their usual routine and paint themselves a new display jet next year, and I'm quite buzzed about that prospect, I've never been a huge fan of "Blizzard"
PowerLoop by Tom Jones, on Flickr
53.
Grizz Lift by Tom Jones, on Flickr
54.
Dave Spotted by Tom Jones, on Flickr
55.
Grey on Grey by Tom Jones, on Flickr
56.
Copperhead on one by Tom Jones, on Flickr
57.
Insta Isra by Tom Jones, on Flickr
58. Thompson Formation was toppers. A true highlight for me
Follow The Leader by Tom Jones, on Flickr
59.
Spanish Swirls by Tom Jones, on Flickr
60. Knowing the Pat. Suisse style of break from the day before, I was keen to catch this kind of shot, and for years I've tried and failed, but I think *hope* I've finally managed it!
Neutral Conditions by Tom Jones, on Flickr
70. TBH I'm not an amazing fan of full discs - frozen props are certainly bad, but I think this goes slightly too far t'other way...
Friends in Profession by Tom Jones, on Flickr
80. We're well into the damp and grey day that was Saturday now, and I can't get over how much I loved CD
CakeWalker by Tom Jones, on Flickr
81.
Pairs Flair by Tom Jones, on Flickr
82. The Rafale solo was top as per, too
Raff Soup by Tom Jones, on Flickr
83. Star, though, has to be the Ukranian Su.
Tail Flagger by Tom Jones, on Flickr
84.
Turn & Burn by Tom Jones, on Flickr
85.
Burns Night by Tom Jones, on Flickr
86.
Saturn's Rings by Tom Jones, on Flickr
Sunday was spent in Totterdown. I think the way things are going, its days are numbered, which may or may not be a bad thing. I'll always kick myself for never doing at least one day at Rhymes with the camera, and now that's gone, so I thought I'd go back to Totters this year. Tbh I'm glad I did, but it's not something I'm going to make a point of doing ever year. I went with the camera, I experienced it, had some jolly good laughs with some chums, and hopefully got some shots that are slightly different than my Saturday shots.
87. Positioning was ideal for Couteau
Cutting Edge by Tom Jones, on Flickr
88.
Hot Chocolate by Tom Jones, on Flickr
89.
Canary-Bird by Tom Jones, on Flickr
90.
DSC_5111 by Tom Jones, on Flickr
91.
Overbank by Tom Jones, on Flickr
92.
Turkish Delight by Tom Jones, on Flickr
93.
Chow Bella by Tom Jones, on Flickr
94.
Bips and Chicks by Tom Jones, on Flickr
95.
Cathedral City by Tom Jones, on Flickr
96.
Dank Lanc by Tom Jones, on Flickr
97.
Boom and Zoom by Tom Jones, on Flickr
98.
Thunderclap by Tom Jones, on Flickr
99.
Grizzled Grizzly by Tom Jones, on Flickr
100.
Ghosting by Tom Jones, on Flickr
101.
Jagged Edge by Tom Jones, on Flickr
102.
Leaving Tracks by Tom Jones, on Flickr
103.
Skittles Manoeuvre by Tom Jones, on Flickr
104.
Burn It Up by Tom Jones, on Flickr
105.
Under TheWire by Tom Jones, on Flickr
106.
Ice & Fire by Tom Jones, on Flickr
107.
Hangnailer by Tom Jones, on Flickr
That's probably enough for now
I'll update with Monday shots at a later time.
Would love some feedback if anyone has any, and thanks for getting this far!
Cheers,
Tom
Firstly, a couple more from Weds - Friday (feedback re. the tight crops noted)
35.The Jordanians are oft overlooked at the show year on year. If they weren't so regular, I'm sure many would be positively salivating at their gorgeous Herk. Their crews are delightful, too. I think RIAT really means a lot to them, which is awesome:
Friends' Salute by Tom Jones, on Flickr
36. These guys' sneak-pass at P&V caused many a near brown-trouser incident, I think. I was more ready for their much slower and tamer formation pass
Overpass by Tom Jones, on Flickr
37. I'm really going to miss the sight of Mildy KC-135s when they eventually re-locate. Get 'em whilst you can, folks
NKAWTG by Tom Jones, on Flickr
38.
Tigre Tiger by Tom Jones, on Flickr
39. Little did we know that this bloke and his colleague had some of the best departures of the day on Monday planned
Room With A View by Tom Jones, on Flickr
40. Tom Fletcher of McFly/McBusted fame managed a back-seat ride in the Thunderbirds' jet prior to the show. Think he's struggling to keep his head upright!
McFlying by Tom Jones, on Flickr
41. Rare as hell these things, and I love that we've seen them this year and last year. Turkish '135s, in all their dirty oily glory.
Dirty Turkey by Tom Jones, on Flickr
42.
Duck Egg Venom by Tom Jones, on Flickr
43. Really frustrating the single-seater didn't visit the West-end loop on Thursday, especially as the tower dialogue went something like "roll to the end" "ok" *vacates right halfway down the runway*
StepUp by Tom Jones, on Flickr
44.
Cut-Through by Tom Jones, on Flickr
45.
Hero's Welcom by Tom Jones, on Flickr
46. Nice to see USAFE putting in topsides, over the ol' straight'n'level
Anglia Angles by Tom Jones, on Flickr
47. Raptor display packed its usual punch:
Dedicatory by Tom Jones, on Flickr
48.
Power by Tom Jones, on Flickr
49. But come on, seriously, anyone else see what I see in this camouflage on the inside of the tail?
Rude Nude by Tom Jones, on Flickr
50.
Falcon Centipede by Tom Jones, on Flickr
51.
Weathered and Worn by Tom Jones, on Flickr
52. Hope the Belgians follow their usual routine and paint themselves a new display jet next year, and I'm quite buzzed about that prospect, I've never been a huge fan of "Blizzard"
PowerLoop by Tom Jones, on Flickr
53.
Grizz Lift by Tom Jones, on Flickr
54.
Dave Spotted by Tom Jones, on Flickr
55.
Grey on Grey by Tom Jones, on Flickr
56.
Copperhead on one by Tom Jones, on Flickr
57.
Insta Isra by Tom Jones, on Flickr
58. Thompson Formation was toppers. A true highlight for me
Follow The Leader by Tom Jones, on Flickr
59.
Spanish Swirls by Tom Jones, on Flickr
60. Knowing the Pat. Suisse style of break from the day before, I was keen to catch this kind of shot, and for years I've tried and failed, but I think *hope* I've finally managed it!
Neutral Conditions by Tom Jones, on Flickr
70. TBH I'm not an amazing fan of full discs - frozen props are certainly bad, but I think this goes slightly too far t'other way...
Friends in Profession by Tom Jones, on Flickr
80. We're well into the damp and grey day that was Saturday now, and I can't get over how much I loved CD
CakeWalker by Tom Jones, on Flickr
81.
Pairs Flair by Tom Jones, on Flickr
82. The Rafale solo was top as per, too
Raff Soup by Tom Jones, on Flickr
83. Star, though, has to be the Ukranian Su.
Tail Flagger by Tom Jones, on Flickr
84.
Turn & Burn by Tom Jones, on Flickr
85.
Burns Night by Tom Jones, on Flickr
86.
Saturn's Rings by Tom Jones, on Flickr
Sunday was spent in Totterdown. I think the way things are going, its days are numbered, which may or may not be a bad thing. I'll always kick myself for never doing at least one day at Rhymes with the camera, and now that's gone, so I thought I'd go back to Totters this year. Tbh I'm glad I did, but it's not something I'm going to make a point of doing ever year. I went with the camera, I experienced it, had some jolly good laughs with some chums, and hopefully got some shots that are slightly different than my Saturday shots.
87. Positioning was ideal for Couteau
Cutting Edge by Tom Jones, on Flickr
88.
Hot Chocolate by Tom Jones, on Flickr
89.
Canary-Bird by Tom Jones, on Flickr
90.
DSC_5111 by Tom Jones, on Flickr
91.
Overbank by Tom Jones, on Flickr
92.
Turkish Delight by Tom Jones, on Flickr
93.
Chow Bella by Tom Jones, on Flickr
94.
Bips and Chicks by Tom Jones, on Flickr
95.
Cathedral City by Tom Jones, on Flickr
96.
Dank Lanc by Tom Jones, on Flickr
97.
Boom and Zoom by Tom Jones, on Flickr
98.
Thunderclap by Tom Jones, on Flickr
99.
Grizzled Grizzly by Tom Jones, on Flickr
100.
Ghosting by Tom Jones, on Flickr
101.
Jagged Edge by Tom Jones, on Flickr
102.
Leaving Tracks by Tom Jones, on Flickr
103.
Skittles Manoeuvre by Tom Jones, on Flickr
104.
Burn It Up by Tom Jones, on Flickr
105.
Under TheWire by Tom Jones, on Flickr
106.
Ice & Fire by Tom Jones, on Flickr
107.
Hangnailer by Tom Jones, on Flickr
That's probably enough for now
I'll update with Monday shots at a later time.
Would love some feedback if anyone has any, and thanks for getting this far!
Cheers,
Tom
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomdjones/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tomd.jones/
Hell is other people.
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Re: Tommy at RIAT
You certainly faired better than me, the BAF 16 is an incredible shot
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Re: Tommy at RIAT
It was a very good show indeed this year, with some unique moments. I think you've told the story well here. A super set Tom
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Cracking set
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Brilliant set, Tom.
Always particularly enjoy a thread with captions!
Always particularly enjoy a thread with captions!
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Great set in less than great conditions! Particularly like the shots from Totterdown
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Terrific shots, lovely to look back on a great few days. Really must sort mine out, not even touched them yet!
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A very comprehensive set from a great show. It's nice to see the 'West is best' perspective compared to the 'full of Eastern promise' shots.
I love your Totterdown Raptor shots. Fantastic post.
I love your Totterdown Raptor shots. Fantastic post.