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by CH79
Tue 19 Mar 2024, 9:35 pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Ads
Topic: For sale: Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Replies: 0
Views: 188

For sale: Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Lens

For sale: Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Lens After a decade of using the amazing Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM Lens, its sadly time to part ways. This lens has been exceptional in every regard from low light performance to producing tac sharp images. Please PM for photos of the lens and accessories. Looki...
by CH79
Wed 15 Mar 2023, 7:24 pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Ads
Topic: REDUCED FS Canon EF 24-70 F2.8 L USM lens
Replies: 0
Views: 2931

REDUCED FS Canon EF 24-70 F2.8 L USM lens

Canon EF 24-70 F2.8 L USM Lens Canon's workhorse lens. Comes complete with lens hood, pouch and original box. The lens is in very good condition with usual signs of use. Few marks around the lens hood/attachment. It has been well looked after and cleaned regularly. Glass is clean with no scratches. ...
by CH79
Sat 30 Jul 2022, 12:39 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Poseidon's Rage 22 - Low Level Flying
Replies: 10
Views: 3327

Re: Poseidon's Rage 22 - Low Level Flying

As said above, that last Phantom shot is incredible! Great choice of location and photography - well done! :)
by CH79
Sun 10 Apr 2022, 1:15 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Iniochos 2022 - Low level flying
Replies: 15
Views: 4253

Re: Iniochos 2022 - Low level flying

Excellent choice of location(s). The photographs speak for themselves!
Cheers, Chris
by CH79
Sat 09 Apr 2022, 10:40 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: 2022.03.24 - A day in the Lake District
Replies: 8
Views: 1858

2022.03.24 - A day in the Lake District

Mid-March in the Lake District proved fruitful with a hike to Birk Fell, by Ullswater. It was incredible to see Deck Flight 1-4 (2x35's Valkyries and 2x 15Cs Reapers) before 9am, followed by WFFFFR Flight (4x F-15Es (World Famous Flying Fighting F**king Rocketeers) around 11:30am. My first experienc...
by CH79
Sat 19 Feb 2022, 2:59 pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Ads
Topic: FS: Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM Wide Angle Lens
Replies: 0
Views: 3438

FS: Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM Wide Angle Lens

Hi All, I'm selling my Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8L II USM Wide Angle Lens as it barely gets used. A great lens like this should be seeing light of day. Lеnѕ ѕhоwѕ very light ѕіgnѕ оf uѕе, and is in excellent condition having owned from new. Тhеrе are ѕоmе lіght marks tо thе lens hood. As with any lens th...
by CH79
Sat 20 Nov 2021, 6:12 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: ARTY 01/02
Replies: 1
Views: 823

ARTY 01/02

Hi everyone, My second visit for the B-1B deployment was Sunday 14th November. ARTY 01/02 departed for their home at Dyess AFB, Texas. All taken from Marston Meysey end... (for the record, I've tinkered with the first image :)) 1. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51682159786_f01a28e40b_b.jpg The ...
by CH79
Sat 20 Nov 2021, 6:12 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Dark 41
Replies: 1
Views: 1002

Dark 41

Good day All, It seems a very long time since I last posted anything on the Forum, so below is my one and only visit to Fairford (so far) for the 2021 B-1B deployment. A 600-mile round trip resulted in one launch, one landing (plus a touch n go). Hopefully I'll get to see them again before they depa...
by CH79
Sun 18 Oct 2020, 9:05 am
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Ads
Topic: Patches for Sale - USAF, HAF, Phantoms etc
Replies: 0
Views: 1816

Patches for Sale - USAF, HAF, Phantoms etc

Hi All, A few patches for sale on the following link. Mainly USAF, HAF, Phantom patches etc... https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=0&_udlo=&_udhi=&_ftrt=901&_ftrv=1&_sabdlo=&_sabdhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=1...
by CH79
Thu 14 May 2020, 5:43 pm
Forum: 'Golden Oldies' Photos
Topic: Indra Dhanush 2007
Replies: 8
Views: 2531

Re: Indra Dhanush 2007

Thanks Big Eric!
No need to worry about the weekend show or river. Copied that by mistake from my MAKS19 upload - now removed :)
The C-130 shot was taken whilst stood on a step ladder A15 end, opposite the WAVE. Pretty much where you would have been positioned I'm guessing.
Cheers,
Chris
by CH79
Thu 14 May 2020, 4:01 pm
Forum: 'Golden Oldies' Photos
Topic: Indra Dhanush 2007
Replies: 8
Views: 2531

Indra Dhanush 2007

Hello, Below are a series of photographs from the Indra Dhanush Exercise held in 2007, along with a few visitor aircraft. The aircraft were based at RAF Waddington for the duration of the exercise as the runway length was better suited to the Su-30MKI requirements. This was the first aviation outing...
by CH79
Sat 25 Apr 2020, 8:04 am
Forum: 'Golden Oldies' Photos
Topic: RAF Coltishall
Replies: 11
Views: 3856

Re: RAF Coltishall

Many thanks for the comments guys.
It’s been great to look back on Colt and salvage some photographs.
MikeH - absolutely right, titles amended.

Cheers,
Chris
by CH79
Tue 21 Apr 2020, 7:16 am
Forum: 'Golden Oldies' Photos
Topic: RAF Coltishall
Replies: 11
Views: 3856

RAF Coltishall

Hello, During difficult times for the world, it's a useful time to reflect on what was back in the day. I've always had an interest in aviation since my uncle took me to my local, RAF Coltishall, many moons ago. However, it wasn't until I was 25 that I became much more interested in photography. Uns...
by CH79
Thu 05 Mar 2020, 7:22 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Eagles
Replies: 7
Views: 3208

Eagles

Hello all, Handful of photographs taken by the fence at RAF Lakenheath early February 2020... 1. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48891593656_aa675224a3_b.jpg F-15C Eagle, 493rd FS, 48th FW by Chris Heal , on Flickr 2. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48881291366_5b5ccc1928_b.jpg F-15E Strike ...
by CH79
Sun 01 Mar 2020, 8:38 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: It's Blustery Outside
Replies: 5
Views: 3990

Re: It's Blustery Outside

Thanks for the comments chaps - always appreciated :)
Cheers,
Chris
by CH79
Sat 22 Feb 2020, 6:13 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: It's Blustery Outside
Replies: 5
Views: 3990

It's Blustery Outside

Hello all, Handful of photographs taken by the fence at RAF Coningsby early February 2020... Last time I visited (back in 2015) the Typhoons were still sporting vibrant squadron markings. Note to RAF - bring them back in some form or another please 1. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49502277726_...
by CH79
Mon 13 Jan 2020, 6:40 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: An Av-8tor's Dream
Replies: 12
Views: 4349

Re: An Av-8tor's Dream

Many thanks for your comments! It was an experience that I will cherish for a long time to come!
Great you like them - there are a few more on my Flickr pages if interested.

All the best,
Chris
by CH79
Sun 05 Jan 2020, 9:59 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: An Av-8tor's Dream
Replies: 12
Views: 4349

An Av-8tor's Dream

Happy New Year everyone! During one of the recent Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course at MCAS Yuma, I had an opportunity to work with VMA-214 (Black Sheep) and 231 (Ace of Spades), amongst other units. It was a chance to see how the RAF's former Harrier fleet are being used by the US Marines...
by CH79
Fri 20 Sep 2019, 5:36 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Garf's Cosford '19 - with a difference
Replies: 12
Views: 3628

Re: Garf's Cosford '19 - with a difference

Beautiful! What an amazing experience to have. Loving No.14 but all are great :clap:
Cheers, Chris
by CH79
Wed 18 Sep 2019, 5:53 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: MAKS'ED Out (2019)
Replies: 13
Views: 4117

Re: MAKS'ED Out (2019)

Thanks everyone, fully appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. One off the bucket list for me. Definitely worth a trip!
Cheers, Chris
by CH79
Mon 09 Sep 2019, 9:45 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: XI Nowotarski Piknik Lotniczy by Rzepka
Replies: 1
Views: 1135

Re: XI Nowotarski Piknik Lotniczy by Rzepka

Beautiful airplanes in equally beautiful landscape!
by CH79
Sun 08 Sep 2019, 10:39 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: MAKS'ED Out (2019)
Replies: 13
Views: 4117

MAKS'ED Out (2019)

MAKS19 This was my first time in Russia, and visiting the MAKS show; Monino, Federation Army and Victory Park Museums. With great company and exceptional weather throughout the trip, it's fair to say it will be the highlight of my year from an aviation spectacle. To western eyes there really are som...
by CH79
Fri 30 Nov 2018, 7:32 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: That little Phantom base in Japan
Replies: 9
Views: 3243

That little Phantom base in Japan

Hello, Due to workload I made my visit to Hyakuri early November (5th-9th) and miss the show and special schemes happening at this time (1st-2nd Dec). A bummer, I know. However, I did get to see the base in all its operational glory for a few sunny days. See how far you get scrolling this little lot...
by CH79
Thu 31 May 2018, 6:51 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: West Coast Wanderings
Replies: 7
Views: 2782

Re: West Coast Wanderings

Beautiful set. Osprey looks stunning!
Cheers, Chris
by CH79
Fri 25 May 2018, 8:38 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: NAF El Centro - Pearl of the Desert
Replies: 3
Views: 1643

NAF El Centro - Pearl of the Desert

Hello, Mid-March, I visited NAF El Centro to find out about what they get up to on base. m The PAO was very welcoming and following a chat about the facility I was given the opportunity to walk the ramp and spend a short amount of time at the end of the runway. Not quite in the same league as Fallon...