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by BenLuck
Sat 12 Sep 2015, 9:50 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: A6-AFA arrives in stunning light at Stansted
Replies: 10
Views: 2423

Re: A6-AFA arrives in stunning light at Stansted

Thanks Dave, It was visiting on a one off charter. To find out info on what is coming in. I use Stansted Yahoo Group mailing list. If you search that in Google you should find it and sign up for updates.

Cheers
by BenLuck
Sat 12 Sep 2015, 8:40 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: A6-AFA arrives in stunning light at Stansted
Replies: 10
Views: 2423

Re: A6-AFA arrives in stunning light at Stansted

A very quick edit tonight. I added no additional saturation, just sharpened and noise reduction. A personal choice of mine, is that okay? :up: If you want to know it was taken at F8 1/200 on a Canon 7D and 100-400L
by BenLuck
Sat 12 Sep 2015, 7:10 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: A6-AFA arrives in stunning light at Stansted
Replies: 10
Views: 2423

A6-AFA arrives in stunning light at Stansted

Hello all,

A quick trip to get this stunning machine arriving at STN this evening. The light did not disappoint. Comments welcome!

ImageEtihad Airways Airbus A330-343 (A6-AFA) by Ben Luck, on Flickr
by BenLuck
Sat 29 Aug 2015, 6:31 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Skiathos - Europe's SXM
Replies: 2
Views: 1037

Skiathos - Europe's SXM

Hello all, I visited Skiathos on a family holiday earlier this month which resulted in three visits to this stunning airport. The first day saw two Thomson 757's from and to Manchester and Gatwick as well as a Volotea 717 which I was pleased to catch. The second visit wasn't planned but as there wer...
by BenLuck
Mon 20 Jul 2015, 3:45 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: A fantastic RIAT!
Replies: 2
Views: 946

Re: A fantastic RIAT!

Cheers Dan, it may be ugly but boy does it so a good display :clap:
by BenLuck
Mon 20 Jul 2015, 12:35 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: A fantastic RIAT!
Replies: 2
Views: 946

A fantastic RIAT!

Hello all, The weather wasn't looking great for the Sunday show which looked to be the case Sunday morning but by midday the sun broke and it remained sunny all day. The displays were very good too - The MiG-29 was amazing as always :thumb: Here are some images anyway... https://farm4.staticflickr.c...
by BenLuck
Wed 08 Jul 2015, 7:52 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Heathrow 27R Lineups
Replies: 2
Views: 1268

Re: Heathrow 27R Lineups

I'm happy with them. Thanks
by BenLuck
Sun 05 Jul 2015, 5:56 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Heathrow 27R Lineups
Replies: 2
Views: 1268

Heathrow 27R Lineups

Hello all, I spent the evening over Heathrow yesterday catching the departures of 27R, this is one of my favourite spots at Heathrow by far! Cheers https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/472/19430846615_cee98d63eb_b.jpg Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-4Q8 (G-VFAB) by Ben Luck , on Flickr https://c1.staticflickr.c...
by BenLuck
Mon 08 Jun 2015, 8:19 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Are B52's and B2's due this month?
Replies: 311
Views: 53578

Re: Are B-52's and B2's due this month?

Clearly, you don't understand. I mean over the radio when I say picked up :whistle:
by BenLuck
Mon 08 Jun 2015, 6:36 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Are B52's and B2's due this month?
Replies: 311
Views: 53578

Re: Are B-52's and B2's due this month?

If the Spirits do come back today I would imagine it will be during the afternoon. No one that I know of has picked them up on their way as of yet...
by BenLuck
Wed 22 Apr 2015, 3:57 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: The An-124-100 makes its own cloud!
Replies: 5
Views: 2007

The An-124-100 makes its own cloud!

Hello all, A visit to Stansted this morning to see this beast, the interesting weather contindions with the low sun and mist made for amazing photo opportunities - anyway here is is on final for runway 04 https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8780/17045580578_d9e44e0550_b.jpg Volger Dnepr Airlines Antonov ...
by BenLuck
Fri 17 Apr 2015, 7:47 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: RC's and a sunset Osprey at the hall
Replies: 1
Views: 860

RC's and a sunset Osprey at the hall

Hello all, A shot trip to the hall resulted in some nice moments in some nice light in the past few days, pleased to catch both RC's on the underun within to hours of each other :thumb: Enjoy. https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8713/17180083695_764dc09219_b.jpg United States Air Force Boeing RC-135U Com...
by BenLuck
Sat 04 Apr 2015, 7:15 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: RAF Mildenhall this week
Replies: 1
Views: 1107

RAF Mildenhall this week

Hello all, A few images from some great trips to the hall this week, if only every week was like this :thumb: https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8717/16844895248_eb05454e4c_b.jpg United States Air Force Boeing RC-135U Combat Sent (64-14849) by Ben Luck - V One Aviation , on Flickr https://farm8.staticfl...
by BenLuck
Wed 01 Apr 2015, 2:08 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: The Constant Phoenix arrives
Replies: 9
Views: 4019

Re: The Constant Phoenix arrives

Thanks Cameron! I would say it's in on TDY as if it was just passing through it would have been on a QT and its still on the deck now :)
by BenLuck
Wed 01 Apr 2015, 12:31 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: The Constant Phoenix arrives
Replies: 9
Views: 4019

Re: The Constant Phoenix arrives

I was basing my last post around the engines not the aircraft type :grin:
by BenLuck
Wed 01 Apr 2015, 11:50 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: The Constant Phoenix arrives
Replies: 9
Views: 4019

Re: The Constant Phoenix arrives

There are two OC-135B's, a fleet of E-3A's and a NC-135 in the fleet which are all fitted with the classic TF33's
by BenLuck
Wed 01 Apr 2015, 10:21 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: The Constant Phoenix arrives
Replies: 9
Views: 4019

Re: The Constant Phoenix arrives

Cheers, I find it amazing that this jet is still flying today with its old engines and the fact that it used to be based here :cool:
by BenLuck
Tue 31 Mar 2015, 4:16 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: The Constant Phoenix arrives
Replies: 9
Views: 4019

The Constant Phoenix arrives

Hello all, I visited the hall this morning to catch this classic yet very rare jet. There were some serious winds when it was on final approach as "Cobra 67" which resulted in a go around to the delight of the photographers. She landed successfully on the second attempt https://farm8.stati...
by BenLuck
Sat 17 Jan 2015, 7:55 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: L-1011 TriStar and a An-12, two classics one day
Replies: 0
Views: 967

L-1011 TriStar and a An-12, two classics one day

Hello all, I took a trip around Stansted after finishing work to catch the An-12 and i also managed to shoot the stored L-1011 TriStar there, its such a shame to see a classic jet in this state! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7573/15679514974_f98192309b_b.jpg Untitled Lockheed L-1011-385-1 TriStar 5...
by BenLuck
Thu 01 Jan 2015, 12:32 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: My 2014
Replies: 0
Views: 840

My 2014

Hello all, I thought i would share my images from 2014 - a great year! The highlights were the RAF L-1011 TriStar and flying the MD-11 for the first and final time! Oh and the FedEx 727! January: https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5478/12008323035_25ba287918_b.jpg Royal Air Force Lockheed L-1011-385-3 T...
by BenLuck
Sat 29 Nov 2014, 9:47 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: My images - 2014
Replies: 1
Views: 2032

My images - 2014

Hello all, These are my military images from 2014, enjoy! January saw my first and last sighting of a Royal Air Force L-1011 at RAF Mildenhall, luckily the light was stunning for this arrival and she didn't take Delta! "Ascot 3981" is seen below arriving from Copenhagen Airport on a mediva...
by BenLuck
Tue 25 Nov 2014, 6:46 pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Ads
Topic: KLM MD-11 enthusiasts memorabilia plus models
Replies: 3
Views: 371

Re: KLM MD-11 enthusiasts memorabilia plus models

Less than 20 minutes left on the KLM bag!
by BenLuck
Wed 19 Nov 2014, 8:31 pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Ads
Topic: KLM MD-11 enthusiasts memorabilia plus models
Replies: 3
Views: 371

Re: KLM MD-11 enthusiasts memorabilia plus models

I am keeping mine, I am selling for friend. I would never let go of mine!
by BenLuck
Tue 18 Nov 2014, 7:12 pm
Forum: For Sale & Wanted Ads
Topic: KLM MD-11 enthusiasts memorabilia plus models
Replies: 3
Views: 371

KLM MD-11 enthusiasts memorabilia plus models

Hello all, Up for sale is a goody bag I recieved as part of the KLM MD-11 farewell event, this contains a safety card, a lanyard, a book depicting the history of KLM MD-11 operations. This is a collectors item as only people who flew on the last three MD-11 flights recieved these items. Please find ...