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by GeorgeP
Thu 21 Mar 2024, 7:37 am
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: DH Mosquito T.43 NZ2308 Test Flight
Replies: 4
Views: 851

Re: DH Mosquito T.43 NZ2308 Test Flight

Lovely images of this momentous occasion. I think that’s number four out of NZ.
by GeorgeP
Sun 17 Mar 2024, 10:34 am
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Melbourne airport (Tullamarine) - *UPDATED 17 MAR 24*.
Replies: 4
Views: 5113

Re: Melbourne airport (Tullamarine).

Thanks for the comments. :thumbsup: A few more to add to this thread, rather than start another one. Qantas has put a couple of A220s (they will ultimately operate quite a few more) into service to replace their fleet of DC-9s (cannot call them 717s) which, from what one of my ex instructors tells m...
by GeorgeP
Sun 17 Mar 2024, 8:41 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Tyabb airshow 2024 *UPDATED 13 Mar*.
Replies: 12
Views: 1078

Re: Tyabb airshow 2024 *UPDATED 13 Mar*.

Nice George - you should get a medal for attending... My wife and adult children think that I should be committed to some sort of custodial institution. Can't say that I have a robust defence against that. :wink: :grinning: Re: the warbird scene across the ditch in NZ, I'm saddened by the possible ...
by GeorgeP
Wed 13 Mar 2024, 11:05 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Malta International Air Show 2023
Replies: 5
Views: 639

Re: Malta International Air Show 2023

An interesting range of attendees and nicely captured. Love the TC-135 and Red Bull Warbird images.
by GeorgeP
Wed 13 Mar 2024, 11:03 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Tyabb airshow 2024 *UPDATED 13 Mar*.
Replies: 12
Views: 1078

Re: Tyabb airshow 2024 *UPDATED 12 Mar*.

...and the last batch from this excellent little show. Three of these 2/3-scale Mustangs were in the static park with another participating in the flying display. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53585218599_c4fb0ec8c5_h.jpg P-51 Replica VH-JWK. by George Pergaminelis , on Flickr A couple of imag...
by GeorgeP
Tue 12 Mar 2024, 10:56 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Tyabb airshow 2024 *UPDATED 13 Mar*.
Replies: 12
Views: 1078

Re: Tyabb airshow 2024.

Thanks for the comments! A few more... https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53581101784_0c638015f5_h.jpg B75N1 Kaydet VH-PWS. by George Pergaminelis , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53581101709_58e1c467fa_h.jpg Corsair and Avenger. by George Pergaminelis , on Flickr https://live.static...
by GeorgeP
Mon 11 Mar 2024, 11:04 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Cakemeister in 2023
Replies: 10
Views: 896

Re: Cakemeister in 2023

An oustanding set of images! That Sea Hurri is fab. :star_struck:
by GeorgeP
Mon 11 Mar 2024, 1:42 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Tyabb airshow 2024 *UPDATED 13 Mar*.
Replies: 12
Views: 1078

Tyabb airshow 2024 *UPDATED 13 Mar*.

G'day from a very hot Melbourne where we have endured three days of greater than 38 C, with overnight lows of about 28 C. The Tyabb airshow is held at a small Mornington Peninsula (check yer maps! :slight_smile: ) airfield that is home to an interesting range of homebuilt, antique and warbird aircra...
by GeorgeP
Sun 03 Mar 2024, 4:36 am
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the week#95 Alpha Jet
Replies: 18
Views: 1275

Re: Topic of the week#95 Alpha Jet

All I have are these from Oshkosh '22 and '23. Pretty ho-hum paint schemes but they're the only examples of this type that I can recall seeing. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52283203172_5ff310a077_h.jpg MiG-29 and Alphajets. by George Pergaminelis , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/6553...
by GeorgeP
Thu 29 Feb 2024, 5:56 am
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Current aircraft being restored to flight
Replies: 134
Views: 114384

Re: Current aircraft being restored to flight

Mike wrote:
Wed 28 Feb 2024, 7:52 pm
No? What about the next one on the line at Avspecs, destined for Biggin Hill?
...and I believe that the owner is planning to bring it to the former penal colony to display, prior to shipping it to the UK. The 10yo boy trapped in this 62yo body cannot wait. :wink: :slight_smile:
by GeorgeP
Tue 27 Feb 2024, 10:56 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: An even later RIAT 2023 (pic heavy)
Replies: 7
Views: 718

Re: An even later RIAT 2023 (pic heavy)

My two picks from an excellent set are the first HAF F-4 and the RDAF F-16 that looks as though it is coming straight at you. Were you standing on a step ladder?! Nice work.
by GeorgeP
Tue 27 Feb 2024, 10:52 am
Forum: Historic Aviation
Topic: Current aircraft being restored to flight
Replies: 134
Views: 114384

Re: Current aircraft being restored to flight

De Havilland Mosquito T.43 A52-1054/NZ2308, the machine Glyn Powell began the Mosquito resurrection project with about 35 years ago, is now registered as ZK-PWL and edges closer to a return to flight: http://nzcivair.blogspot.com/2024/02/the-ex-glynn-powell-mosquito-registered.html ... and it has b...
by GeorgeP
Sun 25 Feb 2024, 2:57 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: "Yes, it's an Extender!"
Replies: 10
Views: 1219

Re: "Yes, it's an Extender!"

Nice work! I reckon that you'd be very happy with these images, and smilin' from ear to ear.
by GeorgeP
Fri 16 Feb 2024, 6:21 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Airwolfhound at RAF Lakenheath 01-02-24
Replies: 4
Views: 1835

Re: Airwolfhound at RAF Lakenheath 01-02-24

A nice set captured in good light and with a blue-sky background. Well worth the wait in what I imagine must have been freezing weather.
by GeorgeP
Sun 11 Feb 2024, 10:47 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Melun-Villaroche ... very late
Replies: 12
Views: 1970

Re: Melun-Villaroche ... very late

Excellent! The three-ship vintage jet presence would be enough (for me) to make it a must-attend show. The appearance of the Spad would be a bonus.. Thanks for sharing this extensive set of images.

Pleased to hear that you have recovered from your recent illness.
by GeorgeP
Sun 11 Feb 2024, 10:42 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Air Legend Airshow - Melun Villaroche
Replies: 5
Views: 2264

Re: Air Legend Airshow - Melun Villaroche

An excellent set of images from a day during which the weather seems to have co-operated. The light direction looks favourable for photography, too. It's a show that's on my list, but dependent on whether I receive approval from the Director of Home Affairs. :wink:
by GeorgeP
Sun 11 Feb 2024, 10:38 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow, September 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 401

Re: Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow, September 2023

The light looks very challenging but you have come home with some fine images. Nice work, Jake
by GeorgeP
Tue 09 Jan 2024, 5:36 am
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: Sarah's 2023 (Very Pic Heavy - Sorry):
Replies: 7
Views: 2038

Re: Sarah's 2023 (Very Pic Heavy - Sorry):

DH82EH wrote:
Mon 08 Jan 2024, 2:32 pm
Some cracking images there Sarah
Please, never apologize for posting photos 😏
Thanks.

Andy
+1

The light on images 70 to 74 is beautiful.Five outstanding images.
by GeorgeP
Wed 03 Jan 2024, 2:47 am
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Southern Africa 2023.
Replies: 8
Views: 2071

Re: Southern Africa 2023.

ozplane wrote:
Tue 02 Jan 2024, 6:25 pm
So it looks as though the Airvan joins the Airtruk and Nomad as three of the Australian industry's "near misses"...
Nomad....groan.
by GeorgeP
Mon 01 Jan 2024, 10:34 pm
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Southern Africa 2023.
Replies: 8
Views: 2071

Re: Southern Africa 2023.

ozplane wrote:
Mon 01 Jan 2024, 11:28 am
…Are they still being made in India or wherever production was moved to.
Plenty of info here:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GippsAero_GA8_Airvan
by GeorgeP
Mon 01 Jan 2024, 12:26 pm
Forum: Themed Photo Threads
Topic: Topic of the Week #88 - Low Level
Replies: 15
Views: 1673

Re: Topic of the Week #88 - Low Level

Oshkosh 2019. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48443502117_5f70528439_o.jpg P-51C Mustang N6555B by George Pergaminelis , on Flickr Oshkosh 2019. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48840721428_e909e0b63b_o.jpg Kyle Franklin by George Pergaminelis , on Flickr Oshkosh 2023. https://live.staticflic...
by GeorgeP
Mon 01 Jan 2024, 11:11 am
Forum: Airline & Commercial Aviation Photos
Topic: Southern Africa 2023.
Replies: 8
Views: 2071

Re: Southern Africa 2023.

Thanks to everyone who viewed, and commented. ... Interested to know why you think the Airvan is such a bad aircraft,especially as you appear to be from Australia... G'day Ozplane, thanks for commenting. The reason for my comments re: the Airvan can be summarised by this: It looks like a garden shed...
by GeorgeP
Mon 01 Jan 2024, 10:46 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Dean's 2023 in review
Replies: 13
Views: 1585

Re: Dean's 2023 in review

sylvancatharsis wrote:
Sun 31 Dec 2023, 9:30 pm
Now that's an epic set start to finish...
That pretty-much sums up my assessment of your images!

My faves are the single-seat Hawk and that oh-so-gorgeous polished Shooting Star.
by GeorgeP
Fri 29 Dec 2023, 9:06 am
Forum: General Aviation Photos
Topic: Grumman HU-16B Albatross N98TP (Lee on Solent, EGHF)
Replies: 7
Views: 3906

Re: Grumman HU-16B Albatross N98TP (Lee on Solent, EGHF)

Excellent result in low light; colours look accurate, barely any noise and sharp as... Nice work!
Gotta feeling that I've seen this aircraft at Oshkosh.
by GeorgeP
Mon 25 Dec 2023, 9:25 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Tommy in Japan - (Super heavy, sorry!)
Replies: 19
Views: 3104

Re: Tommy in Japan - (Super heavy, sorry!)

A fine set of images, thanks for sharing them. FWIW,I think you've done a great job with your processing of the RAW images. If well-exposed files come out of the camera, then not much processing is required. Some colour balance adjustment, levels, sharpening and crop is pretty-much all you need to d...