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by westhamfan84
Thu 25 Jan 2024, 4:27 pm
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: Image stabilisation help
Replies: 3
Views: 499

Image stabilisation help

Been going to airshows for years but only been taking photos the last couple. I have been using the canon 75-300 but it broke and I can only afford a used cheap 300mm lens but thinking of getting a 200mm sigma oc hsm lens for same price hoping the image stabilisation will help with my camera shake m...
by westhamfan84
Sat 09 Sep 2023, 6:43 pm
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Southport 2023
Replies: 41
Views: 11753

Re: Southport 2023

Shocking experience today at Southport by far the worse airshow I ever attended. Must admit I was on the beach at the crowd line so my knowledge of what was happening was non existent as they put no speakers at all on the beach coupled with no phone signal. So when no reds that was a surprise. Can s...
by westhamfan84
Mon 04 Sep 2023, 6:45 am
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Bournemouth Air Festival 2023
Replies: 27
Views: 11575

Re: Bournemouth Air Festival 2023

I think considering switching to a Southport style show could be worth considering. I know going from free to something like 10 pounds is no doubt going to upset lots of people but has to be better than no show at all. I feel people will understand that since the Shoreham incident insurance that has...
by westhamfan84
Tue 01 Aug 2023, 11:43 am
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: Is this lens worth buying moisture issue
Replies: 4
Views: 2769

Is this lens worth buying moisture issue

Looking at a lens on mpb says in good condition but also states The internal optics have moisture, but image quality is unaffected. Is this going to get worse or should it be ok to buy as it's very reasonable price
by westhamfan84
Mon 03 Jul 2023, 8:36 pm
Forum: Seaside Shows
Topic: Blackpool Airshow 2023
Replies: 5
Views: 6067

Re: Blackpool Airshow 2023

Blackpool have released not only the full flying display but the times as well. I would say a month out that is amazing organization and the opposite to what we have seen from other "bigger" shows this year.
by westhamfan84
Sun 25 Jun 2023, 1:33 pm
Forum: Royal International Air Tattoo
Topic: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread
Replies: 4140
Views: 943433

Re: RIAT 2023 Discuss everything thread

I think this is yet another amazing RIAT and there are some real stars for sure. The only thing personally missing for me is the F22 I just really love the raptor yes I have seen it before but I just feel it gives an amazing display and would have loved to see it again this year. I love the USAF dis...
by westhamfan84
Sun 11 Jun 2023, 3:13 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

One thing that might be interesting midlands air festival moves a week later next year ref there Facebook so could clash of course it's 3 days not the 1 so can still do both but might be interesting. Maybe they can share some assets and help each other out.
by westhamfan84
Sun 11 Jun 2023, 2:41 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

Roughcutter wrote:
Sun 11 Jun 2023, 1:56 pm
Sounds like it's becoming a category 5 disaster 😕. Do you think there will even be a show next year?
Why would there not be? this year was a sell out next year will have reds, bbmf typhoon and will be a sell out as well.
by westhamfan84
Sat 10 Jun 2023, 3:31 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

Why are the RJF basing at shawbury and not cosford does anyone know.
by westhamfan84
Fri 09 Jun 2023, 6:14 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

So what we all thinking weather wise looks like will be hot for certain but what about these hit and miss storms could cause havoc for the cars parked on grass.
by westhamfan84
Thu 08 Jun 2023, 4:39 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

Cole wrote:
Thu 08 Jun 2023, 4:05 pm
unless they have 5+ unannouced flying acts its gonna be a gappy show.
To be fair there maybe some short sharp thundery showers between the hot sunshine during the day so may be they can factor the gaps around the showers lol
by westhamfan84
Sun 04 Jun 2023, 9:18 am
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

I think the whole cosford on sea thing is a bit harsh looking at the line up we have the Patrouille Suisse not really something you will see at a seaside show. Also looking at the other nations attending Belgium, France, Netherlands possibly as well we could have had a return of the French Rafale an...
by westhamfan84
Tue 30 May 2023, 1:51 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Midlands Air Festival 2023
Replies: 134
Views: 52425

Re: Midlands Air Festival 2023

Anything likely to base out or Birmingham spotting there on Saturday so anything of interest or out of the ordinary would be appreciated.
by westhamfan84
Tue 30 May 2023, 7:14 am
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

While I know it's 2 weeks away and the bbc has trouble forecasting next days weather, we are showing 12 days of nice sunny weather and then rain on the 11th. Typical. Way to early to tell yesterday same website had 11th as sunny all day no cloud's. I think will probably change 50 times again before...
by westhamfan84
Sun 28 May 2023, 8:50 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Midlands Air Festival 2023
Replies: 134
Views: 52425

Re: Midlands Air Festival 2023

UKAirshowTour wrote:
Sun 28 May 2023, 6:49 pm
Check your emails everyone the schedule has been sent to us it’s looking busy for sure and I can’t wait
The flying times for Sunday released already?
by westhamfan84
Thu 25 May 2023, 1:50 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

Is that actually an official Instagram though I wonder. They seem to have announced things that the other main accounts on social media haven't. Anyway, given Cosford is the only RAF show, I really hope we get the newly announced BBMF/Typhoon formation. Given that they've confirmed they will have t...
by westhamfan84
Wed 24 May 2023, 7:07 am
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

I do feel some further additions will now be needed looks very likely Catalina and Sally B will be cancelled so need to be replaced or we may only be left with 2 hour show.
by westhamfan84
Tue 23 May 2023, 5:44 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Midlands Air Festival 2023
Replies: 134
Views: 52425

Re: Midlands Air Festival 2023

Looks like the train strikes could affect people using public transport getting to the show has stopped getting there now such a shame.
by westhamfan84
Sun 21 May 2023, 6:42 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: What shows will be left in 5 years
Replies: 4
Views: 2122

What shows will be left in 5 years

Was talking today with some friends about how many shows have disappeared from the display calender in the last few years and when you stop and think about it in the last decade we have lost most of our bigger shows. Waddington arguably the uk number 2 airshow gone, yeovilton another big hitter gone...
by westhamfan84
Sun 21 May 2023, 6:30 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

I think most of the paying punters included the non-avgeeks like lots of noise. So, yes include the RJFs, Tutors, etc when folks can grab a bite of lunch but at the end of the day I reckon if they put on 2 or more of an F16, F18, Gripen or Rafale over and above a Typhoon this year then most on this...
by westhamfan84
Sun 21 May 2023, 3:34 pm
Forum: Trips & Get Togethers
Topic: Midlands air festival anybody getting taxi from train station
Replies: 0
Views: 3461

Midlands air festival anybody getting taxi from train station

Hi all looking to get to the show at ragley hall for the Sunday mostly to see the draken fly. As I don't drive relying on public transport from wolverhampton just wondering if anybody else using public transport and wanted to share taxi fare from Redditch long shot lol
by westhamfan84
Fri 19 May 2023, 5:04 pm
Forum: Heads Up/OTT
Topic: Spotting and taking photos and Birmingham airport
Replies: 2
Views: 4283

Spotting and taking photos and Birmingham airport

Hi all looking to just give the camera a work out ready for airshow season thought might try Birmingham airport I don't drive so where is the best place to view that's not to much of a walk and can be done via public transport either bus or train. Thanks in advance
by westhamfan84
Thu 04 May 2023, 6:41 am
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

I really hope there's another fast jet added... F-16 or Gripen would be a lovely addition. Would be amazing, however with most calenders and schedules already published would sadley say unlikely. I think the closest to another fast jet display will be the F35 displaying similar to last year but may...
by westhamfan84
Tue 02 May 2023, 7:52 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

Maybe it's just me but after covid times I am just happy to have airshows back at all. Yes it's a bit thin but with everything going on in the world I think we are lucky to have what we have this season. I think the insurance issue for sure needs to look into as it would have been easy to get the ga...
by westhamfan84
Sun 05 Mar 2023, 7:17 pm
Forum: RAF Cosford Air Show
Topic: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)
Replies: 739
Views: 222007

Re: Cosford Airshow 2023 (discuss everything)

I'm looking forward to seeing them on a smaller airfield. They put on a great display, but sometimes Fairfords display area seems too big for 4x Extra 300s, so looking forward to seeing them in a smaller display area at Cosford. I agree cosford is the perfect show for them, and as a bonus will be a...