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by Petedcollins
Sun 15 Sep 2019, 8:05 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Sunday Parking Permit for Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 6475

Re: Sunday Parking Permit for Sale

I'll take it mate - I'll send you a message :)
by Petedcollins
Tue 22 May 2018, 8:51 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford Air Festival 2018
Replies: 281
Views: 67978

Re: Duxford Air Festival 2018

paullangford wrote:50+ travellers caravans have set up at in a field at the western end of the runway, between the Pet Crematorium and the Airfield today apparently.
I wonder if that will affect the the flying display ?


God knows but it cant be good
by Petedcollins
Sat 19 Aug 2017, 2:53 pm
Forum: Other UK Airshows and Events
Topic: Biggin Hill 2017
Replies: 226
Views: 72725

Re: Biggin Hill 2017

Did anyone manage to get into today with tickets on their phones?

I forgot to get mine printed for tomorrow and don't really want to buy a printer for this one thing
by Petedcollins
Tue 11 Apr 2017, 1:48 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: United Airlines...
Replies: 87
Views: 19279

Re: United Airlines...

Isn't that kind of the point tho? At some point, please get off the plane will turn into this when the passenger in this case an alleged dr (unless I have missed a verification that he is in fact a dr) refuses to do what is required then force will be used in the end. He could have acted like an adu...
by Petedcollins
Mon 10 Apr 2017, 10:10 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: United Airlines...
Replies: 87
Views: 19279

Re: United Airlines...

Stupid thing is that if they canned the flight then all those passengers who are up in arms would have been throwing him off themselves. If you disobey the Captains lawful instruction and you make a scene for yourself, yes that is exactly what he was doing, then this is what will happen. Stupid thin...
by Petedcollins
Mon 12 Sep 2016, 7:12 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford September Airshow 2016- 10th and 11th September
Replies: 610
Views: 128447

Re: Duxford September Airshow 2016- 10th and 11th September

Posted on Duxford Facebook about the pyrotechnics for the WWI set piece. How bloody stupid to 'bomb' on 9/11 ... When I heard those bombs going off I was terrified that the air show had been targeted. I live a mile away. Thoroughly thoughtless not to warn the locals; someone really has their head u...
by Petedcollins
Sun 08 May 2016, 6:33 pm
Forum: Old Warden Air Displays
Topic: Season Premiere Airshow Sunday 8 May 2016
Replies: 252
Views: 59567

Re: Season Premiere Airshow Sunday 8 May 2016

Dan O'Hagan wrote:The only person with anything positive to say was a photographer with liveside access, which speaks volumes.


That wouldnt be the infamous ass that is Darren Harbar would it?

Guy wouldnt know what hit him unless it was with a blue grad filter lol
by Petedcollins
Thu 05 Nov 2015, 2:00 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Mosquito
Replies: 53
Views: 9471

Re: Mosquito

Let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet folks. It could be a few years off yet. Correct would expect a good few years at least, alwats thought that the BBMF should sell 2 spits and buy that already flying Mossie, God no! Can you imagine it, boring flat pass, boring flat pass, highest loop known t...
by Petedcollins
Thu 05 Nov 2015, 9:22 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Mosquito
Replies: 53
Views: 9471

Re: Mosquito

Let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet folks. It could be a few years off yet. Correct would expect a good few years at least, alwats thought that the BBMF should sell 2 spits and buy that already flying Mossie, God no! Can you imagine it, boring flat pass, boring flat pass, highest loop known t...
by Petedcollins
Thu 05 Nov 2015, 9:01 am
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Mosquito
Replies: 53
Views: 9471

Re: Mosquito

Let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet folks. It could be a few years off yet. Correct would expect a good few years at least, alwats thought that the BBMF should sell 2 spits and buy that already flying Mossie, God no! Can you imagine it, boring flat pass, boring flat pass, highest loop known t...
by Petedcollins
Wed 30 Sep 2015, 11:20 am
Forum: Flight Simulators
Topic: DCS Mirage 2000C
Replies: 26
Views: 13292

Re: DCS Mirage 2000C

Wissam24 wrote:In other news, VEAO have cancelled the twin seat for the Hawk. One of the main selling points for it there, sadly.


Bit difficult to cancel it if we never said we would do it in the first place....
by Petedcollins
Fri 28 Aug 2015, 10:07 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: RNHF Sea Fury
Replies: 18
Views: 8019

Re: RNHF Sea Fury

last I heard they were fund raising to replace the engine as it was knackered in the incident

Pete
by Petedcollins
Sun 16 Aug 2015, 8:37 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Magical Mystery Tour, 3 in 1! (Updated)
Replies: 22
Views: 6022

Re: Magical Mystery Tour, 3 in 1! (Updated)

svas_volunteer wrote:Nice pictures, shame you didn't fancy paying to enjoy the aircraft, tickets were on sale on the gate and there was plenty to see inside the venue.

Steve


Agree, Sadly a symptom of modern times

Nice pics tho
by Petedcollins
Tue 04 Aug 2015, 6:37 pm
Forum: Old Warden Air Displays
Topic: Photography Training Day - Tuesday 1st September
Replies: 18
Views: 5690

Re: Photography Training Day - Tuesday 1st September

Overpriced and we don't have to go on one of his courses to learn how to apply a smurf filter on every photo lol

Pete
by Petedcollins
Mon 06 Jul 2015, 6:34 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Shuttleworth Military Pageant - July 2015 (Updated)
Replies: 21
Views: 2703

Re: Shuttleworth Military Pageant - July 2015

Good to see you again Barrie!

Nice set again as always, see you at legends no doubt!

See hanging about for the Seafire departure paid off!

Pete
by Petedcollins
Tue 26 May 2015, 9:07 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: First Few from Dux
Replies: 4
Views: 1336

Re: First Few from Dux

Many thanks :)

Those were a combination of the Friday and Saturday, I havent got round to the Sunday shots yet, or most of the Saturday ones to be honest :)

Pete
by Petedcollins
Mon 25 May 2015, 5:39 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: First Few from Dux
Replies: 4
Views: 1336

First Few from Dux

I dont normally post that many pics on here, but I thought I would add a few from me from the May Show Pete https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7753/18085488812_2eab69808e_b.jpg Apache Demo Team by Peter Collins , on Flickr https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5327/18088899165_4ec068e96e_b.jpg Yak 3M by Peter Co...
by Petedcollins
Mon 25 May 2015, 8:09 am
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford May Show 2015
Replies: 251
Views: 70556

Re: Duxford May Show 2015

eddywinch82 wrote:A superb airshow today once again. Really good flying by all pilots. Awesome sights and sounds. Especially Paul Bonhomme and Alistair Kay in the two Sbachs (Matadors). In the worst weather of the weekend. Roll on Flying Legends !! )))


The Matadors were Steve Jones and Paul Bonhomme

Pete
by Petedcollins
Mon 04 May 2015, 9:34 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Another First Abingdon - Heavy
Replies: 17
Views: 2706

Re: Another First Abingdon - Heavy

I'd be very pleased with that set.

Well Done
by Petedcollins
Thu 16 Apr 2015, 12:14 pm
Forum: IWM Duxford Events
Topic: Duxford May Show 2015
Replies: 251
Views: 70556

Re: Duxford May Show 2015

There is a Single Spitfire 1a on the list as well
by Petedcollins
Mon 09 Mar 2015, 4:42 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Croatian Wings of Storm no more
Replies: 53
Views: 7566

Re: Croatian Wings of Storm no more

Wow! Wings of storm re-incarnated as the Qatari Air Force Aerobatic team - never heard of such a thing before. Anyways, the croatians never managed to make it to the UK due to financial problems in Croatia, maybe we will get to see them in the UK in Qatari colours? I would hope British airshows wou...
by Petedcollins
Sat 07 Mar 2015, 5:06 pm
Forum: Aviation Waffle
Topic: Looking for a Flying Legends exhibitor
Replies: 22
Views: 4272

Re: Looking for a Flying Legends exhibitor

Wondering if your thinking of my good friend Spencer from Skytoons

http://skytoons.co.uk/
by Petedcollins
Fri 09 Jan 2015, 9:13 am
Forum: Photography Hints, Tips & Questions
Topic: IS/VR - is it needed?
Replies: 13
Views: 4085

Re: IS/VR - is it needed?

I used to believe in VR then I turned it off and although it does have a different feel of it, it is by no means required All of these with no VR on a 400mm lens https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/15318660959_fd306d0467_b.jpg Old Warden End of the Season Show 2014 by Pmanuk , on Flickr https://farm...
by Petedcollins
Fri 10 Oct 2014, 3:57 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Shuttleworth - 05/10/14
Replies: 4
Views: 1010

Re: Shuttleworth - 05/10/14

This is where abit of photographic principles comes into use I shoot in full manual https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/15014289689_60f31a6c8e_b.jpg Old Warden by Pmanuk , on Flickr https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3850/15168188676_f56c462a5b_b.jpg Old Warden by Pmanuk , on Flickr Just a note that whe...
by Petedcollins
Fri 10 Oct 2014, 8:14 am
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: Shuttleworth - 05/10/14
Replies: 4
Views: 1010

Re: Shuttleworth - 05/10/14

Seeing as you are so keen to give others "constructive feedback" I thought I would go through yours... 1. Too Small in frame and late in capture 2. Small in frame 3. Too dark, needs Exp boost 4. Dark and small in frame 6. Underexposed 7. Underexposed 16. Small in frame and really B&W? ...