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by Ian A.S.
Fri 23 Mar 2012, 10:17 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Coningsby 20-03-12
Replies: 4
Views: 1485

Re: Coningsby 20-03-12

What a nice capture of the 2 Alpha jets Richard - but not 21 again surely

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by Ian A.S.
Fri 23 Mar 2012, 10:15 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: 'Hummers'
Replies: 18
Views: 3287

Re: 'Hummers'

Wonderful set of Hawkeye photographs Tony- thanks for sharing

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by Ian A.S.
Thu 22 Mar 2012, 10:11 am
Forum: Warbird & Classic Jet Photos
Topic: BBMF visit 21.03.12
Replies: 10
Views: 1729

Re: BBMF visit 21.03.12

Some interesting angles and compositions in this set. In answer to the question from "unknown", this second Chippie has been away for attention concluding with new colours applied at Humberside. It returned on the day of your visit I believe, receiving the comment from the Tower " it ...
by Ian A.S.
Sun 18 Mar 2012, 10:32 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Why so many lunchtime visitors at Coningsby?
Replies: 6
Views: 2171

Re: Why so many lunchtime visitors at Coningsby?

Thanks for the comments, the post wasn`t intended to task brains , more to avoid the tendency to publish excess Typhoon pictures from Coningsby. The number of visitors on the day despite the clag,made that easier. In between switching the runways and caravan ends like an episode from Clarkson, a com...
by Ian A.S.
Fri 16 Mar 2012, 12:47 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Why so many lunchtime visitors at Coningsby?
Replies: 6
Views: 2171

Why so many lunchtime visitors at Coningsby?

Wednesday 14/03 a cold misty day with very thick low cloud, talk down approaches - and yet this part of Lincolnshire had a magnetic attraction nearing lunchtime. The visitors clawed their way often in pairs - From Leeming http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r397/nikonmanic/38d61b7d.jpg T2`s from Vall...
by Ian A.S.
Wed 07 Mar 2012, 10:33 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Watching over the WEF.
Replies: 9
Views: 3719

Re: Watching over the WEF.

A great set of wide ranging shots Hornet, for me the F5 still has the look in that colour and shot 20 has it all. All those wretched power lines a bit of a challenge , a photoshop trained spider called for - thanks for sharing

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by Ian A.S.
Mon 05 Mar 2012, 7:11 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Typhoons in scramble for Olympics
Replies: 6
Views: 2544

Re: Typhoons in scramble for Olympics

Thanks for identifying the mystery missile and thanks for the comments.

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by Ian A.S.
Sun 04 Mar 2012, 12:07 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Typhoons in scramble for Olympics
Replies: 6
Views: 2544

Typhoons in scramble for Olympics

Following the previous days PR event at Waddington to demonstrate readiness for defence around this summers Olympics, Thursday 01/03 and it is Coningsby`s turn to demonstrate QRA . With a late start after the previous night flying, the Typhoons meandered to the hold awaiting instructions http://i353...
by Ian A.S.
Thu 23 Feb 2012, 5:22 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Graf Ignatievo in winter conditions - 21.02.2012
Replies: 19
Views: 6076

Re: Graf Ignatievo in winter conditions - 21.02.2012

A great set of images, No. 7 is superb, thanks for sharing Anton
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by Ian A.S.
Mon 20 Feb 2012, 1:47 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Day- and nightfly on a frosty winter day at Lechfeld AB
Replies: 3
Views: 1188

Re: Day- and nightfly on a frosty winter day at Lechfeld AB

Excellent images Alex, the daylight shots are pin sharp with great detail- keeping the lenses clear and the fingers working in minus 14 - the reward is in the photos - thanks for sharing.

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by Ian A.S.
Mon 20 Feb 2012, 1:41 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Grey Mach loop 1st visit
Replies: 2
Views: 1239

Re: Grey Mach loop 1st visit

It cetainly can test the resolve in the Welsh hills Mark, but don`t be deterred, when the Loop delivers, it will be worth all the hard work.

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by Ian A.S.
Mon 20 Feb 2012, 1:30 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Red Flag 12-2 Aggressors - Update 20th Feb
Replies: 28
Views: 8343

Re: Red Flag 12-2 Aggressor's

A really great set of images, Nr 2 hints of that fantastic Bellis backdrop, whilst image Nr 11 has it all -thanks for sharing Kevin

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by Ian A.S.
Sat 18 Feb 2012, 3:44 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Party in the snow – 20 years of Lakenheath F-15E's - Updated
Replies: 21
Views: 6262

Re: Party in the snow – 20 years of Lakenheath F-15E's

Interesting narrative , excellent photographs Richard.

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by Ian A.S.
Fri 17 Feb 2012, 5:12 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: ITALIAN ARMY Aviation Battalion - Validation
Replies: 16
Views: 4935

Re: ITALIAN ARMY Aviation Battalion - Validation

Wonderful set of images and great contrasts of light, thanks for sharing Giovanni

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by Ian A.S.
Wed 15 Feb 2012, 4:08 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Ospreys over Helmand
Replies: 40
Views: 12436

Re: Ospreys over Helmand

Priveleged to see these shots of the Military and their Ospreys in action , the subject matter and the photography are excellent, the internal shot looking out over the rear ramp is terrific - thanks for sharing Tony. How does the vibration compare for photography purposes with conventional rotary w...
by Ian A.S.
Wed 15 Feb 2012, 3:58 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Coningsby 13-02-12 typhoons only
Replies: 11
Views: 1449

Re: Coningsby 13-02-12 typhoons only

Good use of the light Richard, rare to capture the Typhoons underside lit up - snow does come in useful!

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by Ian A.S.
Wed 15 Feb 2012, 3:55 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: EPMM - 08-02-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1045

Re: EPMM - 08-02-2012

Nice set of wintry images, sHots 2 and 3 stand out - thanks for sharing Waldemar

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by Ian A.S.
Mon 13 Feb 2012, 4:14 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Red Flag 12-2
Replies: 31
Views: 7773

Re: Red Flag 12-2

Terrific aircraft, terrific backdrop, terrific action and terrific lighting and of course terrific photo quality - thanks for sharing.

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by Ian A.S.
Mon 13 Feb 2012, 4:11 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Frosty dawn Eagles
Replies: 23
Views: 3304

Re: Frosty dawn Eagles

Another wonderful Lakenheath collection, the amazing contrast of the ice covered F-15 front ends and the heat shimmers pouring from the rear - thanks for sharing Nigel.

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by Ian A.S.
Sun 29 Jan 2012, 1:53 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: ICE Hornet
Replies: 21
Views: 3602

Re: ICE Hornet

Stunning set with a wonderful backdrop - the F-5`s continue to look a mean machine - thanks for sharing Rich

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by Ian A.S.
Sat 28 Jan 2012, 12:11 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Austrian Air Force, "Daedalus 12"
Replies: 15
Views: 3117

Re: Austrian Air Force, "Daedalus 12"

Winter wonderland, terrific set of photographs, the PC 7 looks as though its on an ice rink, the Saab 105 `s are great in pairs, and image 18 looks as though its air to air with the Typhoon- thanks for posting Werner.

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by Ian A.S.
Fri 27 Jan 2012, 9:44 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: New Year Eagles & Tonkas'
Replies: 10
Views: 1379

Re: New Year Eagles & Tonkas'

A terrific set Richard- especially the Eagle shots which are really top draw.

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by Ian A.S.
Sat 21 Jan 2012, 12:58 pm
Forum: Airshow Photos
Topic: luchtmachtdagen 2011
Replies: 7
Views: 1878

Re: luchtmachtdagen 2011

Terrific set Kichu, the pyros are great , but the Turkish F-16 -image 7 is the one for me - thanks for sharing
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by Ian A.S.
Sat 21 Jan 2012, 9:23 am
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Light and Darkest Lincolnshire
Replies: 4
Views: 1686

Re: Light and Darkest Lincolnshire

Pedro, I believe the Waddington "Role Demo" was a mini routine fixed back sometime in December when it was planned to show a senior U.S. top brass, the Targeting Pod in action.So whether a 2012 full Role Demo will appear, remains to be seen. That said, for circa 70 avids who braved 6hrs at...
by Ian A.S.
Thu 19 Jan 2012, 4:32 pm
Forum: Modern Military Photos
Topic: Light and Darkest Lincolnshire
Replies: 4
Views: 1686

Light and Darkest Lincolnshire

A few images starting with the restricted budget Role Demo lone Marham Tornado in a modest scenario made more difficult with failing light http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r397/nikonmanic/2489207e.jpg Grey plane grey sky http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r397/nikonmanic/04ebc0fa.jpg 20 Miles East...