Caper at RIAT 2022
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Caper at RIAT 2022
Well, the weather has been mostly good up to now, Friday afternoon could have done with an hour of sunshine at the right time though!
Some highlights up to now.
rbaf c130 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
roaf c295 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
be2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
be1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
48fw f15e by Paul Downes, on Flickr
amxt by Paul Downes, on Flickr
baf 350 f16 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
fbs a340 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
irish pc12 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
mb339 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Bombing1
red and black by Paul Downes, on Flickr
steinhoff ef2000 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
a-4n by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Bombing 2
p8 and reds by Paul Downes, on Flickr
727 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
rnlaf f16 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Who would have thought..........
e4b by Paul Downes, on Flickr
....and thoughtfully placed
e4b static by Paul Downes, on Flickr
kc390 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
tb30 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Showtime
ef18 1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
ef18 2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
huaf mi24 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
haf f16 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
beluga xl by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Bombing 3
vespina and reds by Paul Downes, on Flickr
nh90 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
finn hawk by Paul Downes, on Flickr
austrian ef2000 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
czaf mi24 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
czaf mi171 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
huaf gripen by Paul Downes, on Flickr
JAS-39C Gripen 31 59TFW Hungarian Air Force by Paul Downes, on Flickr
czaf w3 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
1 day to go.
Some highlights up to now.
rbaf c130 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
roaf c295 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
be2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
be1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
48fw f15e by Paul Downes, on Flickr
amxt by Paul Downes, on Flickr
baf 350 f16 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
fbs a340 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
irish pc12 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
mb339 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Bombing1
red and black by Paul Downes, on Flickr
steinhoff ef2000 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
a-4n by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Bombing 2
p8 and reds by Paul Downes, on Flickr
727 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
rnlaf f16 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Who would have thought..........
e4b by Paul Downes, on Flickr
....and thoughtfully placed
e4b static by Paul Downes, on Flickr
kc390 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
tb30 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Showtime
ef18 1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
ef18 2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
huaf mi24 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
haf f16 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
beluga xl by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Bombing 3
vespina and reds by Paul Downes, on Flickr
nh90 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
finn hawk by Paul Downes, on Flickr
austrian ef2000 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
czaf mi24 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
czaf mi171 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
huaf gripen by Paul Downes, on Flickr
JAS-39C Gripen 31 59TFW Hungarian Air Force by Paul Downes, on Flickr
czaf w3 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
1 day to go.
Last edited by capercaillie on Fri 09 Sep 2022, 3:41 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Well done catching the "Gripen fart" - I'd just put my camera down, so I saw it but no image. The rest of my party missed it entirely. Any technical explanation for it?
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
It is part of the display, basically a mini version of what the Aussie F-111s did for years, venting some fuel and lighting it with the afterburner.
Watching his practice knew it was coming on the extended leg of the half Cuban, luckily right over the FRIAT stand.
Watching his practice knew it was coming on the extended leg of the half Cuban, luckily right over the FRIAT stand.
Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Nice set Paul - I really like the German A-340 and the Finnish Hawk just finishing off tucking up his wheels.
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Good set all around - were you in the P&V area on Friday for that A-4 shot?
The Hind(s) and Hip were the things I really wanted good shots of but I got caught out gas bagging to the people next to me on the fence when the Hungarian Hind went up in the morning, and the light was quite flat for the Czech pair, so I'm quite envious of your photos.
The Hind(s) and Hip were the things I really wanted good shots of but I got caught out gas bagging to the people next to me on the fence when the Hungarian Hind went up in the morning, and the light was quite flat for the Czech pair, so I'm quite envious of your photos.
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Cheers Dan, light was very good on Saturday.
The A-4 and E-4 are from what becomes yellow zone on the public days, but yes it is basically the left hand side of the eastern park and view. Just follow your nose around the flightline stuff from red zone and you get to a narrow strip called yellow.
Sadly the sun wasn't out for the Hunter, Swedes and E-4 arriving in the afternoon.
The A-4 and E-4 are from what becomes yellow zone on the public days, but yes it is basically the left hand side of the eastern park and view. Just follow your nose around the flightline stuff from red zone and you get to a narrow strip called yellow.
Sadly the sun wasn't out for the Hunter, Swedes and E-4 arriving in the afternoon.
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
I was only there on Friday. I was just the other side of the taxiway in the corner of the red zone but the backdrop for touchdown shots is so ugly. Much prefer your A-4 against the sky.
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Cheers guys.
Just a few departures for now and a big thanks to Peter and the team for putting together so many rare birds and a top class show with matching weather. Same again please.
Just class
a4n dep by Paul Downes, on Flickr
a340 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
lansen by Paul Downes, on Flickr
viggen by Paul Downes, on Flickr
hunter by Paul Downes, on Flickr
kc390 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
c2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
an30 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
amx-t by Paul Downes, on Flickr
1sq tiffie by Paul Downes, on Flickr
cc150 taxi by Paul Downes, on Flickr
draken2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
and especially making this possible
e4b dep0 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
e4b dep1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
e4b dep2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Just a few departures for now and a big thanks to Peter and the team for putting together so many rare birds and a top class show with matching weather. Same again please.
Just class
a4n dep by Paul Downes, on Flickr
a340 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
lansen by Paul Downes, on Flickr
viggen by Paul Downes, on Flickr
hunter by Paul Downes, on Flickr
kc390 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
c2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
an30 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
amx-t by Paul Downes, on Flickr
1sq tiffie by Paul Downes, on Flickr
cc150 taxi by Paul Downes, on Flickr
draken2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
and especially making this possible
e4b dep0 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
e4b dep1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
e4b dep2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Your last set of departure shots highlights just how incredible the static display was this year!
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Really great post Paul. They are all memorable shots, but the one that stands out the most for me (possibly weirdly) is the E-4 arrival shot. I think a lot of people have found that shot 'challenging' on a number of levels but I think you've really nailed it. Great work indeed. I'm a also a yellow zoner on Friday and took my E-4 shot at 85mm - it's not bad but not as good as yours. It was a good position for the Skyhawk.
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Cheers,
Rich
I took 15500 photos in 5 days so don't expect anything from me soon.
Cheers,
Rich
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Cheers Rich, wish I'd seen you there, but it was so packed
Final batch of mish mash
a4tuck by Paul Downes, on Flickr
F-2000B Typhoon CS-X 55274 for Kuwait Air Force Leonardo by Paul Downes, on Flickr
RJ100 G-ETPL ETPS/QinetiQ Boscombe Down by Paul Downes, on Flickr
dream viper by Paul Downes, on Flickr
12sq tiffie by Paul Downes, on Flickr
a340 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
cl13 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
finn hawk by Paul Downes, on Flickr
ln f35 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
pc9 slov by Paul Downes, on Flickr
xt to by Paul Downes, on Flickr
be12 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
ef18 tiger by Paul Downes, on Flickr
g-osra by Paul Downes, on Flickr
gripen tiger by Paul Downes, on Flickr
zk028 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
j32d by Paul Downes, on Flickr
f16 350 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
f15dep by Paul Downes, on Flickr
u2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
c21 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
zb132 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
aust dep by Paul Downes, on Flickr
t415 fline by Paul Downes, on Flickr
ef18b by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Final batch of mish mash
a4tuck by Paul Downes, on Flickr
F-2000B Typhoon CS-X 55274 for Kuwait Air Force Leonardo by Paul Downes, on Flickr
RJ100 G-ETPL ETPS/QinetiQ Boscombe Down by Paul Downes, on Flickr
dream viper by Paul Downes, on Flickr
12sq tiffie by Paul Downes, on Flickr
a340 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
cl13 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
finn hawk by Paul Downes, on Flickr
ln f35 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
pc9 slov by Paul Downes, on Flickr
xt to by Paul Downes, on Flickr
be12 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
ef18 tiger by Paul Downes, on Flickr
g-osra by Paul Downes, on Flickr
gripen tiger by Paul Downes, on Flickr
zk028 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
j32d by Paul Downes, on Flickr
f16 350 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
f15dep by Paul Downes, on Flickr
u2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
c21 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
zb132 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
aust dep by Paul Downes, on Flickr
t415 fline by Paul Downes, on Flickr
ef18b by Paul Downes, on Flickr
Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Great set Paul!
Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Quick question Paul. Was your dress code black cap, white/light top on Friday? Just looking through some photos and thought I'd ask.
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Outstanding series of shots, thanks for posting
Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Really great set, Paul!!
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Cheers all. I've no idea what I was wearing on the Friday to be honest Rich, the cap would have been dark blue though!
OK someone is bound to know, what was the bowler hat about?
F-15E Strike Eagle 92-0364 492FS/48FW US Air Force RAF Lakenheath by Paul Downes, on Flickr
OK someone is bound to know, what was the bowler hat about?
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
492 FS, the Madhatters. Also known as the ‘Bolars’, which I believe is derived from the bowler hat they adopted as a motif when they were first stationed in England.capercaillie wrote: ↑Mon 01 Aug 2022, 2:02 pmCheers all. I've no idea what I was wearing on the Friday to be honest Rich, the cap would have been dark blue though!
OK someone is bound to know, what was the bowler hat about?
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Re: Caper at RIAT 2022
Cheers Dan. I really need some sleep after a week's holiday with my daughter!