Exercise Blackbird 2022 NH-90s + a couple of A-109s

Photos of operational aircraft from bases, airports and "spotter" outings
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Andyph
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Exercise Blackbird 2022 NH-90s + a couple of A-109s

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I don't do much photography these days -
But in a sudden burst of keenness I blagged a seat on a NH-90
Not the perfect Photoship by any means! but had a pretty good day - bit tiring flying for about 4 hours all up - but reasonably happy with the results.
Blackbird is a mountain flying exercise in the top of the South Island
It's 14 years since I last did one in a Huey!

Hope it is something different

ImageIMG_1997 by Andy Heap, on Flickr

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Re: Exercise Blackbird 2022 NH-90s + a couple of A-109s

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Very cool thread!

The RNZAF seem to be one of the few NH-90 customers who haven’t complained about them yet!

Gorgeous scenery, too.

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Re: Exercise Blackbird 2022 NH-90s + a couple of A-109s

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You should get your camera out more often, if you ask me!

Great set. Thanks for sharing.

Andyph
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Re: Exercise Blackbird 2022 NH-90s + a couple of A-109s

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Thanks Gents,

Yes the RNZAF seem to like them. They say they have availability of about 65% against all other users in 30s! Not sure how! The Aussie's complain it costs about 15,000 quid an hour to operate – a Blackhawk is about 2K !

I’ve just uploaded some updated versions of the pics (after figuring how!)– I realised my processing what pretty grim – partly the post trip excitement to see what they looked like. so I ahd another go - better but maybe far from perfect
It really is not my skill is post processing – does anyone have a Numpties guide.
Or any comments?
I was more happy when you waited for your slides to come in the post from Kodachrome! Happy days

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