Aviation- On This Day

Post by **ianf** » Thu 11 Jun 2020, 10:58 am

On this day in 2007 I was on a two week APC trip to Poland, one of the first real on base tours there at the time. 1st base was Marlbork, A Mig 29 base. We turned up early as you would only to be told no flying till the evening! So a quick rejig meant we had to come back in the evening. But the did allow us a visit to one of the Hangars.

Some of the guys wanted a smoke so with a guide they went outside at the top end of the hangar, I was chatting to them and I looked round the side of the Hangar and saw the next shot. I asked were we allowed to shoot these? The guide said yes we didn't think you would be interested?

What do you think?

It turned out they had quite a grave yard full of them and we filled our boots!
Evening came and I had some of the best evening shooting of live aircraft ever.

The base commander came out and gave his own private air display really giving it the beans!

One of our team could not climb the jet blast hills we were shooting from, so got this shot of us which has been nick named night of the long lenses!

Post by **Blackbird** » Thu 11 Jun 2020, 11:17 am

What a fantastic event!

Andy

Post by **shorsley** » Thu 11 Jun 2020, 11:49 am

Cosford Airshow 2017:

One of the main attractions for me, the Bae EAP making a rare outside appearance:

Cosford_2 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr

Cosford_36 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr

The less said about the bizarre and awful display line for the Reds (and the Typhoon single fast pass and pull-up) the better:

Cosford_57 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr

As always, one of the star items gets the worst weather of the day:

Cosford_65 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr

By contrast the B52 got blue skies:

Cosford_79 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr

Very tight and polished display by the Swiss in some very challenging conditions:

Cosford_103 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr

This display this was epic:

Cosford_105 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr

Cosford_128 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr

Cosford_134 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr

Cosford_138 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr

Post by **PeteFenwick** » Thu 11 Jun 2020, 12:19 pm

11 June 2018 on The Bwlch in the Mach Loop. A busy day (after the 2018 Cosford Airshow)-

A wave from the crew

2018 June The Bwlch C-130J Hercules C4-a wave by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr

RAF C130 Low level by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr

untitled-358 by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr

2018 June The Bwlch RAF Airbus A-400 Atlas by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr

2018 June The Bwlch F-15C 493FS the Grim Reapers by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr

Wales The Bwlch USAF F-15E by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr

Post by **Wrexham Mackem** » Thu 11 Jun 2020, 1:37 pm

This thread is one of the best things to come out of lock down, honestly.

Two posts from me today. First, the last of my four days on the hallowed ground of Boscombe Down, a trio of departures. 1990.

Post by **Wrexham Mackem** » Thu 11 Jun 2020, 1:42 pm

And a handful more from the Cosford Airshow in 2017

Post by **Blackbird** » Thu 11 Jun 2020, 1:56 pm

"This thread is one of the best things to come out of lock down, honestly."

I agree. Not only have I enjoyed all the photos, I spend ages looking through mine to find ones to post. Brilliant!!

Andy

Post by **PeteM** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 7:12 am

12th June 2014 at Newquay.
Possibly its final UK visit with the RNlAF ?

Post by **DeanW** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 7:19 am

12th June 2014 and the spotters day at Mont de Marsan for the retirement of the Mirage F1 from Armee de l’Air service..

Post by **Ian G** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 7:43 am

Thirteen years ago today and it only seems like yesterday that I sneaked out of work early and dashed over to Cosford to see the second wave of the "flying tin openers" Jags arriving, 6 sqn having disbanded just a few days earlier. It was another really bittersweet moment, just awesome to see fast jets beat up the airfield but sad to see them go from frontline action. We were treated to a number of missed approaches, touch and go's and fast passes before they landed and lined up in front of the waiting press. There was a feature on BBC Midlands today later that day where most people on the railway platform had their 5 seconds of fame! A great day I won't forget.

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

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Cosford Jaguar Retirement 2007 by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

Post by **Bernard** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 7:43 am

12th June 2010 - Hyères
French Naval Aviation Centenary Airshow (spotters day)

Post by **Wrexham Mackem** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 8:32 am

I do regret not being able to free myself up from work for the Jaguars at Cosford. I was never the biggest Jag fan in the world but that was an occasion. Was it really 13 years ago?!

I have a feeling today may be our busiest yet on this thread. First submission from me goes back to my first show with anything longer than a 50mm lens

SSAFA Air Display RAF Church Fenton, 1983:

Oh yes..

Post by **Wrexham Mackem** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 8:37 am

and back to Church Fenton again in 1988

This was North Yorkshire, not California.. I'd bought myself a polarising filter and wasn't afraid to use it

post Unipart, and now unsponsored, but still dancing to "shine on you crazy diamond"

Post by **Wrexham Mackem** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 8:47 am

into the 90's now, and 28 years ago today I was settled in the FATI Enclosure (no, really!), for day one of my favourite airshow ever, Air Tournament International, Boscombe Down, 1992. I didn't think we'd get to go back after 1990, and here we were again, and the sun was shining.

Caper, you got more from today?

more to come from this show, and anybody who was there, please post.

Post by **Wrexham Mackem** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 8:54 am

Moving on from my favourite show, to one of my favourite venues, Woodford. A hugely underrated show in the 90's, it was coming towards the end in 99. Its main coup this year was Patrouille de France and Frecce Tricolori.

Post by **capercaillie** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 8:57 am

Third and final arrival day at Boscombe Down for ATI92, among highlights were the Martin baker Meteor, a Warton based Lightning (gibber), cannon F-111D and four Eglin F-15s (again) and French Navy Crusaders.

1992 bd draken by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd c130 25yrs by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd f5a by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd f8 landing by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd f15c eg dark by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd f111e uh by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd f111f land by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd hung an26 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd is f15c pair by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd lightning1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd mb meteor by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd mirage 5bd by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd rip t4 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd torn f3 pair by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd usn c130f by Paul Downes, on Flickr

So much variety still back then.

Post by **Wrexham Mackem** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 9:06 am

Then the millennium happened, and within a short time, having paid over a grand for a very flimsy piece of plastic that was an EOS-300D, we were in the digital world.

2005, Cosford Airshow. Rather grey. There was a little foreign participation to add to the standard fare, which at the time included two Tornado, Harrier, Jaguar and Merlin solo displays.

without doubt, the star was a flying display from a RNZAF C-130, with this ace nose-down low pass down the runway

Post by **Wrexham Mackem** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 9:10 am

Ace Paul, I knew you'd have some ATI92 for us.

I had a last one for today on my list - Cosford in 2011- but it was a wash out. Didn't take a photo. But I'll take a moment to remember how grim the weather was, how wet I got, and how early I got home

Post by **capercaillie** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 9:19 am

I missed that one at Cosford, I have a feeling I was at Volkel, we had the Kiwi Herc there I think, seeing the Saab on the grass is quite weird though. Would have loved to have seen the Jordanian F-5s, just a bit too early for me.

More ATI to come from the weekend and Monday (classiest departure backdrop for an IAT event).

Post by **Blackbird** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 9:22 am

Probably my favourite show - ever. But I went on the Saturday, 13 June so that's for tomorrow. But only just as I somehow deleted the pics from my external HD and have only just managed to recover them - and I'm not certain I've got them all. A very unnerving and anxious experience.

Andy

Post by **Ian G** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 9:46 am

Nigel, I'm just speechless at your images!

Post by **Tuckat** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 12:11 pm

On this day in 1992, I too was in the FATI enclosure for arrivals, enjoying beautiful blue skies and a stunning variety of aircraft. Probably the most enjoyable airshow Ive been fortunate enough to attend. Below are a few scanned negatives, showing a bit of wear and tear.

526 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

525 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

524 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

522 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

523 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

520 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

521 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

518 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

504 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

505 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

506 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

512 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

513 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

516 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

528 by Phil Roberts, on Flickr

Post by **Blackbird** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 12:15 pm

Great set Phil.

Andy

Post by **Tuckat** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 12:19 pm

Thanks Andy, much appreciated!

Post by **capercaillie** » Fri 12 Jun 2020, 4:21 pm

Good stuff Phil, its always great seeing events you attended from different viewpoints.

I'm away from computers and files until Monday, so I'm going to be cheeky and post tomorrow this evening, hopefully it doesn't upset anyone too much.

ATI92 Saturday, more glorious sunshine as it did for all six days except for an overnight thunderstorm at the campsite on Wednesday night. I won't pinch Nigel's moment, I was on walkabout when it arrived anyhow.

1992 bd seaking hc4 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd seaking mk4 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd sue by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd vulcan roller by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd rip f4k by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd gaf tu154 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd aac pink gazelle by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd diamond lil by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd f14b 1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd al3 rescue by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1992 bd norg f16 chute by Paul Downes, on Flickr

9205 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

Departures on Monday, have a good weekend!