16TH APR: C'est La Vie
16TH APR: C'est La Vie
A day spent, for the most part bathed in sunshine, which after my last day on the hills was most welcome.
Took the risky option of heading to the Snakepit opting for the better light, as most know the French didn't quite pick up on the 'loop' but instead headed straight out of the Bwlch twice. Thankfully the 12(B) commemorative tail more than made up for missing the Mirages, with the pilot putting in two fantastic passes. The finally tally for the day was a handful of Hawks and 6 GR4 passes.
All shot with a Nikon D7100 and a Nikkor 300mm F2.8 VR, the latter kindly lent to me by the Chiseler (MJ).
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12(B) Squadron Commemorative Tail Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Commemorative Tail Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Commemorative Tail Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Commemorative Tail Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Special Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Commemorative Tail Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Special Tail Tornado GR4 'Lossie09' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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IV Squadron Hawk T2 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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9 Squadron Tornado GR4 'Fang2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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9 Squadron Tornado GR4 'Fang2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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9 Squadron Tornado GR4 'Fang2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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617 Squadron Marked Tornado GR4 'Vampire 2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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617 Squadron Marked Tornado GR4 'Vampire 2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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617 Squadron Marked Tornado GR4 'Vampire 2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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208 Squadron Hawk T1 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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208 Squadron Hawk T1 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
Thanks for looking, C+C welcome.
Took the risky option of heading to the Snakepit opting for the better light, as most know the French didn't quite pick up on the 'loop' but instead headed straight out of the Bwlch twice. Thankfully the 12(B) commemorative tail more than made up for missing the Mirages, with the pilot putting in two fantastic passes. The finally tally for the day was a handful of Hawks and 6 GR4 passes.
All shot with a Nikon D7100 and a Nikkor 300mm F2.8 VR, the latter kindly lent to me by the Chiseler (MJ).
1.
12(B) Squadron Commemorative Tail Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Commemorative Tail Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Commemorative Tail Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Commemorative Tail Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Special Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Commemorative Tail Tornado GR4 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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12(B) Squadron Special Tail Tornado GR4 'Lossie09' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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IV Squadron Hawk T2 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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9 Squadron Tornado GR4 'Fang2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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9 Squadron Tornado GR4 'Fang2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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9 Squadron Tornado GR4 'Fang2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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617 Squadron Marked Tornado GR4 'Vampire 2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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617 Squadron Marked Tornado GR4 'Vampire 2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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617 Squadron Marked Tornado GR4 'Vampire 2' by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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208 Squadron Hawk T1 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
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208 Squadron Hawk T1 by lloydh.co.uk, on Flickr
Thanks for looking, C+C welcome.
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Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Amazing. Number 13 really stands out - a great set overall!
Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Really nifty shots there mate..
Don't say something crass, to hide your envy. Just give credit, when its applicable...
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Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Amazing pictures incredibly pin sharp and with plenty of detail. Great catch on the 12 & 617 Squadron Tornadoes, very hard to pick a clear favourite from all of these
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Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Stunning set Lloyd, loving the 12 Squadron special...
Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Wow amazing set of shots!!
What do you call a horse that lives nextdoor?? - A Neigh-bour!
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Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
great set of shots , especially 7 and 11 how sharp are those cockpit photo's
well done
well done
Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Amazing set of photos, loving the close-up cockpit shots and 12 Sqn's special markings
Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10 Number 10
quite like that one
quite like that one
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Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Absolutely brilliant. Nos 10, 13, & 14 for me.
Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Absolutely has to be the opening shot and number 6 for me! I hope to be able to visit this area this summer on our journey across the UK.
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Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Lovely pics.
Can anyone confirm that the crew in the Tonka are wearing camouflage flying suits ? It might be me, but it doesn't look like the usual gro-bag.
Can anyone confirm that the crew in the Tonka are wearing camouflage flying suits ? It might be me, but it doesn't look like the usual gro-bag.
Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
AnglianAV8R wrote:Lovely pics.
Can anyone confirm that the crew in the Tonka are wearing camouflage flying suits ? It might be me, but it doesn't look like the usual gro-bag.
Yep you are indeed correct, looks similar to the Afghan gear they wear?
Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Fantastic set- of which the stunning first shot is head and shoulders above the rest!!
Is it me or are some of the RB199s getting a bit smokier in their old age?
Is it me or are some of the RB199s getting a bit smokier in their old age?
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Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Rory76 wrote:Fantastic set- of which the stunning first shot is head and shoulders above the rest!!
Is it me or are some of the RB199s getting a bit smokier in their old age?
Think the smoke definitely makes the photo, who knows though!
Re: 16TH APR: C'est La Vie
Just incredible pictures... What a set... !!!!
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