Aviation- On This Day
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I was also at Brunty in 2015, I had helped set the shoot up to help the tea bag team. I could not stay as I was working on Lindy the day after Also not being a fan of re enactors in night shoots I got a few different angles before I left.
Victor XL231 Lusty Lindy, crew chief.
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2012 saw me do a 2 day visit to Brize. The entire first day was taken up travelling. What should have taken 3 hours took 10! due to horrible wet weather, flooding everywhere. We got there with about 40 mins of light and we decided to check out if anything was flying.
This was leaving Brize village down to the base.
Aircraft were in the circuit and has you can see the weather changed drastically for the better.
The sun was setting and for 5 mins the light as like this.
Next circuit the light faded
One more circuit back to normal.
Only 45 mins of shooting but very lucky with the light!
This was leaving Brize village down to the base.
Aircraft were in the circuit and has you can see the weather changed drastically for the better.
The sun was setting and for 5 mins the light as like this.
Next circuit the light faded
One more circuit back to normal.
Only 45 mins of shooting but very lucky with the light!
Victor XL231 Lusty Lindy, crew chief.
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Day 2 of the trip to Brize back in 2012.
We found out later, this was on its way back from Afghanistan.
A few hours after the 124 arrived we saw what it had brought back. Four Lynx 9. this one did not take long to be air tested.
A rare civvie from me!
We found out later, this was on its way back from Afghanistan.
A few hours after the 124 arrived we saw what it had brought back. Four Lynx 9. this one did not take long to be air tested.
A rare civvie from me!
Victor XL231 Lusty Lindy, crew chief.
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Sad day yet I and several thousand other people came to see hms illustrious arrive in grand harbour, malta for a visit. It was returning back to Portsmouth after the very last tour with the sea harriers which were due to be taken out of service. Too early to be honest.
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This day 2013 and back to the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar, featuring their newly restored Spitfire XVI and repainted Hurricane
DPP_BHHH0034 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
And re-enactors
DPP_BHHH0059 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0061 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0066 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0070 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0102 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0129 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0091 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0170 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0166 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0161 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0148 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0186 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0034 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
And re-enactors
DPP_BHHH0059 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0061 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0066 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0070 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0102 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0129 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0091 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0170 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0166 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0161 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0148 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
DPP_BHHH0186 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
I hear gliders
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Back in 2013 I was at Elvington on day 2 of our preparations for the 20th Anniversary run of Lindy's Delivery and ownership by Andre Tempest.
In the morning we moved her onto the airfield.
The traditional way of packing the parachute!
As it was the first time since our recent repaint that she was on the airfield, I set up the lights for a night shoot for the team and a few friends who helped us that day.
Tomorrow was a busy day.
In the morning we moved her onto the airfield.
The traditional way of packing the parachute!
As it was the first time since our recent repaint that she was on the airfield, I set up the lights for a night shoot for the team and a few friends who helped us that day.
Tomorrow was a busy day.
Victor XL231 Lusty Lindy, crew chief.
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Here is a couple of mine from the same shoot. Thanks to everyone who let me be part of this.
IMG_4475 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
While they were setting things up. I decided to take a long exposure pic of the Nimrod. IMG_4469 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Shocking isn't it, A tame RAF pilot wearing Trainers!!!!!
IMG_4458 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
IMG_4475 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
While they were setting things up. I decided to take a long exposure pic of the Nimrod. IMG_4469 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Shocking isn't it, A tame RAF pilot wearing Trainers!!!!!
IMG_4458 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
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I was having a wander around Duxford on this day back in 2018…
Handley Page Victor B(K) IA - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Supermarine Spitfire Ia & Hawker Hurricane I - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Hispano HA-1112-M4L - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Hawker Fury II - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Hawker Fury II - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
LeVier Cosmic Wind - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Nord 1002 Pingouin - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Grumman Wildcat FM-2 - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Hawker Hurricane I - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Handley Page Victor B(K) IA - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Supermarine Spitfire Ia & Hawker Hurricane I - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Hispano HA-1112-M4L - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Hawker Fury II - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Hawker Fury II - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
LeVier Cosmic Wind - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Nord 1002 Pingouin - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Grumman Wildcat FM-2 - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
North American P-51D Mustang - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Supermarine Spitfire Vb - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
Hawker Hurricane I - IWM Duxford, Saturday 24th November 2018 by Chris Day, on Flickr
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Back to 2013. Run day at Elvington. The 20th Anniversary event Of Lindy's arrival at Elvington. It was a big one with a lot of press and Tv media present.
Some of the media did not quite know what they were covering, these two asking why the "parachute" was hanging out the back of the bomb!
Squadron leader Al Stevenson our AEO rightly getting TV attention.
For the run itself we had a guest second AEO namely Mick Beer, Who was Bob Tuxford AEO on Black buck 1
Andre her owner in the co pilot's seat.
To re enact the arrival She taxied down to the bottom end which is the end she landed at. 2.00 PM brakes off for the run. the time she did her final landing.
Today is of course her 27th Anniversary, Well done Andre for keeping a part of British aviation Heritage alive and active long may this continue!
Some of the media did not quite know what they were covering, these two asking why the "parachute" was hanging out the back of the bomb!
Squadron leader Al Stevenson our AEO rightly getting TV attention.
For the run itself we had a guest second AEO namely Mick Beer, Who was Bob Tuxford AEO on Black buck 1
Andre her owner in the co pilot's seat.
To re enact the arrival She taxied down to the bottom end which is the end she landed at. 2.00 PM brakes off for the run. the time she did her final landing.
Today is of course her 27th Anniversary, Well done Andre for keeping a part of British aviation Heritage alive and active long may this continue!
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Victor XL231 Lusty Lindy, crew chief.
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Great set with a story well told.
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Thanks to both of you. I am going to put a more detailed thread in oldies later. The runway shot is one of my favourite shots. I was tasked to cover the event in more detail than normal. The shots in the QRA pan with her moving was done with safety in mind no one is allowed in the area when taxing. So we set up a "safe Zone" for me behind equipment. The runway shot is special as its not from the end of the runway but actually on the runway centre line! It was all pre briefed and obviously using a long lens. Once she passed a certain point I moved whether I got the shot or not!
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Here are a couple of my pics of the day. I was very lucky enough to be a guest on the run so I documented everything i could.
I thought this pic looked better in Black and white
lindy 231 1 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
IMG_4569 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Victor Sunset by andrew abbott, on Flickr
IMG_4523 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
victor 1 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
The day would not have happened withough Andre and the team.
Team Lindy by andrew abbott, on Flickr
A little nod to Andres dad, Gerry who helped buy and run Lindy. Alas he died earlier in that year. his flight suit was on the Victors run. Dedicated to Gerry Tempest.
IMG_4670 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
I thought this pic looked better in Black and white
lindy 231 1 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
IMG_4569 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Victor Sunset by andrew abbott, on Flickr
IMG_4523 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
victor 1 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
The day would not have happened withough Andre and the team.
Team Lindy by andrew abbott, on Flickr
A little nod to Andres dad, Gerry who helped buy and run Lindy. Alas he died earlier in that year. his flight suit was on the Victors run. Dedicated to Gerry Tempest.
IMG_4670 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
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Some more of the day 7 years ago. These havent been seen before.
First one Ian presenting Andre with a picture.
IMG_4660 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Golden light at the end of the run.
IMG_4528 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Engine starting and running, you can just make the Nimrod wing bejind as she went for her run that day.
IMG_4513 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Another colour head on shot. Its remarkable how futuristic she still looks.
IMG_4578 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
finally as its about to get dark we say goodbye to her for the night.
IMG_4662 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
First one Ian presenting Andre with a picture.
IMG_4660 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Golden light at the end of the run.
IMG_4528 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Engine starting and running, you can just make the Nimrod wing bejind as she went for her run that day.
IMG_4513 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Another colour head on shot. Its remarkable how futuristic she still looks.
IMG_4578 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
finally as its about to get dark we say goodbye to her for the night.
IMG_4662 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
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Back to 2009. A sunny and very busy day at the fence of RAF Conningsby.
We got there just before sunrise.
A rare catch for me.
The next two are much missed.
An odd but welcome visitor.
The day ended with a good sunset.
We got there just before sunrise.
A rare catch for me.
The next two are much missed.
An odd but welcome visitor.
The day ended with a good sunset.
Victor XL231 Lusty Lindy, crew chief.
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Re: Aviation- On This Day
First day of my Japan trip in 2018 started off at Hyakuri AIrbase - actually most of my trip was spent there!
Raytheon U-125A - 002 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom - 008 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom - 009 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom - 153 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Raytheon U-125A - 002 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
McDonnell Douglas F-4EJ Kai Phantom - 008 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom - 009 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
McDonnell Douglas RF-4E Kai Phantom - 153 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
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Today in 2018 we had two stops while in Japan, first up was Atsugi - a JMSDF base.
ShinMaywa US-2 - 03 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Kawasaki UP-3C Orion - 05 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Mitsubishi SH-60J Seahawk - 08 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Then onto Iruma, a JASDF transport base which also has some SIGINT aircraft.
Kawasaki EC-1 - 09 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
NAMC YS-11EB - 17 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Kawasaki CH-47J Chinook - 25 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Raytheon U-125A - 07 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Kawasaki T-4 - 81 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
ShinMaywa US-2 - 03 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Kawasaki UP-3C Orion - 05 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Mitsubishi SH-60J Seahawk - 08 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Then onto Iruma, a JASDF transport base which also has some SIGINT aircraft.
Kawasaki EC-1 - 09 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
NAMC YS-11EB - 17 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Kawasaki CH-47J Chinook - 25 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Raytheon U-125A - 07 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Kawasaki T-4 - 81 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
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What a place and what a set. Lovely stuff Nick.
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Fabulous set Nick. I went to both those bases in 2015 and saw a similar selection - but in grey weather!
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Thanks guys, appreciate it.
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Nick the light in them is amazing. Superb set of pics. It's one place that's definitely on my bucket list.
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