48 Hour Photo Comp: Airshow Action
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48 Hour Photo Comp: Airshow Action
The thing that first hooked me into airshows, and indeed first encouraged me take photographs at airshows, was the dynamic spectacle. That fast moving, action packed flying display, full of speed, power, movement and aircraft doing things we didn't think possible.
So the theme for this competition is Airshow Action. Let's see some images that capture that 'wow factor' of a flying display or moving aircraft.
Over to you folks. Three images each.
So the theme for this competition is Airshow Action. Let's see some images that capture that 'wow factor' of a flying display or moving aircraft.
Over to you folks. Three images each.
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Oh now this, this I am looking forward to. I shall be sitting back and enjoying the spectacle I think...
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Still one of the biggest 'wows' at an airshow:
Dunsfold_118 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
Night flying with pyros seem to get a reaction from the crowd every time:
BournemouthAirFest2017_85 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
The reason I think most of the general public go to airshows to be wowed by a Red Arrows display
Dunsfold_162 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
Dunsfold_118 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
Night flying with pyros seem to get a reaction from the crowd every time:
BournemouthAirFest2017_85 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
The reason I think most of the general public go to airshows to be wowed by a Red Arrows display
Dunsfold_162 by Sarah Horsley, on Flickr
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Sitting at a polish airshow when this bugger goes over you at a high alpha, cranks on the coals and dumps flares out almost above you!!!
580A9962 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Sadly missing aircraft you grew up with, in what was their last display year.
IMG_8404 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
although they are doing 400knots the pilots love to say Hi.
580A6129 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
580A9962 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
Sadly missing aircraft you grew up with, in what was their last display year.
IMG_8404 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
although they are doing 400knots the pilots love to say Hi.
580A6129 by andrew abbott, on Flickr
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Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Airshow Action
Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon - 25 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Sukhoi Su-30SM - 43 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Couteau Delta - 31 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Sukhoi Su-30SM - 43 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
Couteau Delta - 31 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr
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Oh go on then - three compact shots from me that sum up 'airshow action' in my mind - these are from RIAT 2015:
First, the spectacle of those one off flypasts...
P1110877 by Chris Strawson, on Flickr
Then there's the new or unique...
P1110808 by Chris Strawson, on Flickr
Finally, airshows wouldn't be airshows without the action that display teams bring to the party, and these guys are always flown beautifully...
P1110792 by Chris Strawson, on Flickr
First, the spectacle of those one off flypasts...
P1110877 by Chris Strawson, on Flickr
Then there's the new or unique...
P1110808 by Chris Strawson, on Flickr
Finally, airshows wouldn't be airshows without the action that display teams bring to the party, and these guys are always flown beautifully...
P1110792 by Chris Strawson, on Flickr
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Takeoff at RIAT2015
Avro Vulcan XH558 20150718 Fairford RIAT 2015 by steam60163, on Flickr
Shuttleworth Barnstorming.....
TigerMoth 20180519 OldWarden by steam60163, on Flickr
Wowing the crowds with 'Paper and String' aeroplanes.....
Bristol Boxkite 20180603 OldWarden by steam60163, on Flickr
Cheers
Alisdair
Avro Vulcan XH558 20150718 Fairford RIAT 2015 by steam60163, on Flickr
Shuttleworth Barnstorming.....
TigerMoth 20180519 OldWarden by steam60163, on Flickr
Wowing the crowds with 'Paper and String' aeroplanes.....
Bristol Boxkite 20180603 OldWarden by steam60163, on Flickr
Cheers
Alisdair
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Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Airshow Action
Just great fun. I like it!
20160911 (209)_The_Red_Arrows (Explore) by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160911 (38)_Fokker_Triplane_after_BE2c by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160709 (108)_Team_Orlik by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160911 (209)_The_Red_Arrows (Explore) by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160911 (38)_Fokker_Triplane_after_BE2c by John Dixon, on Flickr
20160709 (108)_Team_Orlik by John Dixon, on Flickr
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img224 (2) by Paul Downes, on Flickr
img408 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
air 3 mig29 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
img408 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
air 3 mig29 by Paul Downes, on Flickr
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2009 Randolph USNavy FA-18C Hornet by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
Canadian Snowbirds by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
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Canadian Snowbirds by Peter Fenwick, on Flickr
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Re: 48 Hour Photo Comp: Airshow Action
Again, difficult to pick up just 3, as capturing these "airshow action" moments is all that we want to do.
With so many great entries, I don't want to be the one who has to select a winner ...
RIAT 2013:
DSC_1798 by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
Ferté 2015:
Canadair & Tracker by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
Ferté 2019:
DSC_3336_1 by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
With so many great entries, I don't want to be the one who has to select a winner ...
RIAT 2013:
DSC_1798 by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
Ferté 2015:
Canadair & Tracker by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
Ferté 2019:
DSC_3336_1 by Colonel CHIBANI, sur Flickr
Check my Flickr gallery : https://www.flickr.com/photos/126794731@N06/
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Really difficult to narrow this down to just three isn't it. It's the unusual, the spectacle and the sounds I guess. So, in that order:
Img_0397 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
DSC05223 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Can it sound much better than a 16 ship Spitfire flypast?
IMG_2469 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Andy
Img_0397 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
DSC05223 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
Can it sound much better than a 16 ship Spitfire flypast?
IMG_2469 by Andrew Shaw, on Flickr
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Was that Italian Tornado at Woodford Norman?
I was in the naughty field!
I was in the naughty field!
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Sound right - a couple of years after the crash.
I remember the low turn after take off - happy days.
Yes Woodford was at its best then
I remember the low turn after take off - happy days.
Yes Woodford was at its best then
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Sometimes it's the unusual that works
1. Wittmund 2013, Phantom Pharewell
W_14 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
2. RAF Marham tanking demo, 1986
Victor-Tornado-Refuel-3 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
3. Out of shape Raptor, RIAT 2016
_MG_4343_e1 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
1. Wittmund 2013, Phantom Pharewell
W_14 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
2. RAF Marham tanking demo, 1986
Victor-Tornado-Refuel-3 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
3. Out of shape Raptor, RIAT 2016
_MG_4343_e1 by Tony Adams, on Flickr
I hear gliders
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The tornado was 1995, I was in a naughty field too. To be precise it was was just off the Taxiway opposite the flight sheds, He did a better on on the thursday where he almost did what the US Navy Hornet did in 1992, ie, banked on take off almost totalling the wing.
Much missed airshow. Just wish I had a few more pics than I have.
Much missed airshow. Just wish I had a few more pics than I have.
Life's a piece of S*** if you look at it!
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So many to choose from.
Air Antique Electra at Coventry in 2003
2003469_17x by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
Cosford 2017
D600_02_DSC_2573_edit by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
56Sqn Tornado F.3 at Woodford in 1995
1995268_02 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
Air Antique Electra at Coventry in 2003
2003469_17x by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
Cosford 2017
D600_02_DSC_2573_edit by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
56Sqn Tornado F.3 at Woodford in 1995
1995268_02 by Derek N.Ferguson, on Flickr
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Love that Blackbird!
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The blackbird is something special. A winner in my eyes.
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