Military Aircraft: airshows, operational, whatever, lets see what you have!
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That picture of the Pup and the Moth in formation is very nice. I tried to shoot a Fokker DR1 in a simulated dogfight against a 'Tummelisa' but found that it was nearly impossible to get both in the (same) picture.. ;D
Wish we had some Red Arrows here also..
Nice shots, Graham.
Now I can't keep my fingers away from the spam-button any longer ;D
Saab J29 A 'Tunnan' 1950-1976. 669 built. 'An ugly duckling on the ground, but a swallow in the air', the test pilot concluded the first flight..
Wish we had some Red Arrows here also..
Nice shots, Graham. Now I can't keep my fingers away from the spam-button any longer ;D
Saab J29 A 'Tunnan' 1950-1976. 669 built. 'An ugly duckling on the ground, but a swallow in the air', the test pilot concluded the first flight..
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Hi Roo.
Very nice shots of the Moth and Pup, we had a WWI fly past at Bournemouth of which I have lots of shots to post when I get to them if they are any good.
Cheers, Graham.
Very nice shots of the Moth and Pup, we had a WWI fly past at Bournemouth of which I have lots of shots to post when I get to them if they are any good.
Cheers, Graham.
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Hi Erik.
Thanks, I'm glad people like them, I always worry about that.
Very nice shots of the Tunnan, not wrong about it being an ugly duckling though!
Cheers, Graham.
Thanks, I'm glad people like them, I always worry about that.
Very nice shots of the Tunnan, not wrong about it being an ugly duckling though!
Cheers, Graham.
Erik X said:That picture of the Pup and the Moth in formation is very nice. I tried to shoot a Fokker DR1 in a simulated dogfight against a 'Tummelisa' but found that it was nearly impossible to get both in the (same) picture.. ;D
Wish we had some Red Arrows here also..
Now I can't keep my fingers way from the spam-button any longer ;D
Saab J29 A 'Tunnan' 1950-1976. 669 built. 'An ugly duckling on the ground, but a swallow in the air', the test pilot concluded the first flight..
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Roo said:
Nice pictures Roo,
they bring alive some memories - a long time ago I read most of the "Biggles" series (from cpt W.E.Johns) that featured these planes. Fantastic that they are still flying!
Wiebe
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Erik X said:That picture of the Pup and the Moth in formation is very nice. I tried to shoot a Fokker DR1 in a simulated dogfight against a 'Tummelisa' but found that it was nearly impossible to get both in the (same) picture.. ;D
Wish we had some Red Arrows here also..
Now I can't keep my fingers away from the spam-button any longer ;D
Saab J29 A 'Tunnan' 1950-1976. 669 built. 'An ugly duckling on the ground, but a swallow in the air', the test pilot concluded the first flight..
Nice series Erik, indeed squat on the ground but surprisingly elegant in the air.
As one of the last original (& not merged) European aircraft manufacturers, Saab created an astonishing amount of different models since WW2...! (Some nicer than others
)Wiebe
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Hi Roo.
Another excellent set of shots. I'm processing the WWI set now, a lot of them are no good though. :-\
Cheers, Graham.
Another excellent set of shots. I'm processing the WWI set now, a lot of them are no good though. :-\
Cheers, Graham.
Roo said:zim said:
Just breaking it in
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Hi Folks.
Last of the Red Arrows and two shots of Royal Navy Hawks which flew support for the Royal Marines beach assault at Bournemouth.
SE0A3881_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr
SE0A3914_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr
SE0A3889_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr
Cheers, Graham.
Last of the Red Arrows and two shots of Royal Navy Hawks which flew support for the Royal Marines beach assault at Bournemouth.
SE0A3881_DxO by Graham Stretch, on FlickrSE0A3914_DxO by Graham Stretch, on FlickrSE0A3889_DxO by Graham Stretch, on FlickrCheers, Graham.
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I get it!
No this uses a high octane model jet fuel, and loud and authentic sounding it is. The thing has thrust like you wouldn't believe- almost vertical takeoff from dead stop (but almost only).
I flew the prop planes, which are slower, and way less expensive. If you have dyslexia, it is very hard because when the plane is coming towards you the right/left controls are reversed vs. When flying upside down, controls similarly reversed, so low flying is tretcherous. The ducted fans (i.e., fuel powerd jets) easily cost upwards of $6000 USD, so crashing is not an option.
No this uses a high octane model jet fuel, and loud and authentic sounding it is. The thing has thrust like you wouldn't believe- almost vertical takeoff from dead stop (but almost only).
I flew the prop planes, which are slower, and way less expensive. If you have dyslexia, it is very hard because when the plane is coming towards you the right/left controls are reversed vs. When flying upside down, controls similarly reversed, so low flying is tretcherous. The ducted fans (i.e., fuel powerd jets) easily cost upwards of $6000 USD, so crashing is not an option.
Valvebounce said:Hi Scott.
I guess this is the old two nations divided by a common language thing, hood / bonnet, boot / trunk, etc.
My confusion was because this side of the pond a ducted fan is the term for an electric version however the fact you said it sounds real led me to think it was the real deal.
I would love to fly model aircraft, but I can't manage a model car coming back towards me, my Dyslexia kicks in and my coordination leaves in a hurry!
Quite jealous of you having the opportunity to do the photographers section, is that using pro credentials or just pay the entry fee?
Cheers, Graham.
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