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Biggin Hill 2005 Pt 4 (Read 416 times)
Sep 6th, 2005 at 5:56am

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I'm still recovering from an enjoyable weekend.  Here's a few more from the show on Saturday. Sorry Mark but I left as Ray Hanna was taking off to close the show to get out before the rush. Took me a couple of hours to get out of the airfield last year & Biggin is only about 1 hour from home. Roll Eyes Not making that mistake again. 8)

Sea Vixen with its nose in the air.
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The beautiful Hunter. One of my favourite aircraft. Not sure if it's a T.7 or T.8 without looking it up.
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One of Mark's mad mates. Now why would anyone with any sense jump out of a perfectly serviceable aeroplane? ??? Tongue
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Here's one of Charlie's tin cans. Wink
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Tornado landing after a nice display
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I'm getting a little better at this lark. 8)
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Best shot I got of the Bearcat.
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I like this one. No, it's not really on fire. Must be the sun reflecting through the smoke but very effective don't you think? As usual some of my best shots happen by accident. Roll Eyes Wink
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Reply #1 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 6:21am

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The Red Arrows and the B-17 shots are fantastic Doug, pity you missed Ray but I can understand not wanting to camp overnight to get out Wink
 

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Reply #2 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 6:35am

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great work doug.
Love the tornado shot. good timing on the reds:) Alot tougher to get that sort of shot with a digital camera.
 
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Reply #3 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 6:48am

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Glad you like 'em Mark. There were 5 Spitfires at the show but as usual I didn't get any decent shots. I can't think why this should be as I have no problems with much faster aircraft like the Jag on a fast run. Maybe I'm trying too hard.  Cry

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great work doug.
Love the tornado shot. good timing on the reds:) Alot tougher to get that sort of shot with a digital camera.

Thanks Craig. It is indeed tricky as because of the shutter delay you have to anticipate where they will be some time after pressing the button. I took your tip & kept both eyes open, like using my old telescope. Wink
 

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Reply #4 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 6:52am

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It either works or you go cross eyed Smiley I find it works for me 8 times out of 10 and my eyes arnt too badly crossed Grin
So whens the next show? lol
 
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Reply #5 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 6:58am

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It either works or you go cross eyed Smiley I find it works for me 8 times out of 10 and my eyes arnt too badly crossed Grin
So whens the next show? lol

I'm used to it. I was a hot shot with that old telescope in my youth.

Next show is Duxford next weekend. Hoping to get some decent Spitfire shots but I'm none too confident. Roll Eyes Not sure which day I'll be going yet. Probably Saturday as there's a fly-in at Popham on Sunday. I should be so lucky. 8) Cheesy
 

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Reply #6 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 7:05am

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I had a feeling we'd see more... good stuff.
And you're right about the "both eyes" technique; definitely helps. I also used that technique when I had a refractor-type telescope... and I haven't gone cross-eyed yet.  Grin
 

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Reply #7 - Sep 6th, 2005 at 7:11am

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Great shots!!!!!   I really like the Bearcat shot.
Not many of those flying that haven't been modified
for racing.  Love the B-17 shot.
 

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Reply #8 - Sep 7th, 2005 at 3:42pm

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Oooh I love that first shot.

How could anything so big and dirty be so graceful Smiley

Pity about the colours though.

Keep em coming Wink
 
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Reply #9 - Sep 7th, 2005 at 7:39pm
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I love them Hagar! They're excellent! Especially the B-17 one!
 
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Reply #10 - Sep 7th, 2005 at 9:58pm

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Some more nice shots...which B-17 was that flying?
 

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Reply #11 - Sep 8th, 2005 at 3:14am

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Thank you. Wink It always surprises me which ones different people like best. Makes it worthwhile posting them.

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Some more nice shots...which B-17 was that flying?

I appreciate your comments. It's "Sally B" - the only airworthy B-17 based in the UK. http://sallyb.dcgservices.com/
 

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Reply #12 - Sep 8th, 2005 at 1:42pm

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Next show is Duxford next weekend. Hoping to get some decent Spitfire shots but I'm none too confident. Roll Eyes

Well with 18 to choose from you should get a few me thinks Wink
These are great shots pal, love the Red Arrows pics. I am looking forward to Sunday now as it seems ages ago that I was last at an airshow.
 

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Reply #13 - Sep 8th, 2005 at 1:57pm

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Well with 18 to choose from you should get a few me thinks Wink

That's part of the problem. With all those beautiful aircraft coming at me from all directions I never know which one to point the camera at. Roll Eyes Wink

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These are great shots pal, love the Red Arrows pics. I am looking forward to Sunday now as it seems ages ago that I was last at an airshow.

Thanks. Depending on the weather I'm looking at being there on Saturday.
 

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Reply #14 - Sep 11th, 2005 at 12:23am

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Wow, beautiful planes!  Shame we don't always get that kind of display, but I should drive down the hour to Ft. Lauderdale (I live West Palm Beach, FL) to the Air & Sea show next time thats around.
 

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