RNHF at VLN - 4th June 06

[fradu]

Due to family commitments I was in the Somerset area on Sunday. This provided an opportunity to visit RNAS Yeovilton, and watch the RNHF aeroplanes depart to, and subsequently arrive back from, Old Warden. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. Perfect weather!

I have included some images from the day's play below, beginning with the two RNHF aeroplanes lined up in the heat haze!
http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604a.jpg

1330hrs - Sea Hawk airborne, with Lt. Chris Gotke at the controls...
http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604d.jpg

http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604e.jpg

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I then had to leave the base, but returned just in time to watch the Sea Fury depart.

1525hrs. Lt. Gotke and WV908 return to base... she looks immaculate!!!
http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604g.jpg

http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604h.jpg

http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604i.jpg

http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604j.jpg

1540hrs, VR930 returned to base. It's pilot, Lt. Cdr. Paul Stone RNR, performed a faultless and truly superb display before landing!
http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604l.jpg

http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604m.jpg

http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604n.jpg

http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604o.jpg

http://www.russfam.f2s.com/2006/vl/20060604p.jpg

Comments welcome on and off board.
Thanks for looking!
Mark

[TD&H]

Cracking photos fradu!

How long before they get that other Sea Hawk airworthy??!!

[MEON VALLEY FLYER]

looks like more chance of seeing those caravans grace the skys

[Guern]

Just curious but what type is that in the background on the second to last shot?
Fantastic pic's by the way.

[diginagain]

Beautiful shots, very well done. I hope that's another Seahawk frame coming into use?

[fradu]

Thanks for the comments chaps.
The Sea Hawk in the background of the penultimate shot is FGA.4 WV911.
It will never fly again sadly, as some key paperwork has been lost.