75th Anniversary BoB Flypast : Goodwood : 15th Sep 2015

[CoffmanStarter]

I thought it best to start a specific thread regarding this forthcoming event rather than stretch the one already covering the Biggin Hill event earlier this week. Just to help members who are thinking about attending :ok:

Around 40 Spitfires and Hurricanes will take off from Goodwood Aerodrome to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Detailed ground briefing ...

https://grrc.goodwood.com/battle-of-britain/battle-of-britain-day-flypast#2dI1IKHirlp7c6bg.97

Routings ...

BoB Flypast (http://www.battleofbritainday.co.uk/#!routes/c1px)

Aircraft scheduled to attend ...

http://www.battleofbritainday.co.uk/#!aircraft/c1vpn

(Yellow Son ... I hope you don't mind me reposting the URL you put up on the Biggin Hill thread)

Channel 4 TV coverage ...

http://www.channel4.com/info/press/news/channel-4-commemorates-battle-of-britain-with-aerial-spectacular

Best ...

Coff.

[oldmansquipper]

Thanks Coff
:)

I will be trying to get there..

[PeregrineW]

I have tickets, just need to avoid the dreaded w*rk getting in the way!

[Fluffy Bunny]

Might have to take a day off and see if my mates who work (at the musem) there can wangle something...

[CoffmanStarter]

So how do you park 40+ War Birds at Goodwood ...

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/CM7uAqVWEAEZE-P_zpswiicq5mx.jpg

Image Credit : Unknown



Let's hope the WX is good as the noise alone will be epic ;)

[CoffmanStarter]

And so they start to arrive ...

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/COmfLVCWoAAzK-_.jpg-large_zpsxzvphej7.jpg

Image Credit : Goodwood

This morning at Goodwood ahead of the 'Revival' weekend and the BoB Flypast next week :ok:

[SilsoeSid]

Considering that all versions of the Spitfire from the Mk II onwards (90% of the BoB Flypast Spitfires) were produced at the Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory, I'm disappointed that none of those routes come nearby :{

[Wander00]

Still trying to think of some link that might bring them to the Vendee, or indeed Charente-Maritime, where RAFA Sud Ouest France will be holding a BoB commemoration lunch on Tuesday - particularly galling, as two of the "sections" will overfly Lymington, where I used to live - RATS!!

[JOE-FBS]

Nice to see that they remembered to invite a Blenheim.

Be good if a Gladiator was there as well.

Sadly, no chance of a Defiant!

[NutLoose]

Have a good day all of you that get there, I will be with you in spirit, if not in body, that will be undergoing heart surgery on the day :(

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff321/taylortony/Victory%202015/Victory%20BBMF-2_zpsrpucbyar.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff321/taylortony/Victory%202015/Victory%20Hurri%20ground-1_zpsaq9d0lrq.jpg

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff321/taylortony/Victory%202015/Victory%20Seafire-2_zpsmeonmj7t.jpg

[Wander00]

NL - bonne chance with surgery, hope all goes well


W

[NutLoose]

Well if doesn't i'll say goodbye now :)

Thank you :)

[Wander00]

I have little doubt but that all will go well. Strangely Mrs W's ex husband is also undergoing open heart surgery today, predicated by radiation therapy for cancer when a teenager




I am sure that we all look forward to seeing you back

[CoffmanStarter]

Nutty ...

You make sure the nursing staff have a WiFi router set up as you'll be required back on here ASAP ...

Seriously ... I'm sure all will go well for you ... These Human Engineers are almost as good as you Aviation Engineers. Might help if you take along your own borescope :ok:

Nice pics ...

Coff.

[Brian W May]

Just make sure they use their Shadow Boards, it'd be a bugger if they left a GS in there.

Good luck . . . speedy recovery.

[lsh]

All the best Nutloose.

lsh
:E

[skua]

NL

I hope you haven't made the mistake my father made and asked for your piles to be done at the same time. He admittted later it was a very foolish decision!

Good luck

[BEagle]

I hope that the aircraft are well-picketed as the weather for today looks potentially damaging, according to the BBC forecast.....:(

Best of luck for the 15th!

[Onceapilot]

Good wishes for a safe and historic event, for all!:ok:

OAP

[muppetofthenorth]

Forgive a question based on minor pedantry: news is reporting this as " the biggest gathering of Spitfires and Hurricanes since World War 2". Is it? Wouldn't more have been gathered during the filming of The Battle of Britain?

I appreciate the answer doesn't matter one iota, just settles my curiosity.

[Wander00]

Good luck for a safe and successful event. Only sorry I will only see it on TV

[Bergerie1]

Have you seen this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69rAW7Lps5g

[newt]

Brilliant! :ok:

[GeeRam]

Forgive a question based on minor pedantry: news is reporting this as " the biggest gathering of Spitfires and Hurricanes since World War 2". Is it? Wouldn't more have been gathered during the filming of The Battle of Britain?

I appreciate the answer doesn't matter one iota, just settles my curiosity.

Nope, not even 50% of this number used in the BoB filming....which had 12 x flyable Spits and 3 x flyable Hurricanes.

[Valiantone]

One of the formations will at least be seen (wx permitting) at Northolt, So I guess I am heading there.




I assume as the RAF did the Flypast on July 10th that they are doing no further BoB flypasts over London?


V1

[Wokkafans]

Take off now scheduled for 14:00

[exuw]

Can anyone point me in the right direction to establish which of these aircraft is in private ownership as against belonging to museum collections or restoration societies?

Thanks.

[Snapshot]

So is it on or has WX delayed again?
Saw a Spit in FR24 20 mins ago heading SW. Went over near the airfield and continued towards the ocean then went off screen :-(

[Wokkafans]

Was live on BBC News but they are now covering Corbyn :=

[Snapshot]

Appreciate all that has gone into this and the operational constraints however it is SUCH a pity that at least one could not have flown over Birmingham even on the 15 approach to BHX which takes you directly over what was the Castle Bromwich Factory (now Jaguar of course)

The last time that happened was 1998 (I think?) Ray Hanna came over when the Spitfire island sculpture was unveiled outside the factory! Alex Henshaw was with us that day too! He would have enjoyed today! RIP both of you I trust you as watching from up there somewhere!

http://www.avcollect2.co.uk/buccaneer/pprune/BHX_15_july_1998.jpg

Outside his office at Castle Bromwich with the big fella!!
http://www.avcollect2.co.uk/buccaneer/pprune/churchill02.jpg

[Union Jack]

Six of the best just flew straight and low down my valley in perfect formation - what a wonderful sight and sound!

A huge BZ to all concerned today.....:ok::ok::ok:

Jack

[Fluffy Bunny]

Saw two route up by us aprox an hour ago, which would have been on route for one of the sections. Mrs Bunny has just reported that six flew past (near the old met office & staff college) heading southish.

[Gerry Mobbs]

Three came over Brentwood.On their way to North Weald I guess

[Simplythebeast]

I'm sure I saw a Mustang in with the others. What relevance does the Mustang have in relation to a Battle that took place 2 yrs before it was introduced?

[pulse1]

According to the local rag, one formation was due to fly along the front at Bournemouth and then down to Weymouth and Exeter. That was delayed for two hours so I had to take Mrs p for an expensive lunch. Two hours later we mustered again, along with many others, All we saw was one Spitfire passing behind us.

On Sep 15, 1940 the Germans were surprised that there were more fighters ranged against them than they expected. Today it was a kind of reverse. Today, there were a lot less than we expected.

[RedhillPhil]

Here in Redhill I saw three heading along the north downs heading east. I had a ticket for Goodwood but at the last minute I couldn't go due to a pressing family matter.

[sycamore]

STB,probably a camera-ship....

[ploughman67]

Believe it may have been HRH Prince Harry in the back of the Mustang. One of the T9s went tech and he gave up his seat in the two-seat Spit to allow a veteran to fly. Good man.

Am guessing they wheeled out the Mustang to get him flying. Certainly looked like him in the back (bonedome on). It was the final departure, just after the last of the BoB fighters.

[Tashengurt]

Well done Prince Harry. Again.

[smujsmith]

Saw a three ship vic followed by a pair fly over Swindon today. Drew my thoughts to all those who gave so much for the great country we have enjoyed until recently. It also drew my mind to our mate Nutloose, who I hope is now comfortable and recovering well, post op. As the Spits, Hurri's and the Hampden flew today it should have reminded all Britons of the sacrifice made back then. And why we should not throw it all away. Hope Nutty is back on line soon, someone always worth reading when he comments.

Smudge :ok:

[aox]

Programme on Channel 4 at the moment.

Mostly talk so far, Prince Harry and Endeavour Fund featuring, flypasts coming soon ...

[L-H]

Spitfires Mark 75 Years Since Battle Of Britain (http://trib.al/uJeqW3W)

[Tashengurt]

Good programme but strangely edited. "There's the Blenheim, flew in all three commands" "Yeah but there's a lot going on in those cockpits it must take a toll on their bodies."?

[smujsmith]

aox,

Good tip, anyone who has missed it can do the channel 4 plus 1 at 2100 hrs.

Smudge :ok:

[longwings]

I was there. Thousands came to watch and commemorate. Fantastic to see the section take offs..we counted 30/1 fighters inc a mustang plus the Blenheim. One Spit aborted mid takeoff run...nothing serious though as after 10 mins same a/c took off. Congrats to all for making this work...and thanks.

[CoffmanStarter]

Mr & Mrs Coff had a wonderful day out down at Goodwood (RAF Westhampnett) today ... the engine 'music' was marvellous and the sight of all those Spitfires, Hurricanes, Blenheim and a solitary Mustang flying ... simply breathtaking :ok:

I'm not a photographer ... but here are a few pics I took ... sorry Nutty ... not to your standard :(

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/IMG_0075%20copy_zpsmqdh9ish.jpg

BBMF Red Section (1st Wave)

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/IMG_0080%20copy_zpscaqu7vky.jpg

BBMF Red Section (2nd Wave)

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/IMG_0170%20copy_zpsruqxt08p.jpg

Blenheim Formation

I can put up a few more pics tomorrow if there is interest ...

Best ...

Coff.

[rjtjrt]

Yes please, more pictures.

[XV490]

I couldn't help thinking how well Capt Harry Wales came across on the programme: an all-round good egg who clearly wanted to divert the spotlight onto his disabled pals and Wg Cdr Tom Neil.

I hope Harry enjoyed the rest of his birthday.

With his brother flying air ambulances, the pair are the best PR team their grandma's firm has had for years. :D

[Brian W May]

What 'e said.

Harry came across as a thoroughly genuine young man, bloody good show.

Well done to all concerned and involved, only saw the TV coverage, but was impressed by most of it - journalists however made some odd remarks (as per that Blenheim comment - my dad was a WOp/AG on them . . . )

[airborne_artist]

Shot on a £100 smartphone:

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll39/simonlord/th_VID_20150915_141142238_zpstycfpsry.mp4 (http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll39/simonlord/VID_20150915_141142238_zpstycfpsry.mp4)

[Above The Clouds]

I was unable to attend but watched the programme last night; as others have said, a fantastic display, well done to everyone who helped put it all together plus a special thank you to Capt Harry Wales and Wg Cdr Tom Neil.

[BEagle]

Even the most rabid follower of Comrade Corbychev :yuk: couldn't have failed to be impressed by Prince Harry on the Ch4 programme.



(Hopefully he's put the nonsense of Las Vegas behind him now....)

[Brian W May]

(Hopefully he's put the nonsense of Las Vegas behind him now....)

Of course if ever the antics of the Ascot Mob were publicised . . . . personally, I think it makes him the man he's become. I wouldn't merely follow him out of interest . . .

[CoffmanStarter]

Just a few more ...

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/IMG_0290_zpsuhoz7bpa.jpg

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/IMG_0287_zpspab76qgn.jpg

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/IMG_0280_zps3su8exb4.jpg

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/IMG_0229_zpssjo7vs40.jpg

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/IMG_0132_zpscbbcjfxy.jpg

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af162/CoffmanStarter/IMG_0120%20copy_zpscii2yb9c.jpg

Best ...

Coff.

[Danny42C]

Coffman Starter,

Lovely pictures of a lovely aircraft ! Chap in pic #5 is bringing it in at just the right AoA (like a TM).

IIRC, your namesakes were fitted in the Griffon Spits. Used to frighten me to death !

[JointShiteFighter]

For aircraft that have propellers, a shutter speed of around 1/200 will blur the props to give the image a bit of life. You will need to pan (follow) the subject in the view finder to focus, though. It takes a bit of practise.

[Snapshot]

Hi Coff,
wish I could've been there, the energy around the place must have been awesome!

Your photo framing is lovely, seeing those stunning aircraft togther is great however, (and in NO way is it a criticism mate) try and set your camera up so the shutter speed is at least 125th/sec or below!

Then you shall have lovely blurred props in motion which certainly adds life and inertia
to a photo! Don't worry too much about aperture, just get the shutter speed down as low as you can and pan smoothly :ok:
AB

[JointShiteFighter]

Agreed with the above.

The images are nicely exposed and are rather sharp. Shutter speed really is the only major improvement.

[CoffmanStarter]

Many thanks Gents :ok:

I appreciate the constructive comments. In fact Nutty, who thankfully is well and now out of Hospital, mentioned the same :ok:

I'm using a Canon EOS 450D with a 55/250 Zoom ... but clearly need to practice more ;)

Best ...

Coff.

[JointShiteFighter]

Nutty was in hospital? Blimey! Get well soon, mate.

I will PM you an example image shortly. Bear in mind the example still needs a bit of processing as the light was messing me about.

[Wander00]

Good to hear Nutty out of hospital. Get well soon

[CoffmanStarter]

Hi Danny ...

Thanks for your kind comments :ok:

Sadly the 'art' of landing a tailwheel aircraft is becoming a rarity these days. I had the privilege of learning to fly on the Chipmunk and have also flown the Tiger Moth, so can appreciate first hand the technique you refer too. Even today 'newbie' BBMF Pilots start off learning to land from the backseat of the Chipmunk before moving on to the Harvard. Not only does this help with mastering the tailwheel landing technique but also the importance of 'weaving the nose' while taxiing. It may just be a personal thing ... but for me, starting on tailwheels made landing a nose wheel aircraft a little easier ;)

But bringing it altogether with all that torque up front in something like a Spit ... I can only imagine :)

Best ...

Coff.

[NutLoose]

Ok Coff, in response to your request, I have used a Photo from the Victory show to show what can be done, though its not a good shot as the nose wants to be out from under the wing.


This was a direct Jpeg conversion reduced down from an 18MB Raw image


http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff321/taylortony/Victory%202015/Trig%20original-2_zpsgpep4fkn.jpg


I then ran it through Lightroom, in this programme I cropped it severely and rotated the image during the process, the background colour and the aircraft colours were tweaked individually to make them more vivid, I adjusted the light levels in the shadows, the whites, the blacks and the highlights to make the crew and aircraft show, I also slightly tweaked the sharpness a tad due to the cropping, when done and saved as a JPEG I put it into Photoshop and used the camera shake facility to crisp it up a tad, with that done I got a slight halo in a couple of spots from over sharpening around the plane wing edge, so I blurred those areas, though the whole thing could do with more work, it was simply a demo exercise, and this is the same image as above post processing..... I will add I do not normally have to go to such extremes, but I do post process images..


Surprised?


http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff321/taylortony/Victory%202015/Victory%20%20Trig-1_zpsl0lvl0qv.jpg


Heck, I could even make Buster look human..




For those that asked, home from the Ministry of Works and Drains, pipework cleared, full flow resumed and 5 stents fitted in total, gulp... have been bedding in the drainage works at home for the last couple of days prior to getting out and about..

[Mandator]

Nutty: High impact! Out of interest, the two Pitts pilots shown were also involved in the Goodwood Spitfire (and Seafire) action.

[Wander00]

Nutty - welcome back, I am sure all wish you a speedy full recovery


W

[CoffmanStarter]

Many thanks Nutty ... I'll now go have a play ;)

Heck, I could even make Buster look human ...

You've got a Quantum Super Computer then :E

[glad rag]

Nutty, firstly, delighted to see you back! :D

Incredible isn't it, but you need to have a "good" image in the first place, that's where DSLR and high pixel count sensors excel.

Below is a site I stumbled upon. Despite my, err, primeval urge to splurge, I have not yet taken things further as washing machines, freezers, and the surreptitious rebuild of a pair of Webber 40DCOE's [along with the rest of the donkey..shhh..] have meant 'tog gear remains as it is for now....no commercial or other connection btw..


About Us (http://www.thelensdoctor.co.uk/page14.html)

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