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Old 6th May 2008, 16:22   #1141 (permalink)
 
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1415Z 2000ft o/h Hemingford Grey, Near St Ives, Cambs, heading E
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Old 6th May 2008, 16:23   #1142 (permalink)
 
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Spotters blocking up the local roads near the old Boston...
At least some of them wave when waved at....
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Old 6th May 2008, 16:54   #1143 (permalink)
 
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Watched from outside today at Brunty, been told that they will let you in the airfield for £ 5-00 anybody comfirm this??? is the viewing any good??. I understood that with all test flights public were banned
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Old 6th May 2008, 17:43   #1144 (permalink)
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Yes a Friend was there this morning at 10am and they let people in to watch the take off just after 15:00

Might be worth a visit when she comes back

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Old 6th May 2008, 18:39   #1145 (permalink)
 
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If they were letting people in and charging an entrance fee, (which is against C.A.A. regulations) does that mean if they get landed with a fine will we get asked to pay it for them?
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Old 6th May 2008, 19:05   #1146 (permalink)
 
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Look forward to seeing the pics and video clips chaps!
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Old 6th May 2008, 19:36   #1147 (permalink)
 
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A few snaps of XH558 today at RAF Coningsby. Taken from the 25 end. Congrats to all!







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Old 6th May 2008, 19:45   #1148 (permalink)
 
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Smashing, TEEJ.

As ever.

You should put those Tiffy display practice shots of yours up on here, mate.

I've got a feeling they'll go down fairly well*

(*understatement of the year)
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Old 6th May 2008, 20:05   #1149 (permalink)
 
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More exemplary stuff from TJ.

For aviation photography, what are the gains to be had by shooting in RAW? Is it worth it, are the benefits in image quality or does it 'just' allow you more flex? I've never done it before, and its one of those impenetrable areas of expertise that I've always shied away from through ignorance as much as anything.
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Old 6th May 2008, 20:34   #1150 (permalink)
 
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Superb to see 'her' again in the air, she did one pass gear down (having crossed the overhead about 20 Mins before - did she go to Lincoln?) and then side slipped to land with a puff of smoke and much rudder pedal dancing due to cross wind (I think...). Forgot how smokey the old girl was. What coal are they using
One thing, I'm no expert, but...the engines sounded a bit..rough (?) when the pilot throttled up a bit to enter the downwind. Is this normal as I don't remember her sounding like that ('x' amount of years ago!)?
Good work Fellas (and ladies), thanks to all who contributed to her return, not many dry eyes in the house..apart from SB of course...
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Old 6th May 2008, 20:38   #1151 (permalink)
 
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Fantastic shots Look below the cockit, the viewing hatch, is somebody peeking out!!!
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Old 6th May 2008, 20:44   #1152 (permalink)
 
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Looks like someone's got their head and hands pressed against the glass. Seem to be wearing a RAF flight suit.

Maybe TEEJ can do us a crop of the hi res version...?
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Old 6th May 2008, 20:57   #1153 (permalink)
 
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That guy has got a great view nerves of steel!!!
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Old 6th May 2008, 21:18   #1154 (permalink)
 
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Anyone else see the Vulcan land at coningsby today?
It was great to see the Vulcan land then taxi at coningsby!!

What a great sight!!
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Old 6th May 2008, 21:24   #1155 (permalink)
 
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Just a thought. I wonder if the MoD bean counters insist the Vulcan pays Landing Fee's?
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Old 6th May 2008, 21:27   #1156 (permalink)
 
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It is a privately owned aircraft ..........

have a guess
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Old 6th May 2008, 21:33   #1157 (permalink)
 
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Predicatable, I suppose.
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Old 6th May 2008, 21:58   #1158 (permalink)
 
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I can just hear the Typhoon's saying:

"When I grow up, I want to be a Vulcan, but until then I shall keep my little stabilizing wings and whizz around the sky"

Nice to see a proper Tin Triangle back in Lincolnshire.
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Old 6th May 2008, 22:45   #1159 (permalink)
 
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next up , a buccaneer, pretty please, pretty please with nuts on etc etc!!
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Old 6th May 2008, 22:55   #1160 (permalink)
 
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Look below the cockit, the viewing hatch, is somebody peeking out!!!
Its just the little cuddly monkey thing they put there all the time unless Barry has got a lot more hairy.
PS be nice about Conningsby now I hear they are giving them a load of fuel gratis
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