You all knew what would happen when this thread would eventually be let loose on the military aircrew forum....
i'm no spotter, but i go to airshows to watch the display and take photographs.
As for spotters making airshows, i disagree to a degree...
Most of the spotters are stood on top of their little ladders overlooking the static rarities rather than watching the good 'ol flying display.
At this years RIAT i was trying to keep my head glued on the air display but as 'usual' there was quite a bit to look down on too....and when you have so many photogs taking up the flight line with seats, umbrellas and ladders, you have no choice but to take a back seat and sit behind the many 'other halves' laying in between you and the front seaters!
Found this quite funny actually when Mr747 came in..... made me laugh
