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Old 15th Jun 2008, 01:43
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India Four Two
 
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Moira's loss is my gain and it gives me a chance to post a picture of one of my favourite aircraft - aaaaaaaah! de Havilland.

Where was this low flying taking place (notice the two men ducking)?



Edited to add that this is a very impressive photo - the Mossie is very sharp, considering the high speed.

Further edit - the sharpness intrigued me, so I did some measurements. The tip of the port prop has moved through about 25 degrees. Assuming 3000 rpm, this gives a shutter speed of slightly slower than 1/1000.

So I'm guessing the shutter speed was either 1/500 or 1/1000. The lack of helical distortion of the prop blades implies a focal plane shutter. Leica anyone?

Last edited by India Four Two; 15th Jun 2008 at 06:31. Reason: Photograph comment
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