All exciting stuff - if it's authorised whats the problem??!
Does it really take years off an airliners life in terms of fatigue??
Love the VC10 shot too, bet there was a roar from those conways shortly afterwards!!
I think 2 of the most exciting flyby's I've seen were as a young teen at the Biggin Hill airshow's in the early 80's.
One was of Sally B ,much loved B-17 who disappeared into that dip at the Southerly end of the runway for what seemd like heart stopping silent minutes , then came roaring out at a v high angle of attack, feet from the ground, and carried on down the runway.
Notably v loud gasp's from the crowd!!
Also at BHill, 80's again --if anyone was there ?- - A British Airtours TriStar made an appearance - revenue flight-(departing/arriving LGW) made a slow graceful for approach for an intended flypast - and to the astonishment of the commentator/crowd, did a cheeky touch'n'go !!!! Was a giant compared to the surrounding aircraft/buildings!Anyone remember?
Are of these recent US 777 flypast pix available?!