Many thanks all... you'll make my head big(ger).
Stampe - I get the odd newsworthy shot in the magazines but not very often. They seem to be keen on using their own library images these days so I guess times must be hard if they can't afford the paltry sums they actually pay to non-staff photogs. I've more or less given up bothering to send any their way as most no longer even have the decency to reply let alone consider using the shots. Got some pics in a few books too but not usually the sort of stuff above.
You're more likely to see my work online - primarily at
AirScene-UK.
The kit is a Canon EOS 10D and D60 + various lenses, mostly a Canon 100-400IS for those above.