RAF Cottesmore - Wednesday 18 Mar 09
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RAF Cottesmore - Wednesday 18 Mar 09
I had a trip up to Cottesmore today, and had a go at snapping some of the Harriers, from 22 threshold area.
I've seen some of the flack that 'spotters' / 'photographers' can receive from boardmembers, so I'll keep my head down. However, if there's any interest, I'll happily post some pics up here.
Furthermore, if you were one of the few aircrew that waved, or the larger number that blanked us, let me know the frame number and I'll happily put them up too.
Cheers,
Kev.
I've seen some of the flack that 'spotters' / 'photographers' can receive from boardmembers, so I'll keep my head down. However, if there's any interest, I'll happily post some pics up here.
Furthermore, if you were one of the few aircrew that waved, or the larger number that blanked us, let me know the frame number and I'll happily put them up too.
Cheers,
Kev.
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A wave to the spotters don't cost nothing, t'would be a dreary world indeed if a single seat chap couldn't muster the capacity to be polite and acknowledge the chap behind the fence.
Suspect you might have encountered a bunch called 1(F), they take things a little too seriously. Then again, they are the best, ever....
...give or take the Kiwis.
Suspect you might have encountered a bunch called 1(F), they take things a little too seriously. Then again, they are the best, ever....
...give or take the Kiwis.
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My dear chap do not be put off by those who do not appreciate the fine lines of aviation excellence.
Please do share with those of us who are less fortunate.
Also don't worry if you didn't get a cheery wave from the driver....trust me he has a thousand things to do and check ...after all he signed for the bloody thing
Post away dear boy !
Cheers
Please do share with those of us who are less fortunate.
Also don't worry if you didn't get a cheery wave from the driver....trust me he has a thousand things to do and check ...after all he signed for the bloody thing
Post away dear boy !
Cheers
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OK guys, without having any requests, here's a random sample of todays action from Cottesmore.
Unfortunately they are hosted on Photobucket, so apolgies, but you'll not be able to view them on Defence Intranet.
Cheers,
Kev.
Unfortunately they are hosted on Photobucket, so apolgies, but you'll not be able to view them on Defence Intranet.
Cheers,
Kev.
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Hi Kev finally made it here upon what you suggested and wow what a great site
If you guys wanna see some of my aviation artwork point me in the right direction to post
Here's a taster..
Regards
Lee
If you guys wanna see some of my aviation artwork point me in the right direction to postHere's a taster..
Regards
Lee
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Great pics, thanks for posting!
As mentioned above, don't take offence at guys not waving, sometimes they are just too busy and/or in the middle of something. Whilst it only takes a second to wave, it can break up one of many sets of checks which means starting again to ensure you don't miss anything critical. These Harrier boys will almost always be on a tight timeline to get airborne so sometimes/often won't have the luxury of chilling out and waving at passers by.
Keep up the good work with the phots, they are always nice to see!
As mentioned above, don't take offence at guys not waving, sometimes they are just too busy and/or in the middle of something. Whilst it only takes a second to wave, it can break up one of many sets of checks which means starting again to ensure you don't miss anything critical. These Harrier boys will almost always be on a tight timeline to get airborne so sometimes/often won't have the luxury of chilling out and waving at passers by.
Keep up the good work with the phots, they are always nice to see!
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Well done that man 
Glad to see that you have seen sense and posted.
I can tell you now ,without doubt, that quite a few drivers(and back seaters) secretly love to see there air frames on Pprune.
Interesting to note the only "Waver" is a fish head (Stand clear for abuse and back lash)
Good quality and excellent choice of subject.
Keep up the good work
Cheers
Glad to see that you have seen sense and posted.
I can tell you now ,without doubt, that quite a few drivers(and back seaters) secretly love to see there air frames on Pprune.
Interesting to note the only "Waver" is a fish head (Stand clear for abuse and back lash)
Good quality and excellent choice of subject.
Keep up the good work
Cheers
