RAF Low Fly....

^^Gord^^ · 28 Sep 2006 at 00:57

Back from another trip to photograph the RAF doing what they are good at...

^^Gord^^ · 28 Sep 2006 at 00:59

Even got a couple Herc's doing a run through the valleys...

^^Gord^^ · 28 Sep 2006 at 01:00

More >HERE<

steveo · 28 Sep 2006 at 08:51

^^Gord^^ said:
Even got a couple Herc's doing a run through the valleys...

that is amazing :eek:

if u dont mind me asking but what kit do you use

^^Gord^^ · 28 Sep 2006 at 09:30

Thanks.

I'm using a 100-400 L IS on a 20D. If you look at my site all the EXIF information is on the photos.

King_Boru · 28 Sep 2006 at 10:20

Were these shots taken on Tuesday by any chance? Might be able to see me in the cockpit if they were...

Of the Hercules,.. not the Hawks,... I wish,...

^^Gord^^ · 28 Sep 2006 at 10:43

King_Boru said:
Were these shots taken on Tuesday by any chance? Might be able to see me in the cockpit if they were...

Of the Hercules,.. not the Hawks,... I wish,...

Yes, they were. Tuesday morning. Tell me more!

I've got a couple shots were you can see someone in the cockpit but the light wasn't great so they aren't that sharp at 100%.

King_Boru · 28 Sep 2006 at 10:56

I'm a Pilot Officer in the RAF Reserves. It was training day and they decided to take me up. I did try to talk them into a Hawk flight but I got one in a Herc instead. It is something else, it really is. Quite funny that, wasnt expecting to see pictures,...

^^Gord^^ · 28 Sep 2006 at 11:14

Nice! Might not be as fun as a Hawk but I bet it's still a good ride through the valleys.

Want me to e-mail you some of the shots? If so let me know the number of the Herc or if it was the first or second Herc through.

There were also a bunch of photographers on Corris Corner (by the lake after the Cad pass) who got some nice ones over the lake.

King_Boru · 28 Sep 2006 at 11:29

I was initially planning on taking my own camera up. Unfortunately The FOD (Foreign Object Damage) 'rule' has been enforced. Going up in an RAF Grob Tutor on the 8th for a lesson so hopefull get a clamp for the camera and get some self portraits! Will post them if I do.

King.

Mind you, I am going to need some advice on this.... will create a new post....

danza · 28 Sep 2006 at 17:52

Nice pictures Gord, the second one is particularly nice.

King_Boru said:
Mind you, I am going to need some advice on this.... will create a new post....

To which I have replied

Gareth · 28 Sep 2006 at 17:54

Good shots. Where was the one of the Herc. with the road in the background taken ?

^^Gord^^ · 28 Sep 2006 at 21:27

Gareth said:
Good shots. Where was the one of the Herc. with the road in the background taken ?

Thanks. It was taken from Cad East down the road from the Cross Foxes.