RAF Northolt Night Shoot

^^Gord^^ · 21 Oct 2012 at 21:42

The Northolt Nightshoot offers a great opportunity to shoot modern military aircraft. Here's my take........

1. Royal Navy Sea King ASaC7

2. Royal Navy Sea King ASaC7

3. Royal Navy Sea King ASaC7

4. RAF 7 Sqn Chinook HC2

5. AAC Lynx AH7

6. RAF 32 Sqn A-109E

7. AAC 25 Flight Bell 212HP

8. AAC Gazelle AH1

Defcon5 · 21 Oct 2012 at 21:48

Nice photos.

What's that big thing on the side of the sea king?

steveo · 21 Oct 2012 at 21:52

Defcon5 said:
Nice photos.

What's that big thing on the side of the sea king?

Sonar I think

Scratch that it's AEW - airbourne early warning

^^Gord^^ · 21 Oct 2012 at 22:19

steveo said:
Sonar I think

Scratch that it's AEW - airbourne early warning

Yup, airborne radar. They've operated from Northolt earlier this year as part of the air security plan for the Olympics.

ShakenNstirred · 22 Oct 2012 at 00:08

yep airborne radar, it swings down when airborne

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 22 Oct 2012 at 00:24

absolutely incredible. What a delight these pictures are! This stuff looks so much better at night time and such consistency between you photos.

Cosimo · 22 Oct 2012 at 08:08

Great pictures!

Do you need a special pass to get in?

^^Gord^^ · 22 Oct 2012 at 12:25

Thanks Johnny, the lighting and the contrast between the helicopters and the backdrop make for a great composition.

simulatorman said:
Great pictures!

Do you need a special pass to get in?

It's a ticket event (minimum donation) and you need to provide your details in advance for security checks but you don't need a pass if any type.

PistolPete · 22 Oct 2012 at 12:29

Too late - already answered