A handul of pics from Leuchars at the weekend

[Garry Russell]

Yup.... the Venom was a pleasure to watch..

Now, how do you know it isn't Peter at the comtrols in this shot??

It's the right way up???

Garry

[DaveB]

Yes.. I can imagine Peter going inverted even before the gear is up!

ATB

DaveB

[gordon-in-aberdeen]

For those interested in Strikemasters etc..



and


There was another two, one in a very nice gray colour scheme which was there last year.


and finaly


Sorry, getting but over enthustiastic I'll stop now.

[forthbridge]

Keep em coming Gordon, great shots!

[Garry Russell]

Don't stop Gordon

Greta shots

Garry

[petermcleland]

Yes.. I can imagine Peter going inverted even before the gear is up!

No Dave,

I never actually did that...I sort of worried about those U/C bays being uncovered and not supplying any lift

[gordon-in-aberdeen]

Many thanks for the great positive feedback folks.

I'm trawling back through the photos of the day again. I had originally only weeded about 20 or so definite worth while ones out of the 700 or so I took. I think I'll have more of interest once I revisit it. I general don't edit images if I can help it, preferring to let the quality of the untouched photo speak for itself, but I might tweak a few to make them usable, possibly crop a couple here and there and lighten a few up to see if some of the flying shots are worth while posting. Back soon...

[speedbird591]

These are very enjoyable pics, Gordon. I think what makes them so different is that they're not tightly cropped onto the aircraft. Whilst that type of photo is indeed spectacular, it's lovely to see the aircraft in context with scenery in the background and all the other stuff going on around. Makes you feel as though you're there. Thanks for posting them.

One unusual thing that stands out is in the pics of the Seahawk startup. What on earth is that couple doing wandering about on the apron in their leisure clothes? Everybody else is in Hi-viz with ear protectors and they look as though they've just wandered in while looking for the tearoom

Ian

[gordon-in-aberdeen]

As the afternoon drifted past 16:00hs, one or two folks from the VIP Hospitality tent next to the dispersal started wandering around to get photos of themselves with the odd aircraft and speak to the aircrew, though most looked like ex aircrew themselves (plus partners)

[Motormouse]

Nice to see XX486 still going, means the fwd bulkhead mod meself and an other done on it waaaay back in 1983 must be still holding up

ttfn

Pete