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by burnsy133
Sun Oct 08, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Tanagra Airshow Day 1...the sequel.
Replies: 4
Views: 2390

Tanagra Airshow Day 1...the sequel.

The next lot of images were also taken on day 1 of the Tanagra Air Show. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53210263689_ef601b1513_h.jpg Tanagra 2023 by Rob Burns , on Flickr Unfortunately the special marks Typhoon of the RSAF went tech, so the 'normal coloured' one did Saturdays display, seen taxy...
by burnsy133
Sun Oct 08, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Tanagra Airshow Day 1......Pic Heavy.
Replies: 5
Views: 2453

Re: Tanagra Airshow Day 1......Pic Heavy.

Think I need to do this next year. On the spotters day were you allowed to walk the static towards the end of the day or were you restricted to the various enclosures. Hi Thunder, No access was given to the static on the spotters day, but in all honesty, there were only 10 aircraft max on static, a...
by burnsy133
Thu Sep 28, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Tanagra Airshow Day 1......Pic Heavy.
Replies: 5
Views: 2453

Tanagra Airshow Day 1......Pic Heavy.

After the overcast and showery spotters day, we awoke at 0600 Hrs to make the 40 mile trip from Athens to Tanagra, yet again departure was in overcast conditions and the thought of a second day shooting black aircraft on white skies filled me with dread, especially as the forecast was wall to wall s...
by burnsy133
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Joint Warrior 23-2?
Replies: 41
Views: 13669

Re: Joint Warrior 23-2?

Is there any news on Joint Warrior ?? I have applied last week to the facebook group, but so far nothing.

Any other info as i cannot find anything.

Thanks
by burnsy133
Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:08 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Tanagra Airshow 2023
Replies: 3
Views: 1352

Tanagra Airshow 2023

During a recent visit to Istanbul for work, I was talking to a colleague who asked if I was going to Tanagra Airshow the following weekend...not only was I not going, but I had no idea what he was talking about. A quick google later and I was looking for flights. Quick flight, car hire and many secu...
by burnsy133
Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:11 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Paya Lebar , Singapore
Replies: 20
Views: 5534

Re: Paya Lebar , Singapore

I know this is somewhat down the line lol, but I have a week in Singapore for work and was going to have a day over at Paya Labar, can you photograph from outside, or were these shots from a tour/visit etc ??

Thanks
by burnsy133
Thu Mar 02, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Gando AFB 06/02/2023
Replies: 14
Views: 2711

Re: Gando AFB 06/02/2023

Fantastic set of shots, thinking of heading out there, where were these shot from please ??
by burnsy133
Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:25 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Zeltweg Airbase 16.02 23
Replies: 10
Views: 2368

Re: Zeltweg Airbase 16.02 23

Absolutely fantastic shots, the snow just makes them even better, so crisp.
by burnsy133
Wed Oct 12, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: A few of the visitors at Prestwick.
Replies: 2
Views: 904

Re: A few of the visitors at Prestwick.

Great selection of shots, still seems the place for variety.
by burnsy133
Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Queen's Funeral visitors thread.
Replies: 292
Views: 38993

Re: Queen's Funeral visitors thread.

My mother always told me if I had nothing good to say…… Was just trying to make light of a crap situation that will be caused by the police not actually knowing what to do with the cars that are turning up! I'll be in the same situation as you, I'm heading down from Burnley on Monday so will be hop...
by burnsy133
Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Queen's Funeral visitors thread.
Replies: 292
Views: 38993

Re: Queen's Funeral visitors thread.

POL wrote:
Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:38 am
burnsy133 wrote:
Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:36 am
where they prefer you to go to
"Away"
"Not here"
"Somewhere else"
"Home, please"
etc
My mother always told me if I had nothing good to say……
by burnsy133
Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:36 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Queen's Funeral visitors thread.
Replies: 292
Views: 38993

Re: Queen's Funeral visitors thread.

Considering half the countries spotters and a fair few I know from Europe will be descending on STN, and knowing there is room for about 20 cars where they prefer you to go to, is there any parking anywhere near ??
by burnsy133
Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Queen's Funeral visitors thread.
Replies: 292
Views: 38993

Re: Queen's Funeral visitors thread.

The statement about the commercial flights has to be made to keep Greta and co from having kittens and the likes of extinction rebellion disrupting the event with protests. Can you really see Biden arriving on Norse into LGW and the getting the Gatwick express into London, ain’t going to happen, the...
by burnsy133
Sun Jun 05, 2022 7:18 am
Forum: RIAT
Topic: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread
Replies: 1162
Views: 162536

Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread

Guess I could be from the Community? 'burnsy133' you don't state your method of transport or start/finish location? Assuming you know (or can find) the RAF Fairford Main Gate the previous options have been... a) Drive NW. up Horcott Rd for 730 metres. Turn left into Totterdown Lane & follow the sig...
by burnsy133
Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: RIAT
Topic: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread
Replies: 1162
Views: 162536

Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread

Apologies if this isn’t in the right place, plan of doing RIAT wed’s to Monday this year, plan on doing Thursday for arrivals, fri and sat at the show and Sunday (this is the bit I need help on) I wanted some shots from a different perspective, now in the many years I have been going I have noticed ...
by burnsy133
Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:23 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Couple of days at Prestwick
Replies: 3
Views: 1109

Couple of days at Prestwick

With the news breaking that we could expect some A-10's on the Monday we decided that Prestwick was the place to be on Sunday and Monday, been many times before but its simply a fantastic place, amazing drive and scenery from Manchester, amazingly friendly people and now with added military movement...
by burnsy133
Thu Mar 24, 2022 7:05 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: A day at Prestwick, 23rd March 2022
Replies: 6
Views: 1743

Re: A day at Prestwick, 23rd March 2022

That first shot should come with a 18 certificate, its just Rude !!!!


Outstanding.
by burnsy133
Wed Mar 23, 2022 9:38 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Lakenheath 18th March 2022
Replies: 3
Views: 856

Lakenheath 18th March 2022

With the sun forecast to shine all day, I decided on a 4 hour jaunt to Lakenheath, not much flying in the afternoon (if any), but the morning was well worth it. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51953149909_a386108270_h.jpg Unrestricted climb out !! by Rob Burns , on Flickr https://live.staticflic...
by burnsy133
Sat Feb 26, 2022 8:41 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Cobra Warrior 22-1
Replies: 147
Views: 30923

Re: Cobra Warrior 22-1

Coincidence or not, but currently crossing the channel is a Saudi A330.

Maybe just the Indians cancelled ??
by burnsy133
Sun Dec 12, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Foreign Ministers meet in Liverpool
Replies: 1
Views: 1023

Foreign Ministers meet in Liverpool

Liverpool played host to the G& Foreign Ministers meet from the 10-12 December, most visitors departed Sunday whist the weather was bad as per the norm, below are really record shots as it was overcast, raining, with any breaks in the cloud being directly behind the departures. https://live.staticfl...

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