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Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

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Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by MikeB » Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:42 pm

Photography Competition Rules - Please Read Very Carefully.

As November 2009 is the 1 year anniversary of the Fighter Control Photography Competitions and the new Fighter Control team, we have arranged a special prize for this month’s specialist competition (See Below for further details).

1. Only one entry per user, unless posting on behalf of another person who is unable to do so themselves (children for example). If this is the case, please state so on your entry.
2. The photograph can have been taken at any time.
3. The photo for this month only, must be of a 216 Sqn aircraft, from any time in 216 Sqn's history, providing the speicifc aircraft was operated by 216 Sqn at one point in time.
4. The image can be photo-shopped to some extent, levels changes, cropping, sharpening etc are all acceptable. The photograph must retain it’s initial subject though, don’t make it something it’s not, (cutting and pasting the moon into the shot, for example). HDR images are not acceptable. If you are unsure, please PM a moderator.
5. The competition will remain open until 23.59 on the 1 December 2009, to enable anyone with last minute entries some breathing space
6. The voting will be carried out the 216 Squadron Commander - Wing Commander Steve Chadwick and Flt Lt Timothy Hamilton. Moderators/Administrators will not be exempt from the competition.
7. The voting decision is final.
8. All images must be posted in line with the usual FC posting rules (Rules Clicky)
9. The rules may be subject to change, and these will be posted on this thread.
10. Important! - All submissions to this competition automaticly agree that you will provide a high res version of the image if requested for 216 Sqn's personal use ONLY (216 Sqn will NOT use the image for any sort of financial gain, just for the Sqn's history books and possibly for Sqn Publicity (framed and put on the wall at the Sqn.). Copyright credit will be in displayed when possible.

Prizes –
First Prize
A visit to 216 Sqn, a 216 Sqn t-shirt courtesy of the Sqn and a 216 Sqn print from Squadron Prints - Squadron Prints

Second Prize
A visit to 216 Sqn, a 216 Sqn t-shirt courtesyof the Sqn and a 216 Sqn print from Squadron Prints - Squadron Prints

Third Prize
A visit to 216 Sqn, a 216 Sqn t-shirt courtesy of the Sqn and a 216 Sqn print from Squadron Prints- Squadron Prints

Many thanks to Tim and 216 Sqn for making the visit possible and to Squadron Prints for very generously providing the competition prints.

The winners will need to be able to produce a valid passport or photo driving licence to gain entry to the base.

Good luck!

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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by TonyO » Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:15 pm

Outward Bound...

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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by urkles » Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:56 pm

The Pink Lady in 1991, just back from the Gulf to appear at Fairford

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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by chrisward123 » Mon Nov 09, 2009 3:13 pm

One from my collection, I am only 19 so Haven't got any archive pictures.
Picture from RIAT '09
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Post by Mark K » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:26 pm

RAF Brize Norton 3rd October 2008:

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Post by sunshine band » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:35 pm

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Snow clearance at Bangor, Maine. It was -42 with the wind-chill...

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Post by gaviscon » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:46 pm

One from me - RIAT 09

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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by SCARECROW » Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:51 pm

My best ever Tristar, ZD950 landing at MPA 20th Feb 1992. My gozomie bird, mmmmm nice !

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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by Daveayr » Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:48 pm

My first ever entry. Only glad to be able to participate.

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Post by MarkG » Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:34 pm

This is ZD953 returning to Brize on 13th Sept 2009

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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by MikeH » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:32 pm

RAF Valley 2003:

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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by SteveS » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:20 pm

The white scheme really does look a hell of a lot better than the grey imho

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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by X29 JET » Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:00 pm

Hi Taken on Departures day RIAT 2005

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Post by ramjet » Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:42 pm

My effort - Queens Birthday Flypast at RIAT 08

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Post by IanOlder » Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:25 pm

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Post by Ross Forsyth » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:46 pm

Ok 1 of the guys in the office for something a wee bit different.

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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by BostonSwing » Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:09 am

The only ones I've got :unsure: from RIAT 2009 (Sat).

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Canon 7DII
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Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-f5.6 IS USM
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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by MikeB » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:46 pm

Come on gents, we were expecting more entries than this! Here's mine from November '07...

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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by LeeHathaway » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:13 pm

Here's my entry from December 2008.

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Cheers, Lee.
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Re: Specialist Comp - Nov 2009 - 216 Sqn - Win Squadron Visit

Post by KINROTATE » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:28 pm

In ya face........

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