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- Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:17 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Lakenheath "Excalibur VII"
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4283
Re: Lakenheath "Excalibur VII"
I went to two or three of these wonderful events, access to the Lakenheath ramp at the end of the exercise was superb. I remember the F-F16 landing at Mildenhall in error, we were up on the hill and listening to the radio. The tower was not at all smug when he said "welcome to RAF Mildenhall". I sus...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:30 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: In a canyon far far away 2014
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1448
In a canyon far far away 2014
We made our second trip up to Rainbow Canyon in 2024. Mostly F-18 passes with a couple of surprises. Here is a small selection of shots from our visit. Gordon. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53446451625_8dfb336399_b.jpg IMG_2099 by Gordon Smith , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:34 am
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: Canyon good old days
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1719
Re: Canyon good old days
A great series of shots, you had more passes than we had on our first visit, (it did improve on subsequent visits).When were you there? Gordon.
- Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:49 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: a long time ago, in a galaxy far faraway 2013
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1001
Re: a long time ago, in a galaxy far faraway 2013
Thanks Patrick, you are correct, apart from our little group, I have never met,or spoken to, any one from the UK who went up to that ridge. Having been up there this once, it was always one the first items on our to-do list for the following few years. As I said way back when I first started posting...
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:36 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: a long time ago, in a galaxy far faraway 2013
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1001
a long time ago, in a galaxy far faraway 2013
Our man Pete sussed out location and hotel for this stage of our 2013 trip. We headed toward Death Valley with the intention of having a look at Rainbow Canyon where we hoped to see some low flying. Our first stop was at the view point where we made use of the facilities and, having scouted around r...
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:18 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: 1973 Retrospective
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3499
Re: 1973 Retrospective
Arnold, what a way to end the year. As ever your shots are top notch in quality and glorious types.
Very best of wishes to you and yours, Gordon.
Very best of wishes to you and yours, Gordon.
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:50 pm
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: A little colour instead of the grey. 10/2013
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1350
A little colour instead of the grey. 10/2013
Not Christmassy, in fact the complete opposite weather wise, but these might brighten up your day. Seasons greetings, be careful what you wish for, Gordon. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53405719388_eaef1a5fea_b.jpg IMG_0184 by Gordon Smith , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/534046...
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:26 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: 1973 Luxembourg
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1908
Re: 1973 Luxembourg
OH! Arnold you have done it again. Wonderful images, superbly shot and I am "sick as a parrot" to never have seen the likes of some of these air frames.
Very best regards as ever, Gordon.
Very best regards as ever, Gordon.
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:52 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: On the Beach...again! October 2012
- Replies: 4
- Views: 787
On the Beach...again! October 2012
Once again our travels to assorted locations on the West Coast of the USA found us on NAS North Island approach. Always plenty going on here and a pleasurable location to sit and chill. Gordon. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53386720072_ad33d20c3d_h.jpg IMG_8898 by Gordon Smith , on Flickr http...
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:05 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Return of a RF84F Thunderflash in 1988
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1046
Re: Return of a RF84F Thunderflash in 1988
Wonderful shots and a great day to hold in your memories. Thanks for posting, Gordon.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:42 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Royal Flush at Florennes June 14th, 1973
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1865
Re: Royal Flush at Florennes June 14th, 1973
Arnold, superb! Nuff said, Gordon
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 9:47 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Williams, (Gateway), 10/10/11
- Replies: 5
- Views: 773
- Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:51 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Williams, (Gateway), 10/10/11
- Replies: 5
- Views: 773
Williams, (Gateway), 10/10/11
Our trips were usually geared around air shows dates, this led to brief visits, on the off chance of something worth shooting, at places we knew. It would also be rude not to look in to them while in the area. So here are a few shots from Williams. Lt Col Perez seems to be thinking "I wonder what th...
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:48 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: MCAS Miramar show 2012
- Replies: 4
- Views: 674
MCAS Miramar show 2012
A few of the static display ships at Miramar. Gordon https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341432496_8d68fffb45_h.jpg IMG_6300 by Gordon Smith , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53341759334_605f4d40e4_h.jpg IMG_6321 by Gordon Smith , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/5334188...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:12 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: "On the Beach" North Island approach 7/2011
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1592
Re: "On the Beach" North Island approach 7/2011
Thanks to all for the comments, the location is a great place to soak your feet in the water whilst watching for the next movement. Very happy to share theses memories.
Gordon.
Gordon.
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:51 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: "On the Beach" North Island approach 7/2011
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1592
"On the Beach" North Island approach 7/2011
A regular stop for us on our trips, this location rarely failed to produce some action. Aside from that there are plenty of assorted other, (winged) birds to watch, from waders and pelicans to raptors. All in all a great spotting spot, and anyway we always loved San Diego! Regards to all, Gordon. ht...
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:49 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Williams, (Gateway), 25/10/09
- Replies: 4
- Views: 900
Williams, (Gateway), 25/10/09
We rarely missed a chance to look in at this field, and although there is not the variety of old, still worth a visit. Like a number of US bases, the back ground is always a nice bonus in some images. Only a few shots in this visit, so little chance of viewers getting bored! Regards as ever, Gordon....
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: Nord NC850
- Replies: 5
- Views: 834
Re: Nord NC850
JayBee nice crisp shot.
"every night and every day" !
Gordon.
"every night and every day" !
Gordon.
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:35 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: MCAS Yuma 23-24/10/03
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1186
MCAS Yuma 23-24/10/03
Yuma, for us, was/is? a great place for a visit with plenty of action. Here is a selection of shots from both ends of the field, and from the Fair Ground. It all depended on the time of day and the direction of runway use. Regards to all, Gordon. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53281986428_5dc91...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:22 am
- Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
- Topic: El Centro 23/10/09 selection
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1017
Re: El Centro 23/10/09 selection
Jason and all others, thanks for the comments, I am glad to have evoked some memories. Gordon.