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- Sat May 03, 2025 7:35 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Great Britain XVII,Tornado at Bessacarr jnct.03/05/2025
- Replies: 1
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Great Britain XVII,Tornado at Bessacarr jnct.03/05/2025
Great Britain XVII headed by Tornado passed through Doncaster on its way to Lincoln/Norwich at lunch time today. The following are a few shots as she passed through Bessacarr jctn :- https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54492813547_39d9bdc814_h.jpg P5030004_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr https:...
- Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:15 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Flying Scotsman returns to York via Doncaster, 17/03/2025
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3662
Re: Flying Scotsman returns to York via Doncaster, 17/03/2025
HI EF-111 they are usually opening the throttle as its on a slight incline and just after a curve hence the smoke & steam from the stack. I know what you mean looking at the shots.
- Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:27 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Flying Scotsman returns to York via Doncaster, 17/03/2025
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3662
Flying Scotsman returns to York via Doncaster, 17/03/2025
The Flying Scotsman returned to YNRM via Lincoln & Doncaster this afternoon & i took the chance to catch it at Park drain crossing :- on approach to the crossing https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54393139254_f4d31c4b3e_b.jpg _3171404_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.c...
- Fri Mar 07, 2025 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Tornado at park drain,07/03/25
- Replies: 4
- Views: 16950
Tornado at park drain,07/03/25
Hi guys an early phone call this morning to say that A1 class Tornado would be passing through Doncaster today on her way to Carnforth so a trip out to park drain crossing produced the following couple of shots :- https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54371042988_ce0a756204_h.jpg _3071381_Nik_DxO by M...
- Tue Mar 04, 2025 10:55 pm
- Forum: RAF Coningsby
- Topic: Typhoons noted Coningsby 4 March 2025
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1728
Re: Typhoons noted Coningsby 4 March 2025
accorging to coningsby movements page ZK351 a black typhoon was doing engine runs on the ASP this afternoon callsign HOTROD 351.This could well be your machine. hth Mick
- Wed Feb 19, 2025 6:05 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Flying Scotsman at Bessacarr jctn,19/02/2025
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1553
Flying Scotsman at Bessacarr jctn,19/02/2025
The first trip out for a steamer this afternoon. The Flying Scotsman passing through Doncaster on its way to Nene Valley steam railway from NRM York. first off the rescue train. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54337852711_c4a6ae1a71_b.jpg _2190503_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr https://liv...
- Thu Nov 28, 2024 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Braunton at Park drain crossing,28-11-2024
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2784
Braunton at Park drain crossing,28-11-2024
Braunton headed the steam dreams tour from kings cross to York christmas market today and passed through north Lincs and Doncaster. Here are a few shots from a trip out to one of the local crossings to catch it. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54169872827_3378df5f33_b.jpg _B281084_Nik_DxO by Mic...
- Wed Jul 31, 2024 8:09 pm
- Forum: Monthly Photo Competition
- Topic: July 2024 POTM Competition
- Replies: 23
- Views: 9567
Re: July 2024 POTM Competition
Finnish af Hawk mk66 of the midnight hawks at Fairford on 18/07/2024
_7182238_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

- Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:44 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Sir Nigel Gresley at Bessacarr jctn this evening. 02-03-2024
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5935
Re: Sir Nigel Gresley at Bessacarr jctn this evening. 02-03-2024
Dave Smith i never thought of a black & white shot but seems quite appropriate for this subject, so here is my first attempt. hope you guys like it.
_3020227_Nik_Nik_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr
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- Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Sir Nigel Gresley at Bessacarr jctn this evening. 02-03-2024
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5935
Sir Nigel Gresley at Bessacarr jctn this evening. 02-03-2024
A couple of shots of Gresley returning to London Via Doncaster & Lincoln this evening :- https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53563625648_b3877255f8_b.jpg _3020227_Nik_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53563720364_73dc45afba_b.jpg _3020271_Nik_DxO by Michael Blo...
- Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:26 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Sunrise & Birds on the local wetlands.29/09/2023
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1877
Sunrise & Birds on the local wetlands.29/09/2023
Up early this morning to catch the sunrise and a few Birds at the local wetlands. The following are a few of the shots taken :- First off the Sunrise at around 07:02 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53221580556_bdf0f8fca8_b.jpg _9290902_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr https://live.staticflic...
- Fri Jul 07, 2023 6:52 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Early morning at the local Nature reserve 07/07/2023
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2204
Early morning at the local Nature reserve 07/07/2023
An early morning visit to the local nature reserve produced the following shots :- Common tern https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53029251105_04650103ae_b.jpg _7070434_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr Black-headed Gull https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53028294867_0df2d1bca6_b.jpg _7070445_Ni...
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 1:47 pm
- Forum: General Photography
- Topic: Black 5 at Bessacarr junction, 22-04-2023
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2154
Black 5 at Bessacarr junction, 22-04-2023
This mornings steam rail tour Great Britain XV passing through Doncaster on its way to Kings Lynn https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52837077480_d3167af263_b.jpg _4220579_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52836699386_6a5b1574a1_b.jpg _4220593_Nik_DxO by Michae...
- Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:52 pm
- Forum: RAF Waddington
- Topic: Fire training centre and the morning rush
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4893
Re: Fire training centre and the morning rush
Question regarding blue badge facilities in the wave.
Are there still facilities in the wave carpark IE parking,toilets etc. Thanks Mick
Are there still facilities in the wave carpark IE parking,toilets etc. Thanks Mick
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 2:51 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: Kuwait c_17a departs DSA( Finningley) 06/08/22
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1231
Re: Kuwait c_17a departs DSA( Finningley) 06/08/22
Thank you paddyboy, its just a pitty we don't get a few more military visitors. Mick
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 2:36 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: Kuwait c_17a departs DSA( Finningley) 06/08/22
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1231
Kuwait c_17a departs DSA( Finningley) 06/08/22
A couple of shots of KAF3223 KAF343 C-17a departing DSA at lunchtime going to Prestwick :- https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52267047016_50d7950db5_h.jpg P8064873_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52267313294_c76a68233e_h.jpg P8064874_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Fl...
- Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:51 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: KAF3210 KC-130j at DSA(Finningley) 4/8/22
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1520
KAF3210 KC-130j at DSA(Finningley) 4/8/22
Kuwait af kc-130j arrived at Doncaster this afternoon here are some shots of it on approach :- https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52262030102_f4c7abfbd5_h.jpg P8040290_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52263486120_4ded8987ba_h.jpg P8040295_DxO by Michael Bloor , o...
- Mon Jul 04, 2022 9:09 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: LHOB 240 C-17A A7-MAE at DSA ( Finningley)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1810
Re: LHOB 240 C-17A A7-MAE at DSA ( Finningley)
Sorry for the late reply Tiger 1 i've been away from the computer,as TB1 says it left approx 2hrs after landing. Mick
- Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:09 pm
- Forum: Current Military Photography
- Topic: LHOB 240 C-17A A7-MAE at DSA ( Finningley)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1810
LHOB 240 C-17A A7-MAE at DSA ( Finningley)
Todays star visitor at Doncaster, a great start to the week. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52193265526_4036d23ee5_b.jpg P7040058_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52193545679_9e8f2bdf50_b.jpg P7040068_DxO by Michael Bloor , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr...
- Sun Jun 26, 2022 10:57 am
- Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
- Topic: VAC fly in,Breighton airfield,25/06/2022
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1457
VAC fly in,Breighton airfield,25/06/2022
I was invited along to Breighton for the Vintage Aircraft Club fly in Yesterday,the weather was fine & dry but unfortunately rather windy & 90 degree crosswind which curtailed the forcast arrivals. The following are some of the shots of the military participants :- resident gazelle 3615 https://live...