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by mickfgr2
Sat May 03, 2025 7:35 pm
Forum: General Photography
Topic: Great Britain XVII,Tornado at Bessacarr jnct.03/05/2025
Replies: 1
Views: 3853

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:...
by mickfgr2
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.
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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

Image_7182238_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr
by mickfgr2
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.

Image_3020227_Nik_Nik_Nik_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

mick
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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
by mickfgr2
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
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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
by mickfgr2
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...
by mickfgr2
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...

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