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by RRconway
Sat Mar 16, 2013 12:25 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: RAF Northolt Nightshoot XIV
Replies: 5
Views: 1797

RAF Northolt Nightshoot XIV

Morning all, So last night was the XIVth Northolt Nightshoot. As he always does, Phil pulled off yet another incredible event, with a mix of locals, very rare, historic, and new for 32 Sqn, types. I think the best for me was the Sabreliner, looking truely stunning under the lights, it certainly gave...
by RRconway
Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: UKAR
Replies: 11
Views: 3084

Re: UKAR

Hmm, like that at 9am as well, at least it's not just me....

Cheers,
Jeff.
by RRconway
Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: UKAR
Replies: 11
Views: 3084

UKAR

Hello all,

Just wondering if anyone else is having trouble getting onto UKAR?

Cheers,
Jeff.
by RRconway
Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:53 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: 550d and Video
Replies: 0
Views: 878

550d and Video

Hi all, If you have a 550d could you tell me how much video it will record on full HD and on what size card please. I remember being told somewhere that it will only record in 18 min segments, something to do with tax and the camera not then being classed as a camcorder???? Also how many shots you g...
by RRconway
Fri Jun 03, 2011 4:23 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Northolt Nightshoot IX
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Re: Northolt Nightshoot IX

Thanks for the comments everyone, I'm glad you liked them :)

Rgds,
Jeff.
by RRconway
Mon May 30, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: More George H W Bush
Replies: 2
Views: 963

Re: More George H W Bush

:lol: Just found that out after being tipped off about the gangplank siding, hadn't noticed that, doh....you beat me to it.
I couldn't see the others from the boat.
Thanks for the comments, glad you like them. :)
by RRconway
Mon May 30, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: More George H W Bush
Replies: 2
Views: 963

More George H W Bush

Hi all, I know there are several sets of photos of the carrier already but on Sunday I spent 2 hours stuck on the closed A3, 45 minutes getting into Gun Wharf car park and pleaded to be let on the 2pm boat trip, only to be completely soaked bobbing around on the Solent to get these pictures, so here...
by RRconway
Mon May 30, 2011 3:52 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Northolt Nightshoot IX
Replies: 4
Views: 1386

Northolt Nightshoot IX

Hello all, Once again many thanks must go to Phil, Lee and everyone involved in last nights event. You did us proud last night and I must agree with John H as I think it was one of the best I have attended. :clap: A big thankyou to all the aircrews as well, they were really co-operative and seemed t...
by RRconway
Fri May 27, 2011 9:46 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Air Force One et all
Replies: 6
Views: 2559

Re: Air Force et all

Thanks for the comments everybody. Robin, I think....there were 7 in total, they came in two 'waves' first two Sea Knights and one 'Sea King' or VH3 with one of our Police Helicopters. Then, one Sea Knight with the second VH3 and another Police Helicopter. I say I think because I'm not sure that one...
by RRconway
Thu May 26, 2011 3:40 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Air Force One et all
Replies: 6
Views: 2559

Air Force One et all

Hi All, Somehow managed to fall out of the house at 5am this morning to travel to Stansted for the first time to see Mr Obama and his fleet of aircraft off. Thanks to those gave me advice for today. The weather was 'interesting' with wildly changing light levels a very strong breeze and they have a ...
by RRconway
Sun Dec 19, 2010 8:14 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: First and Last time at Cottesmore
Replies: 5
Views: 2191

Re: First and Last time at Cottesmore

Hi Guys,
Thanks for your comments, much appreciated. :)

Cheers,
Jeff.
by RRconway
Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:52 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: First and Last time at Cottesmore
Replies: 5
Views: 2191

First and Last time at Cottesmore

Just a few from my first and last visit to Cottesmore on Monday. An extremely impressve display, much better than any airshow!!!! Well done chaps!!!! :clap: :clap: http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/jeffsphotos1/Cottesmore%20December/IMG_0555camo1.jpg http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/j...
by RRconway
Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:30 am
Forum: RAF Wittering & Cottesmore
Topic: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)
Replies: 596
Views: 169283

Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

ChrisGlobe wrote:If, like me, you can't get there, BBC News are showing the return from 1400 onwards.
Thanks Chris, set to record. Can't decide whether to go or not, long way from west London and was there Monday.
by RRconway
Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:27 pm
Forum: RAF Wittering & Cottesmore
Topic: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)
Replies: 596
Views: 169283

Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Head straight out to the M25, go over (Or rather under) The Dartford Crossing, round to The M11 follow that all the way north (Not forgetting to get a sly peek or two at North Weald and Duxford as you pass) it joins the A1 (M) just past Alconberry follow this North to pass Wittering and on to Cotte...
by RRconway
Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: RAF Wittering & Cottesmore
Topic: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)
Replies: 596
Views: 169283

Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Matty and LN Strike Eagle presume you mean Hooby lane end then. Will you be there Monday?
I'll hope to see you there, will try to be there well before the 09:30 kick off.
Thanks for the replys by the way.
Cheers,
Jeff.
by RRconway
Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: RAF Wittering & Cottesmore
Topic: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)
Replies: 596
Views: 169283

Re: Harriers Final goodbye happenings (updated)

Hi, Thinking of going on Monday now but wind on BBC for monday from the North which will put them on the wrong runway? If I go is it still worth going to Hooby Lane or would I be better of at the other end. I am more interested in arrivals shots but only have a 300mm lens on a 350d body. Any thought...

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