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by aviationcafe
Wed May 18, 2022 6:35 am
Forum: Other Airshows & Events
Topic: Southport 22
Replies: 9
Views: 2100

Re: Southport 22

Hopefully I can answer a few questions as its been a few years since I've been there last OK so this news throws all sorts of questions to those who have been to a Southport airshow. Seems they sell tickets for the Pier so assume the display line must be further out than that, do the public just sit...
by aviationcafe
Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: Monthly Photo Competition
Topic: September 2017 Photo of the Month Competition
Replies: 24
Views: 13604

Re: September 2017 Photo of the Month Competition

BBMF Lancaster, on Battle of Britain Day during the Friday Night Flying at the Southport Airshow:

ImageSouthport Airshow Fri 15-9-17 BBMF Lancaster-2 by John Rooney, on Flickr
by aviationcafe
Sat Sep 23, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Southport Airshow 2017
Replies: 6
Views: 2775

Re: Southport Airshow 2017

Hello, Here's my take on Sunday's display from Southport: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4474/37014175720_f1253194ea_b.jpg Southport Airshow 17-9-17 Wizard N-line by John Rooney , on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4441/36560041524_f1066f1c47_b.jpg Southport Airshow 17-9-17 Sky Mule by John Ro...
by aviationcafe
Wed Sep 20, 2017 10:03 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Southport Airshow 2017
Replies: 6
Views: 2775

Re: Southport Airshow 2017 (large post)

Here's my take on the Saturday: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4354/37153190632_3369b8a972_b.jpg Southport Airshow 16-9-17 P47 by John Rooney , on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4392/37153195172_7043bcfebd_b.jpg Southport Airshow 16-9-17 Islander by John Rooney , on Flickr https://farm5.stati...
by aviationcafe
Sat Sep 16, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Southport Airshow 2017
Replies: 6
Views: 2775

Southport Airshow 2017

Hello, Here is my take on Friday Night's display at Southport, I'll be updating this thread with more as soon as I've had a look through the ones I took today: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4359/37064903636_0aee274aaa_b.jpg Southport Airshow Fri 15-9-17 BBMF Lancaster Spitfire PRXIX by John Rooney ...
by aviationcafe
Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:02 am
Forum: Other Airshows & Events
Topic: Southport Airshow 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 4553

Re: Southport Airshow 2017

Friday Night Display: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Spitfire only) 18:35 The Blades 18:43 The Tigers Free Fall Team 19:01 The Typhoon 19:19 Fireflies Aerobatic Team 19:32 OTTO The Helicopter 19:47 Saturday Display: The Tigers Free Fall Team 13:00 P-51 Mustang 13:17 Breitling Wingwalker 13:29 OT...
by aviationcafe
Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:45 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Blackpool Airshow 2017 (my take)
Replies: 2
Views: 1927

Blackpool Airshow 2017 (my take)

Hi, Just a few shots from the show on Saturday and was the first time shooting at an Airshow with the Sigma 150-600. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4369/35775212863_6bf721ebcc_b.jpg RAF Eurofighter Typhoon by John Rooney , on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4340/35749586024_03350b18ec_b.jpg Si...
by aviationcafe
Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:35 am
Forum: Other Airshows & Events
Topic: Southport Airshow 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 4553

Re: Southport Airshow 2017

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by aviationcafe
Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:20 pm
Forum: Other Airshows & Events
Topic: Southport Airshow 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 4553

Re: Southport Airshow 2017

No reds, but the organisers have promised something special as a replacement.....No idea what, but if their past history is anything to go on , i'm not holding my breath! Hi, I think the big announcement was the the Sea Vixen and the B-17 would be displaying on both days of the airshow, but you nev...
by aviationcafe
Wed Apr 19, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: Other Airshows & Events
Topic: Southport Airshow 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 4553

Re: Southport Airshow 2017

sschofield wrote:No Red Arrows?
They depart after the Airshow at Scampton for an overseas tour.
by aviationcafe
Wed Apr 19, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: Other Airshows & Events
Topic: Southport Airshow 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 4553

Southport Airshow 2017

Airshow Dates: 15th-17th September 2017: Displaying Aircraft: RAF: Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (F) 29(R) Sqn (FRI/SAT/SUN) Grob Tutor T1 (F) 115(R) Sqn (SAT/SUN) Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Avro Lancaster B1 (F) (FRI/SAT/SUN) Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Supermarine Spitfire (F) (FRI/SAT/SUN...
by aviationcafe
Fri Nov 04, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Camera body or Lens?
Replies: 12
Views: 5180

Re: Camera body or Lens?

Paul,

If you want to have a look at the 120-40 drop me a pm, more than welcome to have a look at it.

(currently can't take photos with it due to having surgery yesterday on left wrist)
by aviationcafe
Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:58 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Camera body or Lens?
Replies: 12
Views: 5180

Re: Camera body or Lens?

Paul,

How about the Sigma 120-400?

MPB have them ar £329 + £369.
by aviationcafe
Thu Oct 06, 2016 8:57 pm
Forum: Modelling Community
Topic: Mosquito masking
Replies: 3
Views: 2149

Re: Mosquito masking

Pre-Cut Masks is what I would reccomend.

Makes spraying etc a lot easier.
by aviationcafe
Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:35 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Southport Airshow 2016 Report
Replies: 6
Views: 2405

Re: Southport Airshow 2016 Report

Thanks for the comments,

I have amended the first post with the full report from the show.
by aviationcafe
Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: Southport Airshow 2016 Report
Replies: 6
Views: 2405

Southport Airshow 2016 Report

Hi, As with previous years I had booked the tickets well in advance without knowing the full confirmed display line up, in the run up to the show though with acts being announced it was looking as if it was going to be the same type of line up as over the years. With the announcement of the Sea Vixe...
by aviationcafe
Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: Other Airshows & Events
Topic: Southport Airshow 2016
Replies: 5
Views: 3200

Southport Airshow 2016

Friday 9th September - Night Flying Display • 6pm - Gates Open & Model aircraft arrive • 6.30pm - P-51 Mustang - Hangar 11 • 6.45pm - The Tigers Parachute Team • 7.05pm - The Blades Aerobatic Team • 7.30pm - RAF Typhoon • 7.45pm - FireFlies Display Team • 8.15pm - Firework Finale Saturday 10th Septe...
by aviationcafe
Sun Aug 07, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Typhoon & Reds Arrows At Liverpool Airport
Replies: 0
Views: 1103

Typhoon & Reds Arrows At Liverpool Airport

Hi, Although I've posted today the Red's arriving yesterday, I decided to take a trip back down to Liverpool to catch the Typhoon Display head off to Blackpool & the Reds take off and recover back to Liverpool after the display. Typhoon Display: https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8457/28833093275_46c1292...
by aviationcafe
Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Red's Visit Liverpool
Replies: 2
Views: 1407

Red's Visit Liverpool

Hi, After photographing a football game in Prestwich yesterday, I had heard it mentioned that the Arrow's were going to overnight at Liverpool, before displaying at Blackpool today. After a mad dash along the East Lanc's Road I made it with quite a bit of time to spare before they arrived. https://c...
by aviationcafe
Mon May 02, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Work In Progress
Topic: Revell 1/32 Mosquito Mk.IV
Replies: 3
Views: 5585

Re: Revell 1/32 Mosquito Mk.IV

Hi John - Any updates on this or the Wellington ? Hello, Unfortunately not much of an update on both, the Wellington has both Landing Gear completed and is ready for mounting into the wings, plus I'd say a good 50% of it is done now. This one has taken a back seat as the work i'm doing has really r...

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