I used to have an FZ200. It was some years ago but as I remember for flying shots I mainly used the Sport mode which worked fine giving high shutter speeds. However the exposure did need some adjustment. In bright sunshine I need to set -1/3 or even -2/3. And in dull conditions +1/3 definitely help...

Hi. I have had Panasonic bridge cameras for many years. They are good for photography and also video work. I have had great results, especially following advice from the guides by Graham Houghton. I now have an FZ82 and that is brilliant. Yes, it is no replacement for a high-end DSLR but a lot cheap...

Sywell Airshow Frequencies

122.7 (normal ATC)
132.9 (display)

Monitoring both from Milton Keynes

Steve

Thanks Nighthawke. The ABMC (official Madingley) website mentions 11am for proceedings, although nothing re a flypast. Would recommend a visit to Madingley. Visited a couple of years ago and very interesting aswell as sombre and thought provoking.

Best regards
Steve.

Is there a flypast tomorrow? Lakenheath closed. Just been on the NATS AIS website and couldn't find any flypast Notams. Hope I am proved wrong and If anybody does know any info, would be nice if they would share.

Steve.

If you're a fan, there is the Dad's Army museum in Thetford.

Regards
Steve.

Hi. Without knowing the facts I wouldn't blame ATC . There may have been good reasons for not clearing the display at the time.As having worked in the RAF in ATC hope you don't mind me commentating. ATC is always about flight safety.

Regards
Steve.

I agree with you Raptor9. I am not a football fan, but like you I occasionally watch. I also heard that booing and tbh, I felt a bit ashamed, especially when I believe our fans outnumbered them by approx 40 to 1.I watch other sports, now and then, and never see this tribal mentality.

Regards
Steve.

Really nice pics. Thanks for sharing. Halcyon days.

Woody

Afternoon.
Just in case anyone is interested the WC facilities in the town centre car park are open and fairly clean. Was up there today. The 07 carpark was a bit maxxed out at times but most people were socially distancing from what I saw. A very pleasant, if somewhat chilly day.

Regards
Steve

Hi. No lists as such. It is more of a photographic compendium of all Air Tattoos. It has a lot of background info re organisation of the events and personal memories. It is a fascinating read and definitely worth buying and the price, as far as I am concerned, is a steal. If you are looking for deta...

Britbox TV. Over the last few days BBC has been heavily promoting a new series of Spitting Image, both on TV and Radio. So was thinking, would be nice to give it a go, although it was only available via the Britbox streaming service. Was really disappointed to find out this was a pay per view or sub...

Same boat here. I have quite a stash so will start digging into it. First build lined up is the Revell(ex Matchbox) Twin Otter. Built one in my youth and can't wait to start it. So for the next few weeks it's going to be - endlessly stirring paint pots, trying and failing to remove glue from transpa...

Smashing Pics. I used to work at Abingdon in ATC for a couple of years in the mid to late 80s so really nostalgic. Also nice to see an Abingdon display in rare sunshine. Would this have been on the usual BOB September date? Fond memories as my first RAF posting and flying as a cadet with 6 AEF. Many...

Cheers.. Can you tell us the frequency he is on? TVM

Can't remember the date but know it was mid 80s. Brother drove me over to RAE Bedford for a day out. Teacher's strike that day. Can't remember everything but certainly saw TR1 from Alconbury doing circuits 2 Canberras from Wyton doing the same Monarch 757 crew training RAE Tornado GR1 (I think) UH F...

Re the above I watched about 10 minutes and promptly switched off. One of my gripes about these shows is the constant hand clapping during the music which seems to drown it out, especially as it is mostly out of sync. Not sure what The Queen thought, most of the time she seemed to be reading the pro...

No tail strike. Looking at the runway it is a little undulating. Slightly bouncing, possibility a bit of a crosswind. Other than that nothing much to say. Move along please.
Woody.

Hi Gary I've had an email every month to that affect. I was told the problem would be resolved when they managed to track down the first payment. I believe they duplicated my booking. I emailed Wendy last night but have not had a reply yet. I just wonder if they have just been a bit overwhelmed as i...

Amber warning to Scottish postmen - long trousers may need to be worn!

Woody