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by gaviscon
Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:41 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: New Apaches
Replies: 34
Views: 8776

Re: New Apache s

Why didn’t they get delivered direct to Wattisham?
by gaviscon
Fri Oct 02, 2020 4:44 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Red Arrows New Leader 2020?
Replies: 21
Views: 5646

Re: Red Arrows New Leader 2020?

I have a feeling it could be Tom Bould. Synchro leader from a few years ago.
by gaviscon
Mon Dec 31, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: F-111 low level...do you have any photos?
Replies: 15
Views: 5850

Re: F-111 low level...do you have any photos?

This video is pretty interesting...

A typical F111 sortie out of Upper Heyford in the early 90's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN9jU4NW9K0
by gaviscon
Thu Jun 28, 2018 4:42 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Victor K2 Question ?
Replies: 10
Views: 5295

Re: Victor K2 Question ?

I know the last Victor to fly used one when it landed at Shawbury.

https://youtu.be/2zMPrOE3Wpc
by gaviscon
Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:51 am
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: For Sale - Canon EF 100-400mm L USM lens
Replies: 0
Views: 1072

For Sale - Canon EF 100-400mm L USM lens

Im selling my trusty Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS USM lens. The lens is in excellent condition and was last serviced and fitted with new locking mechanism in August 2012 and since then has had little use. The date code on the lens is UU1016 Im looking for £750.00 Cheers Gavin https://farm8.static...
by gaviscon
Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:20 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Cockpit recording of USAF F-4D ejection - 1975.
Replies: 8
Views: 3054

Cockpit recording of USAF F-4D ejection - 1975.

Fascinating transcript of cockpit recordings during a doomed flight of an USAF F-4D, that crashed about 80 miles off the coast of Norfolk in 1975. Both pilot and navigator ejected and were rescued.

http://youtu.be/o7G1rvmwfIk

Cheers

Gav
by gaviscon
Tue Aug 19, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: Specialist Photo Competitions
Topic: Spec Comp August 2014 - C-130
Replies: 24
Views: 16666

Re: Spec Comp August 2014 - C-130

A C-130J departing RAF Cosford on typically dull summers day back in August 2011

ImageLockheed Martin C-130J Hercules C5 by Gavin Weaver Photography, on Flickr
by gaviscon
Sat Apr 12, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Somewhere in deepest darkest Shropshire...
Replies: 4
Views: 2139

Re: Somewhere in deepest darkest Shropshire...

Sorry, it's a video of a Harrier GR3 having it's first engine run in many years.
by gaviscon
Sun Sep 29, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Malta Airshow 'Incident' - Tornado Arrival
Replies: 24
Views: 8283

Re: Malta Airshow 'Incident' - Tornado Arrival

If you look closely, there's also damage to the fuselage, just under the serial number.
by gaviscon
Fri Sep 27, 2013 3:52 pm
Forum: Photography Q & A / How to post photos
Topic: Canon 100-400 'L' zoom
Replies: 12
Views: 3988

Re: Canon 100-400 'L' zoom

It works for me! In good light it really can produce some cracking images.
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=81085

Cheers

Gav
by gaviscon
Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:08 am
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: XH558 at Cosford
Replies: 6
Views: 3053

Re: XH558 at Cosford

Avro85 wrote:what lens did you take those shots with Gaviscon?
I used my trusted Canon 100-400mm
by gaviscon
Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: DSAE Cosford
Topic: VC 10 Delivery
Replies: 18
Views: 20600

Re: VC 10 Delivery

The VC10 is due to arrive on Thursday at 9.30am.

It will be landing on runway 06 coming in over Shifnal.

Gutted that I can't get there, I'll be on way to Fairford.

Cheers

Gav
by gaviscon
Tue Jul 09, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: DSAE Cosford
Topic: VC 10 Delivery
Replies: 18
Views: 20600

Re: VC 10 Delivery

Shall I make a mad dash to Cosford or not?
by gaviscon
Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: Airshow & Event Photography
Topic: XH558 at Cosford
Replies: 6
Views: 3053

XH558 at Cosford

A few topside images of XH558 at Cosford today. Have to say that she looked splendid in the sunshine! 1. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/8998106609_103496248e_b.jpg Avro Vulcan XH558 by Gavin Weaver Photography , on Flickr 2. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3670/8999290602_cbb63a787f_b.jpg Avro Vul...
by gaviscon
Fri May 24, 2013 7:58 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: RAF Shawbury - Landowners day - 23.05.2013
Replies: 0
Views: 998

RAF Shawbury - Landowners day - 23.05.2013

A few departure shots from a freezing and at times very wet Shawbury!! As per usual the sun returned just as the display was completed! Nice to catch up with everybody! 1. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2894/8795578813_91e4c6bd96_b.jpg Eurofighter Typhoon by Gavin Weaver Photography , on Flickr 2. ht...
by gaviscon
Thu Apr 18, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Frogs in Shropshire...
Replies: 1
Views: 1187

Frogs in Shropshire...

A few shots from the Armée de Terre's second visit to RAF Shawbury this week! 1. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/8660617735_abb2908ea5_b.jpg IMG_9064 by Gavin Weaver Photography , on Flickr 2. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8256/8661718396_5823365c09_b.jpg IMG_9068-2 by Gavin Weaver Photography , ...
by gaviscon
Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:21 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Tucano Crash - 12th March 2009
Replies: 4
Views: 3286

Re: Tucano Crash - 12th March 2009

I arrived just as it happened so didn't have my camera set up!! Not nice to see though!
by gaviscon
Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:20 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Tucano Crash - 12th March 2009
Replies: 4
Views: 3286

Tucano Crash - 12th March 2009

Hi All, Some record shots of the incident that occurred at RAF Linton-On-Ouse in March 2009. Tucano ZF344 crashed while Flt Lt Mike Rutland was practicing his display routine for the 2009 air show season. Mike broke his back during the incident and went on to make a full recovery and is now studying...
by gaviscon
Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:35 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Pick and Mix!
Replies: 6
Views: 2462

Re: Pick and Mix!

Thanks, thought Id try something different with number 7 - I think it works anyway!

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