U2 80-083 Fairford 21 October 2019

[Binbrook123]

Those present were treated to two sorties (AM and PM)

IMG_1962 (2) by Paul Cole, on Flickr

IMG_7830 by Paul Cole, on Flickr

IMG_8004 (2) by Paul Cole, on Flickr

IMG_8045 (2) by Paul Cole, on Flickr

IMG_8058 (2) by Paul Cole, on Flickr

The noise of the Dodge is something not to be missed.

Thanks for looking

[LM47]

Very very nice!
Number three is a cracker though.
Thanks for showing them.

[galaxysi]

Topside turning in shot is fantastic.

[BOLLO]

Do they wear the full gear just for pattern work ??

[Binbrook123]

This pilot appeared to have a normal flight suit and helmet not the yellow "space" type.

[macref]

What's the purpose of the car?

[BOLLO]

This pilot appeared to have a normal flight suit and helmet not the yellow "space" type.

Thanks for that

[Thunder]

What's the purpose of the car?

Basically the driver of the car relays the height and position above the runway to the pilot, as the view from the cockpit is less than ideal and the U2 doesn't manoeuvre like other a/c in order to correct any mistakes.

Great shots especially No3. Was No1 taken from outside the fence?

[macref]

Great thanks thunder

[Binbrook123]

Thunder

Photo 1 was taken from the Dunfield crash gate.

Paul C

[paddyboy]

Cracking shots Paul

Topside turn is awesome

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[matt e]

nice set #1 and 3 especially

[ConcordeRichie]

Lovely.

[Knife 04]

Good set Paul - we were down the 27 end for the day and sometimes lucky - others not so!

cheers

Darren

[LTFT5]

Love the shot over the lights
All the best
Andy