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Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

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Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by wokka » Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:28 am

Just a few shots for those who enjoy looking at USAF hardware! I dont think I'll ever forget yesterday afternoon. So many pictures to process though. best not go out again for a couple of weeks!

1. ImageNorthrop Grumman B2 Spirit by Varcs, on Flickr

2. ImageNorthrop Grumman B2 Spirit by Varcs, on Flickr

3. ImageNorthrop Grumman B2 Spirit by Varcs, on Flickr

4. ImageB2 Spirit by Varcs, on Flickr

5. ImageBoeing B52 Stratofortress by Varcs, on Flickr

6. ImageBoeing B52 Stratofortress by Varcs, on Flickr

cheers,

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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by davem » Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:18 am

Last one is a bit nice! :thumb:
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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by Skywatcher » Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:20 am

Fantastic ,love the last BUFF shot :thumbs:
Well done :thumb:
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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by The Phantom » Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:24 am

#6 is a cracker :Wow:
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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by Grifter » Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:31 am

Love No.6!! Something different, really great capture.
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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by Thunder » Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:37 am

Brilliant :clap: I notice that all the pictures have a Yellowish tinge to them, don't know if that's intentional or not .
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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by Blue Diamond » Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:48 am

Number six for me.
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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by wokka » Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:08 am

Thunder wrote:Brilliant :clap: I notice that all the pictures have a Yellowish tinge to them, don't know if that's intentional or not .
No, its not! :D I only noticed this morning. Think I was a bit dazed last night when getting them on Flickr. More processing required!

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Post by phoenixegmh » Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:12 am

Very disappointing Paul, serials are not visible in most of the pictures, must try harder! :halo: :halo: :halo: :roll:
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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by davekench » Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:40 am

phoenixegmh wrote:Very disappointing Paul, serials are not visible in most of the pictures, must try harder! :halo: :halo: :halo: :roll:
They are on the nose wheel on B2 and nose of B52!

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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by 3Greens » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:53 pm

Great action roundup :thumb:
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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by paddyboy » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:18 pm

If you think I am going to pick a 'fave' from that bunch, forget it :Wow:

Super work, there :thumbs:

Thanks for sharing

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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by Mark Owen » Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:14 pm

Here's another vote for the sixth shot. :thumb:

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Post by BOLLO » Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:23 pm

Very nice bud. :thumb:
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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by TeeJay » Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:35 pm

Hi Paul
Very nice set, like number 6 but it number 3 for me, jely behind the B2.... Brilliant :thumbs:
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Re: Fairford - Monday afternoon B52, B2 fest

Post by wokka » Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:09 am

Thanks for all the positive comments!

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