Yeovilton - 28th Jan 16

[Cessna954]

The break in the weather and some decent foreign visitors on nearby Salisbury Plain saw an influx of enthusiasts to Yeovilton and hopefully a good time was had by all that came along to Pyle Lane. Below is a selection of my pictures for the day's activity in the order they were taken.

Dutch Marine NH90 N319 'Neptune 12' arriving for a gas and go.


Rascal 388






Avenger 437


Commando 514


Neptune 12 departing




Avenger 461




Skua 340


Skua 314


Avenger 461 returning




Talon 713


Blue 14 run-in and break




Spear 25


Commando 550


Chinook HC6 ZK553 Lifter 1 inbound




Recon 22


Navy 810 Section inbound for a gas and go




One of two Chipmunks in the circuit


Navy 810 Section departing










Talon 705


Dingo 05


Finally an inbound Skua of 815 Sqn


Thanks for looking

Cessna

[Cessna954]

It appears that the Photobucket site is currently down so you may not be able to see all the images at present.

Cessna

[Nick.M]

Cracking selection.

[nd11uk]

Superb images Cessna, lovely light on those

[Sean Mac]

Excellent shots, What lens are you using? I'm planning a trip down fairly soon.

Sean

[Cessna954]

Hi Saun,

Yeovilton is an incredibly accommodating base for photography from around the perimeter. Guide here - http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk ... vilton.php as the FC link didn't work for me.

At the 27 runway end 'K' on the map you'll need a focal length of 16mm upwards. Runway shots of a Sea King at 200mm for instance and a taxying C-17 at 16mm (not that you get many of the latter). You won't need a step ladder here as the fence is low but it is private property and the co-operation of the farmer needs to be reciprocated with good behaviour - no worrying the sheep and take your litter home.

At Pyle Lane 'H' on the map you'll need a 3-step ladder and a 300mm lens or greater will be quite sufficient.

There are other good locations so as to get a variety of backdrops, F & J and good locations.

Hope this helps

Cessna

[Sean Mac]

Hi Saun,

Yeovilton is an incredibly accommodating base for photography from around the perimeter. Guide here - http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk ... vilton.php as the FC link didn't work for me.

At the 27 runway end 'K' on the map you'll need a focal length of 16mm upwards. Runway shots of a Sea King at 200mm for instance and a taxying C-17 at 16mm (not that you get many of the latter). You won't need a step ladder here as the fence is low but it is private property and the co-operation of the farmer needs to be reciprocated with good behaviour - no worrying the sheep and take your litter home.

At Pyle Lane 'H' on the map you'll need a 3-step ladder and a 300mm lens or greater will be quite sufficient.

There are other good locations so as to get a variety of backdrops, F & J and good locations.

Hope this helps

Cessna

Will bare this in mind thanks Cessna

Sean

[paddyboy]

Hi Buddy

Se Kings, Wildcats and Wokkas are great

Have to fave the NH90 though, as I have never seen a piccie of one before

Thanks

Paddyboy

[richpittman]

Lovely selection Neil
Like the Hawk low break

[toom317]

That looks like a great day out. Lots of diverse aircraft and some nice shots.