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Hi to all,
Another trip to Switzerland to photograph the venerable F5 and take in two days at the 75th anniversary show.
This post concentrates on the F5s and F18s during the repetition course and arrivals for the show.
Kev Martin and Tony (vixen 1) have already posted excellent shots from our time out there, so I have chosen some different shots that hopefully portray the atmosphere of Meiringen.:

A big thank you to James, Kev (excellent driving), Garf and Tony for making it all such a laugh.

Shots are in no particular order but hopefully something for everyone.

Two disclaimers:
Paddyboy I take no responsibility for any adverse reaction to seeing these disgusting shots of F5s with canopies wide open.
No Swiss cows were harmed whilst taking these photographs.

On with the shots:

IMG_1366 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_5617-1 by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_3272 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_1843 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

Northrop F5 Tiger by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_2636 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_2420 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_3273 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_3399 - Copy (2) by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_3544 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_1348 by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_2981 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_1386 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_2693 - Copy (2) by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_1357 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

IMG_3523 - Copy by LTFT5, on Flickr

All the best
Andy

Cheers Andy, We had a exerlent week grate shots?. Jimbo

Lovely stuff, thinking of going there in October!

Sorry I meant excellent Andy.

Nice set there Andy. Although I was muttering and cursing on the Tuesday morning when it was p******g down, I really like the head on shots of the F5s as they taxied out onto the main runway. Looks like you had some naughty elevation for some of them! Thanks for a great trip.

j j feneley wrote:Sorry I meant excellent Andy.

Hi Jimbo
I knew what you meant, thanks for the kind comment. See you at Mildenhall soon?

Olicat wrote:Lovely stuff, thinking of going there in October!

Get yourself there it is an amazing place to photograph at, hope you enjoy it if you go.
All the best Andy

Vixen1 wrote: Looks like you had some naughty elevation for some of them! Thanks for a great trip.

One of the advantages of being 6ft 3 inches tall (only joking) . Good to see you Tony all the best.
Andy

Always love seeing photos from Switzerland ! Great photos!.

Hi Buddy

How the kcuf do you think I will get to sleep tonight now

Thanks for:
8 hrs of insomnia
Some a-w-e-s-o-m-e shots of some gorgeous little Northrops

Best regards

Paddyboy

Hi Andy,
What a great set of shots, love those in the rain.
The two F5s shot from the rear just taxying in is a great angle and highlights the aerodynamic shape of the F5 fuselage.
I have good memories of Switzerland, especially Turtmann and Sion, but have not visited for awhile.
Thanks for posting these up.
C.

Blackcat1 wrote:Always love seeing photos from Switzerland ! Great photos!.

Hi Gareth have to agree Switzerland is a special place for aircraft photography
All the best
Andy

paddyboy wrote:Some a-w-e-s-o-m-e shots of some gorgeous little Northrops

Thanks Paddyboy pleased you liked them, hope you are getting some sleep now

BigTed wrote:What a great set of shots, love those in the rain

Hi Big Ted
Weather on some days was awful, but I kinda like the effect it has on the shots.

Once again thanks to all
Special thanks to Kev Martin for all the driving he did whilst we where in Switzerland.

Andy

Cracking set of shots Andy,would love to go back there one day.

Immense shots there, second one is particularly good!

Great set.

Regards.

Mark.

BOLLO wrote:Cracking set of shots Andy,would love to go back there one day.

Thanks Paul hope you do go back one day.

MRTT wrote:Immense shots there, second one is particularly good!

Thanks for the comment, much appreciated.

Mark Owen wrote:Great set.

Hi Mark good to hear from you and thanks for the kind comment.
All the best
Andy

Stunning!

One of the VERY best sets i've seen posted ever!

Ab fab shots Andy. All of them are brilliant & competition winning quality

It's a place I am planning on visiting next year. Would you mind if I sent you a PM for some travel tips ?

Cheers

Martin

Superb Andy - definitely a place I'd like to visit soon!
Cheers,
Chris

Crackin shots. Thanks for posting

Apologies for the late replies,

captain scarlet wrote:Stunning!

One of the VERY best sets i've seen posted ever!

Thanks Richard high praise indeed. There are some great photographers out there who post on FC and I'm just glad they do.

eagle1 wrote:Ab fab shots Andy. All of them are brilliant & competition winning quality

Thanks Martin I've PM`d you so you can get the information you require.

Heal1979 wrote:Superb Andy - definitely a place I'd like to visit soon!

Hi Chris
Definitely get there again next year, stunning location to shoot from and thanks for the kind comment

maverick wrote:Crackin shots. Thanks for posting

Glad you liked them, must confess I never really know how many to post.

Thanks once again to all who have look.

All the best
Andy

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