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A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17

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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17

Post by Kads » Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:48 pm

Superb shots. Especially like number 6, the head on close up. Cheers for sharing.
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17

Post by Ashley Wallace » Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:27 pm

You certainly nailed that mate, beautiful images!
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17

Post by Slick » Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:20 pm

Nice work, was worth the wait :thumb:
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17

Post by Knife 04 » Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:32 pm

garyscott wrote:
Cornish-guy wrote:What a great set of photos thanks for sharing, I wonder if there are bump stops under the wing tips due to the way they touch the ground when they lean over?

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There are. Quite literally, under the wingtip pods are replaceable rubber skid strips. Great set of shots OP!
Always thought there were titanium studs under the wing tips rather than rubber strips?
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Re: A Very Special Dragon Lady at RAF Fairford 13th Sept 17

Post by paddyboy » Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:36 pm

Hi Stuart :P

Yet more awesome shots :thumbs:

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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