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Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
- Duane Hewitt
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Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
The last 5 years have seen me working with the Army's Lynx helicopter. It's taken me to some great places, and along the way gathered some memorable photos. Yesterday I was lucky enough to be asked by the crew of Valhalla 1 to join them on the farewell tour, which offered some fantastic views of the other 3 aircraft in the formation, and of those of you that had come out to send the aircraft off. Needless to say the SD card came back somewhat heavy, but here's a selection from the day. More on Flickr.
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Valhalla Flight by Duane Hewitt, on Flickr
Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Then you should have taken more cards and extra batteries as well. That must have been a nice outing Duane, some cracking shots there.Needless to say the SD card came back somewhat heavy, but here's a selection from the day.
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Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
well done Duane. Extremely sad day to see the lynx bow out, but a chance like that to capture your last tour is just superb. Onwards on upwards!
Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Superb set of images, thanks for posting..
If you can keep your head whilst all around are losing theirs, you have probably completely misread the situation!!
Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Top draw Duane,
pity they forgot that they use to train up North
pity they forgot that they use to train up North
There is no rehearsal you only get one shot
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Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Very cool
Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Great images
- Duane Hewitt
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Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
It is a shame. Plenty of worthy locations had to get thrown out. I'd have loved nothing more than to dart through the Lakes and stop for gas at Carlisle. Unfortunately there wasn't enough hours in the day. Even the route we flew was just squeezed in to the daylight hours.otafox wrote:Top draw Duane,
pity they forgot that they use to train up North
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Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Fantastic images!
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Not going to beat these! Well done for taking the images in the first place & better still, choosing just 11 shots from a giant haul!
Very nice images from a deserved opportunity. Keep-up the good work.
Very nice images from a deserved opportunity. Keep-up the good work.
Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Superb shots, Duane
Well done you
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Well done you
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Stunning. The last shot over London is superb.
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Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Great set of images Duane
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Loevly set mate as always.
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Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Great opportunity to record the moment and some great shots from it.
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Wow! Love that shot over the Smoke.
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Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Fantastic set, everyone is a cracker. The last shot reminds me of when I was a kid, and used to see Lynx landing on top of a block of flats... not in London of course ;-)
Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
A great set,some lovely moments captured,thanks for sharing.
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Re: Valhalla Formation from Valhalla 1
Stunning!!