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Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

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Sylar
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Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by Sylar » Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:10 pm

I know photography is the prefered media for most, but I like video so here is my contribution to the Dragons departures from Fairford on 6th June

Dragon 51
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP1A_oy_fGw

Dragon 21, the one with the photocall and wave from the pilot who seemed to be enjoying the moment!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q751SMSASnc

cheers

Shane
Still searching for the master shot.

Tailplane
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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by Tailplane » Fri Jun 06, 2014 5:57 pm

Excellent job on both videos.

I like to see 'em move.

Well done..

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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by Dave Holman » Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:53 pm

Great viewing. I'd love to know what camcorder and equivalent focal length you used . . .

Sylar
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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by Sylar » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:11 pm

Panasonic HC-V520, 62x optical zoom, 80x i zoom (enhanced I think) digital thereafter. Best video camera I have owned, superb auto focus cababilty.

cheers

Shane
Still searching for the master shot.

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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by Knife 04 » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:48 pm

Very nice!

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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by reach2911 » Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:56 pm

Superb thanks for posting.

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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by powerslave » Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:41 am

Great videos mate,hopefully we'll see some ones with B-52s on.

Ian

Sylar
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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by Sylar » Sat Jun 07, 2014 7:27 am

powerslave wrote:Great videos mate,hopefully we'll see some ones with B-52s on.

Ian
So do I!

cheers

Shane
Still searching for the master shot.

bigrich110

Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by bigrich110 » Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:23 am

Absolutely love the clips brings back so mmany amazing memories from Cyprus

How do you find out when they are in and out and how often does it happen as would love to see them again

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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by 09andrew » Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:43 am

Please post footage of the incoming B2's please
Cheers

Bob DeBilda
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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by Bob DeBilda » Sun Jun 08, 2014 8:01 pm

Awesome Shane - simply awesome!

Sylar
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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by Sylar » Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:26 am

09andrew wrote:Please post footage of the incoming B2's please
Cheers
Will do, its currently being uploaded, just taking a while!

cheers

Shane
Still searching for the master shot.

Sylar
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Re: Dragon 51 and 21 departures,6th June

Post by Sylar » Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:28 am

bigrich110 wrote:
How do you find out when they are in and out and how often does it happen as would love to see them again
I didnt, went to see the B52's that didnt come!

Theres always plenty of heads up in the Fairford section of the forum.

cheers

Shane
Still searching for the master shot.

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