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FOXY BINGO - SEA VIXEN STYLE!

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FOXY BINGO - SEA VIXEN STYLE!

Post by av8-images » Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:54 pm

Hey guys,

Just thought it was time to show some images from August when I, along with Ross, Ron and Ed were fortunate enough to catch Sea Vixen FAW2 (G-CVIX) in the Lothians, on her way back home to Bournemouth.

The aircraft had sat at Leuchars for a considerable amount of time after taking FOD on prior to departing for the RN Carrier launch at Rosyth in early July.

Thankfully a few things all came together and after a successful shake down flight, we were treated to a few passes by what I consider to be THE most gorgeous airframe in the country.

Anyway, before I go all dreamy again....

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Such an iconic airframe operating down in the weeds, is a sight that will last with me forever.

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Post by Bushpilot » Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:03 pm

Absolutely brilliant shots - thanks for posting.
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Post by CATCH22 » Tue Oct 07, 2014 8:28 pm

Terrific shots Andy of Foxy Lady ,even getting Bass Rock in background on one.
Also note passenger in the "coal hole". :thumbs:

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Post by Scuba 11 » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:12 pm

Best Sea Vixen set ever, well done Andy, simply stunning :thumb:

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Post by Knife 04 » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:17 pm

Excuse me but bl**dy hell! Not usually one for older air frames but these are fantastic!

Saw shots 1 to 3 and thought fantastic but 5 & 6 are out of this world - superb shooting and well done!

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Post by paullangford » Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:25 pm

Scuba 11 wrote:Best Sea Vixen set ever, well done Andy, simply stunning :thumb:
I second that statement......sublime :thumbs:

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Post by av8-images » Wed Oct 08, 2014 5:49 am

Guys, Guys, Guys!

You are making me blush! Thank you for the kind comments. :blush:

Have a good day!


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Post by Macc » Wed Oct 08, 2014 6:58 am

Number 7 with the Bass Rock is stunning.
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Post by buzzer » Wed Oct 08, 2014 7:29 am

Fantastic set.. she really is a beautiful aircraft.
Hope you've passed this set on to the team? I'm sure they would appreciate them ;)

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Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:02 am

Stunning set, she is a beauty!!!

Thanks for sharing
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Post by jaybee » Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:07 am

Shots you dream about, just lovely :thumb:
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Post by bigcrow » Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:09 am

Outstanding Andy, all great but really like #5

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Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:54 am

Would love to see her go through the Mach loop!! ;-)
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Post by JONLITE06 » Wed Oct 08, 2014 1:01 pm

Fantastic Pics! :thumb:

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Post by Jazz » Wed Oct 08, 2014 1:23 pm

"Fortunate enough". Talk about an understatement :lol:
TBH, i thought you must have arranged this with the crew, but i guess not!
Amazing shots, but then #5 is just ridiculous :O :thumb:
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Post by jetnoise » Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:42 am

Fantastic set of shots of a gourgeous machine. Totally envious.
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Post by rebel14 » Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:35 pm

Superb. If Carlsberg did Sea Vixen photos......

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Post by reheat module » Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:52 pm

For me, shots of the season so far.
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Post by Ratrace » Thu Oct 09, 2014 7:50 pm

Fantastic shots, thanks for sharing.

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Re: FOXY BINGO - SEA VIXEN STYLE!

Post by Scorch998 » Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:12 pm

My god, they are absolutely superb! ... Best I've seen in all categories on here!.

The subject is a winner too!

Regards .... Ian :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

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