There is always an air of anticipation and excitement when Phil Dawe MBE, Building 27 Restoration Team Manager, and RAF Northolt (Home to 32 Squadron) located in Greater London announce the date, timing and potential attendees for its next ‘RAF Northolt nightshoot’. It was no different on the occasion when AeroResource were present for the 30th edition (RAF Northolt Nightshoot XXX) of this event on March 7, 2024. Pleasingly for everyone, the weather played ball and it did not rain; no mean feat in the current climate!
Rather than simply reporting on the event, it is important at times to reflect on the importance and context for these RAF Northolt photo shoots which over many years has built a reputation for excellence and for pushing boundaries when it comes to participation. RAF Northolt has certainly been a ‘trail blazer’ in this respect; creating a product and model for night photography that many have tried to copy throughout the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
