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RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

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RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by LTFT5 » Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:03 pm

With the lock down in England coming into force on the 5th of November I decided to visit Cranwell on the 4th.
With great light, cloud formations and some nice late afternoon visitors the trip was definitely worth it.
Below is a small selection of the shots I took on the day.

1 Phenom T1 ZM366
ImagePhenom T1 ZM366 0X9A0689 by LTFT5, on Flickr

2 Prefect T1 ZM304 04
ImagePrefect T1 ZM304 04 by LTFT5, on Flickr

3 Texan T1 ZM330 330
ImageTexan T1 ZM330 330 0X9A9730 by LTFT5, on Flickr

4 Britten-Norman BN-2T-4S Defender AL2 ZG997
ImageZG997 0X9A9861 by LTFT5, on Flickr

5 Texan T1 ZM330 330
ImageTexan T1 ZM330 330 0X9A9728 by LTFT5, on Flickr

6 Prefect T1 ZM313 13
ImagePrefect T1 ZM313 13 0X9A0527 by LTFT5, on Flickr

7 Pitts Special Pitts S2AE G-PULR "Spirit of Ayre"
ImageG-PULR Spirit of Ayre 0X9A9798 by LTFT5, on Flickr

8 Grob Tutor G 115E G-BYUX UX
ImageGrob Tutor G 115E G-BYUX UX 0X9A0464 by LTFT5, on Flickr

9 Prefect T1 ZM312
ImagePrefect T1 ZM312 0X9A9972 by LTFT5, on Flickr

10 Prefect T1 ZM312
ImagePrefect T1 ZM312 0X9A0301 by LTFT5, on Flickr

11 Phenom T1 ZM336
ImageHome before the Storm 0X9A0681. by LTFT5, on Flickr

12 Prefect T1 ZM313 13
ImagePrefect T1 ZM313 13 0X9A0781 by LTFT5, on Flickr

Stay Safe
All the best
Andy
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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by reaper493 » Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:18 pm

Looks like you had some great light, lovely pin sharp images and some great colours.

Did you ever get your monopod back?

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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by reheat module » Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:36 pm

A lovely set of images, indeed in super light.
Your image of "The Spirit of Ayre" is particularly poignant, as I had the privilege of working alongside Tony Ayre during our time together at Waddington.
On this, of all days, rest in peace my friend.
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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by LTFT5 » Wed Nov 11, 2020 2:02 pm

reaper493 wrote:
Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:18 pm
Looks like you had some great light, lovely pin sharp images and some great colours.

Did you ever get your monopod back?

Mike
Hi Mike
Thanks for the kind comment and unfortunately I did not get the tripod back.
reheat module wrote:
Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:36 pm
A lovely set of images, indeed in super light.
Your image of "The Spirit of Ayre" is particularly poignant, as I had the privilege of working alongside Tony Ayre during our time together at Waddington.
On this, of all days, rest in peace my friend.
Hi,
With regards to Tony I thought this was very fitting:

"Living his life 'to the max', Tony worked hard but played even harder. An active member of many Service sports associations such as the RAF Flying Clubs' Association (RAFFCA), challenge and achievement was his mantra for life. Having gained his Private Pilots Licence with the RAF Akrotiri Flying Club in 2003, he had immersed himself in the world of light aircraft flying and served on numerous RAF Flying Club Committees. A talented engineer, he was considered a valued ‘asset’ at each of his member clubs and there is no doubt that his selfless commitment in ensuring aircraft were serviced and maintained ultimately allowed many others, namely Junior Ranks (JRs), to experience the joy of flight at very little personal cost. As a pilot, he had continued to develop his skills, achieving various qualifications and organising flying expeditions over challenging and unfamiliar environs. However, for Tony, the challenge presented by one particular flying discipline stood head and shoulders above all others - Aerobatics"

Rest in peace

All the best
Andy
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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by 3Greens » Wed Nov 11, 2020 2:51 pm

Cracking set Andy :thumbs:
Have been meaning to get down to CWL again for a catch up once able - get alot of CWL stuff in the Grimsby OTT while working Humberside.
Thanks for posting

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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by Sparts99 » Wed Nov 11, 2020 3:46 pm

The Defender has 'Army' next to the serial. Didn't the RAF take them on a while ago? Or have they just not got round to spraying over it?
Crisp pics by the way.
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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by SW Sky Blue » Wed Nov 11, 2020 4:50 pm

Lovely light on those ..nice set..

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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by paulh » Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:28 pm

Some great moody skies on those Andy, I still like the look of those Phenoms especially as in shot no.11 :thumb:

Hope you are keeping well

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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by paddyboy » Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:22 am

Hi Andy :P

Cracking set there :thumbs:

Love the Phenom shots :)

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by falconfighting » Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:18 pm

Decent set on images in crisp light, thanks for bringing them
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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by toom317 » Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:24 pm

Really like that first pic.
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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by roughcutter » Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:29 pm

You've got some great shots in that lovely Autumn Sunlight. I wish those Texans could be marked up in their 72 squadron colours, they would look so much better with the colour bars on their roundels (like the Tucano's were marked). :)

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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by LTFT5 » Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:00 am

3Greens wrote:
Wed Nov 11, 2020 2:51 pm
Cracking set Andy :thumbs:
Have been meaning to get down to CWL again for a catch up once able - get alot of CWL stuff in the Grimsby OTT while working Humberside.
Thanks for posting

3Greens :thumb:
Hi 3Greens
I love going to Cranwell, I tend to see alot of the CWL stuff over Stallingborougk.
Thanks for the kind comment
Sparts99 wrote:
Wed Nov 11, 2020 3:46 pm
The Defender has 'Army' next to the serial. Didn't the RAF take them on a while ago? Or have they just not got round to spraying over it?
Crisp pics by the way.
Hi Sparts99
Thanks for the comment, with regards to the Army I assumed it is to be sprayed out.
SW Sky Blue wrote:
Wed Nov 11, 2020 4:50 pm
Lovely light on those ..nice set..

Kev
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Hi Kev
Thanks I'm glad you liked them
paulh wrote:
Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:28 pm
Some great moody skies on those Andy, I still like the look of those Phenoms especially as in shot no.11 :thumb:

Hope you are keeping well

Cheers - Paul.
Hi Paul
How are you doing, I'm well thanks.
Skies were amazing and I have to agree with you regarding the Phenoms.
paddyboy wrote:
Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:22 am
Hi Andy :P

Cracking set there :thumbs:

Love the Phenom shots :)

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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Hi Paddyboy :P
Hope you are well.
Glad you liked the shots
falconfighting wrote:
Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:18 pm
Decent set on images in crisp light, thanks for bringing them
Hi falconfighting
Light was great glad you liked them.

Thanks to all who take the time to comment (good or bad) it makes posting the images worthwhile.

All the best
Stay Safe
Andy
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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by LTFT5 » Sat Nov 14, 2020 8:02 am

I have had to reply to everyone in two messages due to the number of smileys.
toom317 wrote:
Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:24 pm
Really like that first pic.
Hi toom317
I like that shot as well.
Thanks for the comment
roughcutter wrote:
Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:29 pm
You've got some great shots in that lovely Autumn Sunlight. I wish those Texans could be marked up in their 72 squadron colours, they would look so much better with the colour bars on their roundels (like the Tucano's were marked). :)
Hi Roughcutter,
I know what you mean wouldn't it be great if the RAF went back to full squadron markings on all the aircraft, maybe a special squadron leaders jet as well.

Thanks for the comments guys it is much appreciated.

All the best
stay Safe
Andy
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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by simon65 » Sat Nov 14, 2020 10:22 am

Cracking colour schemes against the dark sky 😀

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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by roughcutter » Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:26 pm

roughcutter wrote:
Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:29 pm
You've got some great shots in that lovely Autumn Sunlight. I wish those Texans could be marked up in their 72 squadron colours, they would look so much better with the colour bars on their roundels (like the Tucano's were marked). :)
Hi Roughcutter,
I know what you mean wouldn't it be great if the RAF went back to full squadron markings on all the aircraft, maybe a special squadron leaders jet as well.

Thanks for the comments guys it is much appreciated.

All the best
stay Safe
Andy
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Ah we can always hope Andy, one day ...... :)

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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by Blue Diamond » Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:13 am

A nice set in some very nice lighting conditions.
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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by Dan214sqn » Wed Nov 18, 2020 12:00 pm

Lovely set

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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by Mark Owen » Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:22 pm

Hi Andy. :P

Superb set.

Regards.

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Re: RAF Cranwell 04/11/2020

Post by LTFT5 » Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:15 am

Blue Diamond wrote:
Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:13 am
A nice set in some very nice lighting conditions.
Thanks for the comments it is much appreciated.
Dan214sqn wrote:
Wed Nov 18, 2020 12:00 pm
Lovely set
Thanks Dan :thumb:
Mark Owen wrote:
Wed Nov 18, 2020 1:22 pm
Hi Andy. :P

Superb set.

Regards.

Mark.
Hi Mark :P
Hope you are keeping well and safe.
Thanks again for your comments.

All the best, stay safe.
Andy
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