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04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

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rapidk
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04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by rapidk » Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:15 pm

What can I say!? Still smiling now!

Thanks to everybody for the laughs and company.

I'll update as and when I've edited more.

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Panavia Tornado GR4 by NJ-P, on Flickr

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Panavia Tornado GR4 67 by NJ-P, on Flickr

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Panavia Tornado GR4 67 Cockpit by NJ-P, on Flickr

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RAF Panavia Tornado GR4 67 Sweeper by NJ-P, on Flickr

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Panavia Tornado GR4 Cockpit by NJ-P, on Flickr

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RAF IV Squadron special Tail Hawk T2 by NJ-P, on Flickr

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RAF Panavia Tornado GR4 by NJ-P, on Flickr

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RAF IV Squadron Hawk T2 by NJ-P, on Flickr


Thanks for looking and as always C+C greatly appreciated!

Cheers Neil. :thumb:
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hedgerowops
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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!!

Post by hedgerowops » Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:20 pm

One word "Stunning" the first one is my favourite :thumbs:
Chris

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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!!

Post by Aquila » Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:29 pm

That's one of the best sweepers I've seen-top shooting :clap:

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Danny
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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!!

Post by Danny » Sat Jun 08, 2013 3:34 pm

The first shot and cockpit close up are incredible, well done!

rapidk
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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by rapidk » Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:03 pm

Cheers guys, much appreciated! Sploosher it's a 2.5 hour drive each way for me but a day like this makes it worth it!

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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by Garysb » Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:55 am

Cracking shots
What kit did you use to take those with?

Gary

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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by John W » Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:12 am

Wow ! To stop number 5 for a cockpit view like that is stunning.

Regards,
John

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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by mildonian » Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:54 pm

Awesome sweeper! and to nearly cap that 'Cockpit Closer' Brill!!

rapidk
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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by rapidk » Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:01 pm

Cheers guys! @Gary I use a Nikon D300s and nikon 300mm lens

Cheers Neil.

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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by phantommadman » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:21 pm

Shot number 2 is beyond words,abso-bl@@dy-lutely brilliant :Wow:................oh,and the rest corkers too :clap:
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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by voodoo31 » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:47 pm

that cockpit shot is to die for! great set mate! i must make it to the loop this year!

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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by Flyingmonster » Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:48 am

Again, the cockpit shot is a darn blinder!! Top set!!
Cheers

Boo boo (aka Jamie)

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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by dunmailbiffa17 » Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:59 am

Brilliant :cool: :cool: :cool: :thumbs:

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Re: 04.06.13 My First Sweeper!! *Updated*

Post by Blackcat1 » Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:12 pm

Brilliant pics!! love the close up pilot/wso shot. Last time i saw a Sweeper i was half way up Cad when a GR4 went over the top fully swept and im burner, think he was using the photogrophers higher up the mountain as Taleban! lol

Nice set

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