Duxford Flying Legends
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My favorite fettish. 
nellyleelephant said:
I was there yesteday too, managed these.
First time at an air show with that lens / camera combo, so be gentle!
Duxford is difficult because the sun is usually in front of you. I found it was best to get shots looking left.First time at an air show with that lens / camera combo, so be gentle!
I took the liberty of spending 30 seconds putting a couple of your pics into PSP (increased shadow brightness), and I think you'll agree it is an improvement, although what's gained in brightness is lost in contrast I think.
I'm sure SimpoTwo (or anyone else who actually knows what they are doing) could do a btter job than me.
Maybe it's the fact that I have a bit of drink inside me but you Dr_gn have some very good and the last few images of BBD.
And I find that very sad. Can you post some more up, no matter the quality please? I hope they rebulid whats left, but even if it is possible, it will be many years before we see her flying again. I doubt they will though
And I find that very sad. Can you post some more up, no matter the quality please? I hope they rebulid whats left, but even if it is possible, it will be many years before we see her flying again. I doubt they will though
Zaxxon said:
Maybe it's the fact that I have a bit of drink inside me but you Dr_gn have some very good and the last few images of BBD.
And I find that very sad. Can you post some more up, no matter the quality please? I hope they rebulid whats left, but even if it is possible, it will be many years before we see her flying again. I doubt they will though
Well these were taken yesterday...I obviously didn't see the crash (nor would I want to), but as I said on the other thread - I saw a few 'clencher' moments, and have done at several previous Duxford Airshows. I'm not a pilot and therefore I assumed it was all OK. I have seen aircraft flying towards and over the crowd line. Even the Bearcat yesterday piloted by I think - the show organiser seemed to be over the limit on a couple of occasions during the 'joker' routine.And I find that very sad. Can you post some more up, no matter the quality please? I hope they rebulid whats left, but even if it is possible, it will be many years before we see her flying again. I doubt they will though
Zaxxon said:
Maybe it's the fact that I have a bit of drink inside me but you Dr_gn have some very good and the last few images of BBD.
And I find that very sad. Can you post some more up, no matter the quality please? I hope they rebulid whats left, but even if it is possible, it will be many years before we see her flying again. I doubt they will though
This good enough?And I find that very sad. Can you post some more up, no matter the quality please? I hope they rebulid whats left, but even if it is possible, it will be many years before we see her flying again. I doubt they will though
dr_gn said:
Well these were taken yesterday...I obviously didn't see the crash (nor would I want to), but as I said on the other thread - I saw a few 'clencher' moments, and have done at several previous Duxford Airshows. I'm not a pilot and therefore I assumed it was all OK. I have seen aircraft flying towards and over the crowd line. Even the Bearcat yesterday piloted by I think - the show organiser seemed to be over the limit on a couple of occasions during the 'joker' routine.
I wouldn't have wanted to be there when it crashed, just to see her flying is what Legends is all about. I was there when the Firefly went in and I never want to experience that kind of thing again. The feeling in the crowd was quite sickening. And then my wife phoned me to check what was happening as the news was full of reports that two people had died. A very sad way to end a day that honours the men and machines that gave so much.The pilots at these displays are at the top of their game and I envy their role, but now and then their luck runs out.
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