Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 My wonderful family (yes, including the in-laws!) clubbed together and bought me a "Wing to Wing" experience for my birthday with that wonderful OFMC Spitfire IX, MH434, flown by Nigel Lamb. The "camera ship" was a Classic Wings DH Dragon Rapide (G-AKIF) from Duxford, and I had the best seat in the house (row one on the right). My wife took pictures from the ground (and a great job she did, too, as she never takes pictures (not even with her iPhone!) All in all, an amazing and memorable experience that I would recommend wholeheartedly. Thanks for looking. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Some cracking mid air photos there, totally different perspective than on the ground looking up taking pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 That looks like fun! Dare I ask how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpiomikey Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I see she didnt get a photo of the head splitting grin which was no doubt plastered to your face the rest of the day Fantastic photos, im green with envy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango 1 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Simply indredible photo's! You lucky man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Some cracking mid air photos there, totally different perspective than on the ground looking up taking pictures Thanks very much. I agree that it was nice to see the beautiful machine in her natural habitat without craning the neck! That looks like fun! Dare I ask how much? It sure was fun, and seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.... The experience was "only" £399! I see she didnt get a photo of the head splitting grin which was no doubt plastered to your face the rest of the day Fantastic photos, im green with envy. She did - but not for publication here! I'm pleased that you enjoyed the pictures. Simply indredible photo's! You lucky man! Thank you very much. I am still feeling lucky (and privileged) nearly 24 hours later! Wow! That's how I felt when '434 slipped alongside for the first time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 WOW!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 a dream come true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I can't even begin to describe how insanely jealous I am of you. That is the ACTUAL Spitfire I've always wanted to own since I was a nipper. One day...... Did I say I was jealous? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Wow. Some impressive shots there, that is one amazing experience and I'm pleased to see the weather played along for you on the day. Thanks for posting the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 WOW!!!!!! Thanks, Tony. I'm glad you liked them. a dream come true! You're not wrong! It nearly didn't happen though, as the week before Classic Wings called to say that a group had cancelled and the flight was no longer viable. They asked if I could swap to the Sunday before, but as I had tickets for RIAT, that was not an option. Fortunately, it all worked out (despite a questionable weather forecast!) I can't even begin to describe how insanely jealous I am of you. That is the ACTUAL Spitfire I've always wanted to own since I was a nipper. One day...... Did I say I was jealous? Trevor Only twice, Trevor! Glad you liked the pictures and good luck with your planned purchase! Wow. Some impressive shots there, that is one amazing experience and I'm pleased to see the weather played along for you on the day. Thanks for posting the pics. Thanks, Parabat. It was an amazing and memorable experience. I'm pleased that I didn't opt for the Action Stations flight in a JetRanger for my birthday last year, as the Dragon Rapide flight was part of the experience (and cheaper!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 A little update - I received an offer code from Photobox for a 30" x 20" poster print for the princely sum of £3.50 (+P&P). I ordered yesterday and it was delivered today in excellent condition in a very stout cardboard tube. How's that for service? I have never enlarged any of my pictures to this size, so was interested to see if there was an degradation in image quality, but was very pleased to say that there wasn't. This was the shot I chose: I have taken the print into the local gallery and the framing was significantly more than £3.50, but it was worth it for such a memorable birthday treat! It will take pride of place in the downstairs cloakroom! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Any chance that you could get the pilot to sign your print? Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 27, 2013 Author Share Posted July 27, 2013 Any chance that you could get the pilot to sign your print? Trevor That's a good idea, but I hadn't thought of that, Trevor. The next time I see it, the picture will be under glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggers Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 <<<<< I think that gent would be very pleased to know that "his" trusty steed is still bringing great pleasure. Superb pics there you jammy hound . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 <<<<< I think that gent would be very pleased to know that "his" trusty steed is still bringing great pleasure. Superb pics there you jammy hound . I think you're right there, Miggers. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the pictures. It really was a perfect present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrritableRabbit Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 Oh you lucky person you! Add me to the list of supremely jealous people. What a top present from your family! And some great pictures to remember it all by. I may have to start being a good lad myself and see what happens.. Or get a proper job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Oh you lucky person you! Add me to the list of supremely jealous people. What a top present from your family! And some great pictures to remember it all by. I may have to start being a good lad myself and see what happens.. Or get a proper job. Thanks very much for your comments. Start saving (or being good!) because you really won't regret it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Modelling note Note that the 1/1 masking of the windscreen framing is far from neat and tidy, especially those overhead frames. They look like they were painted with a sponge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I don't know how I missed this thread. What a fantastic prezzie. You've got some lovely images there. I bet you looked like the proverbial Cheshire Cat when you landed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Wow! That's how I felt when she first appeared off the starboard side of the Dragon Rapide! Modelling note Note that the 1/1 masking of the windscreen framing is far from neat and tidy, especially those overhead frames. They look like they were painted with a sponge I don't know how I missed this thread. What a fantastic prezzie. You've got some lovely images there. I bet you looked like the proverbial Cheshire Cat when you landed. Thanks Smiffy. It was definitely the best present I've ever received! I was beaming and very grateful after de-planing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Alan Bardell Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 WOW!! what a great present - you lucky so and so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 WOW!! what a great present - you lucky so and so Hi Paul I know how lucky I am, and I'm wondering if I can cook up a plan to do it all again next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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