Evalman Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 This year I've been making a bit of an effort to get out and catch some Sea Kings before they are retired in a couple of years time. Fortunately I haven't had to travel far. ZA166 seen here during a flypast over Bodmin Airfield last Sunday (7th Sep) I didn't know this was coming and nearly missed it: ZA166 again, this time at St Agnes Lifeboat Day on the 4th August: And at Padstow Lifeboat Day three days later: XV661 at Newquay Lifeboat Day, August Bank Holiday Weekend: ZH545 at Bude the following day: XV673 dropping off some rescue volunteers outside Classic Air Force at Newquay Airport this week: XV666 at Culdrose Air Day in July: And a couple from across the border in Devon at Okehampton Camp: ZA296/Q 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Evalman EXQISITE looking Sea Kings .. EXCELLENT photos.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Great photos. And damned useful references too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Stunning set, it will be a sad day when we no longer see these workhorses in the sky. It also has a distinctive sound, you can hear one coming from miles away. Thanks for posting. Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Some cracking shots there, I love the Sea King it really has a purposeful air about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Stunning pics, thanks for sharing then. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Great shots, you've enough to do a '2015 Sea King' calendar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejboyd5 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Thank you. Those were great photos that I have saved to my Sea King file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Superb pics,...thanks for sharing them, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismac60 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Great photos, well done Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafu Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Great pics of a stunning subject, mine always come out rubbish. Thanks for posting them for us all to share. Cheers the Woo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Lovely shots..great looking machines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McYellowbelly Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Superb pics. I never seem to have the camera to hand when we get low Sea Kings over practicing with the local Mountain Rescue. Very inspiring.......now where did I put my Sweet Sea King?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Nice shots there, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goggsy Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Fantastic, will miss these.when they go. It hardly seems any time since the Wessex went out of service, hard to believe these are soon to go the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 That is wonderful shots of the Royal naval aviation work horse! To look such snap shots is a great pleasure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyK Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Great pics of my favourite helicopter type. I will miss these a lot! I know it's unlikely, but I'm hoping one or two will be kept in flying condition in private hands... Jeffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Cracking shots, they'll be missed when they finally bow out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Superb shots of the Sea King. Perhaps I should get out and take some photos to. Cheers Ørjan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 A brilliant set of shots, thanks for posting them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evalman Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Many thanks for the kind comments. Last week staff at RNAS Culdrose celebrated 45 years since the oldest airworthy Sea Kings first flew. XV647, XV648 and XV649 first flew during September 1969 and are still flying at Culdrose. Regards, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby57 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Some cracking shots there, I love the Sea King it really has a purposeful air about it. The only successor of the Wessex and I'm sure the Merlin will prove as monstrous by the end of its career. What fabulous photos! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Beautiful pics, thanks for sharing. The last one though is ....... Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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