Reds at Coningsby.

[gary1701]

Gents,

I only read about the Reds practise display over Coningsby yesterday a few hours beforehand, so stuffed the gear in the car and made a quick run up from Suffolk to catch the 4PM display through the thick fog still covering East Anglia. I had my doubts it would still go ahead but it largely cleared once I got into Lincolnshire. I gather the Reds have done several practise displays at the various Lincolnshire bases this week as part of their pre-season work up. It didn't work out well for photography because it was still very hazy although a big hats off to the 'Red' who after the display gave a blatant banked photo pass to all the photographers gathered on the 07 end mound! I was inline with the display though so didn't get it.

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The locals were about, including a couple of 29 Sqn first solo pilots who were in the first two single seaters below.

Then a change of ends, a nice sunset and a returning RAFAIR flight from the Middle East (Oman I believe), made for a good set up.

Gary

Edited April 19, 2014 by gary1701

[Paul J]

Lovely pics a sever Gary.

Quite like the new tail markings of the Reds. I think they should keep the scheme well after the anniversary. Makes them stand out just that bit more!

[sean]

Great photos, especially the sunset ones. Thanks for posting them,

Sean

[phildagreek]

Super photos.

[geedubelyer]

Lovely shots Gary. I miss getting over to Coningsby so it's great to be able to see these. Thanks for sharing them.

Cheers,

guy

[HOUSTON]

Next time I pass the area gonna stop and watch them..

I have seen them when I am at work traveling past the area but I am always too late to take shots..

(And MINE won't be like yours at all ..shakes head )

Your photos are GORGEOUS..

NICE.