roys Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Enjoyed a trip to Shuttleworth this weekend. Journey from hell as the A1 was closed for roadworks but saw some nice countryside! 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Lovely photographs, what camera/lens did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roys Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Kev The Modeller said: Lovely photographs, what camera/lens did you use? Nothing special - bit embarrassing standing there surrounded by all that superior gear! Nikon D5500 crop sensor & Nikon 55-300 DX lens. However a lot of people manage with old Bridge cameras so I think the better gear just makes things easier? Shot in manual mode & just tried different things. The light was quite variable but a bit of sunshine makes all the difference 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Thank you, I've got nothing more the a phone camera and an old Fine Pix at present, so I'm some way behind you lol. The pictures are very good in my opinion and I would be more than happy with them, I'm not sure I could use all the latest gear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roys Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 I was quite relieved that Shuttleworth is still the same, having not visited for a number of years. Well worth a visit so long as the weather allows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I've not been for about 5 years now, it's good to hear they haven't as yet succumbed to the corporate sell like so many others. I really hope so or it will ruin it for the real enthusiast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny akes Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Great photos Roy, I was there as well and mine weren't anything like as good! I've been going to Old Warden for years but never seem to get the weather right (the drawback of buying tickets in advance) - I didn't expect to see the Edwardian stuff given the windy conditions, but this was the first time I saw the DH88 Comet flying so that's one little ambition finally fulfilled! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roys Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Quite remarkable seeing the Mew Gull & being able to speak to the pilot who lifted the canopy to see the stark simplicity of it Last saw it in the hanger at Breighton 2003 with the wings & cowling off, but I had never seen it fly before. Such a unique thing to see historic aircraft operating off a small grass strip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Super photos. I was there too and the flying was excellent with the sun coming out at just the right time. I managed some great pictures as well, especially of the Comet and Hurrcanes, andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Nice photos, they bring back happy memories of a visit there while in the UK several years ago. I've long wondered though, how the hell do Comper Swift pilots see where they're going? Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 On 6/23/2018 at 4:04 AM, stevehnz said: Nice photos, they bring back happy memories of a visit there while in the UK several years ago. I've long wondered though, how the hell do Comper Swift pilots see where they're going? Steve. I bet they sideslip the living daylights of it! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 There's nowhere else in the UK like the Shuttleworth Collection. While other museums have gone down the "try to appeal to the widest possible market and therefore become as bland as a bland thing" route, the guys at Old Warden know exactly what they do best and keep doing it. Long may they continue! One of my favourite places on the planet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Cracking shots! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Roys, now that first photograph is Classy and priceless... STUNNING & CLEAR Shot. thank you very much showing your collection. Any more to share?🤗 thanks for sharing your JOY at Shuttleworth where I want to go one day.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roys Posted June 29, 2018 Author Share Posted June 29, 2018 Thankyou for your kind words Houston! If you click on the pictures it leads you to a few more. It was my aim to get some classic shots which Shuttleworth is famous for.The Spitfire landing over the hedge & the house in the background which even my wife appreciated !!! Hope you are keeping well! Regards Roy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 OMG.... thank you. those are EXCEPTIONAL photos... Spitfire looking quite iconic in your photography.. all are AMAZING... now I am definitely jealous and Shuttleworth is on the wish list if not the bucket list! HOORAH !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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