Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Hi mm, thanks for your kind words. The pictures in the post above were taken today. There were non-stop departures from 09.00 untill I left just after the Wedgetail took off at 13.28. My first time at a RIAT departures day, but it certainly won't be my last! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Fantastic images, I was there on the Sat and loved the air and static displays. Can I ask what is your camera setup? Regards, Roger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks for taking the time to upload your photos. Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 13 hours ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: I think I enjoyed today more than the show days!! Me too! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, PZRGREN said: Fantastic images, I was there on the Sat and loved the air and static displays. Can I ask what is your camera setup? Regards, Roger. Thanks everyone! Roger, I use two full-frame Nikon digital DLR cameras, one with a 80-400mm Nikkor zoom lens, and the other with a 24-120mm Nikkor zoom lens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 A few more from Monday: Thanks for looking. More to come, if you're interested? 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thank you for the wonderful photos, it brings back some good memories of going to the Tattoo in the eighties and early nineties, and again a few years ago. I think about going again, but not sure I could cope these days as post stroke, I tend to get tired if I spend a lot of time looking at things, especially outside (stroke affected the area of my brain that processes some bits of vision). Your photo have been the next best thing to going and yes please, some more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks for some wonderful pictures - Very happy to see more. I went on the Saturday and you've brought it all back Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planehazza Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Some epic shots. Mine aren't anywhere near that level but I'm happy with my first attempt with anything other than a smart phone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Thanks for the kind words, gentlemen, and I'm happy that the pictures brought back some recent and slightly more distant memories. I'll probably post a few more departure shots this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Some great photos there, thanks for sharing. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Thanks Mark. Some more from Monday. Thanks for looking. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 More great pics, thank you for sharing them. Quick question, on the departure day do the aircraft usually just take off and then fly home or do they do a pass down the runway? I ask because I've never done a departure day before but am seriously considering it for next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Hi mm. Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it. This was my first departures day, and I must say that I REALLY enjoyed it! I understand that the pilots are instructed to do standard take-offs, although a couple did a wing waggle. The only aircraft that returned for a flypast in the time that I was there were the Su-27 pair (which was greatly appreciated!) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Hi MM, There are two viewing areas - East and West. The East site is close to the runway access elbow and affords close shots of aircraft taxing out and on to depart. See my Couteau Delta second set. The West site is along the runway and catches the rotations. You cannot move from one to the other. You must make a choice and go with it. As you day, it is simply a departure say, with no displays. It does generally also have some arrivals. These are support machines such as the Swiss Beech 1900, Czech C295, Italian and Swedish C-130s and Turkish KC-135R. I hope that that helps your decision making. Martin Edited July 19, 2018 by RidgeRunner 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Wonderful selection of photos and thank you for sharing them with us. I very much doubt if I will attend RIAT again , but I have enjoyed all the efforts of those such as yourself. Just one question, is that a Meteor AAM under the two seat Swedish Grippen? I think they might be entering service now. Keith. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 51 minutes ago, Britman said: Just one question, is that a Meteor AAM under the two seat Swedish Grippen? I think they might be entering service now. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Keith. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the images. Unfortunately I'm not a missile expert, but someone else might know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 This will probably be my last update from departures. I might revisit my show day images and post some more in due course. Thanks very much for all the comments and "likes". Thanks for looking. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Brilliant photography. Felt like I was there. Thanks for sharing. Dick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 That's really kind Dick. Thank you very much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 I've just reviewed my images from Friday and thought these might be of interest. Thanks for looking. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 More great shots! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Great photos, thanks for sharing. I had to look twice when I thought I saw a JASDF C-2. It was! Now there's a rarity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Some amazing photos !!! It truly looked to be a very colourful event with lots of special schemes making a splendid change from all the boring grey shades! The Pakistan Herk looks like its been emblazoned with a giant 'Polo' for a roundel! Loved the RCAF contingent. and the support types after the show I presume. Excellent stuff and a range of quality air arms and types. Thanks a lot for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 Thanks, gentlemen. 12 hours ago, Smudge said: I had to look twice when I thought I saw a JASDF C-2. It was! Now there's a rarity. Yes, the C-2 and the Embraer KC-390 were real coups for the Air Tattoo. I prefer fast jets, but it is great to see machines that have never been to these shores before. 11 hours ago, Paul J said: Some amazing photos !!! It truly looked to be a very colourful event with lots of special schemes making a splendid change from all the boring grey shades! The Pakistan Herk looks like its been emblazoned with a giant 'Polo' for a roundel! Loved the RCAF contingent. and the support types after the show I presume. There were plenty of special schemes, but the majority were on static display, which is why I enjoyed departures day so much. I agree, the RCAF really supported the show, and being a bit of a C-130 fan, I really enjoyed the Hercules and other support types arriving on Monday. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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