Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 We enjoyed another excellent show at Little Gransden today. The weather was rather different from the previous show in 2019, which was unbearably hot! 10/10 to the organisers for such a varied line-up in difficult times. Here is the first batch. I will post more tomorrow. Thanks for looking. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Great stuff, love the opening pair, really sets the standard. The last shot is great as well, with the plane nearly disappearing into the sky if it wasn't for the chequered tips and red nose. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Great photos ! The wing walkers don't look very warm, thought it was summer over there. Oh yes, course it is ! Threatening rain ! :o} 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Parabat said: Great stuff, love the opening pair, really sets the standard. The last shot is great as well, with the plane nearly disappearing into the sky if it wasn't for the chequered tips and red nose. Thanks for the kind words Parabat. The sky threatened rain, but fortunately it remained dry. It was great to see two Hurricanes, two Mustangs and two Spitfires supporting the charity event. 3 hours ago, roginoz said: Great photos ! The wing walkers don't look very warm, thought it was summer over there. Oh yes, course it is ! Threatening rain ! :o} Thanks Rog. I'm pleased that you enjoyed them. The temperature remained about 17°C all day but it didn't feel that warm! I noticed one of the wing walkers gratefully accepting her pilot's chivalrous offer of his flying jacket after they had landed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Nice set of shots. The clouds in the first two shots in particular provide some nice atmospherics. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 5 hours ago, Latinbear said: Nice set of shots. The clouds in the first two shots in particular provide some nice atmospherics. Thanks Latinbear, I'm pleased that you liked them. There were a few people wearing shorts, but the less hardy southerners were wearing coats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Here is the second batch form a very enjoyable Little Gransden. Thanks for looking. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Great pics, really nice and clear, brilliant work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Where were you standing? Some of your shots show similarities with mine. I was at the corner next to the parked Mustang. I suspect that you were further back to get the shots of the aircraft that had taken off. Those were good shots and I was most jealous to see that you got that great picture of the little and large and that I completely failed to get any pictures of the pair John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, John R said: Where were you standing? Some of your shots show similarities with mine. I was at the corner next to the parked Mustang. I suspect that you were further back to get the shots of the aircraft that had taken off. Those were good shots and I was most jealous to see that you got that great picture of the little and large and that I completely failed to get any pictures of the pair John Hi John. I was in the (ahem!) VIP Enclosure as a birthday treat, which was at the base of the control tower. I found it frustrating in some ways because we were set well back from the fence which meant that I struggled to get many of my beloved taxy/pilot shots. However, for most of the displays that used the bend, we had a great view. I saw Little and Large twice at Old Buckenham and once at Duxford this year, so didn't take many pictures and just enjoyed the spectacle! I took a few of the RC Red Arrows as well, but didn't post any here. I love Little Gransden for the atmosphere, variety of participants, top-side passes and proximity of the display line. In contrast to the air shows and "Flying Days" at Duxford where the aircraft seem to be displaying to the good people of Essex, not Cambridgeshire! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Aaah, one of the posh people...😛 I was surprised to be so close to the aircraft taking off. I thought that the Elf & safety people would have put a stop to that as I was less than 100 metres from the runway. Great though. I did think that some of a/c could have come a bit lower along the display line but I did enjoy it apart from the weather. I only brought my fleece jacket along as a last minute thought otherwise... I am just about to add a few pictures of the models. John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Another lovely set Leigh from your ongoing tour of the 2021 UK air events circuit A shame about the weather, but you certainly made the Best of the opportunities and the topside views are fantastic. Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Wow! Great pictures. That's a lot of Spitfires too! Love the Chipmunks! What is the two-engined civilian aircraft? It looks like a De Havilland design... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, canberraman said: Another lovely set Leigh from your ongoing tour of the 2021 UK air events circuit A shame about the weather, but you certainly made the Best of the opportunities and the topside views are fantastic. Mark Thanks very much for the kind words, Mark. Little Gransden has definitely taken over from Old Warden as THE venue for close displays and plenty of top-side passes. 1 hour ago, John Masters said: Wow! Great pictures. That's a lot of Spitfires too! Love the Chipmunks! What is the two-engined civilian aircraft? It looks like a De Havilland design... Thanks John. Two Mustangs, two Hurricanes and three Spitfires at a small charity show, which is pretty impressive! The Miles Gemini was flown very enthusiastically, putting some other, more agile types to shame! I love the hat on the back seat visible in the cropped top-side shot! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Gemini 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Great pictures and thanks for posting. Much as I love the others, the Gemini is my favourite. I didn't realise there there were any still airworthy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 Thanks very much, Pete. The Gemini display was fantastic, I'm sure that you would have loved it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Hi Leigh, thank you for posting again. Chipmunk photos are great and I really like the Gemini close ups and the Magister shot very impressive, Colin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 23 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Hi Leigh, thank you for posting again. Chipmunk photos are great and I really like the Gemini close ups and the Magister shot very impressive, Colin Hi Colin. Thanks for the kind words. The Chipmunks were from the Red Sparrows display team. The Gemini put on a very impressive display with lots of top-side passes and the Magister didn't display, it just headed straight back to Old Warden. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Hello Alpha Delta 210. STUNNING Photography with some really SUPERB photos. Your ariel shots are OUTSTANDING. Just GORGEOUS plethora of Warbirds and lovely aircrafts. any photos of the cars that were there, please.thank you. MY Detective friend and colleague asked ME if I wanted to go with him (pretty certain it was this one as he said it was in Bedfordshire) but I had to decline because I am touring in the Highlands of Scotland with another friend. So THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your joy, your day and especially your photographs.. Really kind 9f you to share them! appreciate it! LOVED them all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 4, 2021 Author Share Posted September 4, 2021 2 hours ago, HOUSTON said: Hello Alpha Delta 210. STUNNING Photography with some really SUPERB photos. Your ariel shots are OUTSTANDING. Just GORGEOUS plethora of Warbirds and lovely aircrafts. any photos of the cars that were there, please.thank you. MY Detective friend and colleague asked ME if I wanted to go with him (pretty certain it was this one as he said it was in Bedfordshire) but I had to decline because I am touring in the Highlands of Scotland with another friend. So THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your joy, your day and especially your photographs.. Really kind 9f you to share them! appreciate it! LOVED them all. A shame that you couldn't accompany your friend because it is always a wonderful show with a great atmosphere. Considering that it is a charity show, they seem to attract some great participation. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the pictures. I took a few pictures of the classic cars, but I'm away at the moment, so can't upload them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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