Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Hello everyone I spent the weekend at Duxford for the Battle of Britain Air Show. The weather on Saturday started off foggy and then turned into a beautiful late summer day, the downside of which was shooting into the sun. Sunday started off bright and then the airfield was covered by an overcast, but thankfully the threatened rain did not materialise. Here is my first batch from Saturday. I apologise for the quality of the Russian Spitfire in particular, but I had not seen it before so am posting them for the record! Enjoy. I'm not sure if this works.... What an incredible sound! Thanks for looking. 28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Stunning shots, the US fighter nose line up is most impressive! Absolutely superb, very professional shots. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 A great set of photos. Really like the early morning ones with the mist. Thanks for sharing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 7 minutes ago, Parabat said: Stunning shots, the US fighter nose line up is most impressive! Absolutely superb, very professional shots. Thanks very much, Parabat. Duxford is a very tricky place for photography. I almost resorted to putting the camera down and indulging in a few cans of cider! 🤣 6 minutes ago, Jb65rams said: A great set of photos. Really like the early morning ones with the mist. Thanks for sharing. Thank you very much for the kind words. I like the feeling of the early morning shots as well. I'm pleased that I got there when the gates opened! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Donkey Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Loving the misty morning shots too, especially the Wessex. Top job SD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Swamp Donkey said: Loving the misty morning shows too, especially the Wessex. Top job SD Thanks SD! I took pictures of all the aircraft on the flighline in the mist, but didn't want to bore people by posting too many! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Great photos. I love the early morning ones. I was was there today and thoroughly enjoyed the show. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 1 minute ago, franky boy said: Great photos. I love the early morning ones. I was was there today and thoroughly enjoyed the show. James Thanks very much James. I will post more misty ones as people like them! I meant to say in my original post that I thoroughly enjoyed both days and my favourite display was without doubt the elegantly flown machines of Historic Helicopters. Or was it the Balbo? 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 Some lovely shots, I particularly like the misty ones... very atmospheric. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Yes please, more of the atmospheric misty shots. The first one of the Spitfire is very impressive. Oh to se 10 spitfires and 4 hurricanes in formation. What a privilege. Another great set, thank you. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 6 hours ago, gazza l said: Some lovely shots, I particularly like the misty ones... very atmospheric. gazza l Hi gazza. Thanks very much. I'm pleased you like the pictures. My wife couldn't understand why I wanted to arrive so early, but the reward for me was the fog!😁 2 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Yes please, more of the atmospheric misty shots. The first one of the Spitfire is very impressive. Oh to se 10 spitfires and 4 hurricanes in formation. What a privilege. Another great set, thank you. Colin Hi Colin. The "big wing" as they were calling it was, was incredible!. Firstly to see (and hear) the take offs was out of this world but then when the returned in formation, I was blown away. On Sunday, I did some video of the formation to have a recording of the incredible sound! I'm really pleased that you enjoyed this first set and will definitely post some more misty shots! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 What a great weekend Leigh which your shots fully capture. I really enjoyed seeing the Westland helis as well of course as the Spitfire sand Hurricane balbo. I'll post some of my shots in a while. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Hi Mark. Thanks very much. It was indeed a great weekend. I spent Saturday in the Member's Enclosure and Sunday between the American Air Museum and Land Warfare Hall. Looking forward to seeing your images!😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Beautiful photographs - very evocative I was there on Saturday - really enjoyed it. The helicopters were a nice addition. I thought that the Bearcat and Corsair displays were excellent. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 35 minutes ago, Scimitar F1 said: Beautiful photographs - very evocative I was there on Saturday - really enjoyed it. The helicopters were a nice addition. I thought that the Bearcat and Corsair displays were excellent. Will Thanks very much, Will. I completely agree. Unfortunately due to low cloud on Sunday, the Bearcat and Corsair had their wings clipped slightly on Sunday. I was unsure about spending more than £40 per day (including parking) on a Duxford show, but I don't regret it for a moment! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichG Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Fastastic photos from what looks like a fantastic day. 15 Spitfies & Hurricanes in the sky at once. From Duxford. What a sight, what a sound; incredible. "....For the first time, they'll all come within the range of 12 Group. Perhaps now, at last, we shall see what Leigh-Mallory's Big Wings are made of." Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Those misty morning pics are great 👍 you were lucky to have those conditions. You must have had a very pleasant day . cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Here's a couple of mine from Duxford at the weekend. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 6 hours ago, janneman36 said: Those misty morning pics are great 👍 you were lucky to have those conditions. You must have had a very pleasant day . cheers, Jan Thanks Jan! As I was driving there, I was cursing the conditions, but the images are atmospheric! It was indeed a wonderful day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 As the misty shots were so popular, I thought that I would share some more with you! I hope you enjoy these and I will post the final batch later this week. Thanks for looking. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarisPrime Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Some day I want to be there for the Battle of Britain celebration. What a treat that would be. Excellent pictures. The misty day makes it seem like you are sitting at the airdrome waiting for the alert call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Just now, PolarisPrime said: Some day I want to be there for the Battle of Britain celebration. What a treat that would be. Excellent pictures. The misty day makes it seem like you are sitting at the airdrome waiting for the alert call. Thanks very much. Duxford shows can be a bit hit and miss, but this was was a real hit! I'm glad that you enjoyed them and hope you can make it some day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 What a great update, you clearly are a showman, knowing how to leave the crowd wanting more! Great stuff, love the B-17 coming in over the Spitfires in the foreground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Parabat said: What a great update, you clearly are a showman, knowing how to leave the crowd wanting more! Great stuff, love the B-17 coming in over the Spitfires in the foreground. Roll up, roll up! 🤣 Glad you enjoyed the update, Parabat. I have so many shots of "Sally B" that I wanted to do something a little different, so I'm pleased you liked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I'm still not convinced on that green on the 'russian' spit Ah well, Mr. Teichman seems to be happy with it, and it's his plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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