Maritime Festival Sunday

[cherskiy]

Much better weather today - excellent routines by the Skyraider/Sea Fury combo and the Catalina. I felt the Hunter display could have been a bit nearer and lower, though - trying to get half-decent shots when the routine consisted of loops and climbs with no level passes meant I binned virtually everything I took (nothing worth posting). Still, the first three mentioned made up for this....















And finally - "It's behind you!" ;D



Thanks to Chris and Gary for the company and the craic - and Karl made it for the Hawk.

Definitely worth the trip across from Newcastle!

Graeme

[Chris Gurney]

Nice stuff again Graeme, good shooting. the vapour on the Sea Fury looks good.

[vulcan2912]

Some nice shots there Graeme.A very good day in glorious weather.

Cheers
Gary

[tallyho]

The sea fury pic is ace! What a nice aircraft.

Cheers
Karl

["YellowBelly"]

Nice pics what type of camera are you using...

[cherskiy]

Just a 350D, but with a 100-400 IS attached. Can't quite afford the 1DS Mk.III and 300mm f/2.8 combo just yet!

The clifftop at Kells is a great location, especially when the funfair was relocated to the north side of the harbour!

[niallpatty]

Awesome pics, thanks for sharing them. I wont bother taking my rubbish little camera to fairford if I know you guys will be posting them here!

I really think there should be a little "And if you enjoyed the air displays" note in the Whitehaven News with the forum address to show off these pics.

[cherskiy]

Cheers, everyone, I had a very enjoyable day across your way. I was quite taken with the Skyraider too, so here's another couple of shots.... I think the pilot clocked us all on the first one!





Graeme