RAF Waddington Air Show 7-7-13

Jimbuna · 07-07-13, 02:11 PM

Travelled down on the Friday to watch the Saturday events (show was Saturday and Sunday).

One bonus of going down Friday and staying in a Travelodge overnight was to cater for an early start Saturday morning (best viewing points).

A further bonus was the opportunity to meet up with Herr Berbunch on the Friday night after an evening meal.

It's always good to meet face to face with a community/forum member (memories of meeting Neal and 20+ others in Texas 2008) and I think it's a pity it doesn't happen more often.

So, as I said earlier, not long after The Quality Street Gang had enjoyed a nice steak meal, HB duly arrived and despite the fact he was driving we managed to have a few convivial drinks (HB on non alcoholic) and a chin wag...mostly about SubSim of course.

I must say I found him to be a great guy and fine conversationalist (only when I stopped for breath)

much like just about everyone I've met from here in real life terms.

I know I said it earlier but honestly, I'm the good looking one

I took over a thousand photos on the day but just as we arrived I decided to go for shutter speed priority, not thinking about compensating for camera shake despite having the lens stabilizer turned on.

The weather was quite hot (in Brit terms) 28 - 30 degrees so lighting was okay which meant the static shots were fine but the planes were flying too high and quite a way from the viewing points so my 55-250mm zoom wasn't quite up to the task

Anyway, here goes.....enjoy.

Jimbuna · 07-07-13, 02:20 PM

Red October1984 · 07-07-13, 02:44 PM

Gotta love air shows!

eddie · 07-07-13, 02:51 PM

Looks like you two are having a good time of it!! Nice pics Jim, but I would suggest putting a women in one of those every now and then, it spices it up a bit,lol Like I did here-

Jimbuna · 07-07-13, 02:53 PM

@ eddie

LOL

ImageShack is acting up atm so I'll try posting more tomorrow.

Sailor Steve · 07-07-13, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

I know I said it earlier but honestly, I'm the good looking one

So you're the one standing behind the camera?

Seriously though, it's nice to actually get Tony in a picture.

Catfish · 07-07-13, 03:39 PM

Thanks for posting, and to get a picture of subsimmers!

And this woman is really .. i mean .. ok i'd take the Dornier

fireftr18 · 07-07-13, 05:06 PM

Thanks for sharing Jim. One request, add the name of the aircraft or vehicle for those of us that don't know.

Sailor Steve · 07-07-13, 05:29 PM

Just a stab an #1: Is it a Jaguar? If so, I think the original maker was called Sepecat.

#2 Is without question the Avro Vulcan, one of the all-time greats.

eddie · 07-07-13, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catfish

Thanks for posting, and to get a picture of subsimmers!

And this woman is really .. i mean .. ok i'd take the Dornier

LOL

Red October1984 · 07-07-13, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

#2 Is without question the Avro Vulcan, one of the all-time greats.

I'd love to see one of those one day. I've loved them since I first saw Thunderball.

Sailor Steve · 07-07-13, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red October1984

I'd love to see one of those one day. I've loved them since I first saw Thunderball.

People can argue which is the best heavy bomber from the early Cold War era, but I don't think there's any question which is the coolest looking.

Red October1984 · 07-07-13, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

People can argue which is the best heavy bomber from the early Cold War era, but I don't think there's any question which is the coolest looking.

I remeber watching Thunderball for the first time and thinking "What is this? This thing is awesome!"

I've had a soft spot for the Vulcan ever since.

BossMark · 07-08-13, 12:32 AM

Great looking plane the Vulcan bomber

great pics Jim

Herr-Berbunch · 07-08-13, 01:53 AM

The first is a Tornado GR4 of 617 Sqn.

The Vulcan is not only a cool looking bomber but also one of the most agile, not many cold war bombers can barrel roll on take off (although prolly not with much more than display crew and fuel). For me the sound of the Vulcan is phenomenal, the best in the business.

Keep 'em coming Jim, I took no pics on the ground and very few in the air.

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fireftr18 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,528 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 0	Thanks for sharing Jim. One request, add the name of the aircraft or vehicle for those of us that don't know. __________________ Of all the forms of Martial Arts, Karaoke causes the most pain!

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Just a stab an #1: Is it a Jaguar? If so, I think the original maker was called Sepecat. #2 Is without question the Avro Vulcan, one of the all-time greats. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Great looking plane the Vulcan bomber great pics Jim __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

07-07-13, 02:11 PM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,645 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	RAF Waddington Air Show 7-7-13 Travelled down on the Friday to watch the Saturday events (show was Saturday and Sunday). One bonus of going down Friday and staying in a Travelodge overnight was to cater for an early start Saturday morning (best viewing points). A further bonus was the opportunity to meet up with Herr Berbunch on the Friday night after an evening meal. It's always good to meet face to face with a community/forum member (memories of meeting Neal and 20+ others in Texas 2008) and I think it's a pity it doesn't happen more often. So, as I said earlier, not long after The Quality Street Gang had enjoyed a nice steak meal, HB duly arrived and despite the fact he was driving we managed to have a few convivial drinks (HB on non alcoholic) and a chin wag...mostly about SubSim of course. I must say I found him to be a great guy and fine conversationalist (only when I stopped for breath) much like just about everyone I've met from here in real life terms. I know I said it earlier but honestly, I'm the good looking one I took over a thousand photos on the day but just as we arrived I decided to go for shutter speed priority, not thinking about compensating for camera shake despite having the lens stabilizer turned on. The weather was quite hot (in Brit terms) 28 - 30 degrees so lighting was okay which meant the static shots were fine but the planes were flying too high and quite a way from the viewing points so my 55-250mm zoom wasn't quite up to the task Anyway, here goes.....enjoy. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-07-13, 02:20 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,645 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	__________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-07-13, 02:51 PM	#4
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Looks like you two are having a good time of it!! Nice pics Jim, but I would suggest putting a women in one of those every now and then, it spices it up a bit,lol Like I did here-

07-07-13, 03:39 PM	#7
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,773 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Thanks for posting, and to get a picture of subsimmers! And this woman is really .. i mean .. ok i'd take the Dornier

07-08-13, 01:53 AM	#15
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	The first is a Tornado GR4 of 617 Sqn. The Vulcan is not only a cool looking bomber but also one of the most agile, not many cold war bombers can barrel roll on take off (although prolly not with much more than display crew and fuel). For me the sound of the Vulcan is phenomenal, the best in the business. Keep 'em coming Jim, I took no pics on the ground and very few in the air. __________________