RAF Coningsby 2014

Astraeus · 18th November 2014, 22:52

following on from our Red Arrows theme here are some from RAF Coningsby.
Our active men and machines....

Astraeus · 18th November 2014, 23:01

Hi

and some older warbirds in a kind of different view...

Astraeus · 18th November 2014, 23:12

some larger warbirds from 'not so photogenic' angles

Still look awesome

Astraeus · 18th November 2014, 23:36

Two items of stunning beauty

One the Spitfire in her unarmed guise as a photo reconnaissance aircraft. Purely adapted for speed.

Then of course that rarest of beauty, the only flying Spitfire that took part in the Battle of Britain. the Spitfire as Mitchell meant her to be. Curves of beauty and power.
Every pilots dream.

Steve42 · 19th November 2014, 05:06

also was there this year.
went to see the two lancs.
had a dream come true when I was allowed to touch the lanc. well one of the guns

Dragrad · 19th November 2014, 20:07

Some lovely aeroplanes there

Thumbnails enlarged to ease the appreciation

coolcat · 20th November 2014, 08:03

Some stunning shots of warbirds old and new there Chris

Thanks for sharing

versus · 30th November 2014, 06:50

nice pictures!

Astraeus · 7th December 2014, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by versus

nice pictures!

Thanks folks. Have a long held fascination for military aircraft. The raw power of modern stuff and the evocative sound of Second World War aircraft. The sound of the Rolls Royce Merlin has a certain ....well...something about it.

Chris

planenut · 8th December 2014, 07:13

Thanks for posting these Chris, airside access must be a blessing.

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19th November 2014, 05:06	#5
Steve42 I really should get out more....... mg 190+ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bedworth Posts: 2,267 Thanks: 191 Thanked 368 Times in 248 Posts	also was there this year. went to see the two lancs. had a dream come true when I was allowed to touch the lanc. well one of the guns

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versus Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V6 Auto, 2000 year Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chisinau, Moldova Posts: 1,506 Thanks: 389 Thanked 273 Times in 211 Posts	nice pictures!

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