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March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 8:56 am
by markranger
Photography Competition Rules

1. Only one entry per user, unless posting on behalf of another person who is unable to do so themselves (children for example). If this is the case, please state so on your entry.
2. The photograph must have been taken during the month and year in question. Please post the date taken to help the moderators with this.
3. The photo can be of any subject you like, as long as there is some military aviation connection.
4. The image can be photo-shopped to some extent, levels changes, cropping, sharpening etc. are all acceptable. The photograph must retain it’s initial subject though, don’t make it something it’s not (cutting and pasting the moon into the shot, for example). HDR images are not acceptable. If you are unsure, please PM a moderator.
5. The competition will remain open until 23.59 on the 1st April 2018 (UK time), to enable anyone with last minute entries some breathing space
6. The voting will be carried out by you, the members of FC, by a poll which will be created at the closing of the competition.
7. Moderators/Administrators will not be exempt from the competition, but cannot vote for their own entry.
8. The decision of the moderating team is final.
9. All images must be posted in line with the usual FC posting rules
10. The rules may be subject to change, and these will be posted on this thread.
11. Please do not comment on entries other than your own.

Prizes –
First Prize
Your choice of two prints from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints

Second Prize
Your choice of one print from Squadron Prints website - Squadron Prints

Third
No actual prize but the kudos of having your picture in the photography competition Hall of Fame.

Many thanks to our sponsors, http://www.squadronprints.com, for very generously agreeing to provide the competition prizes again.

Thank you Gill and Team, it is very much appreciated.

Good luck everyone!

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2018 5:34 pm
by 3051Howe
The Coningsby Mashup

ImageConingsby Mashup by Chris Howe, on Flickr

Original Post: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=159319

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:41 pm
by np1991
ZK368 at rest following a night sortie from Lossie
ImageZK368 @ Night by Niall Paterson, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 1:04 pm
by A380_sully
In 100th anniversary year I've opted for a shot that epitomises the RAF for me, they don't just serve in the skies, but in the cities or anywhere they are asked. Merlin of the Royal Air Force Fleet Arm landing in Manchester 08/03/18

Image

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:41 am
by flyingslug_0

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:55 am
by IanG
Am I allowed to change my mind?!! Gone from Cosford to Yeovilton instead!

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AgustaWestland Merlin HC.3 ZJ130 (Explored 28.3.18 - thank you!) by Ian Garfield, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:41 pm
by starbug
From the Navy Wings night shoot at RNAS Yeovilton 15/3/18.

ImageF-4K Phantom FG1 XV586 Yeovilton 1 by Martin Brown, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:24 pm
by Webby74
Wildcat departing Yeovilton 15/03/18
ImageWildcat by Paul Webb, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:37 pm
by theskunk
Thershold Nightshoot @ Middle Wallop Friday 16th March 2018
Image
AAC Westland Lynx AH9A - ZG917 - AAC No. 657 Sqn RAF Odiham (2) by Gary Beale, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:55 pm
by EGDR
I have a feeling nightshoots will be a bit of a theme for this month ;)

G-CVIX / XP924 at the Threshold Navy Wings Nightshoot on 15th March

ImageDe Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 | G-CVIX (XP924) | Navy Wings by Kyle Greet, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:44 am
by Bobbster
Sea Vixen at Threshold.aero/Navy Wings Nightshoot RNAS Yeovilton 15th March

ImageThreshold.aero nightshoot at RNAS Yeovilton by Jet Photos, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 11:51 pm
by IanOlder
Rainbow Canyon 14th March.
RNLAF F-35A F-002

ImageF-002 by IanOlder, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 10:25 am
by ChrisGilligan
Definitely month of the 'Nightshoots'! Royal Navy Merlin HC.3 taken during Threshold Aero's superb Nightshoot at RNAS Yeovilton 15/3/18

ImageRoyal Navy AW101 Merlin HC.3 by Chris Gilligan, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 9:12 pm
by andrewn
F-22 Raptor and F-86 Sabre Heritage Flight formation at MCAS Yuma Airshow 2018....

Image

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:38 am
by markranger
A bit of Reaper action,

ImageF15C 86-163 cr (1 of 1) by Mark Ranger, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:44 am
by XWP29
Royal Saudi Airforce F15-SA AF12-1054 Retro flight(in transit) arrives at RAF Lakenheath

ImageRSAF F15-SA AF12-1054 by XWP29, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 5:39 pm
by JamesA10A
Another from a Threshold nightshoot, my take from the few minutes sunset we saw at Cosford.
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RAF Cosford Nightshoot 08.03.2018 0102 by JAW-Photo, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:48 pm
by CameronSys
Some stunning photos posted! Here's one of mine from a recent sortie above Northamptonshire with Vampire T.11 WZ507

ImageDe Havilland Vampire T.11 by Cameron Sys, on Flickr

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:40 pm
by mikee115

Re: March 2018 Photo of the Month Competition

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:21 pm
by csnewton2701
RAF Tornado ZA591/058 low level through the Mach Loop on the 07/03/18

ImageZA591/058 Panavia Tornado GR.4 by Christopher Newton, on Flickr

Chris