Look at the front cover of most aviation magazines, and the majority of the time the cover photograph will be an air-to-air image of some sort. Whilst photographing aircraft from the air is still predominantly the domain of experienced, professional photographers, the last few years have seen a shift in accessibility with groups and organisations now allowing relatively inexperienced photographers to try their hand at what is arguably the most fun and addictive aspect of aviation photography. Ben Montgomery and Harry Measures each joined a different sortie to experience what these organisations bring to the table for photographers.



