68-10331 ready for taxi
68-10331 holding short
68-10331 lined up and ready to go
80-1087 getting prepped to depart
Advice, critiscism and comments welcomed.
Dinger.
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Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
After driving down to Fairford in the hope of getting Fridays two arrivals departing for sunnier climbs, I was delighted to see both of the U-2's parked outside with one well under preparation for departure. It was -4 degrees during my time there with a clear sky and full moon. Due to the distance and my limited night shooting experiance, they are not as sharp as I would like, however, it was worth the long drive to bag them.
68-10331 ready for taxi
68-10331 holding short
68-10331 lined up and ready to go
80-1087 getting prepped to depart
Advice, critiscism and comments welcomed.
Dinger.
68-10331 ready for taxi
68-10331 holding short
68-10331 lined up and ready to go
80-1087 getting prepped to depart
Advice, critiscism and comments welcomed.
Dinger.
Canon 70D
Canon 50D
Canon 24-105 F4.0L IS USM
Canon 70-300 F4-5.6L IS USM
Canon 100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Canon 50D
Canon 24-105 F4.0L IS USM
Canon 70-300 F4-5.6L IS USM
Canon 100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Re: Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
Very nice Kev lad. 
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Re: Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
They are superb!!
Cheers
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
Boo boo (aka Jamie)
'The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down!' - Yeager
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Re: Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
You are truly mad Kev! Nice captures though. Next time let me know and I may share the journey with you.
Re: Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
Nice shots! Good to see the U-2 movements are sponsored by Audi!
Wes..
Wes..
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Re: Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
Cracking stuff Dinger, the shots of 331 holding before departure are ace. Gutted I didn't make it in time for her!
I must have been stood right next to you without realising it, it was certainly a cold one this morning!
I must have been stood right next to you without realising it, it was certainly a cold one this morning!
Re: Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
Many thanks for the replies.
Goose - It was a last minute dot com decision to risk the drive down for them
Sam - I departed around 0300 just as 087 was being crewed in.
Dinger.
Goose - It was a last minute dot com decision to risk the drive down for them
Sam - I departed around 0300 just as 087 was being crewed in.
Dinger.
Canon 70D
Canon 50D
Canon 24-105 F4.0L IS USM
Canon 70-300 F4-5.6L IS USM
Canon 100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Canon 50D
Canon 24-105 F4.0L IS USM
Canon 70-300 F4-5.6L IS USM
Canon 100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Re: Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
Ah, I did see you then! I was the teenager in the hooded jacket just to the left of youdinger wrote:Sam - I departed around 0300 just as 087 was being crewed in.
Glad you made the trip down!
Re: Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
My thanks to all for posting their photos of the recent U-2 activities, especially the night shots. You must have been freezing down there, I take my hat off to you all for your dedication.
I've been following U-2s operations in the UK for more than 25 years now, unfortunately I've not been in a position to visit Fairford for a few years now so the information and photographs on here have been invaluable to me.
A HUGE thanks to everyone for the information and photos. It's REALLY appreciated.
Steve
I've been following U-2s operations in the UK for more than 25 years now, unfortunately I've not been in a position to visit Fairford for a few years now so the information and photographs on here have been invaluable to me.
A HUGE thanks to everyone for the information and photos. It's REALLY appreciated.
Steve
Re: Dragon 51/52 Night Shots @ Fairford
Smashing photos
thanks for sharing
BANDIT
thanks for sharing
BANDIT
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