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Civil Aviation => Modern Civil Aircraft => Topic started by: Dave on February 27, 2009, 09:46:41 PM

Title: EGAA - 25/2/09
Post by: Dave on February 27, 2009, 09:46:41 PM: Hey guys, I flew to Manchester for a day trip of spotting on the Wednesday there and had a great day all around. I was blessed with some sunshine at BFS when boarding the aircraft so I managed to snap some photos at Belfast International. Enjoy! (I just noticed the possibility to add the [ img ] by pressing the button with the image symbol... nice!)

I was happy to discover this Jet 2 aircraft used to belong to Ansett Australia!
(http://www.photos.aero/2009/02/26/45433.o.jpg)

Caught after a sharp turn after departure, showing the cross runway and parts of RAF Aldergrove.
(http://www.photos.aero/2009/02/26/45427.o.jpg)

I was happy to finally get a picture of the cargo ramp at BFS!
(http://www.jetphotos.net/img/1/7/2/4/41845_1235682427.jpg)

The weather wasn't as great at Manchester but it was light enough to get some good shots in. Was even blessed with a Eurofighter flyby - something in relation to the new Concorde hanger I believe. Unfortunately it was dark at the time and the resulting photo isn't really good enough for any aviation website :(

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/3314176335_653f58fb3b_o.jpg)
Title: Re: EGAA - 25/2/09
Post by: Angry Turnip on February 28, 2009, 12:05:01 AM: Looks like you went from Stand 27 with BMI Baby-surprised you didn`t get bollocked for taking pictures on the ramp-I tried taking pics once when I worked at BFS with my mobile of the AN-22 but the OPS guys ate me! :o

We were told you would be sacked for even trying to take photos-BFS are VERY strict about it.
Title: Re: EGAA - 25/2/09
Post by: casper on February 28, 2009, 10:57:34 AM: Very nice indeed, and I can see absolutely nothing wrong with the Eurofighter shot. Nice ones :)
Title: Re: EGAA - 25/2/09
Post by: vortex003 on February 28, 2009, 06:23:05 PM: Great aerial pic - well done.I agree with Casper aswell,the Typhoon is fine.
Title: Re: EGAA - 25/2/09
Post by: String on February 28, 2009, 06:29:16 PM: Brill pic of typhoon
Title: Re: EGAA - 25/2/09
Post by: Dave on February 28, 2009, 10:57:29 PM: Hey guys, thanks for the comments. I'm pushing my luck to get the Typhoon photo on to jetphotos as I don't think anybody else caught it that day.

Quote from: Angry Turnip on February 28, 2009, 12:05:01 AM
Looks like you went from Stand 27 with BMI Baby-surprised you didn`t get bollocked for taking pictures on the ramp-I tried taking pics once when I worked at BFS with my mobile of the AN-22 but the OPS guys ate me! :o

We were told you would be sacked for even trying to take photos-BFS are VERY strict about it.

Yikes, doesn't sound pleasent. I snapped these photos climbing the steps of the aircraft so I guess there was little anybody could do. I did take one or two shots hen approaching the aircraft and the employees standing by just smiled thankfully.
Title: Re: EGAA - 25/2/09
Post by: Angry Turnip on March 01, 2009, 12:18:11 AM: Don`t want to sound like a misery guts,just very surprised nobody challenged you.

Typhoon pic is very good indeed-maybe slightly back lit but not much you can do about that.
Grey aircraft and grey sky is always going to be a challenge to any photographer, and I think it`s a damn good shot.