I have been given permission by the Officer Commanding BBMF to post a couple of pictures taken by me during the flypast over the Mall and Buckingham Palace. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend, but to cap the weekend off with that flight was unbelievable. Having read through most of the threads about this weekend I have to say it is very pleasing to hear the appreciation of BBMF and the other participants of the flypast and the airshow!!.
Watched the event unfold on my local news.
Nobody can ever call into question the BBMF’s existence.
They did the whole nation, nay the whole Allied effort proud and many a proud heart beat fast.
A salute, Gentlemen, to the BBMF, the Government and Air Staff that recognise the importance of their contribution in the Nation;s Heritage.
Anyway thanks for that so here are 2 pictures that hopefully people can enjoy but I have to point out that they are crown copyright.
I know I am a lucky B*****d but taking these pictures was the highlight of my RAF career and having met quite a few genuine WW2 veterans in the past few weeks has really brought home to me why we keep these aircraft flying.
Enjoy Stormin’
By: Feather #3 - 13th July 2005 at 06:51
Looked great from the 27th Floor of our hotel!! The poppy drop was a very fitting finale to a formation series which might be hard to repeat!! 😀 😀
Mind you, a fellow observer stating to his kids that the DH-89’s were WWI was a bit much! :confused:
Viva BBMF 🙂
G’day 😉
By: Andy Mac - 12th July 2005 at 17:15
Magic – do you have any more??!!
By: Quinny - 12th July 2005 at 17:06
It’s events,and pictures like these that make you proud to be British.
Superb.
Ken.
By: Chris Broad - 12th July 2005 at 13:02
I’d like to echo all the comments posted so far… WOW! Thanks for sharing those incredible photos with us BBMF and thank you for putting on a splendid show at the weekend!
By: DazDaMan - 12th July 2005 at 12:53
Fantastic shots 🙂
By: Binbrook 01 - 12th July 2005 at 12:40
Excellent Photos BBMF.
Any chance of a few more?
Cheers
Tim
By: Digsworth - 12th July 2005 at 11:54
Truly stunning photos of the poppy drop.
Like a lot posters it brought lump to my throat as well.
A big thank to your self, and all staff at the BBMF for posting 2 great photos.
Dave
By: Arabella-Cox - 12th July 2005 at 11:02
Thanks guys, as ever, you’ve made me very humble, and very proud to be British.
Oh, and many thanks to the BBMF lads and lasses on the stall on Saturday who handed Haydn a couple of posters. He loves you lot even more now. 😀
By: sparky - 12th July 2005 at 10:56
stunning and poignant
By: Macfire - 12th July 2005 at 08:54
Thanks
Thanks for the quote.
I am humbled.
By: Skyraider3D - 12th July 2005 at 08:37
Superb! More PLEASE! 😀
By: TempestNut - 12th July 2005 at 08:18
Fantastic thank you for posting
By: Gareth Horne - 12th July 2005 at 08:02
Brilliant:) . They say a pictures worth a thousand words, the poppy drop certainly sums up the whole weekend in one image.
By: Firebird - 12th July 2005 at 07:55
Do I spy the cover of next years BBMF book thingy?
Maybe, but the poppy drop one would make a great front cover photo on the next British Legion magezine. 🙂 😉
Big thanks to the ‘Boss’ for allowing us to see them…..
By: Snapper - 12th July 2005 at 05:38
Do I spy the cover of next years BBMF book thingy?
By: whalebone - 12th July 2005 at 01:38
Sheeeeeesh ! Stunning.
WOW ! Can’t say much more, the event itself says it all… for all of us.
Thanks.
By: turbo_NZ - 12th July 2005 at 01:20
Absolutely wicked !!! 🙂 Thanks for the awesome photos
TNZ
By: Rocketeer - 12th July 2005 at 00:06
Fantastic!!! Many thanx….and you managed to get some poppies on the Queens Balcony too!! Brilliant! Best phot I have seen in ages
By: Mark Ansell - 11th July 2005 at 23:57
I agree with the other “Wow”s above.
Many thanks for letting us see these pics and excellent flypast/displays over the weekend, especially after having to swap Hurricanes for the Sunday.
By: Moggy C - 11th July 2005 at 23:37
Wow! 🙂
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