I’m writing this from work on Wednesday, with the sun blazing outside. Yesterday I went to Marham on my day off and the weather was the complete bloody opposite – the Law of the Spotter strikes again! 🙁
Managed to get a few shots of the Canberra painted up in the special prototype retro scheme… Apologies for them being a bit dark. The heavens opened just after they landed. And the pics are a bit small – Photobucket took exception to the file size!
By: andrewman - 23rd March 2005 at 15:59
Your right danohagan their owned by HAAM.
By: danohagan - 23rd March 2005 at 15:20
surely there could be a use for them doing some kind of mapping/survey work, with a private operator?
A couple of Canberras do this in the States I think.
By: Will J - 23rd March 2005 at 15:19
Brilliant photos, thanks so much for sharing!
Incidentally, does anybody know what the future is for these Canberras after their imminent (did I hear next year :confused: ) retirement. Whilst we would all obviously like to see them preserved (flying or otherwise) in good homes, surely there could be a use for them doing some kind of mapping/survey work, with a private operator?
By: danohagan - 23rd March 2005 at 15:12
It got very wet when they landed – but that was definitely the rain…
By: danohagan - 23rd March 2005 at 15:04
Lucky sod to get those two in formation!
Had one of those “trembling with excitement” moments in the field as I saw them approaching in formation. Words can’t describe how gutted I was with the weather though. Hopefully now “VN799” is back on squadron strength after service she’ll be a more regular sight.
By: danohagan - 23rd March 2005 at 13:04
No – using a Canon 300D this year. 100-400mm lens for those shots. Still getting to grips with the kit though… 😉
By: Yak 11 Fan - 23rd March 2005 at 13:00
Fantastic shots Dan, are you still using the S5000????
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