By: Skybolt - 14th July 2007 at 00:11
It is a true dilemma.
In recent years the CAA has sanctioned a minimum number of photographers nominated by the airshow organiser to be forward of the crowd line in a position that limits the risk to the individual photographer, who is fully aware of the potential danger. This is to generate post display publicity which, hopefully, will increase awareness and attendances in future years. I do stress the words “minimum” and “nominated”.
Should the worst happen to one of these photographers then there is no doubt in my own mind that any coroner might well make such comment that it would be highly embarrassing and probably litigeous for all involved.
Remember, you might waive your own legal rights on a personal basis but you cannot do so on behalf of your families.
Airshows are inherently situations where the risk of an accident is increased and we have all seen the enormous media exposure given to accidents which have happened in the past. For over 50 years third party fatalities have been avoided at UK displays. I pray that fine record will continue. If it does not then it may well be the case of “apres moi, le deluge”.
Take great care all of you.
Cheers,
Trapper 69
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By: Propstrike - 13th July 2007 at 23:42
At most airshow venues, there are certain spots ”off piste” which a few people with local knowlege may take advantage of, but it is not something to be encouraged on a high profile public forum such as this.
Remember too that a high profile accident with loss of life could kill the whole scene stone dead. As it is, the last public casualty in the UK was the John Derry DH 110 disaster at Farnborough in the late 1950’s. More recently, fence hangers at Fairford came within an ace of being beheaded by a barbed wire fence plucked up by one of the crashing MiGs.
If airshow goers/photographers find encouragement to wander from the prescribed safe areas, this will without question be a very dangerous and troublesome trend.
By: Global express - 13th July 2007 at 22:33
yeah I guess it’s not ideal. Certainly wouldn’t encourage anything thats risky, but you went over there and got some super shots!
By: Global express - 13th July 2007 at 21:30
This is what I was trying to ask DamionB. He’s got shots which are taken from the northern side. It’s a great place to go as the suns behind you and theres not many people about, but I’ve never tried it.
I took a shot of these guys at Duxford’s May Airshow earlier this year.
By the looks of they’re official, but not sure about the guy bottom left corner.
By: Skybolt - 13th July 2007 at 21:15
I doubt very much if they are there with the blessing of the IWM or the organiser. I also doubt if they have permission from the landowner so they are trespassing.
Bearing in mind the CAP403 situation and the legal permission for the show under Article 80 of the ANO there is a risk that any CAA airshow inspector present just might stop the display due to his perception of third party risk.
If that were to happen then the guy would probably be lynched.
Cheers,
Trapper 69
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