Weather was mixed, but photographic opportunities excellent at Southend Airport. Star turn was Vulcan XL426 which performed a fast taxi run – great to hear the “Vulcan Howl”. Pats on the back for the VRT who keep the old girl shipshape.
This event marked my first anniversary in aviation photography – here’s the results!
By: Mark9 - 1st June 2005 at 11:05
Very nice pictures shame the weather was so temperamental 😉 Anna 😉
By: DaveGriff - 1st June 2005 at 10:40
The gloss finish doesn’t last long although we do treat the surface with a barrier fluid which gets in all the cracks! Her third repaint may be a little while off but it is planned!
By: danohagan - 31st May 2005 at 23:01
Peter, I think the gloss is wearing off. XL426 is seeing out her days living outdoors 365 days a year. Considering that, the guys keep her in amazing shape. Nowt like that Vulcan howl when they let the brakes off!
By: ALBERT ROSS - 31st May 2005 at 21:46
Love the Tornado shot with the black sky! Who needs blue skies?
By: Peter - 31st May 2005 at 21:36
whats with the vulcans paint? is it moisture or is the gloss wearing off?
By: adwwebber - 31st May 2005 at 20:04
That f3 shot is fantastic, such a contrast
By: brycheiniog - 31st May 2005 at 20:01
Great shots :). I think I like the Tornado shot the best.. I was under that cloud at the time…
Jonathan
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