I have been going through my hard drive recently and found these photographs I took at Brooklands when the Vickers Vimy replica was retired.
I thought I would share them please feel free to comment. I was new to the DSLR then so shots not perfect by any means, but hopefully capture the moment.
Vickers Vimy replica last flight at Brooklands 15th November 2009 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
Vickers Vimy replica last flight at Brooklands 15th November 2009 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
Vickers Vimy replica last flight at Brooklands 15th November 2009 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
Vickers Vimy replica last flight at Brooklands 15th November 2009 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
Vickers Vimy replica last flight at Brooklands 15th November 2009 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
Vickers Vimy replica last flight at Brooklands 15th November 2009 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
Vickers Vimy replica last flight at Brooklands 15th November 2009 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
Vickers Vimy replica last flight at Brooklands 15th November 2009 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
Vickers Vimy replica last flight at Brooklands 15th November 2009 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr
By: adrian_gray - 6th February 2013 at 13:09
Those are lovely, and it’s especially nice to see one of my favourite odd aircraft alongside as well – long live G-PIGY.
I think I only saw the Vimy in the air once, but I remember watching open-jawed as it progressed its stately way across the sky – like watching a galleon in full sail.
Adrian
By: duxfordhawk - 6th February 2013 at 12:39
Great stuff Martin, I love the third pic and the sepia head-on shots especially. Perhaps one day she’ll fly again? Who knows…
It would be lovely if she flew again, there is something special about a biplane of its size flying.
Thanks for all the kind comments everyone.
By: Daniel Cox - 3rd February 2013 at 05:46
Hi Martin,
Thanks for showing off your pictures, I really like the fourth picture with that terrific lighting.
Cheers,
Daniel.
By: Flygirl - 30th January 2013 at 17:15
Nice shots Martin.
By: Ant.H - 30th January 2013 at 17:01
Great stuff Martin, I love the third pic and the sepia head-on shots especially. Perhaps one day she’ll fly again? Who knows…
By: neilly - 30th January 2013 at 12:23
Nicely done, Martin. Great pictures – thanks for sharing. The Vimy might be a replica, but it’s great to see a golden oldie like that take to the air. Gives me hope that we may see a Mosquito over British skies again.
TTFN,
Neil
By: Aces High - 30th January 2013 at 05:20
Great shots, perfect framing. Another moment in history recorded visually and stored for us to see. Thanks for sharing Martin. 🙂
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