Can I interject obliquely? I am on the point of buying a Canon Power Shot SX500, based on advice received. Should I reconsider?

Perhaps this should be in Photographic….any advice welcomed.

I can’t really answer regarding the SX500. Maybe you would be better off
asking on a photographic forum ?, same probably goes for my query.

Could only see an “airshow” photo section on here.

P.S. I just googled SX40 manual focus, and there seems to be quite a few useful links

Love the moon shot, great pictures 🙂

Lots of stickers. So what is the significance of this being here ?
Some sort of anniversary ?

Great pictures 🙂

Longbow sits outside the threat zone to deliver its goods. This is why they have data links, mast mounted sights, fire and forget guidance, etc.

Yes but missiles can go in both directions.

….did anyone catch what one of the commentors said after the race that the BBC will show all 2013 races live?

Baz

Pressure from advertisers / sponsors maybe ? The people who make it all possible.

[QUOTE=P Bellamy;1956469]

“….Weekly Activity Report
Period 22nd March 1944 to 28th March 1944

Maintenance:
Instances occur in which flying aircraft from on-site repair to the depot presents unique problems. One such example occurred last week, in that one outboard engine and nacelle of an aircraft had been shot away, which required an inner wing panel change.
Since such repairs are beyond the capacity of field working parties, the remainder of the nacelle was removed and a regular wing leading edge built over the nacelle root. The aircraft was then successfully flown to the depot on three engines….”

All the best,
PB[/QUOTE]

Seems to fit the bill, well found