RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

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RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

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At the opposite end of the country, having travelled 500 miles through the night, me and my Dad arrived at Yeovilton after an 11 hour drive. We went to the field early at 07:30 to find a good spot and arrived to the sound of jet noise which had us confused, after a quick look we realised the two MiG-29s had their canopies open and the twin stick was strobing. Soon enough it taxied out and went into its rehearsal in lovely morning sunlight.

1. Powering up before take-off..
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2. Turning and burning..
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3. Early morning light.
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Morning MiG.. by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

4. Happy birthday Lynx!
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5.
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6. BBMF
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DSC_5747 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

7. Atmospheric Lancaster
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DSC_5755 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

8. Reds looking as lovely as ever!
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DSC_5879 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

9. Smokey Mig-29! (I had been after a shot like this all day!)
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DSC_5981 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

10. Close up with the Vulcan - the fire crews told us to move back when it taxied.
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DSC_6092 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

11.
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DSC_6118 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

12. Lovely reflections!
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DSC_6139 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

13. A lovely flypast - I didn't quite understand the connection, but it was enjoyable!
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DSC_6166 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

14. First time I'd seen its display and it was fantastic!
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DSC_6218 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

15. Dirty, dirty!
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16. Wildcat
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DSC_6251 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

17. Welcome home 861!
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DSC_6305 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

18. Team Viper in front of the sun.
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DSC_6332 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

19. Flares are back in fashion!
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DSC_6402 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

20. Beauts!
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Old and new.. by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

21.
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Super Étendard Modernisé by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

22. Vapour!
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DSC_6531 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

23. Topsideeee!
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DSC_6522 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

24. Commando assault!
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DSC_6659 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

25. The birthday girl.
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DSC_6679 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

26. The grand finale!
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DSC_6749 by Maccphoto.co.uk, on Flickr

Overall, a fantastic show. The French and Polish stole the show for me!
Duxford next.

Chris
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Re: RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

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Excellent shots Chris. I think it was worth the long drive.
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Re: RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

Post by Kees van der Velden »

What a wonderful show and a superb photo-report, thanks Chris. I've been to Yeovilton many times in the past and we've been on holiday near Elgin (for "Lossie" ofcourse) so I know both locations. To travel that distance for the Yeovilton show is an achievement in it's own right. So I suppose a big thank you dad!
Unfortunately I've never seen the Sea Vixen flying so I'm just that little bit jealeous. Please feel free to add some more!
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Re: RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

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Great report of a great show, shortly after RIAT. Some photos come out really nice due to the challenging light conditions.
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Re: RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

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Couple of artistic shots here, well done!
Greetz,

Patrick
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Re: RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

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Nice shots!!!!

Best regards Rob.
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Re: RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

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Superb report, show and off course the Pics
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Re: RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

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Great set. No. 21 (topside of SEM) is my favourite.

Be aware the Apache flares shot has several dust spots visible.
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