Spitfire and Hurricane

[bugmeister]

Seeing as this weekend sees the UK Armed Forces day, I thought I'd put up a couple from last year's Victory show at Cosby.

 

I had the opportunity to walk the parking line and although there weren't many chances to get pictures without people, this Spitfire was one that I waited ages for (but I can't remember which one it is )

 

EOs 5Dii, Canon 16-35 F2.8L mkii @ f16, 1/250s manual

 

and this Hurricane did a low level flypast (not exactly low speed though!)

 

EOS 5Dii, Canon 70-200 f4L @ f8, 1/800s because I didn't have time to reset to get the propellor properly blurred

 

[Guest]

First one is a cracker.

[JohnP]

I like the first too, nice shot... the Hurricane is the same one I photographed at Cosford airshow in June 2009.

 

http://www.pbase.com/john1946/image/113856018

[NannyFerret]

Were you leaning or sitting on the wing to shoot no 1, Bugs? Smashing angle.

I like the way that the pilot can be clearly seen in no 2 too.

[bugmeister]

Were you leaning or sitting on the wing to shoot no 1, Bugs? Smashing angle.

I like the way that the pilot can be clearly seen in no 2 too.

Nope, kneeling on the ground

[NannyFerret]

You got a good shot from that angle then.

[Kobione]

You got a good shot from that angle then.

 

Yes, you did Bugmeister. Both nice, but the first one is great!

[Denis]

The Hurricane is Peter Vachers immaculate, and highly original, Battle Of Britain veteran R4118 a MkI that he has restored to its original wartime configuration.

 Probably the most beautiful example flying today.......I absolutely love Hawker Hurricanes! 

[Phil]

Both excellent but #1 could easily sit on my wall