Here you go, Lanc

[evangilder]

Here is a shot I took in 1987 of the Lancaster from the Imperial War Musuem. It was taken at the RAF Lakenheath Airshow.

 

[cheddar cheese]

That aint a bad picture Evan 8) You say you took it yourself? Then youre a pretty good photographer

 

[evangilder]

Yes, I took that one. I have been a photo buff for years and particularly like shooting airplanes (I know SHOCK!) I have albums full of stuff like that and have been in the process of scanning them all. The best part is you can crop shots and adjust the colors, etc. The original prints I got from that roll were developed poorly and it looked like just a dark blob. Once I did a little tweaking with midtones, out popped a decent photo.

I plan on next year upgrading to a digital SLR (Canon Rebel). Look out here oncce I have done that!

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

wow cheers evan..................

 

[evangilder]

Thought you might appreciate that one. I will see if I can dig out some others. Alot of my shots from England are the more "modern" airplanes, well, modern 20 years ago anyway!

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

well 20 years ago we were getting the first tordados so it'll still be the same aircraft as we have today, exept modernised................

 

[evangilder]

I have shots of RAF Tornadoes as well. I also got some shot of the last Vulcan flying, when it was still flying.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

XH558?? they're restoring it to flight status again, they give it allot of coverage in Flypast, and i've made my contribution, i bought an inflatable vulcan from their fund rasing stall at culdrose airshow .................

 

[cheddar cheese]

Have you blown it up yet?

Evan, it'd be great to see some pics of that Vulcan

 

[evangilder]

I'll have to look at the fuselage code, if there is one. It's been awhile since I have looked at them. I will find them and post them in the off-topic area. They don't really belong in WWII aviation pictures.

 

[cheddar cheese]

I think we can let you get away with posting them in this thread for once 8)

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

the vulcan's one hell of a plane, one of my favourite post war designs..............

 

[cheddar cheese]

It IS my favourite post-war design.

 

[evangilder]

Alright, this one time, I will break the rules and post the Vulcan pics. Yes, Lanc, it is XH-558. These were taken in either 1986 or 1987. It has been awhile so they were either at RAF Mildenhall Air Fete or at Lakenheath's open house. Most likely it was Air Fete though. Enjoy 'em guys. I have probably 50 or so more, but these are what I have scanned that look good, so far. I assume you don't want to see the crummy ones!

I figure since I am already breaking the rules, I would through in a shot of the Tornado as well.

 

[lesofprimus]

Nice shots Evan.. Thanks for postin them...

 

[GermansRGeniuses]

Just don't let D see the Tornado, if he ever shows again...

 

[MichaelHenley]

Have you blown it up yet?

Evan, it'd be great to see some pics of that Vulcan

What, Like setting fire to one's models?

 

[MichaelHenley]

Have you blown it up yet?

Evan, it'd be great to see some pics of that Vulcan

What, Like setting fire to one's models?

 

[cheddar cheese]

Nope, as in inflated it

Great pics Evan 8)

 

[evangilder]

Thanks! If you look on e-bay right now, they are selling a Vulcan. Currently bidding at 13,100 pounds! A bargain!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2979&item=5530699633&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW