Thanks Wojtek and Andy.
Having reviewed most of my images, I find that not only was I struggling with camera handling at times, but also the heat haze, causing distortion in some shots. Still, it was my first time in over nine months of using the cameras "actively", and also the first of any form of physical activity over the same period, with very stiff arm muscles and lack of articulation in the neck and shoulders, so to be expected I suppose - it's a b*gger having arthritis
and getting old !!
Anyway, continuing, with a fast pass by the "Don Blakeslee" Mustang, the Buchons taxiing out and a couple of their passes, whilst the Bearcat and Corsairs take off in a shimmering heat haze thown up from the runway.
As the naval fighters departed to the south of the field to form up, we were treated to a very different arrival, with a single pass and smoky climb-out from a Boeing 727, converted for use in marine oil spillage control. An unusual and welcome distraction, and the first time I've seen a '727 for around 35 years.
More to come tomorrow ..................