Spitfire Flight

[lanetomlane]

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Spitfire; taken on Wednesday from the chaser aircraft based out of Biggin Hill in the UK. SL2 with the 24-90mm Vario-Elmarit, set at around 40mm, yes, we were that close. More images on my website at https://photographybytomlane.com go to Library and then select Spitfire Flight.

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[andybarton]

I see from your website that this aircraft seems to have shot down a Canadian. Which is a bit unfortunate.

 

Very good series there, Tom. 

[lanetomlane]

Thanks Andy. We were told that this one had shot down a 109.

[andybarton]

I didn't know that the Canadians had 109s

 

[ironhorse]

Tom,

Lovely and nicely constructed Website.

Joe

[lanetomlane]

Thank you for your kind comments Joe which is very much appreciated.

Best regards, Tom

[StS]

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Very dramatic picture, Tom, I like the drama added by the short focal lenght and the clouds

1 hour ago, andybarton said:

I didn't know that the Canadians had 109s

I always found  the 109 model number to be poor marketing, "we planned to bring the 110 along but didn't finish it in time"

Stefan

[stuny]

Terrific, Tom

[lanetomlane]

Thanks for your kind comment Stuart which is most appreciated.

[Graham (G4FUJ)]

Stunning photo!

[wizard]

vor 7 Minuten schrieb Graham (G4FUJ):

Stunning photo!

Absolutely!

[robert_parker]

On 8/6/2021 at 4:28 PM, StS said:

Very dramatic picture, Tom, I like the drama added by the short focal lenght and the clouds

I always found  the 109 model number to be poor marketing, "we planned to bring the 110 along but didn't finish it in time"

Stefan

...if you've ever been in a BAC 1-11 you'd se why they stopped short....

[pedaes]

7 minutes ago, robert_parker said:

BAC 1-11

They built those just down the road at Hurn. 

[fsb]

The Airvan 8 is also nice

[farnz]

Lovely picture, Tom, 

(Now I have "Nnnyyyeeeooooowwww" going round in my head. )

I notice that the roundel on the fuselage has an outer gold ring but the ones on the wings don't so I wondered if you might know why?

Pete.

[lanetomlane]

On 8/20/2021 at 9:44 AM, farnz said:

Lovely picture, Tom, 

(Now I have "Nnnyyyeeeooooowwww" going round in my head. )

I notice that the roundel on the fuselage has an outer gold ring but the ones on the wings don't so I wondered if you might know why?

Pete.

No idea Pete; maybe they ran out of paint.

[Henry Taylor]

Beautiful shot Tom   and enjoyed seeing the series thanks for sharing

 

Edited September 12, 2021 by Henry Taylor

[105012]

On 8/20/2021 at 6:44 PM, farnz said:

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I notice that the roundel on the fuselage has an outer gold ring but the ones on the wings don't so I wondered if you might know why?

The yellow was an aid to ground AA gunners to help in friend or foe recognition. I think the yellow leading edges were considered sufficient for the underside. The Germans also used yellow, but tended to have thicker bands of it on the fuselage or under the wings than the Brit's.

Edited September 12, 2021 by 105012

[Henry Taylor]

On 9/11/2021 at 10:31 PM, 105012 said:

The yellow was an aid to ground AA gunners to help in friend or foe recognition. I think the yellow leading edges were considered sufficient for the underside. The Germans also used yellow, but tended to have thicker bands of it on the fuselage or under the wings than the Brit's.

Very interesting really appreciate your input . Thanks

Hank

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[fotografr]

Okay, Tom, I'm pretty sure you didn't take this one from a "slightly raised platform." 😁