‘There I was, upside down, in cloud, on fire, nothing on the clock except the maker’s name, when suddenly…..
By: shortfinals
Tags: Air Show, aircraft, Alvis Leonides engine, Aviation, Great Vintage Flying Weekend, GVFWE, Piston Provost, RAF, Royal Air Force, warbird
Category: aircraft, airshow, Aviation, British Isles, Great Britain, Great Vintage Flying Weekend, military, RAF, Royal Air Force, warbird
Aperture: | f/6.3 |
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Focal Length: | 9.2mm |
ISO: | 100 |
Shutter: | 1/0 sec |
Camera: | MVC-CD500 |
N.B. ALL images are copyright Ross Sharp ©
For many years, I have been volunteering at various air events around the UK. It’s a bit of a long haul from New England, but well worth it. I meet many old friends, make new ones, and talk….and talk…. I get to play a bit, too, as you can see.
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6 comments on “‘There I was, upside down, in cloud, on fire, nothing on the clock except the maker’s name, when suddenly…..”
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This month’s offerings!
Useful links
- Courtesy Aircraft Courtesy Aircraft are a purveyor of fine, used warbirds and other aircraft
- DONATE to the The People's Mosquito DONATE to help The People’s Mosquito Ltd build a Mosquito!
- Passiondesavions Excellent blog from a pilot and Air Traffic Controller (en francais). The photography is exceptional. C’est magnifique!
- The Mighty Jingles A truly amazing wargaming channel; aircraft (War Thunder) as well as tanks (World of Tanks)
- The People's Mosquito Ltd Help to launch a de Havilland Mosquito into British skies! An aviation charity with just one aim….
- TPM Fund Help us build a Mosqutio for Britain!
- Travelforaircraft An excellent aircraft miscellany!
Oh, and for those who were wondering……’There I was, upside down, in cloud…etc.’ is the traditional parody of a ‘line-shoot’, which could sometimes be heard in various service Messes around the UK (and beyond) back in the golden age of flying.
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Heya Ross,
I really enjoy all the beautiful pictures you have here. Just gorgeous. If I’m ever in your neck of the woods I will have to get all touristy and see some of these amazing sights! Thanks for all the time and effort that went into this. I appreciate it.
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I believe the author has passed on, if the obit from Caldwell UK is pertinent to him and I believe that it is:
Sharp, Ross
Ross Sharp, 70, Caldwell, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at home of natural causes Services are pending with Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell 459 3629 (more)
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Actually, the reports of my demise are somewhat premature……………..but sadly, my family has suffered several losses, causing me to travel to the UK outside the normal cycle of trips!
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Glad to see that I was mistaken and sorry for your recent losses, as well. I’ve updated my blog, too.
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always takecare and twit for me Ross 🙂
i like your activities!
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