AVIATION FOR ALL http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/ 32 rows en-gb 60 East Anglia Pt3:RAF Marham/Mildenhall & Hunter at Beck Row http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1775316.html Had some differing weather conditions over the 4 day trip,and this selection shows it more than any i think.Spooked some USAF Police by trying (unsuccessfully i might add) to photograph C130s circuit bashing at night,which added to the fun! Sunday 1 November 2009: Had some differing weather conditions over the 4 day trip,and this selection shows it more than any i think.Spooked some USAF Police by trying (unsuccessfully i might add) to photograph C130s circuit bashing at night,which added to the fun!

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]]> Sun Nov 1 2009 East Anglia Pt 2-RAF Lakenheath 6/10/09 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1775225.html The weather was at times appalling and a few of the take-off shots were taken through heavy rain! The weather did make for some interesting lighting on the day tho! Sunday 1 November 2009: The weather was at times appalling and a few of the take-off shots were taken through heavy rain! The weather did make for some interesting lighting on the day tho!

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]]> Sun Nov 1 2009 East Anglia Part 1:City of Norwich Aviation Museum http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1771316.html Whilst staying at Mildenhall for a few days,we decided to visit this great museum.The weather was fantastic,a complete contrast to my last visit here.I highly recommend a visit to this collection,very interesting and the staff are very helpful and informative. Wednesday 7 October 2009: Whilst staying at Mildenhall for a few days,we decided to visit this great museum.The weather was fantastic,a complete contrast to my last visit here.I highly recommend a visit to this collection,very interesting and the staff are very helpful and informative.

WJ633 CANBERRA T17 G-OVNE CE401 G-ASKK HERALD G-BHMY F27 G-BTAZ EVANS VP-2 'XE683' (E-409) HUNTER F.51 16718 T-33A WK654 METEOR F8 'XG168' (XG172) HUNTER F6A XX109 JAGUAR GR1 XX109 JAGUAR GR1 XP355 W. WHIRLWIND HAR10 121 MYSTERE IVA XZ375 JAGUAR GR1 XV426 PHANTOM FGR2 XV426 PHANTOM FGR2 XX830 JAGUAR T2A XP703 LIGHTNING F3 XN967 BUCCANEER S1 SCIMITAR PROCEDURE TRAINER WM267 METEOR NF11 WH984 CANBERRA B15 53-686/G-AWON LIGHTNING F53 XM612 VULCAN B2 53-686/G-AWON LIGHTNING F53 XW268 HARRIER T4N XW268 HARRIER T4N

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]]> Wed Oct 7 2009 New Jaguar Exhibit at theBournemouth Aviation Museum http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1762699.html On the 26th September 09,Jaguar XX763 was delivered on permanent loan to B.A.M.Here are a few shots of the Jag,taken from various different angles.As can be seen,she is nearly whole again,with just the tailplane and a few panels to be fitted.I will update as and when the work is finished. Thursday 1 October 2009: On the 26th September 09,Jaguar XX763 was delivered on permanent loan to B.A.M.Here are a few shots of the Jag,taken from various different angles.As can be seen,she is nearly whole again,with just the tailplane and a few panels to be fitted.I will update as and when the work is finished.

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]]> Thu Oct 1 2009 RIAT '09 Saturday http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1738769.html The best day for weather by a long way.A superb flying display as always though the static was a bit thin on the ground compared to previous years.Still totally enjoyed it as always! Tuesday 11 August 2009: The best day for weather by a long way.A superb flying display as always though the static was a bit thin on the ground compared to previous years.Still totally enjoyed it as always!

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]]> Tue Aug 11 2009 Down Memory Lane 5 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1692919.html Another collection of shots from the 80's and 90's scanned from prints.It is mix of civil and military small and large and there are also some U.S.S Forrestal carrier shots when they still had Tomcats! THANKS to all the Bournemouth lads on BAEG for identifying the carrier. Tuesday 5 May 2009: Another collection of shots from the 80's and 90's scanned from prints.It is mix of civil and military small and large and there are also some U.S.S Forrestal carrier shots when they still had Tomcats! THANKS to all the Bournemouth lads on BAEG for identifying the carrier.

3A-MOR @ Redhill 3A-MRG @ Monte Carlo Heliport USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay USS Forrestal @ Stokes Bay 12404 & 12429 CH-124s Aboard HMCS Athabaskan Badminton fly-in BOH BOH Rig flight @ BOH United Buscuits @BOH BOH ETPS PA31 @ BOH BOH BOH BOH Overshoot @ BOH,ex Yeovil on test BOH Portuguese AF T-37 Greek AF A7 RIAT RIAT BOH Fairford BOH BOH Aggressor F-5E Cannon AFB FB-111 @ Boscombe Down Mountain Home EF-111 @ Boscombe Down Stansted

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]]> Tue May 5 2009 CVN-71 USS Theodore Roosevelt http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1686441.html Collection of shots taken from a pleasure boat of the ship itself,the aircraft and some of the tail colour schemes.Also are a couple of shots of the USS The Sullivans,and some harbour shots through the fog! Wednesday 22 April 2009: Collection of shots taken from a pleasure boat of the ship itself,the aircraft and some of the tail colour schemes.Also are a couple of shots of the USS The Sullivans,and some harbour shots through the fog!

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]]> Wed Apr 22 2009 Vintage Transport Day @ Bournemouth Aviation Museum http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1663368.html This Event,in it's first year proved highly successful and will be repeated again next year,7th March.Organised by Steve Tydeman and a band of aviation enthusiasts,the theme included Vintage buses,military vehicles,fire engines and vintage cars.A few of the assorted buses were also running trips throughout the day around the local area.....Roll on next year!!! Saturday 7 March 2009: This Event,in it's first year proved highly successful and will be repeated again next year,7th March.Organised by Steve Tydeman and a band of aviation enthusiasts,the theme included Vintage buses,military vehicles,fire engines and vintage cars.A few of the assorted buses were also running trips throughout the day around the local area.....Roll on next year!!!

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]]> Sat Mar 7 2009 Bournemouth Aviation Museum Bus viewing deck http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1660301.html This selection of shots is of the arrival of former Yellows/Thamesdown Fleet number 167/267 which has been purchased by B.A.M. to provide a viewing platform enabling the public to watch the movements at the Bournemouth Int'l Airport across the road from the museum.It is also ideal for photographers as the windows along the top deck have some sliding openings large enough for the largest of lenses to fit through. Saturday 28 February 2009: This selection of shots is of the arrival of former Yellows/Thamesdown Fleet number 167/267 which has been purchased by B.A.M. to provide a viewing platform enabling the public to watch the movements at the Bournemouth Int'l Airport across the road from the museum.It is also ideal for photographers as the windows along the top deck have some sliding openings large enough for the largest of lenses to fit through.

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]]> Sat Feb 28 2009 Down Memory Lane 4 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1659405.html The next installment of 80's and 90's scanned photos. Thursday 26 February 2009: The next installment of 80's and 90's scanned photos.

LHR EXETER LGW PARIS A/S BOH BOH FAB FAB BOH BOH STN STN FAB BRISTOL BOH LGW

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]]> Thu Feb 26 2009 Down Memory Lane 3 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1653010.html Another collection of 80's and early 90's shots from scanned prints. Friday 13 February 2009: Another collection of 80's and early 90's shots from scanned prints.

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]]> Fri Feb 13 2009 DOWN MEMORY LANE 2 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1648099.html Back by popular demand,here is another set of scanned prints from yeteryear.Some airshow shots from various locations,inc. Paris,Bournemouth,Mildenhall,Bentwaters,Fairford etc.All were taken in the mid 80's.There are also some non airshow shots. Tuesday 3 February 2009: Back by popular demand,here is another set of scanned prints from yeteryear.Some airshow shots from various locations,inc. Paris,Bournemouth,Mildenhall,Bentwaters,Fairford etc.All were taken in the mid 80's.There are also some non airshow shots.

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]]> Tue Feb 3 2009 Isle of Wight-Bembridge tour + Sandown http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1645705.html The first Bournemouth Aviation Museum Supporters Club trip was a huge success.Thanks to Steve T for organizing the tour at B-N,and to all at Sandown for their hospitality as we had nothing arranged there,and managed to get around most of the hangars. Friday 30 January 2009: The first Bournemouth Aviation Museum Supporters Club trip was a huge success.Thanks to Steve T for organizing the tour at B-N,and to all at Sandown for their hospitality as we had nothing arranged there,and managed to get around most of the hangars.

G-ACZE G-RNAC N137PG CIRRUS N796PG CIRRUS G-OBNL BN-2 N602CP CIRRUS N225RL CIRRUS G-AVCN BN-2 (c/n 3) G-AVCN BN-2 (c/n 3) G-AVCN BN-2 (c/n 3) G-AXZK BN-2 N570PG CIRRUS N796PG CIRRUS N395TC RC114 G-ASJO BE23 G-RAPA BN-2 XW613/G-BXRS SCOUT XW613/G-BXRS SCOUT N2536Y BN-2 N264CP CIRRUS N173PG CIRRUS N2536Y BN-2 4406/G-ONAF NAF N3N-3 LZ842 + RM927 SPITFIRES LZ842 + RM927 SPITFIRES Unidentified Spitfire RM927 SPITFIRE RM927 SPITFIRE RM927 SPITFIRE RM927 SPITFIRE I.D PLATE (SG25 BELG A/F) Merlin from TP298 SPITFIRE TP298 SPITFIRE WRECKAGE TP298 SPITFIRE WRECKAGE TP298 SPITFIRE WRECKAGE G-NRDC NAC FIELDMASTER G-BAMM PA28 BS410G-TCHI SPITFIRE RW382/G-PBIX SPITFIRE XT863 PHANTOM (COWES)

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]]> Fri Jan 30 2009 Down Memory Lane http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1641180.html This is a collection of photos from the '80s at various locations,mainly Bournemouth,scanned from the original prints. Tuesday 20 January 2009: This is a collection of photos from the '80s at various locations,mainly Bournemouth,scanned from the original prints.

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]]> Tue Jan 20 2009 A380 bash at Heathrow 17 & 18 Jan 09 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1640819.html 1st flight to LHR of a QANTAS' A380 was a big draw on the Saturday,and the weather was very kind for some departure shots of this and the newest Singapore 9V-SKF.Also included are a few of the rest of the arrivals for the day.Sunday's visit was for another QANTAS A380 and a Thai A340-600. Monday 19 January 2009: 1st flight to LHR of a QANTAS' A380 was a big draw on the Saturday,and the weather was very kind for some departure shots of this and the newest Singapore 9V-SKF.Also included are a few of the rest of the arrivals for the day.Sunday's visit was for another QANTAS A380 and a Thai A340-600.

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]]> Mon Jan 19 2009 Hunter ZZ190/AlphaJet ZJ649 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1638062.html A few shots of the Hunter taking off on one of its rare appearances and also some of the QINETIC Alphajet in new colours Wednesday 14 January 2009: A few shots of the Hunter taking off on one of its rare appearances and also some of the QINETIC Alphajet in new colours

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]]> Wed Jan 14 2009 C-FTGI Basler BT-67 Turbo Dak Photoshoot http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1629824.html Thanks to All at Airbourne Surveys and Bell Geospace involved in the arranging of this full access tour of C-FTGI currently based at Bournemouth Airport.The weather was perfect after days of overcast,and we were told to fill our boots-so we did! Here are the shots i took of this fascinating airbourne geo-survey aircraft. Saturday 27 December 2008: Thanks to All at Airbourne Surveys and Bell Geospace involved in the arranging of this full access tour of C-FTGI currently based at Bournemouth Airport.The weather was perfect after days of overcast,and we were told to fill our boots-so we did! Here are the shots i took of this fascinating airbourne geo-survey aircraft.

C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI C-FTGI

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]]> Sat Dec 27 2008 13/11/08-RAF Lakenheath http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1616618.html Spent 3/4 of a day at the end of the runway here and saw 27 different F-15s,which was far above expectations! Unfortunately the weather was pretty poor,as was the light hence some of the pics are a bit off,but it gave us a chance to suss out the best spots for a future visit. Wednesday 26 November 2008: Spent 3/4 of a day at the end of the runway here and saw 27 different F-15s,which was far above expectations! Unfortunately the weather was pretty poor,as was the light hence some of the pics are a bit off,but it gave us a chance to suss out the best spots for a future visit.

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]]> Wed Nov 26 2008 OFFICIAL OPENING DAY AT BOURNEMOUTH AVIATION MUSEUM http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1600612.html The title says it all,Mayoral visits from Christchurch and Bournemouth,ribbon cutting and Champers,plus a Pembroke flypast!!!!----A great day for the museum,the culmination of 9 months of very hard work by all involved-----Come and see us soon!!!!!!!!!!! Friday 24 October 2008: The title says it all,Mayoral visits from Christchurch and Bournemouth,ribbon cutting and Champers,plus a Pembroke flypast!!!!----A great day for the museum,the culmination of 9 months of very hard work by all involved-----Come and see us soon!!!!!!!!!!!

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]]> Fri Oct 24 2008 BOURNEMOUTH AVIATION MUSEUM/DeHavilland Aviation Ramp http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1586539.html These are the first photos on the Web from the new site of the B.A.M. opposite Bournemouth Airport.As can be seen,there was still a fair bit of work to do.For further info please look on the B.A.M WEBSITE IN THE LINKS SECTION. Following these are a few from the new DeHavilland Aviation ramp over the far side of the Airport. Also included are the two DHC-6 Twin Otters TJ-SAC & OH-KOG Saturday 27 September 2008: These are the first photos on the Web from the new site of the B.A.M. opposite Bournemouth Airport.As can be seen,there was still a fair bit of work to do.For further info please look on the B.A.M WEBSITE IN THE LINKS SECTION. Following these are a few from the new DeHavilland Aviation ramp over the far side of the Airport. Also included are the two DHC-6 Twin Otters TJ-SAC & OH-KOG

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]]> Sat Sep 27 2008 BOURNEMOUTH AIR FESTIVAL 28-31 AUGUST http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1564882.html The weather was hazy on the day i chose to take my photos and i was also shooting from the cliff top which was into the sun so the results were quite challenging to edit! Here are the results from one of the best shows of the year and it was free! Tuesday 6 January 2009: The weather was hazy on the day i chose to take my photos and i was also shooting from the cliff top which was into the sun so the results were quite challenging to edit! Here are the results from one of the best shows of the year and it was free!

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]]> Tue Jan 6 2009 WADDINGTON AIRSHOW 6/7/08 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1562471.html The weather did its best to wreck the day and conditions were far from ideal for photography!! Here are a small selection of shots taken in some very challenging weather! Saturday 16 August 2008: The weather did its best to wreck the day and conditions were far from ideal for photography!! Here are a small selection of shots taken in some very challenging weather!

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]]> Sat Aug 16 2008 FLYING LEGENDS AIRSHOW-Duxford 13/7/08 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1558565.html Determined not to let the cancellation of RIAT ruin my weekend,i set off for Duxford to see what Flying Legends had to offer-And i wasnt disappointed!! Superb show as ever,and a record crowd resulting in the entrance gates having to close! Lots of Fairford refugees! Star of the show had to be B-17G 'Liberty Belle' over from the U.S. Saturday 9 August 2008: Determined not to let the cancellation of RIAT ruin my weekend,i set off for Duxford to see what Flying Legends had to offer-And i wasnt disappointed!! Superb show as ever,and a record crowd resulting in the entrance gates having to close! Lots of Fairford refugees! Star of the show had to be B-17G 'Liberty Belle' over from the U.S.

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]]> Sat Aug 9 2008 QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY FLYPAST http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1535581.html This set was taken at the RAF Halton At Home Day,whose flying display was opened in style!!! Saturday 14 June 2008: This set was taken at the RAF Halton At Home Day,whose flying display was opened in style!!!

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]]> Sat Jun 14 2008 KEMBLE AIR DAY http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1535569.html A first visit to this show for me and what a show it was,all at Kemble should be commended for what was a fantastic show from all points of view-content to facilities to organisation!! And even the weather behaved itself!! Sunday 15 June 2008: A first visit to this show for me and what a show it was,all at Kemble should be commended for what was a fantastic show from all points of view-content to facilities to organisation!! And even the weather behaved itself!!

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]]> Sun Jun 15 2008 Heathrow 13/4/08 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1503123.html This selection was taken whilst awaiting the arrival of MD-11 HZ-AFAS.The weather was trying at best!!! Thursday 1 May 2008: This selection was taken whilst awaiting the arrival of MD-11 HZ-AFAS.The weather was trying at best!!!

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]]> Thu May 1 2008 Heathrow 6/4/08 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1503120.html The morning dawned to a couple of inches of snow on the ground and appalling photographic conditions,but i managed these few in the afternoon from Hatton Cross car park in between snow showers!! Wednesday 30 April 2008: The morning dawned to a couple of inches of snow on the ground and appalling photographic conditions,but i managed these few in the afternoon from Hatton Cross car park in between snow showers!!

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]]> Wed Apr 30 2008 Heathrow 5/4/08 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1502059.html A few shots taken at LHR before and after some really atrocious weather!! I was very lucky to catch the Chilean AF Boeing 707 taking off into the sunset though!! Also included here are shots of the South African Air Force BBJ landing,and one from either side of the Air China A330 'Olympic Torch' aircraft. Wednesday 30 April 2008: A few shots taken at LHR before and after some really atrocious weather!! I was very lucky to catch the Chilean AF Boeing 707 taking off into the sunset though!! Also included here are shots of the South African Air Force BBJ landing,and one from either side of the Air China A330 'Olympic Torch' aircraft.

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]]> Wed Apr 30 2008 Lasham/Hillside Nurseries/F'Borough/Blackbushe-4/4/08 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1499002.html Had fantastic weather for a day so decided to do a run around the above,including the very friendly aircraft scrapyard at Hillside Nurseries,Alton. Friday 25 April 2008: Had fantastic weather for a day so decided to do a run around the above,including the very friendly aircraft scrapyard at Hillside Nurseries,Alton.

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]]> Fri Apr 25 2008 RNAS Yeovilton Base Tour-28/3/08 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1495676.html These are a few shots taken whilst on a hangar tour of Yeovilton.Access was granted to most of the Hangars and photography was permitted in all but two! A fantastic tour,spoilt only by the great British weather! Many thanks to Stuart Haigh/TopjetPics for arranging the tour,and all involved in showing us around. At the tail end are a few from Bournemouth,visited on the way home! Saturday 19 April 2008: These are a few shots taken whilst on a hangar tour of Yeovilton.Access was granted to most of the Hangars and photography was permitted in all but two! A fantastic tour,spoilt only by the great British weather! Many thanks to Stuart Haigh/TopjetPics for arranging the tour,and all involved in showing us around. At the tail end are a few from Bournemouth,visited on the way home!

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]]> Sat Apr 19 2008 LUTON 30/3/08 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1493634.html Fantastic weather provided the opportunity to get some great landing/take off shots from the crash gate area at Luton. Tuesday 15 April 2008: Fantastic weather provided the opportunity to get some great landing/take off shots from the crash gate area at Luton.

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]]> Tue Apr 15 2008 Stansted 22/3/08 http://markshepherd.fotopic.net/c1479430.html Just a small selection of aircraft at STN on a day that the weather threw everything it could muster right at us.The initial uploads are of the Bizjets including the 2 USAF Gulfstreams 86-0206 & 99-0404. Saturday 22 March 2008: Just a small selection of aircraft at STN on a day that the weather threw everything it could muster right at us.The initial uploads are of the Bizjets including the 2 USAF Gulfstreams 86-0206 & 99-0404.

G-EZAB A319 EZY EI-DYC B737 RYR HB-JID MD90 ICELAND EXPRESS C-GAPT CIT X G-HRDS G550 N737CC BBJ N737CC BBJ EI-DLF B737 RYR 'Goodbye Sky Europe' titles G-EZAN A319 EZY 99-0404 C-37A (G5) 99-0404 C-37A (G5) 99-0404 C-37A (G5) 86-0206 C-20B (G3)

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