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By: - 20th May 2005 at 22:00 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
(Apologies to a well known razor company)
"Seafire 47.....closer....closer still......the best a man can get"
By: - 20th May 2005 at 22:12 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
This shot, just in from 'Mike' at Crystal Lakes, shows 'LaurieB' endeavouring to get video shots of his beloved Seafire 47 in Montana.
Mark
"Trying to rip off Mark12's Avatar was proving to be more dangerous than he'd thought..."
Rob/Kansan
By: - 20th May 2005 at 22:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Man on the deck saying: ' I said mow the lawn, not the b****y drive'
Dave
By: - 20th May 2005 at 23:01 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The image in this mirror is closer than you think
By: - 21st May 2005 at 09:41 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
The lengths some modelers will go to ,to get the arrester hook detail!
'I'll prove to the lads that I copped this reg.!'
Swampy went to even more extreme lengths to stop the runway extension .
By: - 21st May 2005 at 09:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
NO NO NO,,,,,,, I SAID TRIUMPH SPITFIRE !!!!!!!!!
By: - 21st May 2005 at 10:38 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Close encounter of the Seafire kind"
The big question is though: when did the photographer duck?
By: - 21st May 2005 at 10:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
man shaped drop tank proves succesful
By: - 21st May 2005 at 10:50 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Off topic but..
"This should give Mark12 an excuse for another Spitfire thread!" ;)
...shall we have a poll on that? :)
By: - 21st May 2005 at 10:53 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Mr. De Cadenet was reported to be very pleased with his stunt double for the forthcoming Seafire documentary.
By: - 21st May 2005 at 17:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Yes, the Mk.2 balls-retraction system seems to work ok.
Roger Smith.
By: - 21st May 2005 at 23:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Please inspect our Idiot's guide on how to make contra-rotating wind-tunnel"
TNZ
By: - 22nd May 2005 at 07:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Crikey!!
I feel an overwhelming need to make the following observation;
LaurieB shows some sense in lying down on the job but "Mike" our photographer would appear to be standing up to take this shot. Now, even allowing for telephoto lenses and the "compression effect," I reckon "Mike" has been extra brave! A great photo.
Will LaurieB show this photo to his nearest and dearest to show how committed to the Spitfire/Seafire he is, or does she already know!
Chris
By: - 22nd May 2005 at 10:28 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Typical - just having a 5 minute snooze and I miss the Seafire flypast!
By: - 22nd May 2005 at 11:16 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Pilot:
"Look ...that's the lowest I'm going....you'll have to change from a wide angle lens if you want close ups...."
By: - 22nd May 2005 at 12:25 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Lord, when I said I dont want to live and asked you to send the most powerful vehicle to run over me... I didn't expect a Spitfire..."
By: - 22nd May 2005 at 16:47 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
"Oh blast it - the lens cap !!"
By: - 22nd May 2005 at 16:55 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Typical of my "Big Brov " lying down on the job again!! Now the question is was he lying down taking a photo upwards, or did he fall out taking a shot downwards?
Cannot wait to see the rest of your pic's on your return bro.
By: - 22nd May 2005 at 17:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I feel an overwhelming need to make the following observation;
LaurieB shows some sense in lying down on the job but "Mike" our photographer would appear to be standing up to take this shot. Now, even allowing for telephoto lenses and the "compression effect," I reckon "Mike" has been extra brave! A great photo.Will LaurieB show this photo to his nearest and dearest to show how committed to the Spitfire/Seafire he is, or does she already know!
Chris
Chris,
The answer is yes, all the family have seen it!!
Got back to Chicago last night after 3 absolutely fantastic days at Crystal Lakes. Jim Smith is one of nature's true gentlemen and a marvellous host. I can't thank him and everyone else at Crystal Lakes for making my visit an really memorable experience. It is one trip that I will never forget.
I had originally been kneeling on the centre-line taking video. Through the view-finder Jim appeared much lower and I decided I could get a regular haircut later and ducked out left. Mike, being somewhat braver, stayed and got a fantastic shot.
BR
Laurie
By: - 22nd May 2005 at 17:07 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Typical of my "Big Brov " lying down on the job again!! Now the question is was he lying down taking a photo upwards, or did he fall out taking a shot downwards?
Cannot wait to see the rest of your pic's on your return bro.
Hi Nige,
Good to see I finally got you on the forum!!!!!! I'll try less extreme measures next time. :D :D :D :D :D
It was truly a great time. But you know me, always asleep at the wrong time!!!!!!!!
look forward to showing the video and photos when we get back next weekend.
Laur
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By: Mark12 - 20th May 2005 at 21:45
This shot, just in from 'Mike' at Crystal Lakes, shows 'LaurieB' endeavouring to get video shots of his beloved Seafire 47 in Montana.
Mark