Southend Participants - Dan O's take

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Weather was mixed, but photographic opportunities excellent at Southend Airport. Star turn was Vulcan XL426 which performed a fast taxi run - great to hear the "Vulcan Howl". Pats on the back for the VRT who keep the old girl shipshape.

This event marked my first anniversary in aviation photography - here's the results!

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Great shots :). I think I like the Tornado shot the best.. I was under that cloud at the time...

Jonathan

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That f3 shot is fantastic, such a contrast

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whats with the vulcans paint? is it moisture or is the gloss wearing off?

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Love the Tornado shot with the black sky! Who needs blue skies?

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Peter, I think the gloss is wearing off. XL426 is seeing out her days living outdoors 365 days a year. Considering that, the guys keep her in amazing shape. Nowt like that Vulcan howl when they let the brakes off!

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The gloss finish doesn't last long although we do treat the surface with a barrier fluid which gets in all the cracks! Her third repaint may be a little while off but it is planned!

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Very nice pictures shame the weather was so temperamental ;) Anna ;)