As part of the preparations for the security surrounding the London 2012 Olympics, four Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft were brought to RAF Northolt in May for a two week familiarisation exercise, prior to being based there during the Olympics. Once again, Phil pulled out all the … Continue readingRAF Northolt Nightshoot XII – Typhoon Time
Increasingly popular, the RAF Northolt Nightshoot events provide an opportunity to photograph aircraft under the floodlights on the 32 Squadron apron. Once again, Phil Dawe’s tenacity ensured a variety of airframes at Nightshoot XI. Despite some last minute cancellations, there was a good selection on … Continue readingRAF Northolt Nightshoot XI
Once again, I was fortunate to be able to attend the Tiger Meet Spotters Day in 2011 at Base Aerienne 103, Cambrai. This time there were 3 ‘Spotters Days’ over the fortnight period of the Tiger Meet! I attended on the second of the three … Continue readingNATO Tiger Meet 2011 – Cambrai BA, France
Once again, for Nightshoot X, Phil Dawe put together an outstanding collection of aircraft for the discerning nightshoot photographer! This events’ theme was Search and Rescue, with a 2 day seminar on that topic encouraging attendance of a variety of types and operators. A long … Continue readingRAF Northolt Nightshoot X October 2011
Once again, the British Summer played havoc with RIAT 2011 – torrential downpours started on Saturday morning, putting paid to any flying until about 12.30pm. After a soggy trudge around the static, the afternoon brought good helpings of blue sky and excellent, if challenging, flying … Continue readingRIAT Fairford 2011
Celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Belgian Air Force, Koksijde Air Base on the North Sea / Channel coast held an air display on 6th/7th July 2011. Located about 30 minutes drive North of the Channel Tunnel, this location is easier to get to and … Continue readingKoksijde Airshow July 2011
Phil Dawe, with the support of the O/C 32 (Royal) Squadron at RAF Northolt, regularly organises night photography shoots, with proceeds going towards the restoration of the Battle of Britain Operations building, now known as the Sir Keith Park Building. These provide many opportunities to … Continue readingRAF Northolt Nightshoots
As promised, Phil Dawes, along with the co-operation and consent of the Station Commander Group Captain Tom Barrett , together with the O/C No. 32 (The Royal) Squadron, organised another night photo shoot (Number VIII)on 20 January 2011 in support of the refurbishment of the … Continue readingRAF Northolt Nightshoot VIII January 2011
In the 2010 Strategic Defence Review, the decision was taken to retire the BAe Harrier from service with the RAF. The two remaining Harrier bases, RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire and RAF Cottesmore in Rutland would cease flying operations in December 2010. I was fortunate enough … Continue readingHarrier Farewell
The Tiger Meet is an annual event which brings together many squadrons from around Europe to fly together in realistic scenarios and assess their skills using video recordings. The event usually has a Spotters Day which is aimed at allowing many hundreds of spotters access … Continue readingNATO Tiger Meet 2010 – Volkel AB, Holland