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A very dusty RAF Lossiemouth for JW13-1


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#1 Jonay

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Posted 19 April 2013 - 01:39 AM

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You've probably heard by now about the bizzare sandstorms that the high winds brought a couple of days ago (if not you'll see below), but here's my best efforts regardless :thumbsup:  I know the shutter speeds are too high on the P-3/CP-130 but it honestly was that windy that I didn't want to risk the shot.

At first it was like
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then a little bit worse...
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and then....
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Here's my proper shots.

I made the right decision to head straight for 202Sqn as soon as I arrived
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Pair of Budgies by JRuxton, on Flickr

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RAF Sea King HAR3 by JRuxton, on Flickr


Finally got to see the Pave Hawks I've been dying to witness for what seems like ever  :clap:
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USAF HH-60G Pave Hawk JW13-1 Crewman by JRuxton, on Flickr

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USAF HH-60G Pave Hawk JW13-1 by JRuxton, on Flickr

I then headed round to 23
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Maritime Patrol Lineup JW13-1 by JRuxton, on Flickr

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German PC-9 JW13-1 by JRuxton, on Flickr

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RCAF CP-140 Aurora JW13-1 by JRuxton, on Flickr

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FAB P-3AM Orion JW13-1 Landing by JRuxton, on Flickr

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FAB P-3AM Orion JW13-1 by JRuxton, on Flickr

#2 Andrewsarchus

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Posted 19 April 2013 - 05:11 AM

Almost looks like it's in the desert, very nice shots.

#3 shamupilot

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Posted 19 April 2013 - 12:07 PM

Epic Photos!

#4 Brandon-M

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Posted 20 April 2013 - 11:59 AM

These are wicked! Nice work, those pavehawks look awesome.

#5 Jonay

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Posted 20 April 2013 - 03:07 PM

Everyone keeps commenting about the Pavehawks :P

I need to find more photos :)

#6 Brandon-M

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Posted 20 April 2013 - 11:05 PM

That would be great! Always nice to see a Canadian aircraft too :)