Goodwood Rev Celebrates 75 Years of Spitfire

[Chevvyf1]

These are from last year and the Battle of Britain Celebration at Goodwood. I am a Happy Snapper with these and only had a little lens

THIS year Goodwood is hosting the Celebration of 75 years of the Spitfire. 5 Spitfires will be in a magnificant Flying Display : I am Looking forward to seeing some good shots from Aircraft Photographers













and the Kings Troop paraded too - Such poise and elegance!







Followed by Veterans of WW II - Service Men & Women and Vehicles









Goodwood DO put on a SPLENDID Display ! Enjoy here or at the REAL THING

If you have any shots please feel free to add them here

[Zuiko]

Re: Goodwood Rev Celebrates 75 Years of Spitfire

It's great that these iconic aircraft are still flying. Goodwood put on some great events.

[Guest]

Re: Goodwood Rev Celebrates 75 Years of Spitfire

Another interesting event you have here, Chevvy ... just a pity that you weren't blessed with a bright blue sunny day.

Well done nonetheless.

[Chevvyf1]

Re: Goodwood Rev Celebrates 75 Years of Spitfire

Mark, as its mid September each year - usually our Autumn - grey skies prevail ! and this "action" happens from 3pm in the afternoon so the best light is well gone ...

John and Mark Thanks for viewing and your comments

[Willom]

Re: Goodwood Rev Celebrates 75 Years of Spitfire

Chevvy, Below are a few of the more postable shots from Goodwood Revival 2009. I ought to say here, although they were taken on Oly gear it wasn't a 4/3rds. If the mods want them removed I will happily comply. I will be taking my 510 this weekend.

Firstly a couple of the Vulcan Bomber





The best panning shot I took that day. Lancia-Ferrari D50



Spitfire Mk. Vb preparing for take off. I like this one because it shows the beautiful dihedral of the wings and empasizes how slim the fuselage is. Perhaps I should have cropped to centre it.



The Battle of Britain Flight



Detail of Lister-Jaguar Coupe. I was trying to put across the suggestion of power beneath the bonnet. I took another image showing more carburettor inlets but it was out of focus



Aston Martin DBR1/1. I had noticed that every time this car came round this corner a burst of flame came from the exhaust. I was very happy when I nailed it.



I like your picture of the Battle of Britain Flight. Even in silhouette there is no question over what these amazing planes are.

It made me smile seeing the photo of the spitfire on the pit straight. Here is a link to a video of a slightly more exciting trip down the pit straight.

http://youtu.be/rnc78LW7V1U

Ray Hanna did this without the knowledge of the CAA and, understandably, got a rap over the knuckles for it. I expect he dealt with that in his own inimitable way.

Sadly I will only be there on Sunday and I will be there with my son so I am not sure how much photography I will be able to do but I know it will be fun.

Will