Leuchars Air Show 2008

[GilesGuthrie]

In spite of the sheer number of Canon whites, and 100-400s specifically, I'm not surprised at the lack of postings of Leuchars.

Worst. Weather. Ever.

Nonetheless...

1
B-52. I thought this was going to fly on the day, but it didn't. Not that it couldn't, just that it wasn't intending to.

http://giles-guthrie.com/i/misc/lightroom-export/Leuchars/leu-1.jpg

2
Gazelle. One of my favourite helicopters, apparently it's due for retirement.

http://giles-guthrie.com/i/misc/lightroom-export/Leuchars/leu-2.jpg

3
A Quiver. The Red Arrows, parked up.

http://giles-guthrie.com/i/misc/lightroom-export/Leuchars/leu-3.jpg

4
Eurofighter takeoff. The Eurofighter lifted what was a completely miserable day for flying at the 2008 RAF Leuchars airshow. The Typhoon's power and majesty wowed us all for the few minutes its display lasted.

http://giles-guthrie.com/i/misc/lightroom-export/Leuchars/leu-4.jpg

5
The Eurofighter Typhoon rips the air apart above Leuchars.

http://giles-guthrie.com/i/misc/lightroom-export/Leuchars/leu-5.jpg

6
XH558. What so many of us had come to see: the last airworthy Vulcan. Limited to Visual Flight Rules, she was not to fly on the day.

http://giles-guthrie.com/i/misc/lightroom-export/Leuchars/leu-6.jpg

7
Belgian F-16. Another jet to try to lift the day, this guy only got a few minutes too.

http://giles-guthrie.com/i/misc/lightroom-export/Leuchars/leu-7.jpg

8
Tornado GR-4. As the gloom lifted slightly, the Tornados tried valiantly to lift our spirits, by pretty much flying racetracks around Leuchars, coming over the airfield on full reheat. Here, the first of the pair is running for takeoff.

http://giles-guthrie.com/i/misc/lightroom-export/Leuchars/leu-8.jpg

[Scout7id]

Nice set despite the gloom of the day. I hope you enjoyed it otherwise.

[Klippie]

Nice pictures shame about the day, I'd been all set to go and checked the weather on the St Andrews golf course web cams and it was just as in your shots gloomy as hell, still I can remember as a wee lad my dad taking me to Leuchars and seeing a Vulcan flying the noise was incredible I hope this is not the last time it'll be there...BLOODY WEATHER...:evil:

[PhotosGuy]

#4 & 5 are pretty nice! At least you were able to get something.

[BobOh]

Nice shots considering the day. It's hard to pick my favorite.

[Jamie Holladay]

4&5 for me

[flat-planedCrank]

Was a shame about the weather, still had a good time though..

Nice shots, 4 & 5 especially :)




Cheers.

[acchildress]

I like the clouds. It's a nice and different view than we usually see in airshow pictures.

[3Turner]

Shame about the weather. Nice set though, thanks for sharing.

[john_s]

4 & 5 are the pick of the shots for me.

Shame about the weather, but that seems to pretty much sum up this year's airshow season in the UK. :(

[Jon]

Really like #5. And I agree it's a shame about the weather. Makes me feel really lucky about what we had at Duxford.

[JeffreyVB]

Nice shots. I was at the NAS Oceana air show yesterday. Weather was very, very similar. And yes, it sucked. And no, my pics were nowhere near as good as yours!

[black_z]

I really like the F16, with the fire on the asphalt! :)

[Medic1]

Great shots....thanks for sharing