Warbirds in Action

[Buttkicker]

Hi guys
thought I would share some Warbirds I have collected, you might of seen a couple of them in the past but 3 have not been seen before
hope you like them
Chris
1
http://www.chrisprocter.com/photos/635477051_arTVN-L.jpg
2
http://www.chrisprocter.com/photos/215495540_DJ7Mq-XL.jpg
3
http://www.chrisprocter.com/photos/215495411_2FPj6-XL.jpg
4
http://www.chrisprocter.com/photos/171943624_V7riC-L.jpg
5
http://www.chrisprocter.com/photos/175029365_cNWBb-L.jpg
6
http://www.chrisprocter.com/photos/191189069_c5B2o-L.jpg
cheers
Chris

[PhotosGuy]

Very nice, Chris!

[Merlin Driver]

Well done and thanks for sharing them....

Lynn

[izthistaken]

That last one is very badass!

[Cyclop]

Excellent series!

[FlyingPhotog]

Excellent Series but the last one is especially interesting.

Can't tell if it's just the pov but it looks as if the machine guns are harmonized pointing slightly outwards?

[izthistaken]

Excellent Series but the last one is especially interesting.

Can't tell if it's just the pov but it looks as if the machine guns are harmonized pointing slightly outwards?
That's what it looked like to me too. I was going to ask that question.

[FlyingPhotog]

That's what it looked like to me too. I was going to ask that question.

If you consider that SOP back in WWI was to close to within spitting distance, I suppose you would need a lilttle "spread" on the guns to avoid just putting lead through one very small area.

Of course it could just be that the owner hadn't given the "aim" much thought since they don't get used?

[carshop]

great action shots

[izthistaken]

If you consider that SOP back in WWI was to close to within spitting distance, I suppose you would need a lilttle "spread" on the guns to avoid just putting lead through one very small area.

Of course it could just be that the owner hadn't given the "aim" much thought since they don't get used?
No idea, you would know more than I about the subject. :lol: Good points though.

Maybe since the guy in front of you wouldn't be staying still for too long, he's going to be going left/right soon. ;)

[DutchOven]

Great pics! Thanks for sharing!

What lens did you use?

[andrewhuxman]

Nice shots I really like # 1,2 and 5 ,nice looks of really nice aircraft.

[A2EVOMR]

What an excellent set! Well done.

[dawestsides]

Nice shots.

Are those full scale replicas?

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice shots.

Are those full scale replicas?

Replicas?

[dawestsides]

Replicas?

"A replica is a copy that is relatively indistinguishable from the original"
Thank you Google

A lot of WWII (or before) aircrafts you see in airshows are perfect copies slightly reduced in size,for safety and cost concern.

[FlyingPhotog]

"A replica is a copy that is relatively indistinguishable from the original"
Thank you Google

A lot of WWII (or before) aircrafts you see in airshows are perfect copies slightly reduced in size,for safety and cost concern.

I'm completely aware of the definition of "replica."

My response was more that of being curious as to why the question was even asked.

I doubt seriously that any of the aircraft posted are replicas.

And the vast majority of "Warbirds" that fly in airshows (at least in the US) are the real deal. The most notable exception being the odd one-off Japanese combat aircraft which have been created from T-6 Texan airframes (themselves, legitimate Warbirds.)

[dawestsides]

My response was more that of being curious as to why the question was even asked.


:confused: Your "one-word" question wasn't clear...

Sorry.

[say_cheese]

I really the Me109 in #2 is that a replica or the real thing?

[FlyingPhotog]

I really the Me109 in #2 is that a replica or the real thing?

Judging by the "chin" it's more than likely a Bf-109 that was built under license in Spain but yes, it would be real.

[Aviation Junkie]

digging that dof in the last one. Great set.

[Desertrat]

Love the sets. The WW-2 birds are the real thing. The last shot is great but I think the instruments are too modern to be WW-1. any more shots of it?.

[Jeff]

2 guesses on the reason for the gun angle in the last image (which is awesome!).

So you don't shoot your own propeller; assuming it's a single engine prop job and the rounds are not sync'd with the prop.

And, for the same reason aircraft like this taxi like drunk snakes; they can't see over the engine hence you can't see the bad guy directly ahead, so if you angle off just slightly to keep him in sight, you can still shoot him.

Just guessin'

What aircraft is that last one anyway?

[jollyroger99]

I really the Me109 in #2 is that a replica or the real thing?

This plane was built by the Spanish under license as a Hispano HA-1112 Buchon, painted to look like a German Bf109.