Wings over Gatineau, Spitfire, near miss.

I don't know how many even realized how close the air show came to being halted Sat & I didn't (generally) intend to shoot the landings due to the distance & obstacles in the way but I did watch most landings through the viewfinder. I've missed the first bounce but knew the landing wasn't as planned so started shooting. Note that there were constantly changing gusts at almost 90 degrees to the runway & I think one caught him.

Yikes, looks like it was really getting away from him! Glad he managed to get it wrangled. You're signature quote is very fitting to flying as well as photography, as noted in this series. Flying is very unforgiving, especially with equipment like this. Skill and attention is always demanded!

wow, that looks close. looks like the wing met the runway. glad he's ok. windsock doesn't look too bad, but i think i can see wind in the tops of those trees.

That Coulda been nasty! Unfortunately ive never been to a huge airshow. there just werent any in my area growing up. I plan to attend one soon as I do love aircraft. Doesnt it seem like there is a high percentage of crashes at shows all things considered? tons of videos out there of airshow crashes.

Fortunately it ended well & it was flown again on Sunday. The pilot / owner is very skilled & is one of the driving forces in Vintage Wings. He also flies a P 51 which was absent so I'm guessing it was being serviced. I'm sure he had his hands full for a few seconds & I think those who did notice the bounce were holding their breath.

cicopo wrote in post #15010350
Fortunately it ended well & it was flown again on Sunday. The pilot / owner is very skilled & is one of the driving forces in Vintage Wings. I'm sure he had his hands full for a few seconds & I think those who did notice the bounce were holding their breath.

Great sequence from the viewfinder - didn't he ground loop that one at YOW a few years back Larry ??
( ... not too hard to do, with that narrow undercarriage on a Spit)

Can't say that I've ever heard that but it may be true. Just happy it ended well & the show didn't skip a beat.

Congratulations on keeping your head & getting the shots!