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^^Gord^^
05-06-2008, 00:15
It's been a while since I got my Harrier fix so with the improved weather today I stole 3 hours out of my day and headed over.

http://www.fast-air.co.uk/images/080604_RAF_Cottesmore/Navy-Harrier-GR9A-ZG862-Cockpit-photo.jpg

http://www.fast-air.co.uk/images/080604_RAF_Cottesmore/RAF-Harrier-GR9A-ZD467-Landing-photo.jpg

http://www.fast-air.co.uk/images/080604_RAF_Cottesmore/RAF-Harrier-GR9-ZD465-Taxi-photo.jpg

A few more photos and a bit of a write up on my site......

http://www.fast-air.co.uk/RAF-Cottesmore-Harrier-Photography-080604.htm
neil_kman
05-06-2008, 08:13
very nice no.2 my fav
Matt Sayle
05-06-2008, 09:36
very nice no.2 my fav

:agree:
desantnik
05-06-2008, 10:49
Like the first one, nice composition - you seem to have got exactly the right crop point there.

#2 is a bit air show for my liking.

#3 is ok, like the hangars in the background.
philipfirth1983
05-06-2008, 10:50
Excellent Shots. Really like no1.
^^Gord^^
05-06-2008, 10:57
Cheers everyone. Thanks for the feedback desantnik.
Timc
05-06-2008, 10:57
All very clean and sharp photos there Gordon, like all of them.

Tim
photon
05-06-2008, 11:39
Do you have a "special relationship" with them? It wasn't long ago that that base wasn't featured on maps (unless they were Russian).
^^Gord^^
05-06-2008, 12:43
No special relationship with either the RAF or the base. Unless you count them avoiding me at low level as 'special'! :D
photon
05-06-2008, 12:47
Were you actually on the base to get the shots then? Or up a step-ladder?
^^Gord^^
05-06-2008, 12:57
Neither. I was outside the base but Cottesmore has a number of low fences that you don't need a step ladder for (one of the very few bases left without 3m fencing).
desantnik
05-06-2008, 13:05
I like the first one on your webpage too... 4 paveway strikes :D
^^Gord^^
05-06-2008, 13:15
They've stopped applying them to the Harriers now but some are still sporting them and some have rather a lot.......

http://www.g0rd.com/gallery2/d/24084-3/IMG_6269.jpg
Lev67
05-06-2008, 13:39
Very nice Gord.. like all 3..
Maybe wrong but is that a female pilot in No1? :thinking:
^^Gord^^
05-06-2008, 13:51
Yes, it was a female pilot with the Naval Strike Wing....

http://www.g0rd.com/gallery2/d/25466-3/IMG_9666.jpg
Sandds
05-06-2008, 15:41
Hi Gord.

My favourite aircraft, #1 for me it just looks "ard" :thumbs:.
Dino f
05-06-2008, 15:55
Great shots as always Gord, Harriers will always be one of my faves, as they were the first plane i really knew as a kid.
Thanks for posting.
Dean
AlanoDale
05-06-2008, 15:58
Like them all, but esp #3 , lucky to get a pilot to look right at you
photon
05-06-2008, 16:10
Nice to see the Vulcan back at Cottesmore on Gord's site. They were the first planes I was aware of, cos I grew up nearby. I remember them leaving for Cyprus. An adult might've thought they were off somewhere for a bit of retaliation.
^^Gord^^
05-06-2008, 17:02
Cheers guys, must admit I've got a bit of a soft spot for the Harrier as well. Shame they don't do the display anymore.

Like them all, but esp #3 , lucky to get a pilot to look right at you

It's the hold point on the taxiway before the move onto runway 22 so they can be sat there for a while if another aircraft is inbound. The tend to look over and depending on what squadron it is you can get the odd wave as well.....

http://www.g0rd.com/gallery2/d/25481-3/IMG_9692.jpg
desantnik
05-06-2008, 22:38
They've stopped applying them to the Harriers now but some are still sporting them and some have rather a lot.......

Ran out of room of decided it was a bit tacky?

There is always the other side of the aircraft to use and the other panels too :lol:
G&A Images
06-06-2008, 19:35
Very nice Gordon :)

Do like the Harrier - but have to follow with Lancer the Tornados just a bit ahead for me.

Excellent photos *** :):)
FleetwoodJones
06-06-2008, 21:46
Love all your shots, they're brilliant. also enjoyed the question as to if it was a female pilot and you replied with a close up shot of her!! Class!
AndyC
07-06-2008, 20:09
Awesome shots!
King_Boru
07-06-2008, 20:23
Spot on as usual Mr. Gord.
GAELICSTORM7
08-06-2008, 16:37
Female Pilots !, gadzooks ! !, whats the worls coming to ;-), hope she doesn't have to reverse it, it a a Harrier after all........ (ducks to avoid the incoming flak)

Lovely shots though, the Harrier could never be described as a beautiful aircraft, but it is very special, bit of a ugly duckling, and your shots show it wonderfully.

Alan
King_Boru
08-06-2008, 17:33
Female Pilots !, gadzooks ! !, whats the worls coming to ;-), hope she doesn't have to reverse it, it a a Harrier after all........ (ducks to avoid the incoming flak)

Lovely shots though, the Harrier could never be described as a beautiful aircraft, but it is very special, bit of a ugly duckling, and your shots show it wonderfully.

Alan

According to USAAF and RAF research female pilots make "better" dogfight (close quarters) pilots. The female heart is closer to the brain compared to us males. This shorter distance which the blood has to travel allows for increased natural (i.e: no g-suit) g-force resistance. Though typically known as a male career, female pilots are increasing in numbers. Personal opinions with regards to allowing this are still very strong within the forces, especially in the RAF.