BBMF in Thompson Formation

[pelliott1954]

Hi All,

I hesitated about posting these as the light was absolutely awful and I was stood in the wrong place for the area they were practising for.

This is a new Display for BBMF called the Thompson Formation, flying 4 Fighters but this time they are joined by the Lancaster, it is to commemorate 60 years since the formation of BBMF and Wing Commander Thompson was the first OC

The day after this Practise Prince William was visiting the Flight along with a large number of Veterans and the Display Practise was therefore in the area near the BBMF Hangar, and I chose the wrong place to stand!!

Anyway, just to show what they are up to here are some efforts

159 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr

The Fighters doing a Tail Chase

161 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr


170 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr


This overdoses your sensors, wonderful sight and sound, running in at 100ft


173 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr

175 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr

Again, the sound of this was awesome, so close

183 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr


186 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr

191 by Paul Elliott, on Flickr


Regards Paul

[cjf999]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

Great set Paul.

[antoeknee]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

Actually some nice images. Got to love the sound of these aircraft.

Hope to see them at our 'Yanks' weekend (some of the film was shot in our location).

The BBMF usually does a couple of passes through the valley at some point during the event.

[tesarver]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

A really nice set Paul

Tom

[Alan_H]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

Wish I had been in the wrong place, super pics Paul

Alan

[pelliott1954]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

Thanks for looking and leaving a comment Guys, much appreciated

Regards Paul

[colin C]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

I like them all, but 186 the single Lanc on the slight diagonal is an iconic shot and worthy of going on the wall.

[pelliott1954]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

Thanks for that Colin, much appreciated

Regards Paul

[Neilly]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

Hi Paul,

Nice set of pictures. They did this Thompson Formation at RIAT and I have to say, from a photography point of view - it was a pile of crap! All we saw was the underneath of aircraft. There was some irony, too - the picture the BBMF posted on their official site was taken on the outside from Totterdown Farm campsite. They must've had an excellent display, whereas us poor saps inside, didn't! The BBMF had been doing quite well up to this point in the season - we've had half a dozen excellent topside passes at Old Warden. Looks like they've gone back to their old ways.

Climbing down from my soap box
Neil

[pelliott1954]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

Oh dear Neil, bad luck there Mate, you will have to come to Coningsby when they are building up to PDA next April, guaranteed top side close ups!

Regards Paul

[Neilly]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

Hi Paul,

Think you're right, mate. I'm taking early retirement at the end of the year, so I'll be able to be more flexible with my photography. Coningsby visits will be more frequent, that's f'sure.

Cheers,
Neil

[Redgrape]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

Weather & light may not have been that good from you point of view but I really like them, and the Lancaster is an iconic shot of that plane.

Sue

[pelliott1954]

Re: BBMF in Thompson Formation

Thanks Neil and Sue,

As the BBMF are on their mid season 2 week break, when they return there is a good chance they will do a few practises over Coningsby, I will try and post an update if I find anything out.

Regards Paul