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SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

We run two monthly photo competitions , the Photo Of The Month (POTM) competition and the Specialist Photo Of The Month (SPOTM) which had a different topic every month.
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SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by andygolfer » Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:44 pm

This is the SPOTM (Special Photo Of The Month) competition for November 2020 and the subject is 'vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)'

The subject of your entry should be a photo of one or more civil registered former military aircraft. IF THE AIRCRAFT IS OPERATING WITH A MILITARY REGISTRATION SHOWN, PLEASE QUOTE THE ACTUAL CIVILIAN REGISTRATION TO CONFIRM THE ENTRY COMPLIES WITH THE RULES.

Photography Competition Rules :-

1. Only one entry per user, unless posting on behalf of another person who is unable to do so themselves (children for example). If this is the case, please state so on your entry..

2. The photo may have been taken on any date, it does not have to be taken in the month of the competition

3. The image can be photo-shopped to some extent, levels changes, cropping, sharpening etc. are all acceptable. The photograph must retain it’s initial subject though, don’t make it something it’s not. HDR images are not acceptable. If you are unsure, please PM a moderator.

4. The competition will remain open until 23.59 (UK time) on the 7th December 2020- please note new extended closing date to enable anyone with a last minute entry some breathing space.

5. Voting will be conducted by a poll open to all the membership shortly after the closure of the competition.

6. 'Rule 6...' There's no rule 6 Bruce'

7. The decision of the moderating team is final.

8. All images must be posted in line with the usual CA posting rules (size etc.), please read them if you're not sure how to post.

9. The rules may be subject to change, and these will be posted on this thread.

10. Please also embed the images and not links to images, if you're not sure how to do it then shout up and someone will sort it out. It is permissible to change your entry before the closing date.

11. Do not comment on other member's photos.

12. A brief description of where and when the image was taken would be nice too.

If you have any questions please PM me
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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by EGNH1909 » Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:52 pm

I'll kick off the proceedings with this one.
SE-DXO Saab AJS37 Viggen landing at Blackpool Airport after displaying at Southport Air Show on 8 Sept 2019.
ImageSE-DXO by Peter Rowe, on Flickr
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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by andygolfer » Sun Nov 15, 2020 10:14 am

one from me, a little over 5 years ago Vulcan XH-558 / G-VLCN flew for the last time, I chased it around the country quite a lot in 2015 and this was taken at Old warden on 5th July as it banked round low over the trees, a superb sight and one that I miss.....

ImageXH558 vulcan Old Warden 05-07-2015 7309 by Andrew Goldsmith, on Flickr

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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by Gloria Finis » Sun Nov 15, 2020 2:52 pm

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A high speed pass by 'Foxy Lady', G-CVIX (XP924), at East Fortune, on 12 July 2003. Scanned from a 6" x 4" pre-digital print.

ImageSea Vixen FAW2, G-CVIX, De Havilland Aviation Ltd @ East Fortune, 12 July 2003 by Phillip Hapka, on Flickr
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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by Wallie » Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:23 pm

The Fouga Magister CM-170, a trainer of the Belgian Airforce.
( now civ reg N2160M )

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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by Rainton20 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 3:19 pm

A vintage pair at Waddington in 2014. Canberra PR.9 G-OMHD with Hunter T.7 G-BXKF.

ImageG-OMHD Canberra PR.9 with G-BXKF Hunter T.7 by Ian Tate, on Flickr

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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by LondonEye » Thu Nov 19, 2020 4:06 pm

An example of the early Hunting Jet Provost. G-AOBU ex XM129 at a Biggin show.
Pete.


ImageHunting Provost G-AOBU 1 Biggin Hill

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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by acw367 » Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:26 pm

Vampire pairs takeoff LN-DHY & LN-DHZ

LN-DHY "VZ305" J-1196 FFA de Havilland Vampire FB.6 and LN-DHZ "WZ447" U-1230 FFA de Havilland Vampire T.55 Both ex-Swiss Air Force and wearing false RAF Markings RIAT Fairford 14 July 2018

ImageLN-DHY "VZ305" J-1196 LN-DHZ "WZ447" U-1230 RIAT Fairford 14 July 2018 by ACW367, on Flickr

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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by BringBackEGDG » Sat Nov 28, 2020 4:37 pm

Gloster Meteor T7 G-BWMF/WA591/FMK-Q with Vampire T55 G-HELV/XJ771 displaying at RNAS Culdrose 31st July 2014.
Image2014-07-31-058FD G-BWMF by Stephen Rendle, on Flickr

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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by Mike s » Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:46 am

Jet provost T.5 G-BWSG
ImageG-BWSG by Mike stanners, on Flickr
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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by PorkScratching » Tue Dec 01, 2020 2:06 pm

Swedish Air Force Historic Flight AJS 37 Viggen SE-DXN at the 2014 Waddington airshow:

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SAAB AJS 37 Viggen by Nick Challoner, on Flickr

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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by Andy L » Fri Dec 04, 2020 2:35 pm

WSK-PZL-Mielec MiG-15UTI (LIM2) N104CJ at a sunny Jersey Airshow in 2015
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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by Tally-ho » Mon Dec 07, 2020 8:20 pm

A former RAF Gloster Meteor NF.11 (Night Fighter variant) taxiing to be parked. Built in 1952 and photographed at Coventry Airport in May 2015. Civilian Reg G-LOSM former military Reg WM167.

ImageGloster Meteor by Marius Bekker, on Flickr

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Re: SPOTM November 2020 , vintage jets (civilian registered ex. Military aircraft)

Post by andygolfer » Tue Dec 08, 2020 6:46 am

entries for this competition are now closed, thank you to those who entered.


the winners are now in the Hall of fame here: viewtopic.php?f=112&t=37849
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