Vulcan Arrows

Richard Veal

Vulcan Arrows

A restored Vulcan Bomber being ‘escorted’ into the Dawlish Air Show, 20/08/09, by the Red Arrows Display Team.
This was the first time in 17 years that these aircraft have been seen together at a show.

For those interested in the Vulcan, I will upload one of the craft on its own, and I will be adding a journal with a few more of the pictures on.
I will not bore you with lots of pics of the same craft.
Also, I probably will not be uploading any Red Arrows shots as there are enough already on RB.

I used my Sigma 70-300 Lens for this capture.

Hope you like it.
Thank you for looking.

Best Viewed Large.

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Vulcan Arrows by Richard Veal
Vulcan Arrows by Richard Veal
  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    WOW! Stunning capture Richard, love the Red Arrows and that Vulcan is really AWESOME. Don.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Don. Glad you like it.
    It was a shame it wasnt the ideal weather. Some showers and a lot of bad light, but this was one of the better ones.
    It made a bit of noise also, with those unmistakable Olympus Engines, the same that powered Concorde.
    It was a joy to see.

  • David Lewins LRPS

    David Lewins LRPS

    Nice image Richard, good formation

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks David.

  • Hertsman

    Hertsman

    Very nice Richard – not seen this formation before.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Richard.
    Its the first time in 17 years this has been seen.
    I will add a journal later showing some more these.

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Excellent capture Richard- Photographers dream getting them all together -follow that eh? lol x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Pauline.
    If you have better weather you should.
    It wasnt the best weather for an air show. :-((
    Best of luck with yours later.
    xx

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Excellent captue mate, well done.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Jason.
    It was a joy to see despite the weather.

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    stunning image, such fabulous colours,well done, dawnx

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Dawn, and for the fave also.
    Many thanks my friend. xx

  • Torfinn Johannessen

    Torfinn Johann...

    Great capture Richard!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Torfinn.
    Glad you like it my friend.

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Great shot Richard, composition and colours are excellent :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Trish.
    It was one of the few moments the sun was shining during a display.
    It was always shining when a display finished and before the next one started, but then it would cloud over again. x

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Wow Richard this is a superb capture , a terrific shot and a fav. x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Irene, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated. xx

  • Edward Denyer

    Edward Denyer

    Exxcellent capture Richard. – Ted

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Ted.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    what a superb sight to see and witness Richard – an excellent capture.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Deb.
    It sure was exciting.

  • RedHillDigital

    RedHillDigital

    Nice one Richard. The Arrows & the Vulcan are due in Bournemouth this weekend, so I’m hoping to get a few shots!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Howard.
    I hope you have better weather than we had.

  • Richard Veal replied

    PS.
    The BOBMF didnt make it due to bad weather at their base in Lincolnshire. :-((
    (Spit, Lanc, and Hurricane.)

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Rishard – This is superb work !!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Colin, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated my friend.

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Soooo lucky to get this shot Richard, I`m very envious mate !

  • Richard Veal replied

    I took this on one of the very few occasions that the sun was shining.
    Very lucky.
    Keep your eyes peeled for the journal sometime over the weekend.
    I will be adding a few more of these, along with the Vulcan on its own.

  • jesika

    jesika

    Red Arrows AND Vulcan? How very wonderful, what joy that must have been.
    j

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Jesika.
    The first time in 17 years they have been together. x

  • David McMahon

    David McMahon

    I know the Avro Vulcan well. I recently drove 1200 km to photograph a Spitfire in the Outback town of Temora. Like you, I also use a Sigma 70-300mm lens. My standard lens is also a Sigma, an 18-125mm beauty that gives me so many options.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks David.
    That was some distance to drive.
    Unfortunately, yesterday the Spitfire didnt make it, along with the Lancaster and Hurricane, due to bad weather at their base. :-(
    So, better luck next year.

  • Richard Veal replied

    PS.
    Thank you for taking the time to comment on my humble capture.
    It is really appreciated.

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    A great shot Richard

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Tony.
    It was great to have witnessed it.

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    A beautiful capture, Richard. x

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Lori. x

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Awesome capture!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Cheryl. x

  • Sue Buckingham

    Sue Buckingham

    Fantastic shot Richard… well done!! xx

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Sue. x

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    great shot richard

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Brian.

  • CLiPiCs

    CLiPiCs

    i LUUURVE the Vulcan what an aircraft, so majestic in the air

    great shot Richard

    Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Kriss.
    It was great to see it coming along the coast with the Arrows as Escort.
    I may do a calender of it, so start saving up. LOL.

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Nice shot Richard !!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Curtiss.

  • DaveReed

    DaveReed

    Superb capture Richard, sounds like you had a good time :)

  • Richard Veal replied

    It was very enjoyable.
    Shame that some of the showers arrived at crucial times.

  • Lensman2008

    Lensman2008

    It’s good to know the ‘old girl’s’ still flying.

    A good capture, considering less than ideal conditions.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you my friend.
    Much appreciated.

  • Stormygirl

    Stormygirl

    Wow great capture…

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you.
    Glad you like it.

  • morpheus71

    morpheus71

    Excllent capture Richard!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Phil.

  • igotmeacanon

    igotmeacanon

    stunning shot mate, the vulcan is parked up next to where i work, i should get a shot really, love your work on here

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you. Glad you like it.

  • CJTill

    CJTill

    A stunning piece of work Richard.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks CJ.

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    CORR brilliant shot Richard, we saw them on the TV, you have caught them just right.

    Malcolm

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Malcolm.
    It sure was great to be there watching it.

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Great

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Meeli. xx

  • valzart

    valzart

    Aww thiz iz brill’ sweetheART excellent capture great photography ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Val. It was great to see. x

  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    Stunning shot… :o)

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Amanda.

  • Delany Dean

    Delany Dean

    That’s marvelous, Richard! I grew up in the US Air Force; my father was a bomber pilot in WW II (the B-26), and he later flew the B-47 and the KC-135. I love photos of military aircraft, and this is an excellent one!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Funny that you should say that Delany, as I have a picture of a KC-135. One was at the show an hour before I took this.
    I will have to upload it.

  • Phil Woodman

    Phil Woodman

    excellent timing.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Phil.

  • Wayne Holman

    Wayne Holman

    ” Awesome shot Mate ”....... WHAT ?.... I said Awesome Shot Mate !...... EH ?........... I SAID AWESOME SHOT MATE…. ” WHAT ? ”..........I’ll tell you in the pub….................. ” I SAID, AWESOME SHOT MATE ”........ Oh they’ve gone. Awewsome shot Richard good to these old birds still flying mate… = )

  • Richard Veal replied

    LOL.
    Yes, it was a bit noisy.
    Many thanks Wayne. It was a joy to see.

  • SWEEPER

    SWEEPER

    Well done Richard …......most envious , been waiting a long time to get a shot of the Vulcan , last one was on film !! Now missed two chances , on holiday for Yeovilton and Dawlish . A cross to bear ! Hope they don’t prang it before the next opportunity .

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thanks Phil.
    You would have loved it for sure, especially with the Arrows as escort.

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    and i just finished watching “Thunderball” for the millionth time thinking what a great looking aircraft the Vulcan was. superb shot with the escorts. well done.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks for the lovely comment JK.
    It was a delight to see.

  • Mark Weaver

    Mark Weaver

    well color me jealous, fantastic shot!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Mark.
    After seeing your PF, I take that as a Very Big compliment.
    Much appreciated my friend.

  • JJ Photographics

    JJ Photographics

    Awesome shot Richard… This has got to be a rare sight indeed! Well done mate

  • Richard Veal replied

    Hi Jonathan. Nice to hear from you. Hope everything is ok with you.

    As for the shot, it was the first time in 17 years this has been seen. I dont think that they are scheduled to appear again this year.
    I am planning my calender for these already.

  • SimplyScene

    SimplyScene

    Great shot Richard

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks my friend.
    Glad you like it.

  • LYNETTE EVANS

    LYNETTE EVANS

    Fabulous shot Richard. I remember the last Vulcan bomber when it was based at St Athans quite a few years ago. It was on display there when we went to watch the airshow. Beautiful aircraft it is too. Do they still use the Harrier jump jet in the displays now. They always fascinated me too when they flew backwards and dipped their noses. :-))))

  • Richard Veal replied

    Thank you Lyn.
    The harriers are being phased out, and there was the Naval Air station near Yeovil where they had a few squadrons, but they have gone now, so you dont see them much now.
    Noisy things they were also.

  • LYNETTE EVANS

    LYNETTE EVANS

    Why are they getting rid of them…they were so agile…my favorite too.

  • Richard Veal replied

    They are gradually going, and yes, they were very agile.
    I used to sit and watch them for ages and could never ceased to be amazed at the way they just used to hover and be so still.

  • LYNETTE EVANS

    LYNETTE EVANS

    ...and the lightening….and the phantom ;-))))

  • Richard Veal replied

    Havent seen them for ages.
    We had the Hawker Hunter at the airshow. Still a lovely plane.

  • shakey

    shakey

    Great shot Richard.

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Paul.
    Glad you like it.

  • Spencer Trickett

    Spencer Trickett

    Top shot – what a site! Well done Richard!

  • Spencer Trickett

    Spencer Trickett

    That should be sight – not site – Doh!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    LOL. Many thanks Spencer.
    It was a great sight. They flew low along the coast. A magnificent entrance, even though you knew what was coming.

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Richard this is beautiful … your timing on this shot was impeccable!!!!

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Lois, for the lovely comment and the fave also.
    Very much appreciated. x

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Congratulations Richard on the sale of this beautiful image…...it will be an embellishment to any wall…....excellent work! JD

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Joyce, and for the fave also.
    Very much appreciated my friend. xx

  • Jeff Burns

    Jeff Burns

    wow stunning shot

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Jeff.
    It was awesome to see, as they come right along the coast.

  • Matthew Dawkins

    Matthew Dawkins

  • Richard Veal replied

    Many thanks Matt.
    To win the challenge and be featured in the group, is a great honour indeed.
    As it is my anniversary also, a double celebration.
    Very much appreciated my friend.

  • CLiPiCs

    CLiPiCs

    some day you are having then innit !

    congrats on the win, the feature and what was the other thing again ?

    dammitt I always forget that one

    Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss ♥

  • Richard Veal replied

    LOL.
    Many thanks Kriss.

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