Lancaster Bomber On Night Raid

Artist: John Hooton
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Lancaster Bomber On Night Raid

I have converted this image to black and white and darkened it a little in order to create the atmosphere of the period which would have been about 1943. Most of the Lancaster’s raids were carried out at night, and this shot depicts flying under moonlight. This was unwelcomed by the bomber crews as it made them highly visible to enemy night fighters.

Technical Details:

Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: 18-200mm f3.5
Focal Length: 200mm
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/500 sec at f /11
Post Processing: Photoshop CS3

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Lancaster Bomber On Night Raid by John Hooton

Gilberte

Splendid picture of a very sad souvenir.
John Hooton replied

It is sad Gilberte, over 59,000 very young men died on those RAF raids.
Farmncamera

John, this is just excellent! The tones, contrasts, even the detail on the aircraft are prefect. I do feel as Jill does…...a sad souvenir…..but what a grand work this is! :) xx
John Hooton replied

Sad indeed. This is my salute to their great courage in resolution to duty.
barkeypf

Superior capture John. You captured the atmosphere of the period very well.
Nikki Trexel

awesome work John….looks really genuine like i’m up in the sky with it. beautiful sky too.
John Hooton replied

Thanks Nikki, I actually had my feet firmly on the ground, but you’re right, you could be a deadly night fighter pilot closing for the kill from this often favoured position. You are in the ‘blind spots’ of the bomber gun crews so are no so vulnerable to counter attack.
John Hooton

Thanks Nikki, the colour version is a popular desktop wallpaper download from my web site.
George Lenz

nicely done
John Hooton replied

Thanks George, very much appreciated.
clickychick

Very dramatic shot. I have a sister who adores old aircraft, particularly the Lancaster. She goes to the memorial flight often. The Lancaster flew low over my house in Scunthorpe last year during a fly-by at a local show and it was just awesome – the sight, the sound, everything. Brought a tear to my eye!
John Hooton replied

Thank you kindly Sarah. I saw this Lancaster again last Sunday at Biggin Hill. It sure brings a lump to the throat. You are obviously girls of impeccable taste who appreciate the finer things in life! :-))
clickychick

Wow, I bet that was spectacular! We both love aircraft – think it must come from my late father who always wanted to be a pilot! I love commercial jetliners, too and was recently in awe at the new airbus A380 when it took its inaugaral flight (though have never seen it live :o( )
John Hooton replied

It sure was! I have a colour version of this shot on my profile and you can also download it as a windows wallpaper by clicking here
clickychick

Thanks, John, I’ll take a look later … just having a quick break from ironing! Urgh.
Richard Veal

Superb capture and B&W.
John Hooton replied

Thanks Richard, I think I prefer this B/W version.
john403

One word…Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!
John Hooton replied

Thank you John, much appreciated.
Iain Mavin

Having worked with this wonderful aircraft when I was in the RAF I just miss the sound of it as I look at the marvellous photo. (Actually I think it’s brilliant in B & W)
John Hooton replied

Thank you for your comment Iain. I am pondering one to hang, and I think the B/W says more than the colour too.
Kate Adams

Stunning John had a engine sound of its own, great capture.
John Hooton replied

Thank you Kate, four Rolls Royce Merlins, forty eight cylinders in unison – imagine a squadron flying overhead!
Marilyn Harris

Have seen one of these at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. They flew it out here in the 50’s, it was called “G for George” and I believe it was flown by an Australian pilot. Their website: Australian_War_Memorial_Canberra
John Hooton replied

Hi Blossom, many thanks for the link to ‘G’ for George. There is a great shot of ‘G’ by SharonD that was chosen as the Former DPF avatar this month,,, click here
Marilyn Harris

Thanks for that John!! Checked out SharonD’s work – Brilliant!!