Image Stabilisation is known by a number of names depending on the manufacturer. I’ve used both Canon’s Image Stabilisation and Nikon’s Vibration Reduction systems. For this article I’ll use the term ‘image stabilisation’ or ‘IS’ as a generic phrase rather than a reference to any particular system. The big question about image stabilisation is always [...]
Read moreWith Iran releasing a video showing the captured RQ-170 Sentinel drone in a desert camo scheme it is almost impossible to say that their claim of having the drone is untrue but I don’t believe they were able to bring it down. The video shows the front and an elevated view of the drone with [...]
Read moreIn an interview on BBC Radio 4 the Chief of the Air Staff – Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton – has said the Sentinel provided a picture that was so critical over Libya that the RAF needed to take a look at how they can provide the capability in the future. Whilst he didn’t [...]
Read moreToday it was announced that the Ministry of Defence has agreed to sell its entire Harrier fleet to the US Marine Corps. Rumours had been around for months that a deal was in the making and Peter Luff the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology confirmed the sale to the House of Commons. The [...]
Read moreQuite a few things have changed since I last updated my Eurofighter Typhoon guide so I’ve updated it for November 2011. I’ve also included much more information of the Eurofighter’s attempts to secure export customers with details of the contracts they are trying to secure. The biggest of which being the Indian MRCA contract that [...]
Read moreFor my visit to RAF Mildenhall on Monday 18th April I returned after twelve and half hours with 369 photos. Those hours were just the start. The photos will need to be reviewed, keyworded, processed and then uploaded to my website. I decided to keep a track on how long it took me to work [...]
Read moreOn or around 1st August the Harriers in store at RAF Cottesmore will have their engines run up to keep them in a serviceable condition. These anti-det runs allow the Harriers to be stored at RAF Cottesmore for an almost unlimited amount of time but don’t think this means the Harrier will be returning to [...]
Read moreEric Coeckelberghs, Tom Houquet and Giel Sweertvaegher of the Aviation PhotoCrew have produced a book on aviation photography. The 260 page full colour hard back book covers tips and tricks on how to shoot aviation including how they shoot the air to air photography that has brought them to everyone’s attention. The book includes exclusive [...]
Read moreIt’s been confirmed that 27 Squadron RAF will be returning to the air show circuit for 2011 with the Chinook. The display schedule is listed below: 17-19 June Aero Expo Sywell 02-03 July RAF Waddington Airshow 15-17 July RIAT, RAF Fairford Whilst it has been reported on some air show websites as [...]
Read moreOn the 3rd June 2011 the WAH-64D Apache attack helicopters of the British Army Air Corps made their first sortie over Libya. The Apaches flew from HMS Ocean making this the first operational sortie conducted from sea and the second theatre the Apaches are currently deployed to. HMS Ocean is part of the Responsive Force [...]
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