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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
DAVE KAY: "I'm nearly 78, I've been flying these since 1950 and I've got something like 450 gliders back at home. Some haven't been flown for a long time and some would need repairing but they could all be fixed up to fly. I haven't got a garage so they're all over the place in every room but I divorced my wife in 1972 so there's no problem in that respect. I'm continually building them, it just keeps you occupied, especially during bad winter weather when you can't get out and fly.
" I also build big vintage models with 4 stroke engines, old fashioned diesel engines and glow plug engines which are powered by ethanol. I've probably got more than 400 of them in total as well so the house is just choc-a block with modelling stuff."
" I'm out flying most days. The only time we stop in is when it's raining. It's been decent weather this year though and I've been out flying most days since March. "
"It's a dying hobby really and youngsters aren't interested in it because they prefer computers. Old model shops are closing down and everybody's trading on the internet and the pandemic means you can't go to model shows and events so that's been a bad do."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
DAVE KAY: "I'm nearly 78, I've been flying these since 1950 and I've got something like 450 gliders back at home. Some haven't been flown for a long time and some would need repairing but they could all be fixed up to fly. I haven't got a garage so they're all over the place in every room but I divorced my wife in 1972 so there's no problem in that respect. I'm continually building them, it just keeps you occupied, especially during bad winter weather when you can't get out and fly.
" I also build big vintage models with 4 stroke engines, old fashioned diesel engines and glow plug engines which are powered by ethanol. I've probably got more than 400 of them in total as well so the house is just choc-a block with modelling stuff."
" I'm out flying most days. The only time we stop in is when it's raining. It's been decent weather this year though and I've been out flying most days since March. "
"It's a dying hobby really and youngsters aren't interested in it because they prefer computers. Old model shops are closing down and everybody's trading on the internet and the pandemic means you can't go to model shows and events so that's been a bad do."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
DAVE KAY: "I'm nearly 78, I've been flying these since 1950 and I've got something like 450 gliders back at home. Some haven't been flown for a long time and some would need repairing but they could all be fixed up to fly. I haven't got a garage so they're all over the place in every room but I divorced my wife in 1972 so there's no problem in that respect. I'm continually building them, it just keeps you occupied, especially during bad winter weather when you can't get out and fly.
" I also build big vintage models with 4 stroke engines, old fashioned diesel engines and glow plug engines which are powered by ethanol. I've probably got more than 400 of them in total as well so the house is just choc-a block with modelling stuff."
" I'm out flying most days. The only time we stop in is when it's raining. It's been decent weather this year though and I've been out flying most days since March. "
"It's a dying hobby really and youngsters aren't interested in it because they prefer computers. Old model shops are closing down and everybody's trading on the internet and the pandemic means you can't go to model shows and events so that's been a bad do."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
DAVE KAY: "I'm nearly 78, I've been flying these since 1950 and I've got something like 450 gliders back at home. Some haven't been flown for a long time and some would need repairing but they could all be fixed up to fly. I haven't got a garage so they're all over the place in every room but I divorced my wife in 1972 so there's no problem in that respect. I'm continually building them, it just keeps you occupied, especially during bad winter weather when you can't get out and fly.
" I also build big vintage models with 4 stroke engines, old fashioned diesel engines and glow plug engines which are powered by ethanol. I've probably got more than 400 of them in total as well so the house is just choc-a block with modelling stuff."
" I'm out flying most days. The only time we stop in is when it's raining. It's been decent weather this year though and I've been out flying most days since March. "
"It's a dying hobby really and youngsters aren't interested in it because they prefer computers. Old model shops are closing down and everybody's trading on the internet and the pandemic means you can't go to model shows and events so that's been a bad do."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
JOHN APPLETON: ?"We have the beauty of two worlds here; you get a lot of exercise out in the sunlight which is good for you, and then there's the challenge of flying the planes about and catching the thermals. It's a question of learning to read the elements and work out what's happening up in the air. Ian's been flying full size planes for years but he struggles flying these right good. We've just been giving him stick about his flying saying that just now is the longest he's ever had in the air since we've known him. He's usually straight off and straight back down again. I mean that plane's had a lot of stick with all the bangs and crashes. It's pretty much made out of repair tape that plane, we don't know how it's survived after all these accidents yet it's still flyable."
?IAN LONSDALE: " I take no notice of them at all. It's just ridicule but I must thrive off it like we all do."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
JOHN APPLETON: ?"We have the beauty of two worlds here; you get a lot of exercise out in the sunlight which is good for you, and then there's the challenge of flying the planes about and catching the thermals. It's a question of learning to read the elements and work out what's happening up in the air. Ian's been flying full size planes for years but he struggles flying these right good. We've just been giving him stick about his flying saying that just now is the longest he's ever had in the air since we've known him. He's usually straight off and straight back down again. I mean that plane's had a lot of stick with all the bangs and crashes. It's pretty much made out of repair tape that plane, we don't know how it's survived after all these accidents yet it's still flyable."
?IAN LONSDALE: " I take no notice of them at all. It's just ridicule but I must thrive off it like we all do."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
IAN LONSDALE: "Winds from the east and the north east bring the good weather and good flying conditions. When it comes from the west you're bringing a lot of moisture in the air off the Irish Sea. We're looking at the weather forecast every day and then deciding where to go. "
"I used to be a flying instructor and I flew a number of different types of aircraft such as PA28, Cherokees and Warriors, four seaters and six seaters."
"This is fun though and I like to come up here and talk to the others. I started coming because one of the guys I taught to fly was actually a world champion model gliding enthusiast who received a number of medals for his aviation skills."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
IAN LONSDALE: "Winds from the east and the north east bring the good weather and good flying conditions. When it comes from the west you're bringing a lot of moisture in the air off the Irish Sea. We're looking at the weather forecast every day and then deciding where to go. "
"I used to be a flying instructor and I flew a number of different types of aircraft such as PA28, Cherokees and Warriors, four seaters and six seaters."
"This is fun though and I like to come up here and talk to the others. I started coming because one of the guys I taught to fly was actually a world champion model gliding enthusiast who received a number of medals for his aviation skills."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
IAN LONSDALE: "Winds from the east and the north east bring the good weather and good flying conditions. When it comes from the west you're bringing a lot of moisture in the air off the Irish Sea. We're looking at the weather forecast every day and then deciding where to go. "
"I used to be a flying instructor and I flew a number of different types of aircraft such as PA28, Cherokees and Warriors, four seaters and six seaters."
"This is fun though and I like to come up here and talk to the others. I started coming because one of the guys I taught to fly was actually a world champion model gliding enthusiast who received a number of medals for his aviation skills."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
JOHN APPLETON: ? Ian's been flying full size planes for years but he struggles flying these right good. We've just been giving him stick about his flying saying that just now is the longest he's ever had in the air since we've known him. He's usually straight off and straight back down again. I mean that plane's had a lot of stick with all the bangs and crashes. It's pretty much made out of repair tape that plane, we don't know how it's survived after all these accidents yet it's still flyable."
?IAN LONSDALE: " I take no notice of them at all. It's just ridicule but I must thrive off it like we all do."
© Christopher Thomond / Guardian / eyevine
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
DAVE KAY: "I'm nearly 78, I've been flying these since 1950 and I've got something like 450 gliders back at home. Some haven't been flown for a long time and some would need repairing but they could all be fixed up to fly. I haven't got a garage so they're all over the place in every room but I divorced my wife in 1972 so there's no problem in that respect. I'm continually building them, it just keeps you occupied, especially during bad winter weather when you can't get out and fly.
" I also build big vintage models with 4 stroke engines, old fashioned diesel engines and glow plug engines which are powered by ethanol. I've probably got more than 400 of them in total as well so the house is just choc-a block with modelling stuff."
" I'm out flying most days. The only time we stop in is when it's raining. It's been decent weather this year though and I've been out flying most days since March. "
"It's a dying hobby really and youngsters aren't interested in it because they prefer computers. Old model shops are closing down and everybody's trading on the internet and the pandemic means you can't go to model shows and events so that's been a bad do."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
IAN LONSDALE: "Winds from the east and the north east bring the good weather and good flying conditions. When it comes from the west you're bringing a lot of moisture in the air off the Irish Sea. We're looking at the weather forecast every day and then deciding where to go. "
"I used to be a flying instructor and I flew a number of different types of aircraft such as PA28, Cherokees and Warriors, four seaters and six seaters."
"This is fun though and I like to come up here and talk to the others. I started coming because one of the guys I taught to fly was actually a world champion model gliding enthusiast who received a number of medals for his aviation skills."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
JOHN APPLETON: ? Ian's been flying full size planes for years but he struggles flying these right good. We've just been giving him stick about his flying saying that just now is the longest he's ever had in the air since we've known him. He's usually straight off and straight back down again. I mean that plane's had a lot of stick with all the bangs and crashes. It's pretty much made out of repair tape that plane, we don't know how it's survived after all these accidents yet it's still flyable."
?IAN LONSDALE: " I take no notice of them at all. It's just ridicule but I must thrive off it like we all do."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
JOHN APPLETON: ? Ian's been flying full size planes for years but he struggles flying these right good. We've just been giving him stick about his flying saying that just now is the longest he's ever had in the air since we've known him. He's usually straight off and straight back down again. I mean that plane's had a lot of stick with all the bangs and crashes. It's pretty much made out of repair tape that plane, we don't know how it's survived after all these accidents yet it's still flyable."
?IAN LONSDALE: " I take no notice of them at all. It's just ridicule but I must thrive off it like we all do."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
JOHN APPLETON: ? “Ian's been flying full size planes for years but he struggles flying these right good. We've just been giving him stick about his flying saying that just now is the longest he's ever had in the air since we've known him. He's usually straight off and straight back down again. I mean that plane's had a lot of stick with all the bangs and crashes. It's pretty much made out of repair tape that plane, we don't know how it's survived after all these accidents yet it's still flyable."
?IAN LONSDALE: " I take no notice of them at all. It's just ridicule but I must thrive off it like we all do."
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
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Gliders in Lancashire: model aircraft enthusiasts. Guardian photojournalist Christopher Thomond spent some time with model aircraft enthusiasts who were launching their slope-soaring gliders off the hillside at Nick of Pendle.
SABDEN, 15 September 2021 - Model aircraft enthusiasts flying their slope soaring gliders at off the hillside at Nick of Pendle in Lancashire.
Dave Kay (white t-shirt / GB fleece) has a collection of 450 remote controlled aircraft which he has made and flown for 72 years. John Appleton (cap) and Ian Lonsdale are both qualified [ proper] aircraft pilots who fly the model versions as a pastime.
The flyers take advantage of basic aerodynamics, that any wind blowing onto a hill must follow its contours, creating slope lift which keeps the gliders aloft. The modellers also seek thermal lift in sunny weather which gives added elevation for the unpowered remote controlled aircraft which in extreme circumstances can reach speeds of over 500mph.
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FEATURE - Historischer Zug "The Flying Scotsman" fährt nach Coronapause wieder
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Train enthusiasts wave from a carriage as The LNER Flying Scotsman steam locomotive prepares to leave Victoria Station in central London ahead of a tour through the Surrey Hills in South east England. The heritage steam locomotive touring season was mostly cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic but is now underway as restrictions are eased. Built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER)It was the first steam locomotive to reach 100 miles per hour.
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FEATURE - Historischer Zug "The Flying Scotsman" fährt nach Coronapause wieder
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Train enthusiasts and passengers take photographs of The LNER Flying Scotsman steam locomotive at Victoria Station in central London ahead of a tour through the Surrey Hills in South east England. The heritage steam locomotive touring season was mostly cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic but is now underway as restrictions are eased. Built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER)It was the first steam locomotive to reach 100 miles per hour.
Flying Scotsman Surrey Hills tour, London, UK - 20 May 2021
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FEATURE - Historischer Zug "The Flying Scotsman" fährt nach Coronapause wieder
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Train enthusiasts take photographs of The LNER Flying Scotsman steam locomotive at Victoria Station in central London ahead of a tour through the Surrey Hills in South east England. The heritage steam locomotive touring season was mostly cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic but is now underway as restrictions are eased. Built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER)It was the first steam locomotive to reach 100 miles per hour.
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Anti-government protests, Hong Kong, China - 15 Oct 2019
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A picture of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam is used for target practice on the backboard of a basketball hoop in the Southorn Basketball Courts in Hong Kong this evening, as basketball enthusiasts gathered in support of the pro-democracy movement which has been ongoing for 19 weeks now
Anti-government protests, Hong Kong, China - 15 Oct 2019
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Anti-government protests, Hong Kong, China - 15 Oct 2019
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A picture of Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam is used for target practice on the backboard of a basketball hoop in the Southorn Basketball Courts in Hong Kong this evening, as basketball enthusiasts gathered in support of the pro-democracy movement which has been ongoing for 19 weeks now
Anti-government protests, Hong Kong, China - 15 Oct 2019
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FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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Penny Farthing enthusiasts cycle in a field, Kilmington, Devon, UK - 17 Jul 2018
Alistair Cope and son Sebastian make the point that there are not many places you can't cycle your penny farthing, including along the 'tram lines' of a field of wheat. After gaining the farmer's full permission to "give it a go" the pair made for a very unusual sight as the farthings emerged cautiously through the cereal crop. Alistair is the founder of the cycle organisation Velo Vintage and their moto is 'Time to cycle, take tea, converse and dress with style."
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FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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Alistair Cope and son Sebastian cycling their penny farthings through a field of wheat
Penny Farthing enthusiasts cycle in a field, Kilmington, Devon, UK - 17 Jul 2018
Alistair Cope and son Sebastian make the point that there are not many places you can't cycle your penny farthing, including along the 'tram lines' of a field of wheat. After gaining the farmer's full permission to "give it a go" the pair made for a very unusual sight as the farthings emerged cautiously through the cereal crop. Alistair is the founder of the cycle organisation Velo Vintage and their moto is 'Time to cycle, take tea, converse and dress with style."
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FEATURE - Pix of the Weekend: Bilder des Wochenendes
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A cosplay fan dressed as a Storm Trooper takes a toilet break at the MCM London Comic Con. The three day comic convention, which is held at London's ExCeL, was visited by thousands of avid cosplay fans and enthusiasts
MCM Comic Con, London, UK - 27 May 2018
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NEWS - Schräge Figuren an der MCM Comic Con in London
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Cosplay fan Christy Braybrook, dressed as Story of Life's La Muerte, poses for a picture outside of the MCM London Comic Con earlier today. The three day comic convention, which is held at London's ExCeL, was visited by thousands of avid cosplay fans and enthusiasts
MCM Comic Con, London, UK - 27 May 2018
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NEWS - Schräge Figuren an der MCM Comic Con in London
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A group of cosplay fans dressed in an array of super hero and villain costumes pose for a picture at the MCM London Comic Con earlier today. The three day comic convention, which is held at London's ExCeL, was visited by thousands of avid cosplay fans and enthusiasts.
MCM Comic Con, London, UK - 27 May 2018
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NEWS - Schräge Figuren an der MCM Comic Con in London
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A cosplay fan dressed as a Storm Trooper takes a toilet break at the MCM London Comic Con. The three day comic convention, which is held at London's ExCeL, was visited by thousands of avid cosplay fans and enthusiasts
MCM Comic Con, London, UK - 27 May 2018
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NEWS - Schräge Figuren an der MCM Comic Con in London
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Cosplay fans have a dance-off outside of the MCM London Comic Con earlier today. The three day comic convention, which is held at London's ExCeL, was visited by thousands of avid cosplay fans and enthusiasts.
MCM Comic Con, London, UK - 27 May 2018
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NEWS - Schräge Figuren an der MCM Comic Con in London
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Cosplay fan Christy Braybrook, dressed as Story of Life's La Muerte, poses for a picture outside of the MCM London Comic Con earlier today. The three day comic convention, which is held at London's ExCeL, was visited by thousands of avid cosplay fans and enthusiasts.
MCM Comic Con, London, UK - 27 May 2018
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NEWS - Schräge Figuren an der MCM Comic Con in London
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A cosplay fan eats his lunch in a ray of sunlight at the MCM London Comic Con earlier today. The three day comic convention, which is held at London's ExCeL, was visited by thousands of avid cosplay fans and enthusiasts
MCM Comic Con, London, UK - 27 May 2018
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NEWS - Schräge Figuren an der MCM Comic Con in London
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A cosplay fan dressed as Darth Vader gets a refreshing drink at the MCM London Comic Con earlier today. The three day comic convention, which is held at London's ExCeL, was visited by thousands of avid cosplay fans and enthusiasts.
MCM Comic Con, London, UK - 27 May 2018
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NEWS - Schräge Figuren an der MCM Comic Con in London
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Cosplay fans Martin Small, Chris Locke, Charlotte Lasseter aged 10 and Marc Lasseter take a break at the MCM London Comic Con earlier today. The three day comic convention, which is held at London's ExCeL, was visited by thousands of avid cosplay fans and enthusiasts
MCM Comic Con, London, UK - 27 May 2018
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NEWS - Schräge Figuren an der MCM Comic Con in London
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Cosplay fans take a break at the MCM London Comic Con earlier today. The three day comic convention, which is held at London's ExCeL, was visited by thousands of avid cosplay fans and enthusiasts.
MCM Comic Con, London, UK - 27 May 2018
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The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
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Classic car enthusiasts examine cars on show before the race
The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
he start of The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial 2015 at Woodcote Park in Epsom, Surrey. The event, which starts and finishes at Woodcote Park, takes a fleet of over 40 classic cars from around the world, through a 1000 mile trial around the UK
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The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
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Two Classic car enthusiasts examine cars on show before the race
The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
he start of The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial 2015 at Woodcote Park in Epsom, Surrey. The event, which starts and finishes at Woodcote Park, takes a fleet of over 40 classic cars from around the world, through a 1000 mile trial around the UK
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The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
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Two Classic car enthusiasts examine cars on show before the race
The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
he start of The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial 2015 at Woodcote Park in Epsom, Surrey. The event, which starts and finishes at Woodcote Park, takes a fleet of over 40 classic cars from around the world, through a 1000 mile trial around the UK
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The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
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Classic car enthusiasts examine cars on show before the race
The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
he start of The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial 2015 at Woodcote Park in Epsom, Surrey. The event, which starts and finishes at Woodcote Park, takes a fleet of over 40 classic cars from around the world, through a 1000 mile trial around the UK
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The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
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Classic car enthusiasts examine cars on show before the race
The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
he start of The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial 2015 at Woodcote Park in Epsom, Surrey. The event, which starts and finishes at Woodcote Park, takes a fleet of over 40 classic cars from around the world, through a 1000 mile trial around the UK
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The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
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Classic car enthusiasts examine cars on show before the race
The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial, Epsom, Britain - 13 Jul 2015
he start of The Royal Automobile Club 1000 Mile Trial 2015 at Woodcote Park in Epsom, Surrey. The event, which starts and finishes at Woodcote Park, takes a fleet of over 40 classic cars from around the world, through a 1000 mile trial around the UK
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Photos taken by gliding enthusiasts from the London Gliding Club, Britain - Jun 2014
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Gliding Enthusiasts Take Breathtaking Mid-Air Photos
Gliding enthusiasts in Britain have taken a series of stunning shots WHILE they were flying - sometimes upside down - which are being exhibited for the first time.
The unusual photos, which include snow and sunset scenes, were snapped by members of the London Gliding Club as they flew all over the world.
Many of the pictures were taken by the pilots, whilst others were shot by mini cameras attached to the wing tips or nose cones of the gliders.
The results are a remarkable collection of photos showing pilots upside down over the Pyrenees, swooping over Ivinghoe in Buckinghamshire at sunset and launching in the mist from their base in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
The photos, which were taken by eight club members over the last four years, are being displayed for the first time at London Luton Airport's Gateway Gallery.
"My favourite picture shows a glider climbing upside down over La Cerdanya in Spain as it's a stunning photo and reminds me of a brilliant flight," said Adrian Hobbs, a member of the London Gliding Club.
"Guy Westgate, one of the leading aerobatics pilots, was flying and there were fireworks attached to the wing tips."
Other photos in the exhibition, which is entitled The Art of Powerless Flight, show a view down the wing over the desert in Namibia and a tug pilot looking in his wing mirror at the glider he is pulling.
One picture shows a glider wing tip over a bright yellow field in East Anglia, whilst another shows the back of a pilot in the cockpit as he looks for the next cumulus to climb.
A glider is seen attached to a winch in one photo and two gliders are barely visible in another which sees them leaving Dunstable in the mist.
Adrian added: "I really love the combination of photography and ...
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Bird photo booth allows wildlife enthusiasts to view photos of birds at close range, California, America - 27 Jun 2013
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'Say Cheep': Bird Photo Booth For Wildlife Enthusiasts
'Say Cheep': Bird Photo Booth For Wildlife Enthusiasts
A bird feeder allows wildlife enthusiasts to watch, photograph and even talk to their feathered friends.
Dubbed the Bird Photo Booth, the invention was constructed by Bryson Lovett, who captured these incredibly vivid stills from live footage of birds, which can be streamed to mobile phones and enable a lively FaceTime exchange with the viewer.
The gadget made from wood and aircraft-grade aluminium uses motion-sensing technology to get a real bird's eye view and works by simply placing your iPhone, Android or GoPro camera into Bird Photo Booth.
All the bird photos and videos taken are saved directly to the connected device, which allows bird lovers to share their images with other enthusiasts online.
American inventor Bryson said: "I found that looking though a lens from afar really didn't allow me to truly interact and enjoy the expressions, personalities, behaviours and true beauty of wild birds up close as I desired. This curiosity and desire for the ultimate close up interaction with wild birds lead me to develop Bird Photo Booth.
"I want to bring people face to face with the birds and creatures in our backyards, to discover their intelligence, animated personalities and unique beauty in a fun, new interactive way that inspires our creativity and imaginations."
Wildlife enthusiasts in the UK can order the invention for around GBP 100.
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