Civilian Aviation

Testing out my new lens, AF-S NIKKOR 80–400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR out at the local, I've been out a few times but I was inspired today to take some helo action and was lucky to see "Bond 1" arrive shortly after I turned up and "Bristow Rescue 1" depart about 20mins later.

Bond Offshore Rescue Helicopter "Bond 1" by Jonathan Ruxton, on Flickr

Bond Offshore Rescue Helicopter "Bond 1" Closeup by Jonathan Ruxton, on Flickr

Bristow Helicopter Rescue Helicopter LN-ONL EC225LP by Jonathan Ruxton, on Flickr

and now the locals

Bristow S92 G-CHYG by Jonathan Ruxton, on Flickr

Bond Offshore Helicopter G-REDK by Jonathan Ruxton, on Flickr

CHC S92 G-WNSR "Natasha" by Jonathan Ruxton, on Flickr

Bond Offshore Helicopter G-REDT by Jonathan Ruxton, on Flickr

Nice shots..like the top 2 shots..not seen that colour scheme before..looks like something a police helicopter would use or Shawbury helicopter type colours.Regards Tim

Great selection, wish we had some more assortment of the big cats but they seem to stay away from Norwich apart from the odd Bristow machine.Regards Kevin.

How do you like the big Nikkor?

thanks

ph