What is now turning in to a bit of an annual tradition I headed down to one of my favourite places, the Ulster Aviation Society, on the 16th of February. This was at the invitation of fellow aviation enthusiast and photographer Paul Harvey. We were going to shoot the Society’s exhibits in the dead of night, illuminated by some small but powerful continuous lights.

I only had the time to stay and shoot the Gannet and Phantom but as always it was a fantastic night and many thanks to Paul for the invitation and Mal Deeley from the society for facilitating it.

Fairey Gannet ECM.6 / AS.4
— XA460
Fairey Gannet ECM.6 / AS.4
— XA460
Phantom FG.1
The Phantom XT864 ("007")    during restoration and re-painting period back to its 892 squadron Fleet Air Arm colours for the Society's 50th Anniversary during early 2018

The Phantom XT864 ("007")       is currently being restored and re-painted back to its 892 squadron Fleet Air Arm colours for the Society's 50th Anniversary during 2018 "007" taking off from the Ark Royal whilst still in service to 892 squadron Fleet Air Arm Society' volunteers posing for a group photo with the Phantom outside Hangar 2, during our 50th Anniversary Calendar 2018 shoot
— “007” (was XT864)

Phantom FG.1 – XT864 (“007”)
Phantom FG.1 - XT864 ("007")

Phantom FG.1 – XT864 (“007”)