Aug 13-15 - VP Day Celebrations

[cordy]

A NATION CELEBRATES

Author: By The Canberra Times

Publication: The Canberra Times (5,Thu 23 Jun 2005)


SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Practice fly-bys of Lake Burley Griffin by aircraft involved in the
next day's air displays. Three military bands on the shores of the lake, with dance troops, a 200-person choir, music from the 1940s, and five big screens featuring scenes from both the front line and at home during World War II. Big screen entertainment will also include interviews with World War II veterans.





Static displays of military and civilian vehicles of the 1940s. Reception for invited veterans in the Great Hall of Parliament House. SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 Ecumenical church service.
On-ground entertainment similar to the previous day on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.

Midday to 1pm: First of three air displays. Australian and NZ paratroopers will fall from the air to start the show, which will include vintage aircraft and helicopter demonstrations.

2.30pm to 4.30pm: Display featuring 25 different types of aircraft ending with a navy helicopter flying an Australian flag. Will include an in-air demonstration of a Boeing 707 refuelling F111 and F18 aircraft.
5.25pm to 6.10pm: Spectacular twilight display starting with a routine from the Roulettes aerobatic team. An F111 aircraft will then complete a simulated strike to spark a fireworks display that will spread across the lake.
A Howitzer volley will precede a Lockheed C130 dropping flares over the lake before a
final F111 ''dump and burn'' display - in darkness with an illuminated
Parliament House in the background. MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Service at the Australian War Memorial to commemorate

Australians who died in action during World War II.
Headline: A NATION CELEBRATES

Author: By The Canberra Times

EDIT: erm stupid media, F-111 cant be refueled by a 707. From a reliable source it will be two F-18's being refueled at lowlevel

Chris

[sirhc55]

A great day of celebration but these two lines worry me:


Australians who died in action during World War II.
Headline: A NATION CELEBRATES

As always with newspapers they seem to say the wrong thing with ease!

[christiand]

Hi Cordy,

thanks for your post.
I'm looking forward to the photo opportunities on that day.
Hey, everyone look out for D70 users on that day !
This could also turn into a meet ???!!!

Cheers
CD

[cordy]

I would but im going to be running my bum off between the airport and the lake, catching the aircraft leave the airport and then doing they're routines!

Although you may bump into me, look for someone with a D70 and a bright yellow (and i mean bright hehe) neck strap

Chris

[birddog114]

Although you may bump into me, look for someone with a D70 and a bright yellow (and i mean bright hehe) neck strap

Chris

Members will look for the BLACK NECKSTRAP with D70users.com logo and will recongnize the member of the tribe

[cordy]

Although you may bump into me, look for someone with a D70 and a bright yellow (and i mean bright hehe) neck strap

Chris

Members will looking for the BLACK NECKSTRAP with D70users.com logo and will recongnize the member of the tribe

what can I say, I like to be different hehehe

/me goes looking for mentioned neckstrap

Chris

[christiand]

Hi Cordy,

where at the airport would be a good view and photo shoot point to catch the birds ?

Regards,

CD

[cordy]

Hey CD,

When i get home tonight I'll do a diagram and post it up here for you, will be the easiest way rather than just trying to explain

Cheers

Chris

[cordy]

ok i'll just explain it, my artistic skills seem to be somewhat lacking

for afternoon stuff

when u get to the airport, head right pass the caltex server. go straight after the stop sign. just after that is middle carpark. you can get shots of aircraft taxiing past and also shots of aircraft on the runway

just beside this carpark is a hangar... keep going further down the road, there is another carpark.. can also get shots of aircraft taxiing past and also shots of aircraft on the runway. *also* if u goto the end of this carpark (as far south as you can go), there is a little gully then a elevated area where u can shoot over the fence line

Also, if you head up Majura Ave there is a airport gate at the near the end of the fenceline. Planes taxi straight towards you here

BUT this spot will only be good if they are using that end of the runway for arrivals and departures, generally its the other end so the other two spots are much better

For morning stuff

Anywhere along the fairbarn side of the airport. Just stay away from the RAAF VIP area and you will be fine. See below about security

Now.. some general do's and dont's

If u are going up to the fence to take photos, take the photo then move away.. do not hang around the fence. there is a rule that says you must be 3 meters away from the fence - so take the shot then move back.

If you are going to take a ladder, it MUST be 3 meters away from the fence at all times.

Also, you will probably get a visit from the APS at some stage. Be polite and dont be a smartarse, they are only doing they're job. If they request you move on, do so.

I will be out there, so if you want pm me for my mobile number and give me a yell, i'll show you around

Chris

[christiand]

Hi Chris,

I did a site survey following your instructions today.
Thanks for the handy hints.

Tell me, are you going to race the planes from the airport to the lake


Cheers,

Christian

[cordy]

lol

with any luck they should be in some sort of holding patern after take off, which should give me time to get the lake

*should*

hehe

Chris

[christiand]

Hi Cordy,

what do you know that we don't know ?
Such as, what time do you think the aircraft are taking off at CBR airport.
Are they taking off at CBR airport at all ?

Cheers,
CD

[birddog114]

Hi Cordy,

what do you know that we don't know ?
Such as, what time do you think the aircraft are taking off at CBR airport.
Are they taking off at CBR airport at all ?

Cheers,
CD

CD,
It's "SECRET", an anti aircraft missile might be around the fence!
So do your guessing.

[cordy]

I Know "stuff" . CD you have been pm'ed

Chris

[Gray]

where at the lake would you say the best vantage point would be?

[christiand]

hi Gray,

I'd love to help you with that one, however I don't know the aircraft's flight directions. It is a matter of their direction, position of the sun, time of day.
In the past a good viewing point is one being lined up with the AWMA and Parliament House, however there are fences towards the lake' s edge.
I guess you will be able to figure it out by the position of the sun.

HTH,

CD

[birddog114]

hi Gray,

I'd love to help you with that one, however I don't know the aircraft's flight directions. It is a matter of their direction, position of the sun, time of day.
In the past a good viewing point is one being lined up with the AWMA and Parliament House, however there are fences towards the lake' s edge.
I guess you will be able to figure it out by the position of the sun.

HTH,

CD

CD,
Get a radio scanner and monitor their movements, aim your big gun to it and here you go.

[ozonejunkie]

Now that the day is a bit closer, I found the following program of events:

http://www.dva.gov.au/commem/2005/VP/VP_Day/Index.htm

How many other people will be there?

Tristan

[cordy]

I'll be there on the sunday but am undecided as to which side of the lake as of yet.

Chris

[christiand]

My impression:

I guess the northern part of the lake is one of a number of good spots.
I had a quick look on Saturday afternoon and there was still a fence on the southern shores and building activity accross the lake opposite the
Australian War Memorial. So southern shores are not very attractive and also the sun will be on the other side of the lake.
A lot of activity is going to happen on the northern shores of the lake.
It may even be worthwhile considereing Mount Ainslie or Mount Pleasant or so.

HTH,
CD

[ozonejunkie]

I'll be there on the sunday but am undecided as to which side of the lake as of yet.

Chris

I spent all afternoon down at the lake, on the north shore. I think that the North shore is the best part, as that seems to be where they are targeting the display at.

FWIW - They did also mention that the Roulettes are using Mt Stromlo as a holding point. I wouldn't think it would be worth taking pics out there though.

And nothing beats the sound of an FA-18 overhead . . . .

Tristan

[cordy]

Yep, heading down towards the Carillion / Kings park this morning. Took a couple hundred photos yesterday at the airport, still to go through them

Chris

[Willy wombat]

looking forward to seeing the shots guys. If you post up in critique forum - post a link here so i dont miss em.

Cheers
ww

[ozonejunkie]

looking forward to seeing the shots guys. If you post up in critique forum - post a link here so i dont miss em.

Cheers
ww

Okay, here they are: http://ozonejunkie.is-a-geek.org/photos/VP/Day2Web/

Most are (i thought) awesome, however, there are a couple really bad ones that i included just because of what they contain. (F1-11 Fuel Dump & Burn)

I will be posting the link in the Critiques section as well. (Sorry Mod's )

Tristan

[Paul]

Hi Ozonejunkie,
Was looking at your image at
http://ozonejunkie.is-a-geek.org/photos/VP/Day2Web/slides/CRW_9166cr.html
And it reminded me of the film Apocalypse Now with the Ryde of the Valkeries playing in the background.
Looks like you had a great day on the North Shore taking images, well done!

[cordy]

Well in total I took almost 600 frames. Should take me all of a week to go through them hehehe. Going out again this morning to snap some more coming up Anzac Parade.

oh and ozonejunkie - http://ozonejunkie.is-a-geek.org/photos/VP/Day2Web/slides/CRW_9221pp.html thats a blackhawk
Chris

[christiand]

Hi WW,

here is one image:



the link:

http://www.pixspot.com/thumbnails.php?album=lastupby&cat=0&page=1

and another image:



Cheers,
CD

[pl55]

Very nice CD. The first one is excellent......

[daniel_r]

Ozonejunkie - I think the Blackhawk Silhouette in your album is a fantastic shot - well captured. The soldier standing inside really makes it.

CD - great shots as normal. Would we expect anything else from the 70-200 VR?

I'll hopefully get some of my shots processed and posted tonight (after discovering that I have a very visible dust bunny in every shot )

D.

[ozonejunkie]

Thanks Guys,

I was really happy with the Blackhawk silhouette. This was the first time that I have ever really tried panning, and it is certainly not easy.

I have a few more pics that I haven't got around to processing yet, but I will post a link to them in the future.

Tristan

[Gray]

the weekend was awsome!
I was there on Saturday and Sunday and managed to get over 2.5GB of photos, (taken in JPG Large Fine),
Sunday started out all-right but then the stupid clouds came in, I haven't had a chance to have a good look at my photos, but will start posting some in the near future, (when time permits).

Cheers,

Gray

[cordy]

ok well let me add a few more

Squirell pair


Navy Seahawk


Army helicopter formation


Kittyhawk


Roulettes


And the grand finale - dump and burn by 2 F-111's




Chris

[christiand]

cool shots, Cordy !

[ozonejunkie]

Awesome Photos Cordy!

I see you managed to get something of the F1-11 Dump & Burn. They caught me unaware, and they only pic i got was total crap.

Congrats!

Tristan

[christiand]

I love the FA-18:

FA-18 with landing gear down, hook down and I believe refuelling thing at the front:



Cheers,
CD

[birddog114]

CD,
So now you're master of your 70-200

[cordy]

Awesome Photos Cordy!

I see you managed to get something of the F1-11 Dump & Burn. They caught me unaware, and they only pic i got was total crap.

Congrats!

Tristan

yeah well they caught me too, i was expecting them to run across the lake from west to east.. waiting for them to come, then hear them coming from behind.. *crap* readjust camera, press remote and hope for the best

Chris

[christiand]

Thanks Birddog,

I wish I was , however getting closer

[ozonejunkie]

christiand,
Where was that FA/18 photo taken? Was that on Saturday or Sunday?

Looking at the lovely blue background that most of my photos from Sunday lack.

Also, does anybody have some really good photos of the Roulettes? I got some OK ones, but would love to see what other's managed to make of them?

Tristan

[christiand]

Hi ozonejunkie,

the photo of the FA/18 was taken on Sunday not too far from Regatta Point.

here are some more photos:

mouth wide open:


roulettes:




Cheers,
CD

[Willy wombat]

Sweet shots guys. I started a thread in the critique area

http://www.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=8339

I got back into Canberra late on Sunday and stumbled across the choppers left for the night in the park. No-one was around except for me, a bunch of helicopters, and a security guard. Quite strange.