Underpowered and laiden with fuel, Corsairs always seem to take an age to get airborne, seen lifting here beyond the 5000 feet marker.

I understand that the someone in the FRIAT grandstand had asked the A-10 pilot's if they would give them a top-side photo opportunity as they passed their location, but there must have been some sort of misunderstanding as the top-side pass was performed at the end of the runway, much to the delight of those of us that were gathered there!'

Powering away from rwy 22 for the flight to AYT. Great reflection in the golden letters, I like this version of the Sky livery the most.

Noisy take-off from rwy 22 for the flight to Bulgaria.

Climbing out like mad for the short trip to LGW.

Whilst driving in the Caucasus Mountains about an hour up from Sochi, we found this Kamov in a field full of cattle by the roadside. A chat with the crew determined that they were waiting for the weather to improve before ferrying down to the airport. Seen here departing after dropping five lucky guys, including me, off after an impromptu ride around the local area