On September 29, the long since rumoured RAF Coningsby nightshoot finally materialised, with 50 photographers provided with rare access onto the base. The evening promised the chance to shoot not only the front line Tornados and Typhoons based at Coningsby, but also some of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight airframes, all of which were [...]

To many warbird and airshow enthusiasts Maurice Hammond and his fantastic collection of aircraft at Hardwick Warbirds needs no introduction. Throwing open the hangar doors to a small number of photographers on 18th April, a slight glimpse of the locations wartime past was brought to life for those in attendance. Adam Duffield went along to [...]

Northolt Nightshoot XVIII doesn't really need introduction from us, given the popularity of these events with the enthusiast community. Whilst this was the 18th in the long series of nightshoots, it also marked the 100th anniversary of RAF Northolt, which celebrated the occasion two days before the nightshoot – which was held on Thursday 5th [...]

Biggin Hill is an historic airfield which requires no introduction for most aviation enthusiasts having formerly been RAF Biggin Hill. During the airfield’s time in RAF service, based squadrons took a lead role in the air defence of London when it was used by the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War and famously [...]

The nightshoots at Northolt have become a ‘must do’ for many enthusiasts and often set the standard when it comes to lighting, aircraft and organisation. Adam Duffield headed to London for the 17th event - the second of 2014 - to see what organiser Phillip Dawe and his team had managed to attract. Additional photography [...]

Since the first ever Northolt Nightshoot taking place back in January 2009 and with only around 60 photographers in attendance, Northolt has set an undoubtedly high standard when it comes nocturnal photography shoots in the UK. Jamie Ewan and Adam Duffield headed to west London to see what the 16th event of its type had [...]

RAF Northolt's Night Photoshoots need no introduction by now - having set the standard for nocturnal photography events in the UK since January 2009. This was the 14th event to be held, and set Northolt's already lofty bar yet higher with the appearance of several rare aircraft, as well as some old favourites. AeroResource's Ben [...]

During the cold and dark winter months outside of the airshow season many aviation photographers find themselves trying to explore different avenues to get their ‘fix’ with one such option being night shoots. These have become ever more popular with a number of organisations arranging events across the country but one of the most well-known [...]

On Saturday 17th March 2012 the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre held their first ever dedicated photographers event with their resident Avro Lancaster “Just Jane” at the former RAF East Kirkby. Adam Duffield reports from this unique event... Tucked away in the Lincolnshire countryside is the remains of the former World War 2 airbase RAF East [...]

The RAF Northolt night photo shoots have become somewhat a legendary event over the past year, providing unique night photo opportunities for the enthusiast. Michael Buckle visited the record breaking March 2010 event to reflect on the first year of the night photoshoots. There are many night photo shoots hosted throughout the UK, but not [...]