David Platt

Lockheed Martin C‑130J Hercules (tail number A97‑467) in flight, propelled by four turboprop engines, performing a display over RAAF Base Richmond during its 100th anniversary airshow. The aircraft is grey, with crisp lines and visible propeller blur against a blue sky.

Lockheed Martin C‑130J Hercules (tail number A97‑467) in flight doing what it does best delivering much needed supplies, propelled by four turboprop engines, performing a display over RAAF Base Richmond during its 100th anniversary airshow. The aircraft is grey, with crisp lines and visible propeller blur against a blue sky.

Lockheed Martin C‑130J Hercules (tail number A97‑467) in flight, propelled by four turboprop engines, performing a display over RAAF Base Richmond during its 100th anniversary airshow. The aircraft is grey, with crisp lines and visible propeller blur against a blue sky.

Lockheed Martin C‑130J Hercules (tail number A97‑467) in flight with the loas masters giving a wave to the crowd, propelled by four turboprop engines, performing a display over RAAF Base Richmond during its 100th anniversary airshow. The aircraft is grey, with crisp lines and visible propeller blur against a blue sky.

The skies over Richmond roared as C-130J A97-467 soared during RAAF Base Richmond’s 100th! 🛩️ This Herc flew the fleet’s 850,000th hour honouring 60+ years of service. A proud moment for No. 37 Squadron and Aussie air power. 🇦🇺 #RAAF #C130J #Richmond100 #37Squadron #Hercules #AustraliaAirForce

RFS Coulson CH-47D Chinook (N47CU) at the Richmond Airshow, its twin rotors thundering with the iconic “Wokka wokka” sound — captured on a Canon 1DX with a Tamron 150–600mm

RFS Coulson CH-47D Chinook (N47CU) at the Richmond Airshow, its twin rotors thundering with the iconic “Wokka wokka” sound — captured on a Canon 1DX with a Tamron 150–600mm

RFS Coulson CH-47D Chinook (N47CU) at the Richmond Airshow, its twin rotors thundering with the iconic “Wokka wokka” sound — captured on a Canon 1DX with a Tamron 150–600mm

RFS Coulson CH-47D Chinook (N47CU) at the Richmond Airshow, its twin rotors thundering with the iconic “Wokka wokka” sound — captured on a Canon 1DX with a Tamron 150–600mm

Coulson Aviation’s CH-47D Chinook (N47CU) at the Richmond Airshow — a thrill to see in action and hear the iconic “Wokka wokka” of its tandem rotors. Shot on Canon 1DX + Tamron 150–600mm G2. 
#CoulsonAviation #Chinook #Helicopter #AviationPhotography #Planespotter #CanonPhotography

F-35 Lightning II climbing steeply with flares deployed, silhouette against a bright sky and visible heat shimmer behind the jet.

KP in the F-35 climbs like it owns the sky  flares popping, heat shimmer, and that lightning sound you feel in your chest. 
Shot at @ausairforce Richmond Airshow 
📸: @davidplattphotos  #AusAirForce #F35 #LightningII  #militaryaviation #airshow #fastjets #aviationphotography #RIC25

NASA operates a WB-57F which is based on the Martin B-57 Canberra tactical bomber, which is a license-built version of the English Electric Canberra. The 3 NASA WB-57Fs are the only B-57 variants of aircraft still flying

The one in my image is a English Electric Canberra TT.18

here you go @freddyb-aviation.bsky.social on tail gate party

Yes I have a second shot of the crew enjoying the view

The mighty Canberra bomber of the Temora Aviation Museum at Pacific Airshow last year
Wearing the colours of Royal Australian Airforce, No. 2 Squadron as flown in Vietnam, this is the only airworthy Canberra in the world it now flies as a living tribute to the courage and service of those who served

Supposed to be at Pacific Airshow 2025 today, but since it's canceled, I'm reminiscing last year's highlights: aerobatic pilot Aaron Deliu's incredible performance with a helicopter watching on

Today I should be at Pacific Airshow 2025, but with it cancelled, here’s a throwback — Greg “Wired” Colyer’s T-33 Shooting Star in USAF Thunderbirds livery, skimming low over the Gold Coast on its first Australian flights. A true Cold War classic in its element. ✈️🌊🚤

Spotted this USAF C-130 Hercules on a coastal run this afternoon—wasn’t expecting military traffic on a Sunday! Looks like a tanker with extra sensors, minimal markings, possibly here for Talisman Sabre. Anyone know more? #C130 #TalismanSabre #Aviation #AvGeek #USAF #PACAF

The BMW M4 GT3 of WRT W Racing Team driven by Kelvin van der Linde (RSA),Augusto Farfus (BRA),Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) on its way to Victory at the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour!!

#BMWM4GT3
#WRT W Racing Team
#BMW
#M4GT3
#SheldonVanDerLinde
#TeamWRT

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Emma McDonald leads Matt Hall in a fast-paced, high-precision aerial display at the Australian International Airshow.
 
A thrilling moment from @matthallracing and @emma_beyondgravity of @TeamMHR pushing the limits above Avalon!  

 @redbull  📸 @canonaus @tamronaus #AvalonAirshow  #FemalePilot

A stunning display of air power past and present as the CAC P-51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet, and Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II soar in formation over the Australian International Airshow. From piston to fifth-gen

Wing Commander Phil Eldridge of 2 Operational Conversion Unit sending it at at the Hunter Valley Airshow in the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II A35-048.

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#aircraft
#airshow
#ausairforce
#avgeeks
#aviation
#canon
#f35
#RAAF
#royalaustralianairforce

The BMW M4 GT3 of WRT W Racing Team driven by Kelvin van der Linde (RSA),Augusto Farfus (BRA),Sheldon van der Linde (RSA) on its way to Victory at the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour!!

#BMWM4GT3
#AugustoFarfus #BMW
#M4GT3
#TeamWRT
#IGTC 
#B12Hr
#GT3 
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The Class 'A' (All Pro) BMW M4 GT3 of WRT W Racing Team driven by Valentino Rossi (ITA),Rafaele Marciello (CH),Charles Weerts (BEL) on its way to 2nd Place at the Bathurst 12 Hour 

#WRTRacingTeam
#ValentinoRossi
#RafaeleMarciello
#CharlesWeerts
#No46
#BMW
#M4GT3
#TeamWRT
#IGTC 
#B12Hr
 #GT3 
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The SunEnergy1 Racing Number  75 Express Mercedes AMG-GT3 of Kenny Habul, Jules Gounon (AND),Luca Stolz (DEU), on their way to third place in the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hour

#JulesGounon #KennyHabul #LucaStolz #Mercedes-AMG #SunEnergy1   #IGTC #B12Hr #GT3 🦘

here's two of my favorite shots of the BMW's of WRT W Racing Team .from the weekend so far!

Car No 32 driven by Kelvin van der Linde ,Augusto Farfus and Sheldon van der Linde
Car No 46 driven by Valentino Rossi ,Rafaele Marciello and Charles Weerts

#bmwmteamwrt
#BMW
#M4GT3
#TeamWRT

Pole position for the Craft Bamboo Team at the Bathurst 12 Hour!!

Lucas Auer in the AMG as set the best lap and secured a pole position start for tomorrow's race!

#MercedesAMGMotorsport #CraftBamboo #Bathurst12H #IGTC #Bathurst #ColorSpec #ColorspecAustralia #msi #Gravity #FreeM #Evisu

The Class 'A' (All Pro) BMW M4 GT3 of WRT W Racing Team driven by Kelvin van der Linde (RSA),Augusto Farfus (BRA),Sheldon van der Linde (RSA).

The WRT M3 BMW at the 2023 Bathurst 12 Hour.

Looking forward to making the trip back to the Mountain this weekend.

@follow_wrt #wrtbmw #bmw #enduranceracing #gt3racing #gt3  #WRT #B12H #IGTC #Motorsport #WeaReaTeam #MountPanorama

Australia Day Fireworks 2025

#australiaday #fireworks #theentrance #nswcentralcoastphotographer #centralcoastnsw #nswcentralcoast

Flight Lieutenant David "Turbo" Turnbull and his Typhoon "Moggy" from RAF Coningsby show how its done at the Duxford Flying Finale.

#typhoon #Zj913 #eurofightertyphoon #fmg #moggy #rafconingsby #airshow #typhoondisplayteam #gr4 #ef2000 #raf #royalairforce  #rafconingsby  #jet #fighterjet #british

Royal Australian Airforce F35A Lighting Turns towards the Moon.

Fly me to the moon and let me play among the stars!
"KP" in the RAAF Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II at the Pacific Airshow, Gold Coast.

📸 Canon 1DX, Tamron SP 150-600mm G2
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#pacificairshowgoldcoast #avgeek #aviationphotography #airshow #RAAF #moon #flymetothemoon

Royal Australia Airforce Super Hornet demo

#raaf #superhornet #f18