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Roundel abstraction from the Douglas C-47 aircraft parked at Prestwick International Airport on a refuelling stop for the Daks Over Normandy event captured in May 2019.

Ignoring politics and political faction and hoping that you all avoid political comments below - one thing was clear from the inauguration speech of the 46th President of the United States today. The word 'unity' was justly emphasised and is so profoundly important today.

We are one species inhabiting one tiny world in the vastness of space. Our resources are not limitless and our home is under threat. Humanity is consuming one and a half times of the resources available and by any measure of mathematics, that is not sustainable.

After witnessing the worlds most powerful nation withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord I was so bitterly disheartened but I am warmed to see that the new administration plans to re-join the accord in an effort to stave off some of the worst that man-made climactic change will bring to our home. Of course it is all too little and too late, and more needs to be done, but it is a footstep in the right direction after so many backwards steps.

I don't want to wear my politics on my sleeve, but as a human that cares about other humans I wanted to express my hope that we can get back on track to tackle this crisis.

We are one humanity inhabiting one tiny planet in the vastness of space. We owe it to ourselves and our future generations to take care of our irreplaceable world and we cannot do that with hate and division in our hearts.

Stay safe everyone. Share love and hope. Show respect. Care.

Leanne X

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Pitts Special solo display during the Scottish International Airshow 2017 in Ayr, Scotland. I love that you can see the pilot keeping his eye on the horizon and flight line in this shot. The display of this incredible aircraft was sensational and the highlight of the whole airshow. Performing a slow knife-edge flyby here, enjoy! Best viewed large - press L or click on the image.

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The Red Arrows - taken at the 2012 East Fortune Air Show, Scotland.

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The Red Arrows sweeping by taken at the Scottish Air Show, Ayr, Scotland. Reds 1 to 5 make up the front section of the formation known as Enid while Reds 6 to 9 are known as Gypo. Fighting against a distant display line and shooting into the sun, it was hard work to get any detail or colour saturation into any of the shots. I loved the sweeping curve of the smoke trails in this. Best viewed large by pressing 'L'.

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The Red Arrows, cropped for composition, make a dramatic arrival over the display line at the 2015 Scottish Air Show in Ayr, Scotland. I just wish that stills photography could convey the powerfully dramatic roar of these jets flying overhead. Enjoy full screen by pressing 'L'.

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