Trying to catch up with dozens of posts. Just including a few shots from the Swansea Air Day, held in July 2009. The Saturday was rained off amid our glorious British summer, but Sunday was a success. As part of the Swansea Unit of the Maritime Volunteer Service I was crewing on one of the RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boat). We were acting as safety boats, patrolling the air exclusion zone. The Swansea MVS provided three RIBs and a jet-ski. A successful day, which involved rescuing two wind surfers and a canoeist who were unable to return to land due to strong winds and tide.

Shooting from a RIB in a swell required some pretty fast shutter speeds, and a certain amount of luck. This is my favourite shot of the day

This is mainly to establish who has the best sandwiches!

....and this is Tug demonstrating that it doesn't do to show off!

Hurricane Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

The shutter speed for this shot was a 1250th of a second. This is a noisy bit of kit!

Crew Member Samantha Kiley - an experienced hand

Spectacular as ever!