Projects
echoalpha undertake aviation photography projects throughout the year. Details of our latest work, achievements and highlights can always be found on this page.
Air-to-Air with 208 Squadron
Elliott had the great pleasure to fly as part of a two-ship formation with 208 Squadron, in the Hawk T1.A aircraft.
Departing from RAF Valley on Rwy 32, Mustang formation turned west over the Irish Sea before then heading inland to the Mach Loop and the A5 pass. A selection of photographs from the flight are available here..
All for a good cause...
Elliott is writing a history of Royal Air Force Display Flying from 1920 to the present day. All profits from the sale of the book will be donated to the RAF Benevolent Fund. If you were involved in display flying as a pilot, aircrew or groundcew during your time in the RAF and have a tale to tell, please click here to get in touch.
2 Excel / The Blades
2 Excel Aviation Ltd is a new company offering an outstanding suite of aviation-related products that capitalize on the exceptional skills and heritage of their people. Their vision is to be best in their class and to live up to their motto which is 'TO EXCEL'. [See a selection of photographs of 2 Excel's display team "The Blades"
Chasing The Morning Sun
On February 28th 2006, after three years of meticulous planning and preparation, Manuel Queiroz set off to fly solo around the world in aid of Cancer Research UK. Elliott was given the opportunity to photograph Manuel, and his record-breaking aircraft "Slavka", in the skies over Gloucestershire. [See sample photos here...]
The Red Arrows
Acknowledged as one of the world’s premier aerobatic teams, The Red Arrows are the public face of the Royal Air Force. echoalpha were honoured to be invited to RAF Scampton to photograph the team during their winter practice. [Click for photos from the visit...]
Gloucestershire Airport
Elliott is working on a long-term project to capture the spirit and excitement of flight at Gloucestershire Airport. He has been making use of his airside working permit, and can often be found photographing daily life on the tarmac (and sporting a very fetching high-visability yellow jacket!). [See example photos here...]