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David Platt
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Aussie based Aviation, Motorsport and landscape photography

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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
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.
October 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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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
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
October 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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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
F-35 Lightning II climbing steeply with flares deployed, silhouette against a bright sky and visible heat shimmer behind the jet.
October 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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here you go @freddyb-aviation.bsky.social on tail gate party
August 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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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
August 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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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
August 15, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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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. ✈️🌊🚤
August 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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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
July 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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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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May 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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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
May 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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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
May 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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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
March 6, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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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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February 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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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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February 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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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 🦘
February 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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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
February 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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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
February 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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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).
January 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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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
January 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Australia Day Fireworks 2025

#australiaday #fireworks #theentrance #nswcentralcoastphotographer #centralcoastnsw #nswcentralcoast
January 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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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
December 6, 2024 at 10:01 AM
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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 Australian Airforce F35A Lighting Turns towards the Moon.
November 20, 2024 at 10:17 PM
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Royal Australia Airforce Super Hornet demo

#raaf #superhornet #f18
November 16, 2024 at 10:54 PM