* Welcome
Welcome to my Aviation Images Blog and my site which has arisen from a passion for aircraft and photography stemming from 30 years service in the RAF. I use Canon equipment, currently an EOS-1D Mk IV backed up with an EOS-7D and utilising Canon EF L Series lenses. Some may be surprised to learn that I also still shoot slide Film using my trusty Canon EOS 650 – some habits just don’t die. In this blog you will see many of my images from the north of Scotland and various road trips that I undertake around the UK in pursuit of my hobby;
I continue to be a staunch supporter of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust and have been a RIAT volunteer for over 30 years, which satisfies my desire to work around aircraft with aviation minded professionals whilst allowing me to be in some privileged positions for photography. Please leave any comments as you feel fit and I sincerely hope that you enjoy my work.”
I have a second website where you can view my non aviation related images http://3adimages.wordpress.com/about/
Just click on the Image for a larger size version
- RIAT 2019 Team Brown
- TEAM BROWN RIAT 2018
- Team Brown RIAT 2017
- Cockpitfest Winner 2018
- Bruntingthorpe May 2019
- Scampton 2017
- Me & my last Sea King ZH540 RIAT 2015
- Bruntingthorpe May 2018
- SU_22 Inspection
- BACK SEAT BUCC BRUNTY 24-5-15
- Me & P1 RIAT 2015
- Three RIAT Volunteers
- Me and a Mil 24V, RIAT 2015
- In action @ RIAT 2012
- PENSACOLA 26-3-12
- Me & Sukhoi 22
- ME IN BELL 47 N3575 AT SUN & FUN LAKELAND FLA 27-3-12
- With Tom Gibbons @ RIAT Survivors 2013
- Me & Mil-24V
- @Newark Air Museum 13 July 2013
- Me & Pash @ RIAT 2014
- RIAT 2016
- RIAT 2014
- Me & Bo-105
- BACK SEAT BUCC BRUNTY 24-5-15
- Me and a CH-147F RIAT 2017
- Me and my first Spitfire, RIAT 2015
- Me & CH147F
My Images at Airplane-Pictures .Net http://www.airplane-pictures.net/admin/my-photos.php
All images are my own work unless otherwise stated and I reserve the right to retain the copyright , I ask that you please respect my copyright should you feel you need to copy any images. If you would like any copies of any images at a higher resolution please send me an E Mail stating details and I will oblige. Jim Simpson
August 12, 2010 at 8:46 am
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January 12, 2012 at 9:15 pm
Hi Jim
We worked together on “C Shift” NLS in the 80’s.
Remember me???
Ian
April 3, 2011 at 11:41 pm
some outstanding images here mate!
saved your site to favs
cheers
shane
“down under”
October 27, 2011 at 9:23 am
Very tidy James, always good to see what I’m missing whilst away in the sandpit!
Cheers
Dave
January 29, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Jim,
I’d like to use 2 of your images of the jodel d117 and d1050 (in scotland) in a future wordpress theme I am considering putting together about the construction of my Jodel D150.
I am at the beginning of this project – have just received the plans etc – do you have any objections to me using these images.
regards,
Barry.
January 30, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Hi Barry
No problem at all, if you send me your link I will add it to my links
July 5, 2012 at 6:45 pm
Hi Jim. Was just wondering if I could use one of your images for a tribute picture for RAF Lossiemouth? Was only going to put on facebook to show respect. Thanks
Gillian
August 23, 2013 at 2:23 am
Jim, The Brit USN Flight Engineer here, nice to see your still around. Regards, Paul
October 16, 2013 at 11:32 am
Dear Jim – I am running inspirational days in schools for The Inspiration Federation, and wondered if I could use your fantastic picture; ‘sea-king-har-3-xz590-f-202-sqn-kin-fd-21-8-10-8.jpg’ to use. It’s all about promoting and championing the work of inspirational people both in the armed forces and emergency services. Rather than just use your image, I thought I should check with you first.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Best wishes,
Danny
November 1, 2013 at 8:57 am
Morning Jim,
Just want to say thanks again for all your help yesterday at Lossie. Your advice on camera settings has improved my shots no end. I’ll post some on Fightercontrol when I’m accepted.
Thanks again,
Nigel Goodenough.
November 1, 2013 at 1:37 pm
Nigel
Glad to help, and thanks for viewing my Website, if you don’t know already I use the name “Bluetail” on Fighter Control
August 26, 2015 at 7:50 am
Jim
Good to see the Picker was of some use. Keep up the good work.
Dave
August 27, 2015 at 4:17 pm
Thanks Dave
Shame they wont let you bring the Picker onto FFD now
November 7, 2016 at 7:04 pm
Great Jim very impressive.
November 7, 2016 at 7:09 pm
Thanks Graeme
October 27, 2018 at 12:12 pm
Enjoying atrip down memory lane being former RAF bird control and flight planning at RAF Kinloss.