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RAF Spitfire with D-Day Invasion Stripes
Warming Up for D-Day
A newly painted BBMF (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) Spitfire at RAF Coningsby its maiden flight in specially painted D-Day Invasion Stripes.
This year, for the first time, the RAF is asking the public to vote for their favourite image in one of the categories. The judges have selected a shortlist of 9 of the best photographs from the whole competition and the public can now vote for their favourite image. This will become the Peoples Choice: Image of the Year. Voting is at:raf.mod.uk/photo-of-the-year-2014.Voters will be entered into a free prize draw when they tweet their vote for a chance to win an iPad Mini with a Red Arrows 50th Anniversary universal cover and an iPhone 5S cover.
Voting is open and closes at midnight on 27th August. The winning Photo will be announced at the Presentation Ceremony on 2nd September.
Winning Images from the RAF Photo Competition:
Each year, stunning photographs are published following the RAF Photographic Competition and the winning military and civilian photographers are named.
The Royal Air Force Photographic Competition judging has recently taken place at the RAF Museum, Hendon. The judges were; Alan Sparrow, Chairman of the Picture Editors Guild and Executive Picture Editor of the Metro; David Clapp the renowned landscape and travel photographer; and Paul Hudson from the RAF Museum
The British Army protects the United Kingdom's interests at home and abroad, providing a safe and secure environment in which all British citizens can live and prosper
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This print showcases a newly painted RAF Spitfire with D-Day Invasion Stripes, warming up for the momentous event. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Spitfire takes its maiden flight at RAF Coningsby, adorned in specially painted stripes to commemorate the historic D-Day invasion. In an exciting development this year, the RAF is inviting the public to participate in selecting their favorite image from a range of categories. A shortlist of nine exceptional photographs has been chosen by esteemed judges and now it's time for the public to cast their votes. This special category will be known as the People's Choice: Image of the Year. To make things even more thrilling, voters have a chance to win an incredible prize - an iPad Mini with a Red Arrows 50th Anniversary universal cover and an iPhone 5S cover - simply by tweeting their vote. Voting is currently open and will close at midnight on August 27th. The winning photograph will be unveiled during a prestigious Presentation Ceremony on September 2nd. Each year, following the RAF Photographic Competition, remarkable images are published and celebrated, honoring both military personnel and civilian photographers who have captured extraordinary moments through their lens. This particular print captures not only the beauty of aviation but also pays tribute to one of history's most significant events – D-Day – reminding us all of bravery and sacrifice that shaped our world today.
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