It's the weekend of the annual Shoreham Airshow, which means we get a free preview as the planes fly in to the local airfield ready for the weekend. The spitfire shown here dates back to April 1942 and flew with 315 and 317 squadrons. It also was the template for the replicas built for the Battle of Britain film. 
Spitfire JH-C BM597
Fading into the clouds
At one time the Spitfire would have been a common sight over the South Downs. These days you are rather more likely to come across a fox… 
The Bold Vixen
I saw her from the window, and went out to say hello as it's about a week since she's been around in the middle of the evening. She's such a friendly fox, and came trotting happily down the garden. She stayed for 10 or 15 minutes, relaxing and grooming, before wandering off to see what else the night has to offer. 
The Bold Vixen
Camera note: the spitfire was photographed with the EF 400mm f/5.6L USM lens. I used the EF 24-105 F4L IS USM for the shots of the vixen.
Flying Red Fox Blog
22 Aug 2009Iam going today! 😀 Hopefully get lots of nice photos, lovelly pics of Spitfire and Fox.
gdare
22 Aug 2009She likes to socialise with people, that`s for sure 😀
Nice photo of a Spitfire :up:
Ukwildlife
22 Aug 2009Great photos of the fox and the spitfire
SittingFox
22 Aug 2009She looks in fine shape!
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23 Aug 2009Adele, I think she's been shopping early for her winter coat. Another month and she'll be stunning!
Words
23 Aug 2009Neil, thanks! The vixen is on great form at the moment. 😀
Words
23 Aug 2009Mark, I thought you might be. I hope you get some good pictures and video 🙂
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23 Aug 2009Darko, yes she seems to like the company. I love seeing the spitfires overhead. It's like a time warp, and this is exactly the area they would have flown.