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I am a salesman working in the Sports Equipment industry now spending most of his free time as a photographer who loves aviation,especially LOW FLYING military aircraft.

I have supplied a number of my images for use in magazines/Calendars and also to the RAF and USAF both here in the UK and overseas.

All of the shots in my photostream are copyrighted.Please do not reproduce them without my permission.

 

All you have to do is ask as I will do all I can to help.

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  • JoinedDecember 2008
  • OccupationSales manager
  • HometownSouthport
  • CountryUK
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Photos of Neil Bates

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This gentleman's images are not only exciting to view, they are sharp, well lit, and composed very well. It is always a treat to see a new image pop up from PhoenixFlyer2008. Thanks for sharing your excellent work.

October 17, 2013
B25B17 says:

Neil's photos are FANTASTIC! You almost feel them coming at you and can hear the thunder. The views he takes would make you think he was in a photo aircraft but they are taken from ground level--wow!! His composition, clarity and action put you right in the front seat. All I can say is this is SUPERB photography, 5… Read more

Neil's photos are FANTASTIC! You almost feel them coming at you and can hear the thunder. The views he takes would make you think he was in a photo aircraft but they are taken from ground level--wow!! His composition, clarity and action put you right in the front seat. All I can say is this is SUPERB photography, 5/5, 10/10! Thanks for letting us hang out with you Neil!

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October 15, 2011

My photographic hero! In all seriousness, this guy takes some of the most exciting images I have ever seen! I hope to one day be able to get where he gets and shoot what he shoots. Damn fine stuff! Damn fine!

April 30, 2010

PhoenixFlyer2008 has some of the best aviation photos I've ever seen.

October 2, 2009