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Mark Clothier
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Hello! Dorset-based amateur, published photographer. I mainly take pictures of noisy mechanical stuff, so that’s mainly what you’ll get here, plus any random, cool bits I happen to see. All pictures are taken by me and are my © unless otherwise indicated.
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Age yourself with gaming.
November 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Same aircraft at Compton Abbas last summer
November 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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#MaritimeMonday

A fabulous Kawasaki P-1, operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

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November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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#SedateSunday

I love this shot I got of a German #A400M a few months ago. Great aircraft: agile, flexible and with a great soundtrack!

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November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Ah, #FighterFriday, what would we do without you to cheer our week?

An RCAF #Hornet and a brace of French #Rafale. Lovely!

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November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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#Autumn

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November 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Not to mention the resident cockerel 😂
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Lots of rain here in Dorset today. This is a cooler, dryer night a couple of weeks ago

#Autumn #twilight #sunset #Dorset #UK #mist #iPhonePhotography #ShotOniPhone #MobilePhotography
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October 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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#TornadoTuesday #TonkaTuesday

Luftwaffe #Tornado IDS (Interdictor/Strike) tactical nuclear bomber. These will be replaced by F-35As armed with U.S. B61 tactical nuclear bombs.

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October 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Exhibit A:
Frozen expanded graphic, mid-close
October 28, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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#BlueSkyMonday

Here we go - to brighten up a dull old day:
Italian 'Frecce Tricolore' Aerobatic Display Team

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October 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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It’s the 85th anniversary for the first flight of the legendary #P-51 #Mustang

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October 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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ZZ666
October 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Your picture is upside down 😉
October 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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#FiftyFriday
50026 'Indomitable' roars out of Harman's Cross on the #SwanageRailway in 2014, recalling Waterloo-Exeter services in the 1980s
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October 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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#Ukraine plans to buy 150 Saab #Gripen-E AI-augmented fighters. Cutting edge European tech will make a formidable air force for Ukraine, already training and ready as early as next year. 👊🏼

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October 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Great photo! This is the best I’ve done: teeny, tiny, flying over the Brecons, photographed from the other side of the Severn in Gloucestershire, many, many miles away. It’s a pretty cool aircraft to see.
October 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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October 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Had a great time at the #Lombard #Rally in #Dorset today. Lots of quality noisy mechanical stuff!

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October 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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#FighterFriday
Griffon and Merlin Spitfires. After weeks of beautiful weather, white skies at #RIAT25 were hugely disappointing. Flat light is good for detail studies though.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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October 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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#BlueSkyArtShow
Theme: #Vertical

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October 13, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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I did Eggardon Hill on Saturday 👍🏼
October 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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#TornadoTuesday #TonkaTuesday
#RAF #Tornado ZA410 had a chequered history. After suffering body damage, it was moved to Boscombe Down and used for structural tests until it was scrapped in 2017.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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#SedateSunday #Steam
SR 4-6-2 Merchant Navy Class 35028 ‘Clan Line’ accelerates through Dorchester. It was on its way back to London after a Weymouth excursion in July 2022. Beautiful!
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October 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM