14. Photographing Farnborough - A Different Kind of Airshow

This time on All The Gear Podcast, Aled steps into the hostseat, joined by Keiran Wilkinson and special guest Ed, a long-time aviationenthusiast, for a deep dive into Farnborough International Airshow.Unlike the usual airshows the podcast normally covers,Farnborough is a different beast entirely: a biennial trade show with a historystretching back to 1948, where business deals matter as much as flyingdisplays. Ed shares decades of Farnborough experience, from the golden era of BBCcoverage to how the show has shrunk in scale over the years. Keiran recountshis first visit, including the surprise appeal of walking the exhibition halls,the challenge of packing a lighter camera kit, and getting to grips with theunusual display box layout.The conversation covers the show's move toward electric andhybrid aviation (including a hybrid-engined Saab 340 and a striking eVTOLaircraft), standout displays from the A350-1000, the Global 8000 business jet,and the F-35 demo team, plus tips on kit choices, trade versus public dayaccess, and the best photo opportunities away from the flightline. Ed andKeiran also share their favourite shots from the show and look ahead to theirnext events, including Sweden's 100th anniversary airshow and Shuttleworth'sMilitary Air Show.A great listen for anyone curious about a very differentkind of airshow, and how it shapes the way you approach aviation photography.