Aviation Photography
With over two decades of experience, Roy’s military aviation photography work has taken him all over Asia and Oceania. Utilising imagery to complement his pieces of writing, he has amassed an extensive amount of published work over the years. He has also engaged in numerous air-to-air photo shoots – widely regarded as the forefront of the genre, due not only to the challenge to set one up, but also the dynamism and breathtaking backdrops that could be afforded.
Air-to-Air
A stunning shot of the Republic of Singapore Air Force's two fighter types – the F-15 and F-16 – manoeuvring in a tight formation over the South China Sea.
Once the mainstay of the Australian fighter fleet, the last of the RAAF's 'Classic Hornets' were phased out in December 2021 after nearly 37 years of service.
As a RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet refuels from a KC-30A tanker, F/A-18A 'Classic Hornets' patiently await their turn. All these taking place over the Australian outback complete with raging bushfires.
Loaded with a pair of GBU-10 Paveway II training laser guided bombs each, the RAAF's No 1 Squadron flagship (emblazoned with 100 years tailflash) leads a fellow F/A-18F Super Hornet.
An Indian Air Force Su-30MKI from No 102 Squadron 'Trisonics' aloft in the vast unrestricted airspace over Northern Territory, Australia during Ex. Pitch Black 2018.
A Sikorsky S-70A-9 Black Hawk helicopter of the Australian Army's 6th Aviation Regiment flies low over Sydney's Circular Quay. The helicopter type was withdrawn in December 2021.
Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16C/D Block 52 Fighting Falcons against picturesque early evening skies.