Yay Planes

Yay Planes At the heart of Yay Planes is James, our incredible 9-year-old (turning 10 in August!), who lives and breathes planes and supercars. Every photo tells a story.

✈️ We’re Yay Planes✈️
a mother and son duo (plus a few special crew members) on a mission to explore the world of aviation
One RAF base, museum, and airport at a time. ✈️ Welcome to Yay Planes – A Family Adventure in the Skies (Well… Almost!)
We’re Yay Planes, a mother and son duo (plus a few special crew members) on a mission to explore the world of aviation – one RAF base, museum, and airport a

t a time. James has ADHD, which gives him a unique gift – an uncanny ability to identify aircraft and vehicles with lightning speed. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and energy are what fuel this journey. Leading the creative charge is Louise – professional photographer and founder of Hibbard Photography. Louise uses her photography skills to capture dynamic, wow-factor images of planes (and everything in between), while teaching James the ropes of photography and content creation along the way. Joining the squad is:
👶 Leo, age 3 – our cheeky little co-pilot in training
🚗 Michael, aka Dad – the dependable driver, snack-bringer, and voice of reason
Together, we make up a plane-loving, photo-snapping, memory-making team.

📍WHERE YOU’LL FIND US
RAF bases
Civilian airports
Airshows and open days
Museums and hangars
Car shows (because James is just as obsessed with supercars!)
Every trip is an adventure. And every moment is a chance to share James’s passion with the world.

📷 WHAT WE SHARE
Behind-the-scenes of our family adventures
Professional and in-progress photography from Louise and James
Encouragement for families navigating ADHD, passions, and creativity
💙 WHY WE DO IT
Yay Planes is more than a hobby. It’s a celebration of James’s strengths, a space for family connection, and a journey into creativity and learning. Whether we’re chasing the roar of jet engines or editing photos on the go, we’re doing it together – and we’re bringing you along for the ride.

👋 FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY
Come along as we explore the world of aviation through the lens of a passionate child and his creative family. Find us on:
📸 Instagram | 👍 Facebook | 🎥 YouTube coming soon!

12/06/2026

There’s something special about seeing the Red Arrows in person ✈️❤️

This footage was taken at Duxford on 5th October 2024, and it was one of those moments that had all of us looking skyward in awe.

The roar of the jets, the precision flying, the red, white and blue smoke filling the sky… no matter how many times you see them, it never gets old.

Days like this are exactly why we started Yay Planes. Family adventures, amazing aircraft, and making memories together while sharing our love of aviation.

Who else never gets tired of watching the Red Arrows? 🇬🇧✈️

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04/06/2026

POV: You’re 10 and 4 years old, standing through the sunroof waiting for the next arrival into Stansted ✈️💙

The lights, the sound, the anticipation… then a beautifully lit aircraft passes right overhead.

Safe to say we were pretty happy 😊

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✈️ Meet the faces behind Yay Planes – our little aviation-obsessed crew!I’m Louise, professional photographer and proud ...
26/07/2025

✈️ Meet the faces behind Yay Planes – our little aviation-obsessed crew!

I’m Louise, professional photographer and proud mum to these two –
👦 James (9, nearly 10!) – plane and supercar expert with ADHD superpowers (he can name almost anything with wings or wheels!)
👶 Leo (3) – our cheeky co-pilot in training who loves tagging along for the adventure

🧔‍♂️Michael AKA Hubby or daddy , photographer in training, designated driver and fun creator

We go plane spotting together at places like RAF bases, museums, airshows (like RIAT here!), and airports – snapping photos, learning, and making memories. I use my photography skills to capture the wow moments, while teaching James and my hubby Michael how to shoot and create content too 📸

This page is all about sharing our adventures as a family – from epic aviation photos to fun behind-the-scenes moments and everything in between.

Follow along as we chase the sound of jet engines, the thrill of take-off, and the joy of doing it all together 💙

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