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The Star-Spangled RIAT
The Star-Spangled RIAT
Hi All,
So RIAT has once again come and gone, after months of hype it feels like it would be an impossible task to live up to expectations but RIAT 2017 was by far the best one I have attended so far, granted I have only been going in recent years. The show was supported very well other than by the weather, but this is often the case in that part of the world, It did return some great stormy skies though. There were so many highlights where on any given year a lot of the acts would have been the star of the show. Here's what I managed to capture from the event.
1.
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
2.
Fire in your Eyes by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
3.
USAF Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
4.
Ukrainian Flanker Force Su-27 'Blue 58' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
5.
Thunderbird by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
6.
Rockwell B-1 Lancer by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
7.
Fire and Ice by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
8.
Armée de l'air Dassault Mirage 2000D 'Couteau Delta' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
9.
Couteau Delta by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
10.
Spang F-16's by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
11.
338 Sqn F-4E Phantom II by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
12.
BBMF Avro Lancaster 'Leader' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
13.
North American P-51D Mustang 'Frenesi' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
14.
Follow The Leader by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
15.
Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
16.
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
17.
CV-22B Osprey by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
18.
Red Arrows & Thunderbirds by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
19.
Red Arrow by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
20.
Thunderbirds 1 & 2 by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
21.
Red, White & Blue by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
22.
Desert Mirage by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
23.
Armée de l'air Dassault Mirage 2000D 'Couteau Delta' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
24.
AH-64 Apache Longbow by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
25.
Spirit & Reaper by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
26.
Pinky's Curtain Call by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
27.
Flanker by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
28.
Flankers Break to Land by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
29.
Su-27 by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
30.
Soaring T-bird by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
31.
Mirage by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
32.
USAF Heritage Flight by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
33.
Spanish Heat by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
34.
24 Karat Magic in the Air by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
35.
Apache Gunship by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
36.
Chase the Light by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
37.
Swedish Air Force Lockheed AC-130H Hercules by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
38.
Gizmo by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
39.
311° Gruppo 60 Years Tornado by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
40.
RAF Typhoon by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
41.
Ukrainian Swan by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
42.
Mission Complete by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
Thanks for looking and role on RIAT 2018!
So RIAT has once again come and gone, after months of hype it feels like it would be an impossible task to live up to expectations but RIAT 2017 was by far the best one I have attended so far, granted I have only been going in recent years. The show was supported very well other than by the weather, but this is often the case in that part of the world, It did return some great stormy skies though. There were so many highlights where on any given year a lot of the acts would have been the star of the show. Here's what I managed to capture from the event.
1.
Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
2.
Fire in your Eyes by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
3.
USAF Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
4.
Ukrainian Flanker Force Su-27 'Blue 58' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
5.
Thunderbird by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
6.
Rockwell B-1 Lancer by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
7.
Fire and Ice by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
8.
Armée de l'air Dassault Mirage 2000D 'Couteau Delta' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
9.
Couteau Delta by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
10.
Spang F-16's by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
11.
338 Sqn F-4E Phantom II by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
12.
BBMF Avro Lancaster 'Leader' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
13.
North American P-51D Mustang 'Frenesi' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
14.
Follow The Leader by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
15.
Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
16.
Standing on the Shoulder of Giants by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
17.
CV-22B Osprey by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
18.
Red Arrows & Thunderbirds by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
19.
Red Arrow by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
20.
Thunderbirds 1 & 2 by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
21.
Red, White & Blue by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
22.
Desert Mirage by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
23.
Armée de l'air Dassault Mirage 2000D 'Couteau Delta' by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
24.
AH-64 Apache Longbow by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
25.
Spirit & Reaper by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
26.
Pinky's Curtain Call by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
27.
Flanker by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
28.
Flankers Break to Land by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
29.
Su-27 by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
30.
Soaring T-bird by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
31.
Mirage by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
32.
USAF Heritage Flight by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
33.
Spanish Heat by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
34.
24 Karat Magic in the Air by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
35.
Apache Gunship by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
36.
Chase the Light by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
37.
Swedish Air Force Lockheed AC-130H Hercules by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
38.
Gizmo by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
39.
311° Gruppo 60 Years Tornado by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
40.
RAF Typhoon by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
41.
Ukrainian Swan by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
42.
Mission Complete by Jonathan Haylock, on Flickr
Thanks for looking and role on RIAT 2018!
Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/jonathanhaylock Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/jhraccoon
Re: The Star-Spangled RIAT
Superb set of pictures, I really like the Mustang, and the close up of the A400. But really with such a great set it is a hard job to choose.
Re: The Star-Spangled RIAT
Awesome photos what camera & lens were you using?
Re: The Star-Spangled RIAT
Superb pics well done!ROB
Re: The Star-Spangled RIAT
These were all shot with the 100-400II on the 7DII and all of flying diplsay shots had the 1.4x III attached.GVLCN wrote:Awesome photos what camera & lens were you using?
Thanks Alfie and Rob
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Re: The Star-Spangled RIAT
Cracking quality images
Re: The Star-Spangled RIAT
Awesome set Jono, the processing is spot on
The last time I saw an F22 at Lakenheath i DIDN'T photoshop it...
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Re: The Star-Spangled RIAT
Awesome shots mate
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Re: The Star-Spangled RIAT
SPOT ON,love the f-4 and b-2 with the f-15.but all great.
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Re: The Star-Spangled RIAT
First rate Jonathan
Re: The Star-Spangled RIAT
Really superb work. Shot 31 stands out for me - something about the Mirage 2000.
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