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by nikolisparkes
Mon May 05, 2025 6:38 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: PA474 Avro Lancaster B.1 using the underrun at RAF Waddington/EGXW
Replies: 4
Views: 1331

PA474 Avro Lancaster B.1 using the underrun at RAF Waddington/EGXW

Hi all, Hope you all had a good bank holiday weekend. Here is PA474 this afternoon, suprisingly, taking the underrun at Waddington. Rare to see this land away from base at Coningsby, even better to have it on the underrun. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54499285109_102124f895_h.jpg PA474 Avro L...
by nikolisparkes
Sun Apr 06, 2025 7:27 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 607 Hungarian Falcon 7X at RAF Mildenhall/EGUN.
Replies: 3
Views: 730

607 Hungarian Falcon 7X at RAF Mildenhall/EGUN.

Evening all, One from this afternoon in glorious weather and on a weekend! Shame about the MOs yesterday but today made up for it. Good to see some familiar faces out and about today. Nikoli. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54434650759_721be30c3b_h.jpg 607 Hungarian Air Force Falcon 7X arriving ...
by nikolisparkes
Wed Mar 26, 2025 4:18 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Spanish Hornets at RAF Marham/EGYM.
Replies: 5
Views: 2036

Spanish Hornets at RAF Marham/EGYM.

Afternoon all, One from today, unfortunately the only one in sun but still a good afternoon anyway. CE.15-2 Spanish Air Force EF-18B+ Hornet at RAF Marham/EGYM https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54411932724_43feb0db16_h.jpg CE.15-2 Spanish Air Force EF-18B+ Hornet arriving into RAF Marham/EGYM by N...
by nikolisparkes
Sun Mar 09, 2025 6:30 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 634 RSAF F-15SA arriving into RAF Waddington/EGXW.
Replies: 4
Views: 552

634 RSAF F-15SA arriving into RAF Waddington/EGXW.

Evening all, Heres my take on 634 RSAF F-15SA arriving after a very hard hailstorm! The shots definitely made the long walk worth it. Such a shame those laybys are closed! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54375567331_93e06ac94f_h.jpg 634 RSAF F-15SA arriving into RAF Waddington/EGXW by Nikoli Spa...
by nikolisparkes
Sat Jan 25, 2025 7:04 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 73-1586 DM EC-130H (finally) departing RAF Mildenhall/EGUN
Replies: 1
Views: 1364

73-1586 DM EC-130H (finally) departing RAF Mildenhall/EGUN

Evening All, Over a month on from my last post of this aircraft, on the day it was initially meant to leave, 73-1586 EC-130H departed RAF Mildenhall in some beautiful weather this morning. Here is my take on it, not many people around for it today, I suspect people thought it was another case of 'th...
by nikolisparkes
Thu Dec 19, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 73-1586 EC-130H at RAF Mildenhall/EGUN
Replies: 4
Views: 1687

73-1586 EC-130H at RAF Mildenhall/EGUN

Evening all, One from yesterday, and a first EC-130 for me! Great to see a few before retirement, which I suspect is not a million miles away now. Merry Christmas everyone, Nikoli Sparkes. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54215295633_b42c799f9a_h.jpg 73-1586 DM EC-130H at RAF Mildenhall/EGUN by N...
by nikolisparkes
Sun Nov 17, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 167821 US Navy MH-60S Knighthawk departing RAF Mildenhall/EGUN
Replies: 9
Views: 2272

167821 US Navy MH-60S Knighthawk departing RAF Mildenhall/EGUN

Hi all,

A very unexpected visitor today whilst waiting for the AC-130s to depart! Not bad for a Sunday!!

Nikoli.

Image167821 US Navy MH-60S Knighthawk departing RAF Mildenhall/EGUN by Nikoli Sparkes, on Flickr
by nikolisparkes
Thu Sep 26, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: J-062 RNLAF F-16AM at Volkel Air Base/EHVK - Farewell RNLAF F-16s.
Replies: 2
Views: 1414

J-062 RNLAF F-16AM at Volkel Air Base/EHVK - Farewell RNLAF F-16s.

Hi all, Been away this week and part of last week just across the water to Netherlands, mainly for Falcon Leap. Luckily in my time there I managed to catch the last the final Dutch F-16 operational mission. Tomorrow marks the day of retirement with a farewell flypast round the Netherlands. In my opi...
by nikolisparkes
Sun Sep 15, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: CB-8002 Indian Air Force C-17A at East Midlands Airport/EGNX
Replies: 2
Views: 1123

CB-8002 Indian Air Force C-17A at East Midlands Airport/EGNX

Hi all, Was luckily in the area so I popped up to EMA today for the Indian C-17A arriving. First Indian C-17 for me so not bad for a (no Sun)day. Some beautiful lighting conditions... Nikoli Sparkes https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53996467662_276010c72a_h.jpg CB-8002 Indian Air Force C-17A arriv...
by nikolisparkes
Sun Aug 11, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 99-0168 Alaskan C-17A arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN.
Replies: 4
Views: 1120

99-0168 Alaskan C-17A arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN.

Hi all, Here is my take on 99-0168 arriving into RAF Mildenhall on Friday evening. Not a bad afternoon with the three KC46s at Lakenheath then on to Mildenhall to get this! Nikoli. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53914826042_c35c937a2d_h.jpg 99-0168 AK C-17A arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN. by...
by nikolisparkes
Mon Aug 05, 2024 8:01 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: "DACHA33" 11-3013 USAF C-146A Wolfhound at Norwich Airport/EGSH
Replies: 13
Views: 2400

Re: "DACHA33" 11-3013 USAF C-146A Wolfhound at Norwich Airport/EGSH

BOLLO wrote:
Mon Aug 05, 2024 7:48 pm
Cheers fella, don't think I've seen this one that's why I asked.
Came over as N645HM in August 2016 into Mildenhall with the same pod on if you caught it back then. Thank you for your kind remarks.
by nikolisparkes
Mon Aug 05, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: "DACHA33" 11-3013 USAF C-146A Wolfhound at Norwich Airport/EGSH
Replies: 13
Views: 2400

Re: "DACHA33" 11-3013 USAF C-146A Wolfhound at Norwich Airport/EGSH

david14 wrote:
Mon Aug 05, 2024 3:30 pm
Very nice, thanks for posting
Thank you very much David!
by nikolisparkes
Mon Aug 05, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: "DACHA33" 11-3013 USAF C-146A Wolfhound at Norwich Airport/EGSH
Replies: 13
Views: 2400

Re: "DACHA33" 11-3013 USAF C-146A Wolfhound at Norwich Airport/EGSH

johnwayne wrote:
Mon Aug 05, 2024 3:25 pm
Great catch matey thanks for the post :thumb:
Thanks John!
by nikolisparkes
Mon Aug 05, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: "DACHA33" 11-3013 USAF C-146A Wolfhound at Norwich Airport/EGSH
Replies: 13
Views: 2400

"DACHA33" 11-3013 USAF C-146A Wolfhound at Norwich Airport/EGSH

Hi all, Very eager to post this one from the local today! "DACHA33" 11-3013 USAF C-146A Wolfhound at Norwich Airport/EGSH, a very welcome visitor and great to see Norwich getting used for a very rare movement. Great to see so many faces down by the fence as well, it was a gamble but the nail biting ...
by nikolisparkes
Thu Aug 01, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: LX-N90444 NATO40 at RAF Mildenhall/EGUN 31/07/2024
Replies: 2
Views: 735

LX-N90444 NATO40 at RAF Mildenhall/EGUN 31/07/2024

Hi all, Here is a single image of LX-N90444 performing an approach at RAF Mildenhall yesterday. I am informed that this airframe is rather rare over here, and has not been over for a number of years. Nikoli Sparkes. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53895577396_133e56a625_h.jpg LX-N90444 NATO E-3B...
by nikolisparkes
Mon Jun 10, 2024 6:43 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 638/3-IJ French Air Force Mirage 2000D at RAF Waddington/EGXW
Replies: 4
Views: 1413

638/3-IJ French Air Force Mirage 2000D at RAF Waddington/EGXW

<r>Hi all,<br/> <br/> After shooting the mirages in cloud arriving from France, and departing for a practice display at Cosford, the sun decided to bless us when arriving back. Here is my take on 3-IJ arriving back from Cosford! On to "MCAS Mildenhall" on the Sunday, I feel we have used up all our g...
by nikolisparkes
Sun Jun 02, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 146/4-GY Armée de l'Air Dassault Rafale C arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN.
Replies: 5
Views: 1656

146/4-GY Armée de l'Air Dassault Rafale C arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN.

Hi all, Waited to post the shots from the arrival of 146/4-GY on Thursday in hope of some improvement in weather on Saturday. Luckily the weather was ever so slightly better which allowed me to use some better settings. Here is a shot of 146 arriving back from Duxford airshow after departing what fe...
by nikolisparkes
Sat Feb 24, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 84-0191 ROMA71 arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN...
Replies: 6
Views: 2605

84-0191 ROMA71 arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN...

Hi all,

Good few hours by the fence with a few familiar faces! Sun played ball. 84-0191 ROMA71 arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN.
Image84-0191 USAF KC-10A arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN by Nikoli Sparkes
by nikolisparkes
Sun Jan 21, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 11-9001 E-11A departing RAF Mildenhall/EGUN 19/01/24.
Replies: 4
Views: 1845

11-9001 E-11A departing RAF Mildenhall/EGUN 19/01/24.

Hi all,

Slightly different angle than on usual on this attempt... 11-9001 BlackWolf16 E-11A departing, and later returning with an issue, from RAF Mildenhall.

Image by Nikoli Sparkes, on Flickr
by nikolisparkes
Wed Jan 03, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: 170040 OTIS81 USMC KC-130J at RAF Mildenhall/EGUN
Replies: 6
Views: 1834

170040 OTIS81 USMC KC-130J at RAF Mildenhall/EGUN

Hello all,

One from this afternoon, 170040 OTIS81 USMC KC-130J arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN this afternoon. Not a bad way to start the year!

Image170040 USMC KC-130J arriving into RAF Mildenhall/EGUN as OTIS81 by Nikoli Sparkes

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