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by mikee115
Fri May 31, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: European Airshows
Topic: NATO Tiger Meet 2024
Replies: 92
Views: 29004

Re: NATO Tiger Meet 2024

Afternoon, I've not seen a list of serials yet for the participants that have arrived at Jagel for the NTM. Here are a few from photos on fb. Not extensive or total but hopefully people will add more as the event starts. Polish F16s 4042 4043 Swiss F/A-18s J5005 J5008 J5012 J5023? Hellenic F16s 001 ...
by mikee115
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Not a farewell, but if felt like one
Replies: 16
Views: 4486

Re: Not a farewell, but if felt like one

Lovely set of photos. The shots of them all in a line are fantastic. It is always great being on the flightline, watching and hearing the jets start up.
The Dutch F-16s will be missed at airshows across europe.
by mikee115
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: SPTA and Portsmouth helicopters Jan/Feb 2024
Replies: 7
Views: 2130

SPTA and Portsmouth helicopters Jan/Feb 2024

Morning all, Some photos of recent helicopter action from SPTA and the ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi departing Portsmouth docks yesterday. Army Wildcat completing some slope training in great winter light in late January https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53535275614_7fce65fab2_b.jpg Wildcat SPTA 26th Jan...
by mikee115
Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Hour @ RAF Cranwell 26-1-24
Replies: 5
Views: 1725

Re: Hour @ RAF Cranwell 26-1-24

Its not often we see photos from Cranwell. Great set.
by mikee115
Sun Jan 21, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: F-16's in winter conditions @ Volkel
Replies: 16
Views: 3844

Re: F-16's in winter conditions @ Volkel

Great light on the Dutch stalwarts. Good work.
by mikee115
Sun Jan 07, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Looking back at 2023 - large post
Replies: 4
Views: 1648

Re: Looking back at 2023 - large post

Really interesting collection of pic,s you lucky enthusiast. All the best, Rob Thanks for sharing these with us, some stunning shots amongst these and plenty of variety too. Put simply, that is one stunning set, Mike :Wow: Thanks for sharing :thumbs: Paddyboy :clap: Thanks for the nice comments. Mike
by mikee115
Thu Jan 04, 2024 8:08 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Looking back at 2023 - large post
Replies: 4
Views: 1648

Looking back at 2023 - large post

Evening all, Large post looking back at a varied year. From cold and windy Iceland to the warmth of the Mediterranean and the Canaries with a few stops around the UK. Starting out at RAF Lakenheath with another visit later in the year. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53441006354_f3794086dc_b.jpg...
by mikee115
Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:24 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Ocean Sky 2023 Gando AB, Gran Canaria
Replies: 13
Views: 5843

Re: Ocean Sky 2023 Gando AB, Gran Canaria

Great set of shots and a great looking excercise. Can I ask where the third shot of the HAS was taken and what focal lenth did you use? Thank you. That was shot through the fence at this W3W location ///fished.shareholder.emotionally. The area is great for landing shots and easy to get to with plen...
by mikee115
Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: Warbirds, Replicas and Nostalgic Photography
Topic: Tiger Meet 2011 Cambrai.
Replies: 6
Views: 1572

Re: Tiger Meet 2011 Cambrai.

Great photos from a superb Tiger Meet.
by mikee115
Thu Nov 09, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: AAC Dauphins Southampton Airport 9th November 2023 Updated with Night shots
Replies: 2
Views: 1502

AAC Dauphins Southampton Airport 9th November 2023 Updated with Night shots

Hi all, It's not often you see three AAC Dauphins together. Sadly no movement whilst I was at the airport. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53321291374_cab9b03f7c_b.jpg AAC Dauphin Southampton Airport 9th November 2023 (5) 1 by Mike , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53321174078_20c1...
by mikee115
Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Bones, Lynx and an Atlas 7th November 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 1430

Bones, Lynx and an Atlas 7th November 2023

Evening all, An interesting day out and about ended with a long wait to see a pair of Bones departing RAF Fairford for a 20hr mission. First off was a visit to Middle Wallop and a couple of Lynx near the fire training area. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53319361905_f57c9086ef_b.jpg Lynx Middle...
by mikee115
Wed Nov 08, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Ocean Sky 2023 Gando AB, Gran Canaria
Replies: 13
Views: 5843

Re: Ocean Sky 2023 Gando AB, Gran Canaria

Thanks for the comments.
by mikee115
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Visitors and locals at Gando AB, Gran Canaria, 19th October 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 999

Visitors and locals at Gando AB, Gran Canaria, 19th October 2023

Evening, A couple of interesting visitors whilst waiting for the participants in Ocean Sky to return. Great scheme on the Argentinian Government 757 which made a fuel stop on its way back home from Azerbaijan. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53310454292_417179b3c6_b.jpg Argentinian 757 Gran Cana...
by mikee115
Sun Nov 05, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Ocean Sky 2023 Gando AB, Gran Canaria
Replies: 13
Views: 5843

Ocean Sky 2023 Gando AB, Gran Canaria

Evening all, Its not a bad place to go to photograph aircraft. Sun, sea and jet noise. A nice mix of types were seen on the day I went to the fence, during this two week exercise. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53309786195_d54e72c76f_b.jpg Ejercito del Aire F-18 Ocean Sky 19th October 2023 (6) ...
by mikee115
Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:39 pm
Forum: Monthly Photo Competition
Topic: October 2023 POTM Competition
Replies: 17
Views: 6063

Re: October 2023 POTM Competition

Tiger Tornado, Tiger Meet, Gioia del Colle, 6th October 2023

ImageLuftwaffe Tiger Tornado Tiger Meet Gioia del Colle October 2023 by Mike, on Flickr
by mikee115
Fri Oct 27, 2023 7:27 pm
Forum: Specialist Photo Competitions
Topic: Specialist Photo Competition 1 - RAF Mildenhall
Replies: 19
Views: 6433

Re: Specialist Photo Competition 1 - RAF Mildenhall

US Navy C-2 Greyhound departing Mildenhall in style, August 2017

ImageRG-02 C-2 Greyhound low departure RAF Mildenhall 11th August 2017 (7) by Mike, on Flickr
by mikee115
Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: Spain & Portugal
Topic: Gando Ocean Sky 23
Replies: 79
Views: 13592

Re: Gando Ocean Sky 23

If they follow the same trend as yesterday and the day before they should start to launch around 4pm and recover around 6pm. I've seen on FR24 that the French tanker has canx it's flight plan from Lanzarote, and there isn't alot of people on the ground near the jets... Thanks for the reply. I'll gi...
by mikee115
Thu Oct 19, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Spain & Portugal
Topic: Gando Ocean Sky 23
Replies: 79
Views: 13592

Re: Gando Ocean Sky 23

Great info on the movements and exercise. Does anyone know if there will be an afternoon mission? TIA
Mike
by mikee115
Fri Jul 28, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: South West England
Topic: USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), HMNB Devonport, Plymouth
Replies: 4
Views: 4239

Re: USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), HMNB Devonport, Plymouth

Just seen some photos on fb. Serials from photos posted by Peter Castle
Three Ospreys on board:
8333/04
8298/12
8323/14
Thanks
Mike

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