Lakenheath F-35A arrival 15th December 2021

[747woody]

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19-5473/LN F-35A 495th Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

About to make the first landing on UK soil for a 48th FW F-35A

19-5473/LN F-35A 495th Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

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19-5474/LN F-35A 495th Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

19-5474/LN F-35A 495th Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

19-5474/LN F-35A 495th Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

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19-5475/LN F-35A 495th Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

19-5475/LN F-35A 495th Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

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19-5476/LN F-35A 495th Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

19-5476/LN F-35A 495th Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

19-5476/LN F-35A 495th Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

An hour earlier!

91-0317/LN/'Rough Rider' F-15E 492nd Fighter Squadron RAF Lakenheath 15th December 2021 by Chris Wood, on Flickr

[Nighthawke]

Great set Chris of an historic day in Lakenheath's history and one to be celebrated (regardless of individuals' views on the type ) Hopefully not too long before they fly with clear blue sky for a backdrop.

[toom317]

You know, I've been promising myself a trip down to Lakenheath to get some 15's ever since they first arrived. I better get my finger out. Great set of pics.

[TJF1]

Great set Chris.

Chris

[Stratocruiser]

Simply wonderful pics mate ...
I watched the Live YouTube stream with avid interest and your captures certainly do them justice!
Thanks for sharing your superb pics

[slogen51]

Decent effort considering the dull light

Much better than mine but where is the Typhoon - awesome afterburner?

[Seacat192]

Very nice. Thanks for posting.

[747woody]

Decent effort considering the dull light

Much better than mine but where is the Typhoon - awesome afterburner?

Thanks! - and thanks for the other comments chaps.

I was walking past the centreline when the Typhoon appeared, so my shots are all up the a*** and a sea of jelly! (that's my excuse anyway!)

[colt41]

I noticed that there is not a green flash on the tail.

[stinkymanor]

Great set of pictures ...

[Boneyard1]

Great pictures,Chris!