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HIGH OVER NORWAY

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HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by av8-images » Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:38 pm

Afternoon all,

I was fortunate enough to join the 100ARW back in May and jumped on-board our trusty steed nicknamed 'NightMare' :Oops: I soon found out why after a few technical snags!!!

1.KC135 100ARW 63-8008
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2. ENGINEERING DESK
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Once a few switches were replaced in the flight deck and at maximum weight for the wet runway at Mildenhall, we departed for Scandanavia.

Once on task, and making up a little time enroute, we were straight into action with our first trade.

3. FINISH AIR FORCE F18C's FROM 11 SQUADRON, ROVENIEMI "BISON FLT"
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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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With a little bit of help, we managed to get a few minutes of 'play time'.....
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12. And a wave farewell
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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

Next up was Dalton Flight (x4) and Wolf Flt (x2). Six Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripens from Lulea.

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Again, "WOLF FLT" had a spare moment to pose for some pictures;
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And Finally Norway provided some F16s
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A great day with great trade.

Thanks for looking as always!


Andy

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by gamecock » Sun Aug 03, 2014 4:29 pm

Very nice Andy. 17 & 23 for me.

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by powerslave » Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:19 pm

Great set of pictures,100 ARW,don't half get around don't they?

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by Bolar » Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:41 pm

Wow what a catch
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Post by thorny1a » Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:57 pm

There was me having a relaxing pint whilst scrolling through FC.... & then I nearly chocked on my beer when I looked at you pics. Absolutely fantastic!!!

Thanks so much for posting, you’ve confirmed once again why I love aviation photography :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by bigcrow » Sun Aug 03, 2014 8:29 pm

Nice ones Andy, great trade... :thumb:

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by jamesv9820 » Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:14 pm

stunning - love all of these shots Andy - well done!

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by DanBeeden » Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:27 am

These are magnificent - terrific work

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by PeteHemsley » Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:15 pm

Bang on! Love the tanked up grippens!!

Great experience Andy

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by Paultojo » Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:32 pm

Lovely set :thumb:
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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by 3Greens » Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:38 pm

Excellent results from a very exclusive trip. Can't say I've seen any Finnish ARA F18s before.
Thanks very much for posting, excellent quality and subjects
3Greens :thumb:

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by Chris Procter » Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:01 pm

Fantastic post Andy

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by Heal1979 » Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:44 pm

Excellent photographs - love the angles on 11, 17, 20 and 23 - all are fantastic though!
Cheers,
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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by Figure8 » Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:21 pm

Stonking set of images there.
Regards

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by captain scarlet » Tue Aug 05, 2014 7:24 am

Wow! What a great set. :cool:
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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by Nick Thompson » Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:48 pm

Stunning set, love the look of the Finnish Hornets :thumb:

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by dannyf » Tue Aug 05, 2014 7:42 pm

Amazing shots mate, lucky so and so, not jealous at all :P
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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by Axle2uk » Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:31 pm

:thumbs: Love them all, what a great post to see,

thanks

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Re: HIGH OVER NORWAY

Post by av8-images » Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:34 pm

Thank you guys!!!

Some lovely comments to read!! Makes it all worthwhile!! Thanks again everyone!

Andy

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