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Afternoon all,

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

1.KC135 100ARW 63-8008

A2A_6895 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

2. ENGINEERING DESK

A2A_7378 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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"

EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

12. And a wave farewell

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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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

Again, "WOLF FLT" had a spare moment to pose for some pictures;
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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

And Finally Norway provided some F16s
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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

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EXERCISE NORDIC COOPERATION 2014 by AV8R IMAGES, on Flickr

A great day with great trade.

Thanks for looking as always!


Andy

Very nice Andy. 17 & 23 for me.

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

Ian

Wow what a catch

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

Nice ones Andy, great trade...

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

These are magnificent - terrific work

Bang on! Love the tanked up grippens!!

Great experience Andy

Lovely set

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

Fantastic post Andy

Excellent photographs - love the angles on 11, 17, 20 and 23 - all are fantastic though!
Cheers,
Chris

Stonking set of images there.

Wow! What a great set.

Stunning set, love the look of the Finnish Hornets

Amazing shots mate, lucky so and so, not jealous at all

Love them all, what a great post to see,

thanks

Tony

Thank you guys!!!

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

Andy