January 2016 - Lakenheath and Mildenhall

[Heal1979]

Hello,

This is my first post of the year. It's a collection of photographs (in no particular order) taken in January at my local bases of RAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall. Some nice movement, let's hope it continues throughout the year

1.
F-15D Eagle, 84-0044, 493rd FS by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
2.
C-5M Galaxy, 85-0008, 436th AW, RCH715 by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
3.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 91-0308, 492nd FS, 48th FW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
4.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 91-0320, 'Black Panthers' 494th FS by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
5.
F-15C Eagle, 48th FW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
6.
F-15C Eagle, 86-0174, 493rd FS by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
7.
KC-135 Stratotanker, 38871, 100th ARW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
8.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 494th FS, 48th FW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
9.
KC-10 Extender, 87-0122, 305th AMW, RCH257 by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
10.
C-130H Hercules, 85-0038, 908th AW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
11.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 97-0219, 492nd FS, 48th FW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
12.
C-5M Galaxy, 85-0008, 436th AW, RCH715 by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
13.
F-15C Eagle, 86-0116, 493rd FS by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
14.
F-15D Eagle, 84-0046, 493rd FS by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
15.
C-130H Hercules, 85-0036, 908th AW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
16.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 91-0301, 492nd FS, 48th FW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
17.
KC-10 Extender, 87-0122, 305th AMW, RCH257 by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
18.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 91-0321, 492nd FS by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
19.
KC-135 Stratotanker, 38871, 100th ARW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
20.
F-15C Eagle, 84-0010, 493rd FS, 48th FW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
21.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 96-0204, 494th FS by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
22.
C-5M Galaxy, 85-0008, 436th AW, RCH715 by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
23.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 91-0321, 492nd FS by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
24.
Landing on a Layer of Cloud, F-15D Eagle, 84-0044, 493rd FS by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
25.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 97-0219, 492nd FS, 48th FW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
26.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 48th FW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
27.
F-15E Strike Eagle, 48th FW by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr
28.
F-15 Eagle Night Checks by Chris Heal - Frontline Aviation, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!
Cheers,
Chris

[conelrad]

Very nice!

[timb]

Thanks for looking ??? Thanks for posting ! Great variety and truely excellent quality !!

[DanBeeden]

I always greatly enjoy looking at your work and this post is no exception. Magnificent, creative and inspiring photography. Impossible to select a favourite at the moment so I will need to go through them again later. Out of interest what focal length zoom are you using?
Brilliant work!

[horacecov]

Really nice set of photos

[paddyboy]

Hi Chris

Awesome is an understatement

Normally that 'Gally gear' shot would win hands down, but.........

Those Reaper shots get my vote every time

Thanks for sharing

Paddyboy

[John flightpath]

Have to agree with the boys, you are on top of your game with that set. Keep em coming. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers
John 'flightpath'.

[FalconFlare]

Awesome set!

[TeeJay]

Hi Chris

A superb set there, no, make that a fantastically superb set, I have already 'faved' a few on your Flickr. Was trying to pick the best one on here to comment on.....

But gave up as they all stand out in one way or another

Cheers for posting

Trev

[owensy]

Super set of pics! Whetting my appetite for my visit in 2 weeks

[luke28]

These are fantastic mate, I adore number 8!

[captain scarlet]

Stunning set!

[markranger]

These are stunning mate.

[The Phantom]

Unbelievable quality

Please can you advise: where do i need to go to get the images taken in #4,5 & 6? Do i have to go on to the warren for these?
Thank you.

[powerslave]

Great stuff,where are 4,5 and 6 taken from,is it past the derelict building,are you on ladders for these shots?
Is there no problem with being round there.

Thanks
Ian

[luke28]

Great stuff,where are 4,5 and 6 taken from,is it past the derelict building,are you on ladders for these shots?
Is there no problem with being round there.

Thanks
Ian

You can go round there, I'm not sure if the poster has ladders or not but there is a wall there that you can stand on

[powerslave]

Great stuff,where are 4,5 and 6 taken from,is it past the derelict building,are you on ladders for these shots?
Is there no problem with being round there.

Thanks
Ian

You can go round there, I'm not sure if the poster has ladders or not but there is a wall there that you can stand on

Thanks Luke
Is that wall you mentioned the other side of the derelict building?

Ian

[nightwatch]

Absolutely brilliant !

Jes.

[Heal1979]

Thanks for the views, cool comments and general response - very positive and very much appreciated!

In answer to some questions:
The focal length varies from 500mm to 700mm (with the 1.4ex attached). Camera body is 5DIII.
The burner shots of the Eagles was taken down the lane from the viewing car park and past the old farm building. This can be done by taking the public path which arch's around the farm building until you meet the base perimeter again. At this point make a left along the grass. As I stood by the fence there was a donkey paddock to my left. The brick wall that was mentioned above was behind me. I focussed through the fence without too many problems so no step ladder required. Its best at this location either first or last thing in the day in my opinion.

Happy shooting
Cheers,
Chris

[noelb1-b]

Im just getting back into photography, that C-5 picture is stunning . Think i will put me camera away and cry a lot ,wow