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RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 10:50 pm
by reaperops
Hello All,

Here's a few images from the first quarter of 2016. Whilst everyone is trying to catch 5th Gen Fast Jets, the highlight for me was the rare UK appearance of the USMC C-9B. That said, there's been some cracking stuff around and I thought I'd share a few from the past few months. Hope there's something of interest and thanks for the eyeball time!

Gary

ImageEC-130H 65-0989/ DM, 43rd ECS/ 55th Wg by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageHC-130J 12-5768/ FT, 71st RQS/ 23rd Wg. by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageC-20G 165151, VR-1/ CFSLW Det Sigonella (CinCUSNEUR) by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageC-17A 04-4134, 305th AMW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageRC-135U 64-14849/ OF, 45th RS/ 55th Wg. by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr


ImageF-15C 84-0014, 194th FS/ 144th FW. California ANG by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageKC-10A 82-0192, 60th AMW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageCV-22B 12-0064, 7th SOS/ 352nd SOW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageC-9B 161530, VMR-1, United States Marine Corps by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageC-26D 900530, NAF Naples, USN by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageMV-22 168284/ 02, HMX-1 USMC. by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageF-22 05-4091/ TY, 95th FS/ 325th FW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageF-22A 05-4106, 95th FS/ 325th FW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageRC-135W ZZ664, 51 Sqdn RAF by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

ImageC-32A 09-0017, 1st AS/ 89th AW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

Thanks For Looking!

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 5:56 am
by DanBeeden
Terrific selection of highlights here. Hard to pick a favourite but the KC-10 arrival and lunar F-22s are both superb.

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 8:21 am
by Jackaroo
Lovely variety of types there, KC10, Osprey head on and lunar F22 are eye-catchers. USMC C9 is a catch though...

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 12:22 pm
by BOLLO
What a cracking few months its been,roll on the next few months . :thumb:

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 3:11 pm
by GhostFlight91
nice work mate

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 3:14 pm
by reheat module
Privilege to view these.
The KC10 scouring the runway is a beauty.

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 7:08 am
by reaperops
Thanks for the comments guys. Hope you like the variety. ;) :whistle:

Gary

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 4:34 pm
by grumpy616
Great stuff.

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 5:25 pm
by LTFT5
Hi Gary
Great post, have to agree that the USMC C-9B would have been the highlight for me.
Love the CV-22B shot
All the best
Andy

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 5:47 pm
by JonoUK
Nice one Gary, love the KC-10 and following Osprey shot :thumbs:

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 6:17 pm
by matt e
nice shots,especially the osprey

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 9:08 am
by 14meggy
Very nice, Especially the RAF RC

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 3:01 pm
by bigcrow
Lovely Gary & some nice post processing,.. :thumb:

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 3:48 pm
by paddyboy
Hi Gary :P

Top work, buddy :thumb:

Love the RC :Wow:

Thanks and well done :thumbs:

Paddyboy :clap:

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 6:07 am
by marinergaz
Its certainly been an epic year, some very nice visitors so far.

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 2:16 pm
by GummyBe4r
The Apprentice wrote:Lovely shots, Dad. Been a great few months in great company. Thanks for taking me all over the shop to shoot it all :clap:

P.S. Have you booked boarding school yet? :S

Luca
that gets booked months in advance :lol: :lol: :lol:

lovely set Gary, as it has been mentioned it has been a cracking few months.... :thumbs:

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 9:52 pm
by reaperops
Thanks Guys for the kind comments.

I'm always nervous how my images are going to be received, its not always about fast jets, low level, photocalls and airshows.
If you are a Real Aviation Enthusiast you'll know there's much more under the superficial surface of the hobby!

All the Best

Gary

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 4:55 am
by TeeJay
Hi Gary.
Top top set. Can't believe your nervous about how people will react to these :O
Supurb set of images from a fantastic few months. Always good to meet you at the fence too :thumbs:
Keep them coming mate.
All the best
Trev

Re: RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 12:13 pm
by reaperops
Thank You for the kind words Trev. Hope to catch you soon by the fence line.
All the best

Gary