Page 1 of 1

Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 9:58 pm
by Jazz
Rain or shine... and it certainly did... an international group of photographers were welcomed on base for two days to cover Red Flag Alaska 16-1. As well as PACAF F-15 and F-16 units and Navy Growlers, the exercise was made very special by the participation of the Indian Air Force, with 4 Jaguar IS from 14 'Bulls' Squadron at Ambala and 4 Su-30MKI from 15 'Fighting Fifteen' Squadron at Sirsa, along with two IL-78MKI tankers from Agra.
Despite the mostly horrendous weather on day one, some 'different' shots were still possible, before the glorious day that followed. Again, a huge thanks to 1Lt Zani & staff from 354 FW/PA as well as Wg Cdr D'Silva IAF/PRO for the exceptional assistance.

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Finally, a few shots from nearby Fairbanks, where the Huey is part of the UAF College...
Image

Image

Image

Image

Cheers, Kevin :thumb:

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 12:00 am
by sonicbenj
Awesome Kevin. I especially like the aggressor F-16s :thumb:

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 6:52 am
by Ian in Leeds
Great set of pictures Kevin and thanks for posting.

Ian

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 7:07 am
by LTFT5
Another stunning set Kevin
Those F15 burner shots are awesome.
All the best
Andy

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 12:49 pm
by slogen51
Great pics.

For me the F-16 is still an iconic jet. Although 86-0270 looked a bit different when I saw it as a Spang.

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 2:50 pm
by Reaper02
Great shots man, thanks for sharing! :thumbs: Love those Eagles and 18th AGRS F-16 take off shots!

Regards, Edwin
www.final-approach.nl

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 4:21 am
by DanBeeden
Superb set of shots. Those mountains make for the most magnificent backdrop. Great to see the Aggressors and Stratotankers.

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 7:02 am
by maverick
Stunning - thanks

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 12:04 pm
by JONLITE06
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 1:03 pm
by Ashley Wallace
Some superb shots in there, especially like the HH-60 with ski's, what a great location for photography!

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 1:43 pm
by Jazz
Thanks for all the comments, chaps :thumb:
And yeh Ashley, was cool to catch those choppers fitted with skis... just wish i hadn't missed the ski-fitted AH-64 (while chasing a C-46 shot) at Fairbanks!

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 2:14 pm
by MikeWolf
Amazing photographs! Must have been a memorable visit.
I really like the paint scheme on the F-16s with the blue & black/white stripes.

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 6:05 pm
by kstater94
BRILLIANT shots all around Kevin! :clap:

Cheers!
John

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 8:48 pm
by B2 Spirit
Have to say the shots with forrest or snow capped mountains behind are stunning....

But I've scrolled through 4 times now.... got about 6 broken links/pages and not a single Jaguar photo in sight.....? Then I found the separate post/thread!

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 12:27 pm
by paddyboy
Hi Kevin :P

Great shots and what a selection :O

Thanks for sharing :thumb:

Paddyboy :clap:

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 3:16 pm
by Dazza37
An outstanding set of images! No doubt the Indian AF contingent kicked everybody else's ass... :halo:

-Dazza

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Tue May 17, 2016 8:48 pm
by Jackaroo
Very nice indeed some glorious shots there!!

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 4:08 am
by Jazz
Cheers guys :thumb:
Dazza... The IAF only up against the F-16's this time! On the same side as the F-22's from Elmendorf as well... luckily for the Raptors! :D

Re: Red Flag Alaska 16-1 'Rain or Shine' at Eielson AFB

Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 7:58 am
by Dazza37
Jazz wrote:Cheers guys :thumb:
Dazza... The IAF only up against the F-16's this time! On the same side as the F-22's from Elmendorf as well... luckily for the Raptors! :D
Lucky for the Raptors indeed! I bet those F-16's got an ass whuppin' though! :P

-Dazza