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A selection of shots taken at both ends of the runway at Luke AFB from a fairly busy day back in mid November.

F-16A 93-0706 Luke AFB WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-16A 93-0709 Luke AFB 1 WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-16B 93-0825 Luke AFB 1 WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-35A 12-5044 Luke AFB WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-35A 13-5078 Luke AFB WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-35A 5088 Luke AFB 1 13-5088 WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-35A A35-001 Luke AFB 12-5060 WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-35A MM7334 Luke AFB 12-5064 WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-35A 11-5030 Luke AFB WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-35A 12-5056 Luke AFB 1 WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-16DM 88-0175 Luke AFB WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-16CM 90-0768 Luke AFB 1 WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-16CM 87-0360 Luke AFB 2 WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-16CM 87-0360 Luke AFB 4 WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

F-35A 14-5092 Luke AFB 2 WM by Kevin Bell, on Flickr

Dinger.

Nice selection of "DAVE's" there mate

Nice and sharp Kev

Nice pics Kev

Really clear and sharp set of pictures and 4 nationalities of F-35, pretty good going that . Only thing I'll say that is negative, is the copyright mark right through the middle of each subject which is rather distracting.

Norwegian, Italian, Aussie and US F-35s, nice one!

Nice work Kevin.

Can you offer any advice about photography / security at Luke AFB. Last time I was here got moved on pretty quickly despite not being near the fence or parked on the main road. Local law enforcement are not to be argued with but there seem to be different rules each day. Even visited the base security and despite them offering on objection to the taking of photographs they said they had no control over local police. Hope to call in some time in the near future.

Thanks Paul

I've only been there once and spent the entire day on the south side (the way they were landing) and wasnt bothered once.

Very nice Kevin. Cant wait to see your shots from your latest trip. Its was nice seeing you again

Doughnut wrote:Nice work Kevin.

Can you offer any advice about photography / security at Luke AFB. Last time I was here got moved on pretty quickly despite not being near the fence or parked on the main road. Local law enforcement are not to be argued with but there seem to be different rules each day. Even visited the base security and despite them offering on objection to the taking of photographs they said they had no control over local police. Hope to call in some time in the near future.

Thanks Paul

I used the following guide http://www.scramble.nl/airfield-guide/glendale-az for positioning and had no hassle what so ever during my visit. I was to the east of the crossroads at position 3 for the departures and I used positions 1 and 2 for the landings. In each location, I parked well off the public highway and was a good 100m+ from the fence. Discretion and respect of certain boundaries comes in handy. I was asked to move on during a visit in 2012, however, this time around, all was good.

Dinger

Doughnut wrote:Nice work Kevin.

Can you offer any advice about photography / security at Luke AFB. Last time I was here got moved on pretty quickly despite not being near the fence or parked on the main road. Local law enforcement are not to be argued with but there seem to be different rules each day. Even visited the base security and despite them offering on objection to the taking of photographs they said they had no control over local police. Hope to call in some time in the near future.

Thanks Paul

Been to Luke about 5-6 times now and never had any problems.I've been all over the perimeter of the base with no problems.
Hung around the approach for the 21's and 03's for the last three years when i've been in Phoenix with no problem,it's always visited by spotters and families.
Even managed to get up the tower last september and hung round the last chance area with six f-35's a stones throw from me.
But then i might have just been lucky,are you from the Phoenix area?

Ian

Hi Kevin

Great shots there

Lovin' those Viper pics

Still can't believe how 'fugly' that F35 is

She had better do what it says on the tin

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

Cracking set of shots Kev.