NAS Fallon - US Navy Fighter Weapons School

[Heal1979]

Hello,

Late November, in addition to visiting Rainbow Canyon, I had the opportunity to meet the commendable 'Zip' (public affairs officer) at NAS Fallon, Nevada.

Living up to his reputation in providing photographers with great access a small group and I got to walk the ramp, had the chance to view operations from the tower, and after lunch we sat by the end of the runway until sundown.

Operations were nonstop all day long. All in all one of the best experiences on base I've ever had. I'm sure some others on here that have visited will say similar. On with the show...

1.
Home Team Ramp - The Aggressors by Chris Heal, on Flickr
2.
Busy Ramp at NAS Fallon by Chris Heal, on Flickr

3.
Kfir C2, ATAC, Israel Aircraft Industries by Chris Heal, on Flickr

4.
"No. 12", 761568, VFC-13 Saints, Northrop F-5N Tiger II, US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr

5.
"Heavy", Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy, 60024, 60th AMW, Travis by Chris Heal, on Flickr

6.
"Enter... The War Party", Golden Warriors, VFA-87 by Chris Heal, on Flickr

7.
"VFC-13 Saints", Northrop F-5N Tiger II, 761536, US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr
8.
Systems Check by Chris Heal, on Flickr

9.
Northrop F-5N Tiger II, 761544, VFC-13, "Saints", US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr

10.
"Fighting Omars", F/A-18A+ VFC-12 AF-11 by Chris Heal, on Flickr

11.
Kfir C2, ATAC, N405AX, Israel Aircraft Industries by Chris Heal, on Flickr

12.
"View from the EOR", VFC-13 Saints, Northrop F-5N Tiger II, 761549, US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr

13.
"Vikings", Growler, VAQ-129, 556, 166894 by Chris Heal, on Flickr

14.
Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk, 167865, US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr

15.
Kfir C2, ATAC, N405AX, Israel Aircraft Industries by Chris Heal, on Flickr

16.
F-16A Fighting Falcon, Block 15AM OCU, 900947, NAWDC by Chris Heal, on Flickr

17.
Armed and Dangerous by Chris Heal, on Flickr

18.
"Piggy Back", Northrop F-5N Tiger II, 761536, VFC-13 "Saints", US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr

19.
"Follow the Shadow", F-18 Super Hornet, 104, NAWDC, US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr

20.
"Touchdown" P-8A Poseidon, 169325, US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr

21.
"Farm Flyby", F/A-18 Super Hornet, NAWDC by Chris Heal, on Flickr

22.
Northrop F-5N Tiger II, 761544, VFC-13, "Saints", US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr

23.
"Fighting Omars", F/A-18A+ VFC-12 AF-05 by Chris Heal, on Flickr

24.
"Viking Afterburners", Growler, VAQ-129, 556, 166894 by Chris Heal, on Flickr

25.
"Navy Blue", F-16B, 920458, NAWDC, US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr

26.
"On the Deck", Kfir C2, ATAC, N405AX, Israel Aircraft Industries by Chris Heal, on Flickr

27.
"Red Rippers", F/A-18F Super Hornet, VFA-11, NAS Oceana by Chris Heal, on Flickr

28.
"Last Light Recovery", 761568, VFC-13 Saints, Northrop F-5N Tiger II, US Navy by Chris Heal, on Flickr

29.
Night Raider, VAQ-129 by Chris Heal, on Flickr

30.
Dusk Mission Departure, EA-18G Growlers, Viking’s, VAQ-129 by Chris Heal, on Flickr

Hope you've enjoyed the selection.
Best wishes,
Chris

[PeteHemsley]

The man does it again. What a superb collection

[Mawgan4]

Absolutely stunning, superb set of photos! Thanks for sharing them

Alisdair

[slogen51]

Terrific post - it does help to get in. Hope you presented your host with a bottle of something strong

I like the close up landing shots , the F-16 looks great

[JONLITE06]

Some absolute Corkers in there!!

[Gus0898uk]

Awesome, thanks for posting.

[mprl]

Stunning photos, great light, thanks for posting them

[Frank the Dog]

Stunning selection, really impressive. A very enjoyable post, many thanks for sharing.

[Blackaces41]

Awesome set well impressed thanks for sharing

[markranger]

Superb Mate,You know my thoughts on these already,
Looks like THE base to go to,

[Mark]

Mind blown yet again.....

[viggen091]

Very Very Nice

Thanks for posting

[eagle driver]

Absolutely outstanding set, its going to take some to surpass this thank you .
Ps, any chance of some more.

[DanBeeden]

Magnificent images. Wow.

[geomar]

Very very nice!
What an lighting on some pic's, just stunning!!

[Soundbarrier]

I must say. The best I ever saw from over there ...

[Yunglee]

Absolutely stunning collection of images

[david14]

Great set Chris, a fantastic place to visit with a superb PAO - couldn't ask for more

[reaperops]

Outstanding work Chris, I really enjoyed looking at these stunning images.

Best Regards
Mr Fandango

[CookyBoy]

Nice Chris.