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Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Nice bit of visitor action for you guys down there. Re first pic, did those aircraft just bomb a paint factory, and that one fly through the smoke cloud.
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Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Great shots.
Makes me jealous living in Manchester as we get nothing like that up here.
Chris
Makes me jealous living in Manchester as we get nothing like that up here.
Chris
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Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
could have done! It wasn't until I looked at the pic on my PC that I realised the whole upper surface is painted as part of the scheme as well, somebody got a bit carried away
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Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
I heard a rumour that Lakenheath could paint one up to commemorate an anniversary or similar?
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Do you honestly think that is likely to happen?? And if it did what the hell difference would this paint scheme make to any engagement, which would likely be BVR anywayf106dart wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:24 pmI couldn’t agree with any more. I don’t understand why there so over the top. These schemes should be for special events and only temporary. I feel sorry for the guy flying it when going up against a MIG etc. in a real situation .Thunderbolt II wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:04 pmThat's quite a scheme- dare I say a bit too much?! Excellent shots, great work.
But great shots none the less
p.s. BVR = Beyond Visual Range.
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Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Great photos, especially that first one!
Lakenheath and Mildenhall this October really have been very good indeed.
Alisdair
Lakenheath and Mildenhall this October really have been very good indeed.
Alisdair
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Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Remarkable activity at this time in Lakenheath, you're luck!
How many F-15Cs arrived ???
Nice shot
Michele
How many F-15Cs arrived ???
Nice shot
Michele
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Excellent shots Andy, #1 is an absolute cracker.
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Great shots, thanks for posting.
Rob
P.S Over the top scheme, just like the RAF this year then! Well done on having a great scheme for your anniversary.
Rob
P.S Over the top scheme, just like the RAF this year then! Well done on having a great scheme for your anniversary.
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Nice set especially #1
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Couldn't agree more, great images and fabulous colour (color) scheme, and so it should be, a celebration of a great anniversary.
If you can keep your head whilst all around are losing theirs, you have probably completely misread the situation!!
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Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
I Think he will be more concerned about the calls on guard of "who's a pretty boy then?", then looking out for whoever is about to drop on his tail in a friendly bit of ACM. Then the ribbing back in the bar . . .f106dart wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:24 pmI couldn’t agree with any more. I don’t understand why there so over the top. These schemes should be for special events and only temporary. I feel sorry for the guy flying it when going up against a MIG etc. in a real situation.
But great shots none the less
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Hi Andy
How have I missed these
Stunning set
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
How have I missed these
Stunning set
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Hi Andy,
Great photos, did you take some more photos from the other F15's of the 144rd Fighter Wing.
Hope you post them also. I collect photos of the F15's of the ANG.
Thanks,
Peter
The Netherlands
Great photos, did you take some more photos from the other F15's of the 144rd Fighter Wing.
Hope you post them also. I collect photos of the F15's of the ANG.
Thanks,
Peter
The Netherlands
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
After spending 20 years in the USAF I know all the ancronmins. They are there for a TSP not for your private airshow. These are warbirds serving a purse. And bright yellow ac doesn't serve that purpose. Maybe I'm old fashion but that's what I believe. And not all fights are missile kills. Unless. Your in the RAF where some Jets don't even have gunsBilvo wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:05 amDo you honestly think that is likely to happen?? And if it did what the hell difference would this paint scheme make to any engagement, which would likely be BVR anywayf106dart wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:24 pmI couldn’t agree with any more. I don’t understand why there so over the top. These schemes should be for special events and only temporary. I feel sorry for the guy flying it when going up against a MIG etc. in a real situation .Thunderbolt II wrote: ↑Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:04 pmThat's quite a scheme- dare I say a bit too much?! Excellent shots, great work.
But great shots none the less
p.s. BVR = Beyond Visual Range.
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Cracking set of images Andy
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Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Love the 1st F-15 what a catch that was...Stunning photos mate
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Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
there are a few more in my flickr album Peter, and I've still got a lot of unedited ones on my PC - a time (or lack thereof) seems to be an issue at present.
I put 2 of each aircraft in the flickr album for my October 2018 aircraft : https://www.flickr.com/photos/125470545 ... 1900327324 , the last ones as I filed them in date taken order. Some others from the same day also there (F.22s etc - which were a bit poor because of their own heat haze).
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but being old and grey I like a bit of the military stuff too !
co-owner of UK Light Aviation Enthusiasts google group and Stansted Aviation Enthusiasts google group:
but being old and grey I like a bit of the military stuff too !
co-owner of UK Light Aviation Enthusiasts google group and Stansted Aviation Enthusiasts google group:
Re: Lakenheath 23-10-2018 California ANG F.15s
Hi Andy,
Great catch and can't add anything to the comments above, so well done.
Regards Nick
Great catch and can't add anything to the comments above, so well done.
Regards Nick
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