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More Mako's...15/05/2019

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More Mako's...15/05/2019

Post by Yunglee » Thu May 16, 2019 7:39 pm

More of the thundering Mako's at Lakenheath, 15th May 2019. Blue skies and superb low departures, what's not to love :clap: :clap: :clap:

ImageMAKO 22 | F-16C Viper

ImageMAKO 23 | F-16C Viper

ImageSHARK 41 | F-16C Viper

ImageAKULA 61 | F-16C Viper

ImageAKULA 61 | F-16C Viper

ImageSHARK 42 | F-16C Viper

ImageF-15 'Heritage'

ImageF-15

ImageAKULA 61 | F-16C Viper

ImageSHARK 42 | F-16C Viper

Thanks for looking, Lee.

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Post by Thunderbolt II » Thu May 16, 2019 7:40 pm

That first shot is rather splendid.

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Re: More Mako's...15/05/2019

Post by SubZeroSteve » Thu May 16, 2019 7:46 pm

Number 3 for me is a great capture, that all are, I just think the angles are perfect on three 👍🏼

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Re: More Mako's...15/05/2019

Post by LN Strike Eagle » Thu May 16, 2019 8:21 pm

First shot is fantastic. I was still walking down the main road back to the forest entry when he went overhead.

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Post by captain scarlet » Thu May 16, 2019 8:28 pm

Oh yes! :thumb:
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Post by PeteHemsley » Thu May 16, 2019 9:38 pm

What a way to open a post. Stunning first image.

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Post by paddyboy » Fri May 17, 2019 3:47 am

Hi Lee :P

Awesome set there :thumbs:

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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Post by DanBeeden » Fri May 17, 2019 5:20 am

Great shots - #1 is magnificent. These guys have given us some stunning photo ops this past week.

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Post by Yunglee » Fri May 17, 2019 3:56 pm

Thanks for the comments :thumbs:

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Post by prefontaine72 » Fri May 17, 2019 6:52 pm

Superb shots there well done mate, that first shot though stunning mate

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Post by Yunglee » Sun May 19, 2019 4:18 pm

Thanks Dougie

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Post by CJB » Sun May 19, 2019 9:57 pm

Number 1 is a cracker - I got the identical shot minus the vapour sadly!

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Post by LTFT5 » Tue May 21, 2019 5:59 am

Hi Lee,
That first shot is special.
Great set in great weather whats not to like.
All the best
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Post by Yunglee » Tue May 21, 2019 6:12 am

Thanks Andy.

Here's a couple more from the same day:

ImageSHARK 42 | F-16C Viper

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Re: More Mako's...15/05/2019

Post by Knife 04 » Tue May 21, 2019 9:00 pm

First one is the money shot - outstanding!

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