3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

[jalfrezi]

As part of my US trip in March we visited this airport on 3 consecutive Sundays as there is always a good chance of catching some military aircraft, either stopping overnight, or coming in to refuel.

1st Sunday:

McDonnell Douglas FA-18C Hornet - 14 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas FA-18C Hornet - 17 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas FA-18C Hornet - 19 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas FA-18C Hornet - 32 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas FA-18C Hornet - 36 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr


2nd Sunday:

Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion - 02 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion - 03 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion - 08 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion - 14 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion - 15 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion - 18 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 05 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 12 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 16 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 19 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker - 01 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion - 20 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 23 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr


Final Sunday:

McDonnell Douglas T-45C Goshawk - 01 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 29 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 30 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 32 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 38 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 39 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Boeing T-45C Goshawk - 42 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas FA-18 Hornets - 04 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas FA-18 Hornets - 05 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas FA-18D Hornet - 02 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas FA-18D Hornet - 06 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas FA-18D Hornet - 07 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

McDonnell Douglas FA-18C Hornet - 39 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Northrop T-38A Talon - 03 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Northrop T-38A Talon - 04 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr


The airport also has its own gate guard:

Northrop QT-38A Talon - 01 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr

Northrop QT-38A Talon - 03 by Nick Jennings, on Flickr


Thanks for looking!

[Ross Forsyth]

Superb set of images! Loving the Hornet images so crisp and clear

[paddyboy]

Stunning set of pics, Nick

Look at those last 4

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[radar]

Excellent pics, well done!

[Zac Hinchcliffe]

I just love those Hawks! Stunning schemes!

Zac

[jalfrezi]

Thanks guys, I appreciate you taking the time to comment

[Dan214sqn]

Really punchy set ! CH-53's for me -

[acw367]

Lovely set. And you sneaked in the unpainted Bombardier Global 7500 prototype behind the T-38.

[dragonchaser]

Great set of shots, I was also there on your first two Sundays, as you state a super place to visit at weekends.

[Punkrunner62]

Great shots Nick, by the look of the static shots you must of had ramp access?.
Cheers.

[jalfrezi]

Thanks again for your kind comments!

Lovely set. And you sneaked in the unpainted Bombardier Global 7500 prototype behind the T-38.

Yep, that sneaked in on the back of something military!

Great set of shots, I was also there on your first two Sundays, as you state a super place to visit at weekends.

Did you travel with friends, or as part of a tour group?

Great shots Nick, by the look of the static shots you must of had ramp access?.
Cheers.

Nope, no ramp access, though to be fair the ramp is literally right next to a public area, so you just need to shoot through the fence - a small step helps!

[dragonchaser]

Thanks again for your kind comments!

Lovely set. And you sneaked in the unpainted Bombardier Global 7500 prototype behind the T-38.

Yep, that sneaked in on the back of something military!

Great set of shots, I was also there on your first two Sundays, as you state a super place to visit at weekends.

Did you travel with friends, or as part of a tour group?
I traveled out there for three weeks, with three friends, covering several States, including Arizona Nevada and Washington.

Great shots Nick, by the look of the static shots you must of had ramp access?.
Cheers.

Nope, no ramp access, though to be fair the ramp is literally right next to a public area, so you just need to shoot through the fence - a small step helps!

[Seahawk 11]

These are just fantastic, I do like the CH-53s, thanks for sharing them,

Rob

[IMarsh]

Awesome set, the Hawks are stunning in those schemes and it's a while since I've seen a CH53. Thanks for sharing

[Yunglee]

Outstanding set of images

[tonkatom]

Very nice! Great selection of aircraft.

[Garysb]

What camera gear do you use?

[Blackcat1]

Great shots!l

[jalfrezi]

What camera gear do you use?

I use Canon gear, mainly a 5DIII and 7DII with 24-105 and 100-400mm lenses.