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3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:13 pm
by 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:

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

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

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

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

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


2nd Sunday:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Final Sunday:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


The airport also has its own gate guard:

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

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


Thanks for looking!

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:43 am
by Ross Forsyth
Superb set of images! Loving the Hornet images so crisp and clear

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 3:35 am
by paddyboy
Stunning set of pics, Nick :thumbs:

Look at those last 4 :Wow:

Thanks for posting :thumb:

Paddyboy :clap:

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 6:06 am
by radar
Excellent pics, well done! :thumb:

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 7:08 am
by Zac Hinchcliffe
I just love those Hawks! Stunning schemes!

Zac

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:09 am
by jalfrezi
Thanks guys, I appreciate you taking the time to comment :clap:

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:13 am
by Dan214sqn
Really punchy set ! CH-53's for me - :thumb:

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:40 pm
by acw367
Lovely set. And you sneaked in the unpainted Bombardier Global 7500 prototype behind the T-38.

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2019 8:37 pm
by dragonchaser
Great set of shots, I was also there on your first two Sundays, as you state a super place to visit at weekends.

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 5:11 am
by Punkrunner62
Great shots Nick, by the look of the static shots you must of had ramp access?.
Cheers.

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:48 am
by jalfrezi
Thanks again for your kind comments! :thumbs:
acw367 wrote:
Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:40 pm
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! :)

dragonchaser wrote:
Sat Jul 27, 2019 8:37 pm
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?

Punkrunner62 wrote:
Sun Jul 28, 2019 5:11 am
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!

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:18 pm
by dragonchaser
jalfrezi wrote:
Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:48 am
Thanks again for your kind comments! :thumbs:
acw367 wrote:
Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:40 pm
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! :)

dragonchaser wrote:
Sat Jul 27, 2019 8:37 pm
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.
Punkrunner62 wrote:
Sun Jul 28, 2019 5:11 am
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!

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 12:43 pm
by Seahawk 11
These are just fantastic, I do like the CH-53s, thanks for sharing them,

Rob

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:39 pm
by IMarsh
Awesome set, the Hawks are stunning in those schemes and it's a while since I've seen a CH53. Thanks for sharing

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:21 pm
by Yunglee
Outstanding set of images

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2019 9:41 pm
by tonkatom
Very nice! Great selection of aircraft.

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:46 pm
by Garysb
What camera gear do you use?

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:25 pm
by Blackcat1
Great shots!l

Re: 3 Sundays @ Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport

Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:55 am
by jalfrezi
Garysb wrote:
Sun Aug 18, 2019 6:46 pm
What camera gear do you use?
I use Canon gear, mainly a 5DIII and 7DII with 24-105 and 100-400mm lenses.