Llu Awyr Brenhinol Y Fali

[LTFT5]

Whilst the good lady was visiting friends in Anglesey it would have been rude of me not to have visited RAF Valley.
Its been a long time since I have posted images so here we go.
Shot on two separate days from locations around runway 19 and 13 with very contrasting weather on each day.

1. ZK018 4 Squadron
ZK018 I 4 Squadron by LTFT5, on Flickr

2. ZK017 H 4 Squadron
ZK017. H 4 Squadron by LTFT5, on Flickr

3. ZK034 FK 25 Squadron
ZK034 FJ 25 Sqn by LTFT5, on Flickr

4. ZK017 H 4 Squadron
ZK017 H 4 Squadron by LTFT5, on Flickr

5. G 4 Squadron
G 4 Squadron by LTFT5, on Flickr

6. BAE Systems Hawk T2 ZK034 FJ 25 Squadron
BAE Systems Hawk T.2 ZK034 FJ 25 Squadron by LTFT5, on Flickr

The Texans did not fly whilst I was there but it was nice to see the Hawks active.

All the best
Andy

[Seacat192]

Nice set. Thanks for posting

[Blackcat1]

Ffotograff Mawr!!

Diolch !!

[Pune]

Really nice set, must get up there sometime soon. Are sightlines as good as they look on your images.
Cheers
Pune

[LTFT5]

Nice set. Thanks for posting

Thanks for the kind comment

Hi Gareth,
Diolch am y sylw caredig
pob hwyl i chi

Hi Pune,

Really nice set, must get up there sometime soon. Are sightlines as good as they look on your images.

Yes the sightlines are very good.
If you use the Valley Aviation viewing area for taxiing / line up shots on runway 19 take a pair of steps,
Runway 13 is fine as there are raised sand dunes either side of the threshold.
Runway 01 just walk from Rhosneigr along the coastal path same for runway 31.
Runway 31 and 01 no ladders required.
I think Mike did an excellent airfield guide in the Valley section, check that out as well
All the best
Andy

[Mark Owen]

Nice set.

Regards.

Mark.

[Seahawk 11]

Very very good selection, I was up there a couple of months ago, just love the place,

Rob

[LTFT5]

Nice set.

Regards.

Mark.

Hi Mark
Not been down to Coningsby for a long time, hope you are well and thank you for the kind comment.

Very very good selection, I was up there a couple of months ago, just love the place,

Love the place also, just made plans for a return visit at the end of October
All the best
Andy

[Sparky 119]

First time I have seen XXV SQN markings

[Mark Owen]

Nice set.

Regards.

Mark.

Hi Mark
Not been down to Coningsby for a long time, hope you are well and thank you for the kind comment.

Yes I am good thanks.

Very very good selection, I was up there a couple of months ago, just love the place,

Love the place also, just made plans for a return visit at the end of October
All the best
Andy

[paddyboy]

Hi Andy

Back with a BANG then

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[LTFT5]

First time I have seen XXV SQN markings

They look good dont they

Back with a BANG then

Hi Paddyboy
Thanks for the kind comment much appreciated.

All the best
Andy

[JONLITE06]

Sweet!!

[Focal_Plane]

Hi Andy,

I note in your report you said take a pair of steps for the viewing area etc. May I ask what size you`d recommend?

MTIA,

John

Nice set. Thanks for posting

Thanks for the kind comment

Hi Gareth,
Diolch am y sylw caredig
pob hwyl i chi

Hi Pune,

Really nice set, must get up there sometime soon. Are sightlines as good as they look on your images.

Yes the sightlines are very good.
If you use the Valley Aviation viewing area for taxiing / line up shots on runway 19 take a pair of steps,
Runway 13 is fine as there are raised sand dunes either side of the threshold.
Runway 01 just walk from Rhosneigr along the coastal path same for runway 31.
Runway 31 and 01 no ladders required.
I think Mike did an excellent airfield guide in the Valley section, check that out as well
All the best
Andy

[LTFT5]

Hi Andy,

I note in your report you said take a pair of steps for the viewing area etc. May I ask what size you`d recommend?

I'm 6ft 3 and used a three step, standing on the second step. Of course you could walk down to the crash gate and shoot over that as the aircraft taxi down to runway 19.
But be very careful as the traffic leaving the airport and coming around the bend are very close to you, it is busy.

A 5 step will allow you to shoot over the hedge from the safety of the viewing area.
All the best
Andy

[Focal_Plane]

Andy,

Thank you very much for the advice regarding steps.

Much appreciated,

John