MCAS Yuma Oct 2019

[SW Sky Blue]

A few images from a couple of days standing outside Yuma in some very hot October sunshine....Most of the pics are taken from the Fairground end, and a few on the app to 03 left...So , in no particular order....

1,
166755_MV30_UH-1Y_VMX-1_KevinWills_344A4962 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

2,
166738_EH06_V-22_VMM-264_KevinWills_344A5240 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

3,
166380_KC-130J_VMGR-252_KevinWills_344A2489 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

4,
165864_CE-01_FA-18D_VFMA-(AW)225_KevinWills_344A1384 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

5,
165585_WE-03_AV-8B_VMA-214_KevinWills_344A4891 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

5,
165397_WE-04_AV-8B_VMA-214_KevinWills_344A4923 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

6,
165385_WE-02_AV-8B_VMA-214_KevinWills_344A4061 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

7,
165309_CG02_AV-8B_VMA-231_KevinWills-344A5642 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

8,
165006_WE-09_AV-8B_VMA-214_KevinWills_344A4104 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

9,
164859_YN-859_CH-53E_HMH466_KevinWills_344A1312 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

10,
164789_YN-789_CH-53E_HMH466_KevinWills_344A2169 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

11,
164733_CE-23_FA-18C_VFMA225_KevinWills_344A1432 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

12,
160472_SH_T-34_VMFAT-101_KevinWills_344A4987 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

13,
158854_HH-1N_MCASYuma_KevinWills_344A2884 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

14,
71469_KC-135R_AZANG_161ARW_KevinWills_344A4721 copy copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

15,
169165_DC-122_F-35B_VMFA-122_KevinWills_344A4480 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

16,
168840_DC-11_F-35B_VMFA122_KevinWills-344A5831 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

17,
168732_DC-01_F-35B_VMFA-122_KevinWills_344A3350 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

18,
168732_DC-01_F-35B_VMFA-122_KevinWills_344A2711 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

19,
168732_DC-01_F-35B_VMFA-122_KevinWills_344A2663 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

20,
168732_DC-01_F-35B_VMFA-122_KevinWills_344A2683 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

21,
168625_YR05_V-22_VMM-161_KevinWills_344A6059 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

22,
168228_EH02_V-22_VMM-264_KevinWills_344A6103 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

23,
168214_V-22_VMX-1_KevinWills_344A1584 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

24,
168214_V-22_VMX-1_KevinWills_344A1528 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

25,
169615_F-35B_VMFA122_KevinWills_344A4511 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

26,
169616_DC-13_F-35B_VMFA-122_KevinWills_344A5477 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

27,
169609_DC-00_F-35B_VMFA-122_KevinWills_344A3238 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

28,
169609_DC-00_F-35B_VMFA-122_KevinWills_344A3177 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

29,
169607_CF-06_F-35B_VMFA-211_KevinWills_344A4270 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

30,
169588_F-35B_VMFA-211_KevinWills_344A2804 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

31,
169414_CF-25_F-35B_VMFA-211_KevinWills_344A2782 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

32,
169414_CF-25_F-35B_VMFA-211_KevinWills_344A2769 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

33,
169620_CF-00_F-35B_VMFA-211_KevinWills_344A4240 copy_ by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

34,
169619_DC-02_F-35B_VMFA-122_KevinWills_344A2761 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

35,
761583_01_F-5N_VMFT-401_KevinWills_344A5379 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

36,
761572_LS07_F-5N_VMFT-401_KevinWills_344A5194 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

37,
761541_F-5N_VMFT-401_KevinWills_344A1736 copy_ by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

38,
Yuma_KevinWills_344A6146 copy by KdoubleU2017, on Flickr

Sorry, there was quite a lot, hope they were of interest more on my Flickr stream...

Cheers,

Kev W...

[paddyboy]

Hi Kev

You can guess which pics caught my attention amongst that great set

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[teeonefixer]

Wow ! A place I have never been and wish I can !

[Sparts99]

Interesting to see external stores on the f-35. What's that pod on the centre line in pic 25?

[Timmo]

Interesting to see external stores on the f-35. What's that pod on the centre line in pic 25?

It looks like an external gun pod

[Ross Forsyth]

Nice set,was almost at Yuma for that period myself but decided to do some exploring instead,all nice but last shot really appeals to me.

[ZappaFan]

Very nice set, thanks for sharing. Couple of typos I suspect: FA-18 CE-01 is 165684 (165864 is an F/A-18E) and we logged CH-53 164859 as YK-859 (not YN-).

Cheers, ZF.

[Gus0898uk]

Fabulous collection Kevin, about 18 years since I visited Yuma, but a great place to go in the winter.

I used to also go to the Barry Goldwater ranges near to Gila Bend, the staff were always very helpful, especially up the range tower when the A-10's were around.

[fisherman]

Hi Kev,

That is a very nice set, have to agree with Ross luving that last shot.

Well done mate, stay safe.

Regards Mike.

[SW Sky Blue]

Very nice set, thanks for sharing. Couple of typos I suspect: FA-18 CE-01 is 165684 (165864 is an F/A-18E) and we logged CH-53 164859 as YK-859 (not YN-).

Cheers, ZF.

Thanks ZF you are correct yes typos on both...thanks for pointing it out

[SW Sky Blue]

Hi Kev,

That is a very nice set, have to agree with Ross luving that last shot.

Well done mate, stay safe.

Regards Mike.

Thanks Mike..

Fabulous collection Kevin, about 18 years since I visited Yuma, but a great place to go in the winter.

Yes winter would be great as less heat haze


I used to also go to the Barry Goldwater ranges near to Gila Bend, the staff were always very helpful, especially up the range tower when the A-10's were around.

If only these days l

Nice set,was almost at Yuma for that period myself but decided to do some exploring instead,all nice but last shot really appeals to me.

Thanks Ross...yeh we had originally planned a week in the canyon ...

Interesting to see external stores on the f-35. What's that pod on the centre line in pic 25?

It looks like an external gun pod

Correct

Interesting to see external stores on the f-35. What's that pod on the centre line in pic 25

as above

Wow ! A place I have never been and wish I can !

can be a frustrating place but still worth a visit when this lockdown is over

Hi Kev

You can guess which pics caught my attention amongst that great set

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

Thanks Paddy, no doubt the F-5's

[toom317]

All those fast pointy things, and the best shot there is the black T28. Great set of pics.

( That should be the T34. Getting my Trojan's and Mentor's mixed up there.)

[galaxysi]

Superb set and variety of aircraft,Yuma is a fantastic place.

[Blackcat1]

Beautiful photos, most of them

[SW Sky Blue]

Beautiful photos, most of them

Superb set and variety of aircraft,Yuma is a fantastic place.

All those fast pointy things, and the best shot there is the black T28. Great set of pics.

( That should be the T34. Getting my Trojan's and Mentor's mixed up there.)

Thanks Guys

[Blackcat1]

All great shots, I'm like Paddyboy not much of a fan of F35

[Supra]

Great set of numerous types shot from a super location! Is there a backstory as to why F-35B VMFA 122 '01' (shot 19) is the mildly colourful variety, whilst '00' (Shot 28) is a Plain-Jane?

[RACER51]

Great set of numerous types shot from a super location! Is there a backstory as to why F-35B VMFA 122 '01' (shot 19) is the mildly colourful variety, whilst '00' (Shot 28) is a Plain-Jane?

Not sure but a lot of USMC fighters squadron 01 tends to be colorful jet as earlier CE01
USN 00 is cag

[Supra]

Interesting, thanks. I was considering that (Marines different?) as an explanation when I saw the V-22 of VMX-1 is "00" However, that of course is not a 'Fighter Squadron' as per your posting.

[IanH]

Absolutely awesome set of shots Kev. Best set I've seen in yonks. Love them all.