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492FS return from Middle East

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492FS return from Middle East

Post by slogen51 » Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:41 pm

More dark shots into the sun or back lit cloud!

First two cells of 492FS returned from the sandpit emblazoned with nose art as Trend 11-16 and Trend 21-26 ( should be Trend 31-36 late tomorrow afternoon)

So for the record :-

Trend 11-16

Thanos
Image97-0220 Thanos Trend 11 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

The Joker
Image91-0307 The Joker Trend 12 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Loki
Image91-0321 Loki Trend 13 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Image91-0321 F-15E 492FS Loki Trend 13 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Ray Finkle
Image91-0332 F-15E 492FS Ray Finkle Trend 14 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Rita Repulsa
Image96-0204 F-15E Rita Repulsa Trend 15 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

(Darth) Vader
Image91-0315 F-15E 492FS Vader Trend 16 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Trend 21-26

Bane
Image01-2002 F-15E 494FS Bane Trend 21 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Camera/laser? lens not covered
Image01-2002 F-15E 494FS Bane Trend 21 Lakenheath 15-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Venom
Image96-0202 F-15E Venom Trend 22 Lakenheath 15-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Green Goblin
Image91-0327 F-15E 492FS Green Goblin Trend 23 Lakenheath 15-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Image91-0327 F-15E 492FS Green Goblin Trend 23 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

El Chapo
Image97-0218 F-15E 492FS El Chapo Trend 24 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Image97-0218 F-15E 492FS El Chapo Trend 24 Lakenheath 15-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Killer Monger
Image91-0334 F-15E Kill Monger Trend 25 Lakenheath 15-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Image91-0334 F-15E Kill Monger Trend 25 Lakenheath 15-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Godzilla
Image91-0605 F-15E 492FS Godzilla Trend 26 Lakenheath 15-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by downes0106 » Thu Oct 15, 2020 8:51 pm

Why dont they get to keep their nose art when they return? Thanks for sharing.
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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by Thunderbolt II » Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:16 pm

Thanks for putting these up, wish I could have made it today. Keep up the good work and catch tomorrow's arrivals!
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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by LN Strike Eagle » Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:22 pm

Nice to see, thanks. Green Goblin looks pretty cool, but overall not the best selection of nose art they've come home with IMO. That said, I hope they get to keep it.

Edit - I think your lens/laser is just the usual Sniper pod with the head rotated, probably a maintenance issue. Note the same jet also has the refuelling hatch open.
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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by colt41 » Thu Oct 15, 2020 9:46 pm

Another set of excellent photos thanks for posting.😊
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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by paddyboy » Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:26 am

Hi Mike :P

Great record of the return :thumbs:

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by Petepilot » Fri Oct 16, 2020 5:24 pm

Good capture, thanks for sharing.

Anyone ID the port wing store on Bane, 2002?

Thanks :clap:
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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by slogen51 » Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:28 pm

The Boys are back in town

Trend 31-36 arrived back this Friday afternoon

you never know some of the nose art might persist for a couple of weeks and be snapped in decent light?

MadHatter
Image98-0135 492FS MadHatter Trend 31 Lakenheath 16-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

a former Panther wearing a tophat
Image98-0135 492FS MadHatter Trend 31 Lakenheath 16-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Vlad the Impaler
Image98-0134 F-15E 492FS Vlad The Impaler Trend 32 Lakenheath 16-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Legion
Image91-0602 F-15E Legion Trend 33 Lakenheath 16-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Joe Exotic with King Tiger
Image91-0604 F-15E Joe Exotic Trend 34 Lakenheath 16-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Pablo Escobar
Image91-0317 F-15E 492FS Pablo Escobar Trend 35 Lakenheath 16-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Image91-0317 492FS Pablo Escobar Trend 35 Lakenheath 16-10-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

Harlequin
Image97-0222 F-15E 492FS Harlequin Trend 36 Lakenheath 16-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

ImageTrend 31-36 rtb Lakenheath 16-Oct-2020 by Mike B, on Flickr

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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by LN Strike Eagle » Fri Oct 16, 2020 8:04 pm

slogen51 wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:28 pm
you never know some of the nose art might persist for a couple of weeks and be snapped in decent light?
The 492nd did keep their mission markings last time, so fingers crossed.

Some nice ones today - I love the 'Madhatter' boss bird!
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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by pg1610 » Fri Oct 16, 2020 9:18 pm

Agree re madhatter,Joe exotic no mission marks , harlequin looks to have been busiest,
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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by stigorige » Sat Oct 17, 2020 3:59 pm

Nice set Mike, i particularly like the Blue Top Hat on the Panthers badge!
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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by Blackcat1 » Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:07 pm

Great shots! Welcome back Madhatters / Bolars
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Re: 492FS return from Middle East

Post by DanBeeden » Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:52 pm

Great shots of some very nice nose art. Loki is the stand out for me - lovely bit of artwork.
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