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Marines on the moor

Post by Seamus » Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:45 am

Morning all,

A selection of images from a quite incredible day last weekend. Never did I imagine I'd get the chance to shoot USMC helicopters, and in particular the Super Stallions, anywhere, let alone practically on my doorstep. A truly unforgettable exerience.

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 163060/23-YS | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 162001/YS-21 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 163060/YS-23 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageBell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 166723/YS-02 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageBell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168653/YS-15 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 162001/YS-21 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageBell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168666/YS-13 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageBell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168653/YS-15 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageBell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168666/YS-13 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 163060/23-YS | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 162001/YS-21 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageBell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168653/YS-15 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 162001/YS-21 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageBell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 166723/YS-02 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 162001/YS-21 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 163060/23-YS | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 162001/YS-21 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageBell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168666/YS-13 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageBell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168666/YS-13 | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

ImageSikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion | 163060/23-YS | US Marine Corps | Dartmoor | 18/04/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

There's a handful more on my Flickr for those interested

Cheers,

Shaun
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by Ross Forsyth » Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:01 am

Superb set! You boys have had a hell of a time with these machines
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by bigcrow » Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:03 am

Absolutely awesome mate
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by Punkrunner62 » Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:06 am

Congratulations to you, one of the best posts of the year so far, thanks.
Cheers.
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by d555 » Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:32 pm

Another great set from Oakie.
Love the nonplussed sheep
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by Captain Haddock » Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:37 pm

Great set, you've cult what was a great afternoon to a tee. It was well worth the drive down from West Wiltshire for me.

Top work.
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by Unknown74 » Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:48 pm

Those H-53s still look awesome after all these years. Unfortunately not seen an Osprey yet!
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by sjoerd » Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:39 pm

Wow...stunning & brilliant set there Shaun!!
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by anthony martin » Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:38 pm

Magnificent beasts
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by BOLLO » Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:19 pm

Love the CH-53s shots,stunning .
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by Dave934 » Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:45 pm

What a cracking set of photos. well done.
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by The Wrong Trousers » Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:50 pm

Absolutely fantatstic !
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Post by Thunder » Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:21 pm

Good things come to those that wait. An absolutely belting post :clap:
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by galaxysi » Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:31 pm

Brilliant photos.love the CH-53 close ups.
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by paddyboy » Sat Apr 24, 2021 4:20 am

Hi Shaun :P

Awesome set :thumbs:

What beasts those Sea Stallions are :Wow:

Thanks for posting :thumb:

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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by matt e » Sat Apr 24, 2021 6:41 am

Stunning set,especially #1 and 2
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by NickC » Sat Apr 24, 2021 12:46 pm

Fabulous shots, especially of the CH-53s.
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by Maister » Sat Apr 24, 2021 12:51 pm

Excellent shots. Some nice close up shots as well.
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by Red Dragon » Sat Apr 24, 2021 1:30 pm

Well, as everyone else has said, an absolutely stonking set, especislly the CH-53E's!!
If it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all...
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Re: Marines on the moor

Post by XWP29 » Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:48 pm

Wow, what an absolutely stunning set, thanks for sharing them. :thumb:
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