USMC Devon Invasion- Round Two! UPDATED 12/06

[Seamus]

Morning all,

A few more images from my take on the arrival of HMX-1 at Exeter last week. Pretty incredible scenes, especially when it's practically on my doorstep. The USMC have been really spoling us in the South West this year!

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Lockheed KC-130J Hercules | 168069/BH | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168292/04 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Lockheed KC-130J Hercules | 169534/BH | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168327/09 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Lockheed KC-130J Hercules | 168071/BH | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168335/11 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Lockheed KC-130J Hercules | 168071/BH | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Lockheed KC-130J Hercules | 168071/BH | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 04/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

And for the record, a couple of OTIS51 departing yesterday morning...

Lockheed KC-130J Hercules | 168069/BH | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 06/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Lockheed KC-130J Hercules | 168069/BH | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 06/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Hopefully I'll get the chance to add to this thread over the next week or so...

Thanks for looking,

Shaun

[Seacat192]

Very nice set.

You have certainly made the most of the opportunities this year.

Thanks for sharing your photos.


Roger

[fisherman]

Another excellent set. I particularly like the heavy landing KC-130J

[Stratocruiser]

Oh Yeah ..... right on the money! Thanks for sharing your tremendous shots

[3Greens]

Excellent contribution Shaun Great shots of all the players

Thanks for posting
3Greens

[Hunter49]

great pic,s Rob

[LTFT5]

A stunning collection of images, thanks for posting

All the best
Andy

[Ranger]

Nice pictures. Love the background scenery.

Cheers,
Ranger

[Seamus]

Thanks all, much appreciated. It seems I didn't have to wait long to catch some additional images. Amazing scenes last night catching NIGHTHAWK Flight departing in some incredible light

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168292/04 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

EXT_070621_01Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168335/11 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168297/05 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 07/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Thanks again,

Shaun

[tim_3216]

Amazing shots! Great to see our local Exeter getting such exceptional visitors! Fantastic light yesterday evening.
I missed these flying out west and again on their return, but your images make up for that!

[LTFT5]

Stunning add on's in fantastic light.
Thanks for posting
All the best
Andy

[Seacat192]

Excellent additions to the thread!

[bigcrow]

Superb again mate

[fisherman]

Fantastic!

[Maister]

Excellent set, a pleasure to view these photos.

[Punkrunner62]

Absolutely fantastic posts both of them, lucky you and very well caught.
Cheers.

[matt e]

Superb sets

[Seamus]

Thanks for the additional comments all. much appreciated

A final handful from today's movements in very hot and hazy conditions. It's been a joy to be able to catch these over the past week or so, quite possibly the last thing I'd expect to see at the local!

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168335/11 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 12/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168292/04 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 12/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168335/11 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 12/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Bell Boeing MV-22B Osprey | 168335/11 | US Marine Corps | Exeter Airport | 12/06/21 by Shaun Schofield, on Flickr

Thanks again,

Shaun

[EF-111]

Great pictures, I especially like the ground shots

Think if they were mine I would be tempted to contact HMX-1 PAO and see if they would like any for their records!

Regards, Steve

[Monster 76 Hunter]

Superb shots....