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Evening all,

An interesting day out and about ended with a long wait to see a pair of Bones departing RAF Fairford for a 20hr mission.

First off was a visit to Middle Wallop and a couple of Lynx near the fire training area.

Lynx Middle Wallop 7th November 2023 (1) by Mike, on Flickr

Lynx Middle Wallop 7th November 2023 (2) by Mike, on Flickr

Lynx Middle Wallop 7th November 2023 (3) by Mike, on Flickr

Next was a RAF A400 Atlas practicing air drops on Salisbury Plain.

RAF A400 SPTA 7th November 2023 (5) by Mike, on Flickr

RAF A400 SPTA 7th November 2023 (6) by Mike, on Flickr

RAF A400 SPTA 7th November 2023 (8) by Mike, on Flickr

RAF A400 SPTA 7th November 2023 (9) by Mike, on Flickr

RAF A400 SPTA 7th November 2023 (13) by Mike, on Flickr

RAF A400 SPTA 7th November 2023 (14) by Mike, on Flickr

RAF A400 SPTA 7th November 2023 (15) by Mike, on Flickr

After a long wait in the darkness with many other people, the night sky crackled with Howler 31 and 32 departing into the black sky, chasing down LAGR 91.

Bone RAF Fairford 7th November 2023 (21) by Mike, on Flickr

Bone RAF Fairford 7th November 2023 (22) by Mike, on Flickr

Bone RAF Fairford 7th November 2023 (23) by Mike, on Flickr

Thanks for looking.

Mike

Really enjoyed looking at those, Mike

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

So much atmosphere in the last three shots

Lovely shots, the bones are brilliant! But I love the light on the A-400M and getting the landscape in

Great set, lovely day out was had I think, thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Pune