New Year Jet Fix - RAF Lakenheath 03/01/14

[Viper28]

Needs a military jet fix so headed over to RAF Lakenheath to see what was happening. Lots of launches including four 493rd jets heading off to Lithuania, anyway a few shots before the inevitable rain arrived:

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[Truly55]

#12 is simply stunning.

[Bobby Jo]

Superb Shots!

[baltimore]

They're ALL simply stunning!! The best I've seen on FC for quite some time.

[Jammo]

Some superb sharp shots there, the moody dark backgrounds on them are amazing

[Lightningboy2000]

Super mega pin sharp tastic!
Fantastic pics there!

[LTFT5]

Simon,

A great set of images, great composition and exposure in what appears to be lovely winter light.

Very hard to pick favourites, as they are all fantastic, but for me number 18 and 20, just love the light on them.

Great post

Andy

[DanBeeden]

Another vote for #12, pin sharp and just stunning!

[GhostFlight91]

Very nice mate every single shot

[captain scarlet]

Sharp, well lit and perfectly presented - brilliant set!

[Jackaroo]

Lovely set to start off the New Year!

[Viper28]

Thanks for all the great comments guys - have a great New Year

[paddyboy]

Hi Simon

Late to the party, but fabulous pics

What cracking light too

Best regards and thanks for sharing

Paddyboy

[John W]

Can't add much to what has already been said.

They will take some beating though !!

Regards,
John

[Contrail1958]

Best set of shots from Lakenheath I think I've ever seen.
Superb

[TeeJay]

Hi Simon
Can only really echo everyone else's statements, stunning photos
Trev

[usafe]

Hi Simon,

Absolutely fantastic set of photos, may i ask what kit you are using there please?

Regards

Jerry.

[Viper28]

Thanks again

Hi Simon,

Absolutely fantastic set of photos, may i ask what kit you are using there please?

Regards

Jerry.

All were taken with a Canon 7D + 300/2.8L IS + 1 .4x TC, TV 1/640th sec ISO 100. The TC was not strictly needed but helped with the touchdown shots.

[usafe]

Hi Simon,

Many thanks indeed.

Jerry.

[Viper28]

Cracking set viper. Looks like we where at the forest entrance that morning. Don't think I've had the pleasure of meeting you xx

Yes those were taken around the gate area. I walked over from the viewing area just after the recoveries started (wearing a Red jacket) and spoke to a couple of people, took those and then ran like hell in the rain back!