Marines on the moor

[Seamus]

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sikorsky 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

[Ross Forsyth]

Superb set! You boys have had a hell of a time with these machines

[bigcrow]

Absolutely awesome mate

[Punkrunner62]

Congratulations to you, one of the best posts of the year so far, thanks.
Cheers.

[d555]

Another great set from Oakie.
Love the nonplussed sheep

[Captain Haddock]

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.

[Unknown74]

Those H-53s still look awesome after all these years. Unfortunately not seen an Osprey yet!

[sjoerd]

Wow...stunning & brilliant set there Shaun!!

[anthony martin]

Magnificent beasts

[BOLLO]

Love the CH-53s shots,stunning .

[Dave934]

What a cracking set of photos. well done.
dave.

[The Wrong Trousers]

Absolutely fantatstic !

[Thunder]

Good things come to those that wait. An absolutely belting post

[galaxysi]

Brilliant photos.love the CH-53 close ups.

[paddyboy]

Hi Shaun

Awesome set

What beasts those Sea Stallions are

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[matt e]

Stunning set,especially #1 and 2

[NickC]

Fabulous shots, especially of the CH-53s.

[Maister]

Excellent shots. Some nice close up shots as well.

[Red Dragon]

Well, as everyone else has said, an absolutely stonking set, especislly the CH-53E's!!

[XWP29]

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