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A day with the old 48th

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XWP29
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A day with the old 48th

Post by XWP29 » Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:42 pm

Absolutely perfect weather today after a grey sky and ground mist early on.

ImageAF86-166 by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageAF86-171 by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageAF86 -178 by XWP29, on Flickr

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AF 86-174 by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageAF 91-309 by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageAF 01-2000 by XWP29, on Flickr

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[url=https://flic.kr/p/2mR8ko1]AF 01-2000 Stow gear for missed approach by XWP29, on Flickr

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ImageAF 91-324 by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageSJ AF 88-1671 by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageSJ 4TS AF 88-1680 by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageSJ AF 88-1680 4TS by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageAggressor 01 XX317 RN HAWK by XWP29, on Flickr

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ImageAF 91-318 by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageAF 91 -307 Close up by XWP29, on Flickr

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If you made it this far thanks for looking.

For the 48th.
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by BOLLO » Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:56 pm

Some very v nice shots there fella.
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by LN Strike Eagle » Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:02 pm

The light in the third image is sublime.
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by Unknown74 » Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:07 pm

Ah gonna miss the C-Birds when they leave. Always love an Eagle and a Strike Eagle.
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by Nighthawke » Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:12 pm

What a lovely set - I have to agree that number 3 is just gorgeous with the light and clouds.
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by Drizz » Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:59 pm

Lovely pics. Was a cracking day there today! I was in a tshirt at one point 😂
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by paddyboy » Fri Dec 17, 2021 4:40 am

Hi Nick :P

Reapertastic matey :Wow:

Wish I could have been with you and Rich :'(

Thanks for posting :thumb:

Paddy :clap:
XH558, always the first lady in my life
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by Stratocruiser » Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:00 am

Hi and who in their right mind would not make it to the end of your superb pics.
Great viewing and thanks for sharing them :thumbs:
Best regards, Terry
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by grumpy616 » Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:31 am

Very nice Nick - my chains were rattling ;)
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by Seacat192 » Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:48 am

Good set Nick
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by DanBeeden » Fri Dec 17, 2021 11:52 am

Great shots Nick - shame to see a lot of the artwork removed but at least El Jeffe is still fully adorned. For how long though I wonder. Great to see the Cs too, make the most of them while we still can :unsure:
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by NorvilleRogers » Fri Dec 17, 2021 12:21 pm

Great pictures, could I ask where the first few were taken from, was this the forest entrance spot? Thanks.
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by 1marshn30 » Sat Dec 18, 2021 7:16 am

Top stuff Nick
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by dragonchaser » Sat Dec 18, 2021 2:39 pm

Great shots in nice Winter light, make the most of those Reaper’s, the end is coming all too soon.
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Re: A day with the old 48th +1 22.12.21

Post by XWP29 » Wed Dec 22, 2021 4:18 pm

Spent a freezing morning at Lakenheath, nothing special but the light and sharp frost were excellent.

ImageF15E AF 91-301 by XWP29, on Flickr
ImageF15E AF 91-306 by XWP29, on Flickr
ImageF15E AF 91-317 by XWP29, on Flickr
ImageF15E AF 97-218 by XWP29, on Flickr
ImageF15E AF 91-331 by XWP29, on Flickr
ImageF15E AF 97-218 by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageF15E AF 88-1680 4TS SJ by XWP29, on Flickr
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ImageF15E AF 89-492 by XWP29, on Flickr
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ImageF15E AF 91-301 by XWP29, on Flickr
ImageF15E AF 91-306 by XWP29, on Flickr

ImageBF5U0208 by XWP29, on Flickr
ImageF15E AF 91-317 by XWP29, on Flickr
ImageF15E AF 97-218 by XWP29, on Flickr

Great to see you Paddy today. :thumb: Did BJTV get you for that interview? :pop: :lol:

Merry Christmas and a Happy (spotting) New Year to all FC's
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by slogen51 » Wed Dec 22, 2021 4:27 pm

Very nice Nick

Was it cold? I didn't notice as my extremities were frozen solid
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by Knife 04 » Wed Dec 22, 2021 5:57 pm

Great set Nick - both the initial ones and those from today. Looked like Paddy had a good time!

I thought I had fixed the first one from the initial set for you! :lol: :lol:

Take care

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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by paddyboy » Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:57 pm

Hi Nick :P

The cold was well worth suffering for the warm greeting and great company :thumbs:

Blame me for frightening the 35’s away :lol:

Yet more top ‘togging :thumb:

Paddy :clap:
XH558, always the first lady in my life
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Re: A day with the old 48th

Post by stinkymanor » Fri Dec 24, 2021 7:06 am

Super set of pictures . :)
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