Living only a mile from RAF Valley on Anglesey I am very lucky - but also I believe that RAF Valley is one of the most photographer friendly airbases in the country with very photo friendly fences. The number of locations you can photograph from is only limited by your imagination, as access to the airbase is almost 360 degree. So i thought I would show what a couple of visits can produce. Unfortunately not visitors - but then again it is lucky that I love the Hawks!
Rhosneigr end (Runway 31) allows for some great taxi shots and morning approach shots - you will have to shift to other side in the afternoon for the approach due to light.
T2's taxi
The legendary workhorse T1's of 208 Squadron are still busy - here three sporting the bomb pods for the range
Most T2's taxi with the canopy open (purely because they can!) - which produces some great closeup
T1's
T2 on the hold for R31 in the morning sunlight
Then on the same runway, R31 but headed to the Cymran Beach end and onto the hill for some takeoff shots and a real sense on the size of the runway. The T2 is just under 10 metres wide!
A pair of T2's rotate kicking up some standing water
Same pair return, one on and one on finals
Then taxi back throught the overrun barrier
There are loads of places to go - and whilst Low level is still the most addictive side of jets - Valley definately comes a close second for me!
Cheers and looking forward to the comments
Steve
