RAF Mildenhall and Lakenheath - First Four months

[reaperops]

Hello All,

Here's a few images from the first quarter of 2016. Whilst everyone is trying to catch 5th Gen Fast Jets, the highlight for me was the rare UK appearance of the USMC C-9B. That said, there's been some cracking stuff around and I thought I'd share a few from the past few months. Hope there's something of interest and thanks for the eyeball time!

Gary

EC-130H 65-0989/ DM, 43rd ECS/ 55th Wg by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

HC-130J 12-5768/ FT, 71st RQS/ 23rd Wg. by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

C-20G 165151, VR-1/ CFSLW Det Sigonella (CinCUSNEUR) by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

C-17A 04-4134, 305th AMW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

RC-135U 64-14849/ OF, 45th RS/ 55th Wg. by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr


F-15C 84-0014, 194th FS/ 144th FW. California ANG by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

KC-10A 82-0192, 60th AMW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

CV-22B 12-0064, 7th SOS/ 352nd SOW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

C-9B 161530, VMR-1, United States Marine Corps by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

C-26D 900530, NAF Naples, USN by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

MV-22 168284/ 02, HMX-1 USMC. by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

F-22 05-4091/ TY, 95th FS/ 325th FW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

F-22A 05-4106, 95th FS/ 325th FW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

RC-135W ZZ664, 51 Sqdn RAF by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

C-32A 09-0017, 1st AS/ 89th AW by Gary Chadwick, on Flickr

Thanks For Looking!

[DanBeeden]

Terrific selection of highlights here. Hard to pick a favourite but the KC-10 arrival and lunar F-22s are both superb.

[Jackaroo]

Lovely variety of types there, KC10, Osprey head on and lunar F22 are eye-catchers. USMC C9 is a catch though...

[BOLLO]

What a cracking few months its been,roll on the next few months .

[GhostFlight91]

nice work mate

[reheat module]

Privilege to view these.
The KC10 scouring the runway is a beauty.

[reaperops]

Thanks for the comments guys. Hope you like the variety.

Gary

[grumpy616]

Great stuff.

[LTFT5]

Hi Gary
Great post, have to agree that the USMC C-9B would have been the highlight for me.
Love the CV-22B shot
All the best
Andy

[JonoUK]

Nice one Gary, love the KC-10 and following Osprey shot

[matt e]

nice shots,especially the osprey

[14meggy]

Very nice, Especially the RAF RC

[bigcrow]

Lovely Gary & some nice post processing,..

[paddyboy]

Hi Gary

Top work, buddy

Love the RC

Thanks and well done

Paddyboy

[marinergaz]

Its certainly been an epic year, some very nice visitors so far.

[GummyBe4r]

Lovely shots, Dad. Been a great few months in great company. Thanks for taking me all over the shop to shoot it all

P.S. Have you booked boarding school yet?

Luca

that gets booked months in advance

lovely set Gary, as it has been mentioned it has been a cracking few months....

[reaperops]

Thanks Guys for the kind comments.

I'm always nervous how my images are going to be received, its not always about fast jets, low level, photocalls and airshows.
If you are a Real Aviation Enthusiast you'll know there's much more under the superficial surface of the hobby!

All the Best

Gary

[TeeJay]

Hi Gary.
Top top set. Can't believe your nervous about how people will react to these
Supurb set of images from a fantastic few months. Always good to meet you at the fence too
Keep them coming mate.
All the best
Trev

[reaperops]

Thank You for the kind words Trev. Hope to catch you soon by the fence line.
All the best

Gary