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Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
Time for a rare photo post following a visit to Scotland a couple of weeks ago. I managed to make two visits to my old stomping grounds at Lossiemouth to catch the Swiss Hornets in action. 15th November saw three waves during the day although the conditions weren't the best whilst on the 16th I was able to catch the first wave in superb light before having to head off.
So, here's a few from both days with some based Typhoons thrown in for good measure.
J-5232 F/A-18D Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5026 F/A-18C Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5014 F/A-18C Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5232 F/A-18D Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5232 F/A-18D Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5232 F/A-18D Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5006 F/A-18C Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5026 F/A-18C Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5233 F/A-18D Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5006 F/A-18C Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
ZJ919 Typhoon FGR.4 6 Squadron by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
ZK372 Typhoon FGR.4 by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
ZK369 Typhoon FGR.4 by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
Cheers for now, Tom
So, here's a few from both days with some based Typhoons thrown in for good measure.
J-5232 F/A-18D Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5026 F/A-18C Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5014 F/A-18C Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5232 F/A-18D Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5232 F/A-18D Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5232 F/A-18D Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5006 F/A-18C Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5026 F/A-18C Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5233 F/A-18D Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
J-5006 F/A-18C Swiss Air Force by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
ZJ919 Typhoon FGR.4 6 Squadron by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
ZK372 Typhoon FGR.4 by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
ZK369 Typhoon FGR.4 by Tom Gibbons, on Flickr
Cheers for now, Tom
Last edited by TomG on Sat Dec 02, 2017 5:05 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
V. nice. Reminds me of the Nomads @ Waddo back in the early noughties!
Re: Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
Hi Tom
Belting selection
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
Belting selection
Thanks for posting
Paddyboy
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Re: Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
Hi Tom what a great set well composed and interesting perspectives.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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Re: Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
Absolutely stunning set!
Re: Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
Top feedback, thank you all.
Cheers, Tom
Cheers, Tom
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Re: Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
Lovely selection of shots, in particular the images of the Hornets 3/4 fronts are excellent!
Re: Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
great set, #2 & #8 are great as they are out of the norm, well caught
Re: Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
Great set of shots like a lot the chute shots
Re: Lossiemouth - Exercise "Scotnight" - November 2017
Lovely set Tom, great to meet you as well
Cheers Niall
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Nikon 70-200mm f2.8
Nikon 300mm f2.8
Nikon 18-140mm
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