Mach Loop 3/6/13
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Mach Loop 3/6/13
Some photos from the days sorties.
1. On an excursion from Lossie
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3. Rebel 41
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5. First sweeper of the day "Spartan 1"
6. Typhoon 76 (who moments later went vertical out of Cad, as did the blonde T2 pilot in the afternoon)
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8. Talon 71 finds the shade
9. "005"
10. This guy had fun
11. Last movement of the day - sadly not low enough but great to see
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1. On an excursion from Lossie
2.
3. Rebel 41
4.
5. First sweeper of the day "Spartan 1"
6. Typhoon 76 (who moments later went vertical out of Cad, as did the blonde T2 pilot in the afternoon)
7.
8. Talon 71 finds the shade
9. "005"
10. This guy had fun
11. Last movement of the day - sadly not low enough but great to see
12.
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Gloom, gloom and more gloom.. 
I LOVE looking at these amazing images and how I wish I could get to that location and try to take these types of shot. To say I am envious is a huge understatementand thank you for posting them.
Am I the only one that can hear the roar of those engines?
I LOVE looking at these amazing images and how I wish I could get to that location and try to take these types of shot. To say I am envious is a huge understatementand thank you for posting them.Am I the only one that can hear the roar of those engines?
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I thought the F-15Es from Lakenheath were grounded until September due to the US budget sequestration. I could understand if they were flying CAP for their Boss during the G8, but then why waste the fuel flying LL through Wales?
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Currency flights, majority of their work was at fl20,000. If they have enough fuel after their mission they try to get some l/l minutes although not as low as the locals
As for my camera gear, less than GBP500 for my equipment so an affordable hobby
As for my camera gear, less than GBP500 for my equipment so an affordable hobby
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First sweeper of the day "Spartan 1"
Typhoon 76 (who moments later went vertical out of Cad, as did the blonde T2 pilot in the afternoon)
This guy had fun
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They are allowed to remain current in core roles...
I think you'll find that it would a great deal more expensive to ground them completely and then have to finance the training programme required to get the crews back up to speed. It's going to take months as it is.
I think you'll find that it would a great deal more expensive to ground them completely and then have to finance the training programme required to get the crews back up to speed. It's going to take months as it is.
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I would not change my choice of words, and I take time to review what I write for the reasons that you have mentioned. Likewise I only include photos that are acceptable and that will not spoil anything for those involved. Handwritten signs, afterburners etc in the public eye is not my style
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To the mates who steamed the GR4 down Glen Shiel at 1609 local on Thursday 20th June.....outstanding In the words of my son: what the ****
In the words of my son: what the ****
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Excellent Chinook photos, where did you take those? Recent exercise in Scotland / Borders?
Serial numbers appear to be absent (or not very visible). Where do they paint them nowadays - or isn't there enough cash left over after the cuts to buy a pot of paint?
FWIW B & Q do trial-size pots for 40p.
FWIW B & Q do trial-size pots for 40p.
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