jonesy1275 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Just come back from two days on top of a hill photographing the RAF and USAF flying some low level sorties. A very productive two days with a huge variety of aircraft flying through the valley. Highlights have got to be the Saudi Tornado and the F-15E in full afterburner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
strikeeagle801 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Very nice pics! That must've hurt your ears and rattled your bones a bit huh? Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mist Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 WOW. Simply WOW. I love that Tornado!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevortex88 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Thats awesome! Are they actually that close to you or does everyone that goes there just happen to have a really long lense? I'd think that would be more of a security concern than a pilot talking about his plane's flaps on an online forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Low level in a King Air? Never seen that before. Chappie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Incredible photos! That must have been a great spot for taking photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean Bratton Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Love the load on the Saudi Tornado. With the temporary RAF markings that would make a great model. Super photos as usual. Cheers, Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 great photos. that tornados scheme is awesome!! ...the french are the best. i love this video lol Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) Great pics. Thanks for posting! More, we want more. That Tornado does look great doesn't it? found this site. There are others. Warplane Edited March 19, 2008 by Av8fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) Great pics Jonesy and nice variety. Edited March 19, 2008 by Raptor Supporter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Awesome pics! I absolutely love that video and song! Silmarils' "On n'est pas comme ca!". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Will7813 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) Aewsome photos!!! Wish I was there, I can almost feel the heat from the Beagle......... Will Edited March 20, 2008 by Will7813 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wakko807 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Great shots! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nev Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Brilliant shots Jonesy. 2nd one is my fave - don't often see the F-15s down and dirty like the RAF due to the extra flying restrictions they're under. Where were you btw? Wales or the lakes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
olemanjoe Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 very nice!!! yes, my favs are the tornado and the eagle. It just made me realise that the Strike Eagle is AMRAAM armed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonesy1275 Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Cheers guys. These were taken in Gods country, Wales. Olemanjoe, The 48thFW F-15E carry inert AMRAAMS pretty much all the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jai5w4 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Low level in a King Air? :huh: Never seen that before.Chappie Chappie, Guys most likely training to fly the Herc. Students here stateside fly at least a couple low-levels in the T-44/TC-12s before moving on to the C-130. Cheers, -John p.s. Awesome photos of what looks like one of the better low-level routes out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
speedlimit Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Oh yes I love that camo in that tornado. Its in one of my TO DO LIST. Wish you could post more pics of that tornado for my reference :huh: Eric Quote Link to post Share on other sites
georgeg Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Those ARE great pictures. What focal length lense was used? Digital or film camera? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 pitty you werent close enough for the pilots to notice you and get a thumbs up! lol still love these pics though. so does the USAF have higher low level restrictions than the RAF then? Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) Found this on youtube low flying Edited for forgetting to add the link Edited March 22, 2008 by Av8fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 It looks like this one just left the paint shop. Very sharp scheme: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger27 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 superb shooting , sure looks like you had fun ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nev Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 so does the USAF have higher low level restrictions than the RAF then? I forget the exact numbers, but for the RAF its something like 250ft/1000ft for rural/urban, USAF are restricted to 500 or 1000ft for rural. I'm sure someone will know the exact numbers. Routinely ignored by A-10s in the 1980s though :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix 54 Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 Nev Mar 24 2008, 03:02 PM Routinely ignored by A-10s in the 1980s though SShhhhhhh, STILL ignored by Eagle drivers, thank heaven. With 25 Sqn. having shut up shop things would be very boring if it wasn't for 'the boys from da 'heath' No Navy drivers about? GO airforce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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