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Had a nice walk this afternoon near Donna nook (NE Linc's) this area is used for RAF/NATO training. There's often planes around and we dropped on several circling today, I got a few shots. I wondered what they were and a quick Google of images makes me think they were F15's, is there anybody in the know that can identify them?
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Looks like a Tornado to me. Is it single tail?
EDIT: Scratch that. Deffo not a tornado :eek-new:
No Tornado's flying now. That looks to be USAF marking on right wing. At a guess F15 variant.
Glad you are up to speed on the A/C recog course.... Its an F15E Strike Eagle from 48th fighter wing based at Lakenheath.Quote:
Originally Posted by Onelasttime
I'd say F15 Eagle as well
I have just given myself a dry slap.Quote:
Originally Posted by inspector gadget
Thanks for all your speedy replies fellas
F15's then :thumbsup:
we caught them for around 10 mins which was impressive to see and hear
It is a USAF F15 (I think its an E version, - which is the combined strike and fighter version) F15Es of the 48th Strike Wing are based at Lakenheath
edit Inspector Gadget beat me to it
F-15E for sure. Based at RAF Lakenheath.
We generally go to see the air display when it's armed forces day or the air show but I have limited knowledge of the planes. I could identify the Eurofighter or Vulcan but that's about it. My camera was at max 200mm zoom so they were the best shots I could capturehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...91fa2cf575.jpg
Surely that's a drone? There's no cockpit!
I'm sure you lot know but there's a brilliant story of one of these that managed to return to base and land with one wing virtually blown off.
https://theaviationist.com/2014/09/1...with-one-wing/
You should be seeing more of these around Donna Nook, Yorkshire, Norfolk, Lincolnshire airspace soon, another three F35B's arrived this week which is nice....
https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.n...57&oe=5FEDD7A0
Nice one, will keep my eyes and ears peeledQuote:
Originally Posted by inspector gadget
Pah. The F-8 Crusader didn't even need one wing.Quote:
Originally Posted by GraniteQuarry
https://www.flightjournal.com/f8-wings-folded/
And another one. (Illustrated)
http://www.mofak.com/Night_Infamy.htm
Getting warm out there tonight
https://i.ibb.co/nwWV8KR/mapshot.jpg
Often see F-15s dogfighting over us near Peterborough. Very noisy!
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Lots of good footage of the "Mach Loop" on Youtube, and also google images using the same search.
Used to see Tornados running low up loch Tummel, Dunallister Water, Loch Rannoch and even though you saw them coming, and were prepared for it - the sheer intensity of the engines as they passed, caused you to involuntarily shiver/shake.
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle. 29 millions USD per unit. Nice pictures, thanks for sharing
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That Lightning has flown over us a couple of times this evening around 14000 feet. Sounds great.
Sounds like one to listen out for, was 'Movie' night for us so missed that,Quote:
Originally Posted by Puntsdog
I guess you are close by to us? we're in New Waltham
Is this kind of info. available to joe public? I've never looked into it before but looks like it could be useful/interesting for future referenceQuote:
Originally Posted by inspector gadget
Very close then,we are in Healing!
Quite a few sources of info out there, this screenshot is 360Radar which is a payware site except I feed info so for me its free, ADSB is free but i'm not sure if all the military info is there see here https://globe.adsbexchange.com/ then you have radar24, freedar and planefinder type apps... good luckQuote:
Originally Posted by Tuna1138
:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Puntsdog
Thanks for that, I'll try one of the apps out and see how it fares next time we are out and about.Quote:
Originally Posted by inspector gadget
Just had a quick search and some of the footage/images are very impressiveQuote:
Originally Posted by blackal
Definitely an F15 - here's one I took (back at RIAT 2006)...
https://content-eu.drive.amazonaws.c...Box=1226%2C700
https://i.imgur.com/0fF56mo.jpg
(can people see this? I'm trying to share from Amazon Photos)
Cheers,
MarkC
Great shot Mark, obviously I can could see the pic :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by markc
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Originally Posted by markc
FWIW, your image is no longer showing.
the old catalina came right over our house this morning. Lovely old thing.
Fixed - hopefullyQuote:
Originally Posted by Bravo73
MarkC
Heck - here's another:
https://i.imgur.com/jmj5B6j.jpg?1
Apologies for the other plane obscuring the view.
MarkC
That's just shoddy Mark :wink-new:Quote:
Originally Posted by markc
If I ever see them again, there's now a good chance I'll be able to get a closer shot than my 18-200 managed :icon_biggrin:
I was lucky - perfect light and had my "Bigma" with me (Sigma 50-500).Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuna1138
At the time I had a Minolta Dynax 7D (6 mega pixel) which I've since swapped for a Sony Alpha 77 (24 mega pixel).
I took about 1000 photos that day - some turned out OK :-)
MarkC
Good stuff,Quote:
Originally Posted by markc
I've been toying with the idea of getting a longer lens for a long time now (previously including the Bigma) but never found justification
I finally thought sod it today and ordered a 150-600 Sigma, I'll keep my 18-200 as my walkabout and try the Sigma for when we go on our 'regular' shorter walks
Nice prop blur. :wav:Quote:
Originally Posted by markc
not my picture but I thought you guy would like to see it.
https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.n...54&oe=5FF1EDCC
Quote:
Originally Posted by sprite1275
I managed to get onboard her a few weeks ago.
Incredible inside :redface-new:
:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by inspector gadget
I watched the Mach loop vid referenced a few posts ago, some quality footage and similar shots taken
Was that when she had to land in the loch after encountering problems?Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewcregan
Am I the only one humming the Top Gun theme now?
Cracking photo, looks like the Mustang? pilot pulled out just in time.Quote:
Originally Posted by markc
Yes. They were F14.
Oops. Thank you for the correction.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint-Just
There was an American family who used to swim at the club my son went to in 2000's, the father of who flew F15's out of Lakenheath. Contrary to popular opinion of US military personnel, he was a very nice quiet and unassuming chap who was thoroughly interestingly to chat with. Sadly, during that time a couple of flight crew from his wing died during a training mission, a reminder of how dangerous fast jets are.
At that time we were often treated to low flying (500 feet my a#%e) RAF Harriers sceaming over our house. I personally didn't mind but some local horsey people got their knickers in a twist about it (ours couldn't have cared less)
Great story! Thats whetted my interest - When they start again I'm really looking forward to seeing a few displays. I get lots of Chinooks and Apaches over my house (Thames) but nothing like fast jets! I've never been to IWM Duxford so that's a must for me as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by GraniteQuarry
Excellent, great shotsQuote:
Originally Posted by Tooks
It's been a few years since my last visit but they used to have an F15 as a gate guardian outside the American air museum. It is well worth a visit and the exhibits are quite varied. I took my son there to an air show many years ago and the highlight for me was a Spitfire with it's V12 merlin at full chat, it's like nothing else.