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F-15E Strike Eagle Photography from the Mach Loop - LFA7

 

25th June 2009 - LFA 7

 

The Mach Loop again but this time it was a quiet day. Well, I say quiet, in terms of aircraft, two F-15s made sure it wasn't quiet!

Jazz 31 and Jazz 32 visit the 'Loop after performing Air Combat Manoeuvring (ACM) sortie.

Photography from the Mach Loop - LFA7

 

2nd June 2009 - LFA 7

 

Back to the Mach Loop and the busiest day I have ever experienced with over 24 movements.

The RAF had turned out in force to enjoy the sunny weather bringing with them five Harriers, a Tornado F3 and a Dominie.

Thanks to all the aircrew involved!

Photography from the PDA at RAF Coningsby

 

29th April 2009 - RAF Coningsby

 

Today was spent at RAF Coningsby watching the BBMF (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) and the Typhoon performed their Public Display Authorisation (PDA).

The BBMF displays featured two Spitfires, the Hurricane, the Dakota and the Lancaster.

Photography from LFA 7 and RAF Cottesmore

 

21st April 2009 - LFA 7

 

May was approaching and I still hadn't made my first visit to LFA 7 so I decided to take a risk with the weather and go. The gamble didn't pay off by 13:00 I had given up left with only one photo but it was my first capture of a Hawk T2 (ZK013.

In an attempt to save the day I took a detour to call into RAF Cottesmore on the way home for an hour.

Photography from RAF Waddington

 

12th March 2009 - RAF Waddington

 

An afternoon spent at RAF Waddington provided a mix of both civvy and military aircraft.

One of the locally based Sentinel R1 / ASTOR left on a sortie, the King Airs from the nearby RAF Cranwell were practicing approaches in strong cross winds but the highlight of the day was the one of the lesser spotted RAF Islander CC2B from RAF Northolt Station Flight.

Photography from DCAE Cosford including 6 Sqn Jaguars

 

22nd January 2009 - DCAE Cosford

 

My first photography session of the year was a visit to DCAE Cosford (formally known as RAF Cosford). My last visit was in 2007 shortly after the first batch of 6 Sqn Jaguars had been flown in. I was looking forward to seeing the rest of the Jaguar fleet on this visit.

Low Level Photography from the Mach Loop (LFA 7)

 

10th December 2008 - LFA 7

 

My last trip to the Mach Loop for 2008 provided me with two RAF Tornado GR4s from the Marham Wing including the 31 Squadron - the Goldstars - 90th year anniversary special.

I also caught my first Jet Provost in the form of G-VIVM with an interesting past.

 

WELCOME

Welcome to Fast Air Photography featuring the latest military aviation photography from Gordon Jones. The site will predominantly feature photography of the RAF although the odd air show will be included.

Photography will be from station visits (both inside and outside the fence) and low level photography from the UK Low Fly System (UKFLS) with particular focus of Low Flying Area 7 (LFA 7).

ARTICLES

Harrier Mission Markings Article

Mission Markings

You may have noticed a number of Harriers sporting markings under the cockpit. You may have worked out they are mission marks from munitions dropped and fired whilst in Afghanistan on OP HERRICK but do you know what each symbol is?

F-15E Strike Eagle Training Load Out Article

F-15E Training Load Out

A description of the various pods and other pointy items attached to the underside of the F-15E Strike Eagle when on a Air Combat Manoeuvring (ACM) sortie.

 

2008 Photography

Low Level Photography from the Mach Loop (LFA 7)3 Regiment Army Air Corp Apaches photographyPhotography from Low Flying Area 7 -RAF Dominie and QinetiQ AlphajetPhotography of the RAF Waddington Air Show 2008NSW and 4 Sqn Photography from RAF CottesmorePhotography of The Sarang practice display at RAF Waddington
RAF Role Demo Display Authorisation PhotographyRAF Typhoon Low Level Photograph from the Mach Loop (LFA 7)Vulcan B2 (XH558) test flight photographyPhotography of Navy Strike Wing HarriersLow level photography from LFA 7 - Mach LoopEurofighter Typhoon photography from RAF Coningsby

 

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