Mach Loop 14th July 2011

Whilst just about every other photographer in the UK went to RAF Fairford to shoot the arrivals and practice for RIAT 2011 I decided to head to the Mach Loop instead. I was overdue a return, the forecast...

The Mach Loop 2011

My first trip out to the Mach Loop wasn't what I expected but then with an exercise in the Tactical Training Area (TTA) and the recent cut to students from 208(R) and 19(R) Squadrons I wasn't...

Mach Loop – Harriers & GR4s

This could well be my last trip of the year to LFA 7 and if it is it wouldn't be a bad one to end it on. The weather was problematic with a near gale force wind that wouldn't relent through out the day,...

Mach Loop - Sept 2011

With the summer now fading fast the sun is a lot lower in the sky and seemingly stronger. Whilst this opens up another set of options for photography it also makes choosing your location more important...

How to Shoot Low Level Photography

Low level photography is one of the most dynamic and interesting types of military photography. It's as close to seeing military aircraft doing what they were built for without signing up! It's...

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