F15E's Low and fast from Wales

[andy883]

While in Wales on Friday manage to catch a couple of F15 in the Mach Loop. Thought I would share as they don't usually come low that often.

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l39/andy883/ANDY3505copy-1.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l39/andy883/ANDY3497copy.jpg

many thanks andy

[Livinthalife]

Some amazing shots! Where were you shooting from????

[tomd]

Some amazing shots! Where were you shooting from????
I was thinking the exact same thing. Maybe a hilltop?

[andy883]

High, a place called the Blwch on the A470 near Dolgellau, a well known spot for the lowlevel community in the UK.

andy

[xMClass]

Those are some really cool shots.

[Scout7id]

Very nice! I never get enough of the low-level stuff. You guys are lucky!

[willy b]

I love these so much! Love the second one, so so clear! I keep saying i will get out there and photograpgh them sometime, everytime i go your lucky if you can see the hills through the rain lol!

[andy883]

Cheers boys, here's another couple

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l39/andy883/ANDY3520copy.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l39/andy883/ANDY3514copy.jpg

[willy b]

Supurb!

Ps. I love that road, good fun:)

[Box Brownie]

Cheers boys, here's another couple

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l39/andy883/ANDY3520copy.jpg



All great images but just look at those shiny jets :cool: one of these days maybe in 2009 I must try to get to Wales to see this for myself???

Thanks for sharing :)

[sidg]

Great shots and reminded me of when I was hiking in Wales 25+ years ago and got buzzed by a jet which was flying along the ridges. I felt it coming and looked to my left only to look right into the eyes of the pilot who was level with me for about 2 seconds before he was gone.
To this day people don't believe me when I tell that story. It's great to see the pictures that back my experience.

[LowriderS10]

while they're all great images the first of both sets are absolutely mindblowing...the very first pic being my favourite...well done.

[Box Brownie]

Great shots and reminded me of when I was hiking in Wales 25+ years ago and got buzzed by a jet which was flying along the ridges. I felt it coming and looked to my left only to look right into the eyes of the pilot who was level with me for about 2 seconds before he was gone.
To this day people don't believe me when I tell that story. It's great to see the pictures that back my experience.

I know just what you mean ~ we were climbing (I think it was in the Llanberis Pass) when a couple of Harriers went by below us - yes I said below us! This was sometime in the mid 1970's - made for quite an event when your halfway up a long pitch :D

[PhotosGuy]

You guys are soooooo lucky!



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[zcp m3]

Wonderfully sharp images! I love watching the F-15 fly.

[FlyingPhotog]

Great Images!

#1 needs to be printed very large and hung in a very prominent location.
One of these days the lottery will pay off and I'll be able to visit this magical place.

[photobitz]

Were these just visiting or are there F-15s based in the UK somewhere? I notice they are wearing the US star and stripes...

[FlyingPhotog]

Were these just visiting or are there F-15s based in the UK somewhere? I notice they are wearing the US star and stripes...

LN Tailcode = US Jets but based at RAF Lakenheath

[Tee Why]

The first shot has a unique composition and looks good, I'd like to see it with a tighter composition as well.

[photobitz]

LN Tailcode = US Jets but based at RAF Lakenheath

Kewl, thanks :)

[Quarantine]

wow, very nice angle on these

[FatAlbert]

Great shots. That "plan view" is a cracker. I was at the 'heath today but all I was able to get (in the time available) were some shots through the fence of some departing single-seat Eagles). I must get up to the Mach Loop when I'm back in the UK full-time. I don't think that the single-seat F-15s go to the loop as these departed to the north-east.

FA

[kozmix]

WoW that #1 deserves a bow!

[WesDigi]

Superb captures.

[andrewhuxman]

Awesome captures would love to get the chance to shoot there.

[Flashstan]

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!

[3Turner]

Great set....I especially like the first one.

[Shaggy]

wow, that 1st pic is amazing, would love to see that 1st hand!

[Gimpy00Wang]

Those are very nice and you're very fortunate to have such shooting opportunities.

- Chris

[Eaton Photos]

Excellent Captures. #3 seems to have the best appeal to my eyes.

Awesome captures would love to get the chance to shoot there.

Andrew,

Would you be willing to hike up the Mountain with your 500/4, just to shoot fighters on the Loop? :rolleyes: