Red Dot Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) hi all,  A few photos from the first day of the Cobra Warrior exercise based at RAF Waddington for the next three weeks. Thanks to glyn (with a small G 😉) for a fun day  cheers Andy             Edited September 12, 2019 by Red Dot 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glyn Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Blimey you were quick knocking these out Andy. I am still at the deleting stage. Turned out they flew at teatime today also. Thanks for the tea. Glyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Thanks for posting these. I'm thinking about taking a trip there to catch the Israeli Eagles. Where would you recommend setting up, in the viewing enclosure? Asking as I've never been except on airshow days. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Terrific photos Andy. Not sure I'll be able to get over but, I'd also be interested to know your vantage point and how busy it was? Did you need to be hovering around the WAVE at 3am to get a spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 (edited) Thanks Andy. i'm heading up there on Tuesday next week. A nice taster  Martin Edited September 3, 2019 by RidgeRunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Very interesting pictures, very nicely done, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Nice shots!  'Scuse the ignorance, but what are the dustbins on the F-15 spine? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 Hi all, thanks for the nice comments.  The dustbins or R2D2s behind the cockpit are covering satellite receivers I believe.  As for going along to Waddington, the photos were taken from the WAVE end on the roadside verge on the WAVE SIDE using a set of step ladders, the taller the better, to avoid heads on the other side of the road.  The RAF police wouldn't let you have big steps on the airfield side but you could stand over there with very small stools. These would be fine for photos as the hedge is well trimmed.  I was using a 100-400mm lens on a full frame camera body and most of the pictures are not cropped. Glyn and I were standing opposite the taxi way nearest the WAVE.  By 07.45 the car park was full (I got there at 06.45 as I had never done this before) but there was plenty of parking available all day in the overflow field. There were about 300 people there but plenty of space where we were if you get there early enough, say by 08.30  I think it will be quieter next week as the thrill will have gone a bit. I will probably be in the same spot next Monday and/or Tuesday with some American friends so look out for the tall bloke on the tall ladder and a guy with a cowboy hat 😉  Exercuse flying started around 10.00 until 13.30 but as Glyn said, they flew later too which was unexpected. The clouds were in by 13.30 so we left having got photos we weren't going to beat.  It was a great morning out and well worth the effort  Andy 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Thanks for the very useful post, Andy @Red Dot. Sadly the weather is starting to look pants for next week  Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 So I see, but it is still well worth going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Lovely set of images of a type (Israeli F-15) that we're unlikely to see again on these shores. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Thank you Andy for these AMAZING photographs.. Â BEAUTIFUL and STUNNING F-15s. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Didn't happen to get any pictures of the Vulcan parked there did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 hi Adam,  I'm afraid not, sorry  Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Hi Andy. Thanks for your reply and the helpful info about visiting. I had a great day there, and can thoroughly recommend it (Cobra Warrior) to fast jet fans. The WAVE is a great spot to base yourself, and the staff and volunteers are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend a small step ladder for photography, I didn't have one and struggled to get some shots. The fence and hedge are just a tad too high.  @Adam Poultney hope you like these    A couple of guys seemed to be working on the Vulcan, and moving the bombs around for some purpose or other. So it was nice to see the old girl is being cared for.  Cheers.  3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 7, 2019 Author Share Posted September 7, 2019 Super photos Adam. Glad you enjoyed it too Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Some great pics Andy, nice to see the IDF over here for an exercise, hopefully it will happen again before too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Some beautiful pics there Red Dot, thanks for sharing them. Â Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 8, 2019 Author Share Posted September 8, 2019 Thanks for the comments guys  Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 Hello  Adam...  SUPER collection of photos from you too.   thank you gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 On 9/3/2019 at 11:48 AM, Red Dot said: So I see, but it is still well worth going Hi Andy,  I'm thinking of heading there on Friday. Will you be there? Where are the best spots to be? I realise there are few!  Thanks.  Martin  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 11, 2019 Author Share Posted September 11, 2019 Hi Martin,  The WAVE end on the A15 is great for taxing and landings at that end, plus takeoff towards you if you have a long 400mm-ish lens.. the car park was only half full yesterday, so no issues there.  At the other end, park in the layby and walk left along the road towards the runway centre line. Stop on the right hand side of the road about 50 yards from the big tree on the left. The aircraft pass right in front of you  Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Some more photos from Tuesday........... Â Â Â Â Â Â 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Nice shots. Looks like the weather held out for you. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 Very much a sunny intervals day! These were the good ones  Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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