Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Hello all  Because the weather forecast was good (and accurate 😉), I spent one of the last mornings of my Easter holiday at the "forest entrance" outside RAF Lakenheath.  The first take-offs were two pairs of F-35As (call signs "Lord 1 & 2" and "Howler 1 & 2"), followed immediately by two pairs of F-15Es (call signs "Corvette 11-14"). Following on nearly 2 hours later were three more Strike Eagles using "Loki" call signs ( one jet went tech.)                         Thanks for looking!   17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 A super and varied selection of shots Leigh. Lots of Lightning action, some nice topsides and cockpit close ups. You were lucky that both weather was nice AND the base was busy. It's usually either one or the other! Â Mark 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latinbear Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Very nice set of shots and some fluff too! Looks like you picked a glorious day to go. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 30 minutes ago, canberraman said: A super and varied selection of shots Leigh. Lots of Lightning action, some nice topsides and cockpit close ups. You were lucky that both weather was nice AND the base was busy. It's usually either one or the other!  Mark Hi Mark.  I hope you're well. I was supposed to be decorating today, but saw the forecast and as my wife was working away....😉  I'm pleased that you enjoyed the shots. There should have been more Reapers action, but one of them went tech and the IT guy was called because CTRL-ALT-DEL didn't work!🤣  24 minutes ago, Latinbear said: Very nice set of shots and some fluff too! Looks like you picked a glorious day to go. Thanks for the kind words, Latinbear! I wasn't expecting any fluff, but that guy was full of the joys of spring with a flamboyant take off and a hard pull up! I wonder if he was punishing his WSO?🤠PS I've just noticed that the flamboyance continued after he landed - 303 is the jet with the open air brake at EOR! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Nice day and nice pics. I notice the F-35 s fitted with sidewinder launch rails and one even carrying one.  The type not being one of my likes though. I like the Eagles though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Superb photos with a good selection of angles.  I was decorating 😕  Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Thanks, Paul. I'm pleased that you enjoyed them. I'm not a Lightning fan either, but I suppose we will "get used" to them! The Eagles seem so much more charismatic! Â We noticed the Sidewinder rails on some of the F-35s last week. It seems to defeat the object, somewhat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, Red Dot said: Superb photos with a good selection of angles.  I was decorating 😕  Andy Hi Andy. Thanks for the kind words!  I was decorating yesterday (and most of last week!)😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Great shots all, lovely variation and lots to pore over. The F-35 is growing on me, it certainly looks very racy in the metallic looking finish. Wonder if that was a $1k extra for paint option?! 🤠3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 Thanks very much, Parabat. It will take some more time for the F-35 to grow on me! Â Definitely an option! Anything other than solid red, white or blue will cost you, sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingTiger435 Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 beautiful shots, I'm jealous... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 4 minutes ago, KingTiger435 said: beautiful shots, I'm jealous... Thanks very much, KingTiger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Wonderful detailed shots yet again, thank you for posting 🙂 Colin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filler Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Great photos. And the sidewinder rails slightly improve the look of the thing in my eyes. Â I take it the Cs are completely finished now. Are they already in the bone yard? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 22 minutes ago, Filler said:  I take it the Cs are completely finished now.  With the usual health warning that it has been taken from the internet (Fighter Control), the latest report I have seen dated 20 April is that there still four F-15Cs at Lakenheath which are due to return to the United States together with a fifth example, coded 84-0001, which has run out of flying hours but will apparently be retained as a Ground Instruction Airframe.  34 minutes ago, Filler said: Are they already in the bone yard?  No, it looks like all of the former 493rd FS F-15s are being reallocated to US based Air National Guard squadrons.  An excellent set of pictures @Alpha Delta 210, a sunny day well spent, it looks like at least one of the F-15Es was carrying inert 1,000 pound Mk.83 bombs ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 2 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Wonderful detailed shots yet again, thank you for posting 🙂 Colin Hi Colin. I hope you're well. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the shots from my chilly morning of decorating escapism!  1 hour ago, Filler said: Great photos. And the sidewinder rails slightly improve the look of the thing in my eyes.  I take it the Cs are completely finished now. Are they already in the bone yard? Thanks for the kind words, Filler. I have read on the Web that the last C models will be leaving for the US next week.  24 minutes ago, Richard E said:  With the usual health warning that it has been taken from the internet (Fighter Control), the latest report I have seen dated 20 April is that there still four F-15Cs at Lakenheath which are due to return to the United States together with a fifth example, coded 84-0001, which has run out of flying hours but will apparently be retained as a Ground Instruction Airframe.   No, it looks like all of the former 493rd FS F-15s are being reallocated to US based Air National Guard squadrons.  An excellent set of pictures @Alpha Delta 210, a sunny day well spent, it looks like at least one of the F-15Es was carrying inert 1,000 pound Mk.83 bombs ? Thanks for the update, Richard. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the pictures and am really pleased that the Eagles are going on to give more service to their country.  I heard that the bombed-up Strike Eagles were heading to the Aberporth Range. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Excellent photographs Alpha Delta 210. EXQUISITE and seems like you had a fantastic day. Thank you.    Fancy doing MY decorating?  2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 1 hour ago, HOUSTON said: Excellent photographs Alpha Delta 210. EXQUISITE and seems like you had a fantastic day. Thank you.    Fancy doing MY decorating?  Thanks very much, Houston. I'm pleased that you enjoyed them.  As for the decorating? Let me think about it......     ...... No!!🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 Looks like I chose the wrong day to escape decorating because F-15Cs including the special tail have been active today!🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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