Julien Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Zipper, where were those Dutch F-16 shots taken? My thinking is that they're the ones deployed to Afghanistan right? Very nice to see a Falcon with proper armament. Back in the days we only ever saw them with the stupid dummy stuff. That paveway or whatever it is (not really familiar with the bits that go boom) really looks the business. Thank you for sharing and do be careful out there! Looks like a Paveway IV to me. Nice F-16 shots I did not know the Benelux guys were out there. Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich F Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Lovely shots Ashley Anyone know why the Dutch and Belgians are using AIM-9's, Where's the air threat? Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Lovely shots Ashley Anyone know why the Dutch and Belgians are using AIM-9's, Where's the air threat? Rich I've read a discussion on this before somewhere. I seem to recall something about there being fatique issues on the wings if they don't have 'something' on the tip rails, so if you have to carry 'something', it may as well be live??!! My own personal opinion is because they can & it looks cool.....!! Great pics again Zipper, thanks for sharing Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 Been a while since I have updated you guys with some imagery, so thought I would share with you some aircraft I have seen over the last few weeks. Enjoy, Ashley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 More great pics. I like the chinook, man thats weathered, try modeling that! Any chance you got a close up of the nose art? Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovis Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 porn, pure porn I tells ya! brilliant shots again. anybody know what squadron the tonkas are from, and what pod that is under the port wing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 ... and what pod that is under the port wing? I've been reliably informed by my stores ''expert'' that they're "..TERMA pods, latest and classified self defence system for the sandbox, Harriers are carrying them too on their belly pylons, although the pod is a different shape." Agreed on the pics, lovely stuff!! I'd also like to see a close up of the Wokkas nose art! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Thanks for your comments guys, i'll see if I have anything else on the Cab nose art but I only got her flying over my head when I was photographing the Tonka's, the current Sqn is XIII Sqn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Just another few updates for you over the last week or so on what I have been up to on my travels. There was a new 39 Sqn Reaper delivered to Theatre Yep, thats her in the big box and then watched them launch for anther sortie over Afghanistan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Went on a VC-10 K3 from 101 Sqn on a refueling sortie AMX's from 51 Stormo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) F/A-18E Super Hornets from VFA-105 Gunslingers Edited September 27, 2010 by zipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 F/A-18C Hornets from VMFA-312 Checkerboards including the CAG Bird These two aircraft were involved in a TiC, Troops in Contact and the CAG Bird popped up first while his wingman stayed in the TiC, than half an hour later after the CAG Bird had popped down back to the TiC the wingman pitched up, very low on fuel he made a stab for the basket, but missed, he grabbed it on the second attempt, after refuelling he went off and joined in the TiC again. first attempt and breath 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Atmospheric shots Ash, you've got quite an eye for composition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Had a tour around the B-1B this morning which was just Awesome Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipper Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Atmospheric shots Ash, you've got quite an eye for composition. Thanks Nick. Ashley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borz666 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Thanks for all the pics, they are awesome! Take care out there! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahut Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 nice. I like the BW pic of the four soldiers sitting abreast especially, the chap on the moped and the stand of sunflowers. May I use the soldiers as my desktop foto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Nice shots loving the one of the CAG bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Albert Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 WOW Fella just can't wait to see the full set wont be long now. BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedfellows Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 You have one bloody awesome job there sir! I'll have a flash drive waiting for your return!! Fantastic photography!! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 WOW! Where do I start, I love the reaper, great shots and love the bomb art! AMX's are outstanding you dont see those very often. B-1, man thats big, you lucky so an so! Love the Hornets as well. As the others here have said you definatly have an eye for the right photo my friend As much have as we have all loved your work it will be great to see you back in blighty Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan the rabbit Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Cracking stuff mate. Makes my photography career look ultra boring.... :shithappens: Keep on shooting, and keep safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James V Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 Ashley, Some stunning shots there - i've only just come across this thread! I do envy your access but you have some cracking shots! Can alsway take you over to the mach Loop with your old man when you have time if you fancy it? Hope the rest of your tour goes well. I will unfortunately not be able to meet up at the nationals this year; I'll be photographing Seals with a few of my mates so cannot make it Be Safe James V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngtiger1 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 F/A-18C Hornets from VMFA-312 Checkerboards including the CAG BirdThese two aircraft were involved in a TiC, Troops in Contact and the CAG Bird popped up first while his wingman stayed in the TiC, than half an hour later after the CAG Bird had popped down back to the TiC the wingman pitched up, very low on fuel he made a stab for the basket, but missed, he grabbed it on the second attempt, after refuelling he went off and joined in the TiC again. Wow, awesome shot. Like the others have said thank you so much for sharing. Now, somebody need to do these marking in 1/32. That is just way too cool. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngtiger1 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 May I ask how were you able to take this shot? Looks like it was taken hand held. Did you have enough light or did you increased the ISO? I'm learning to take good photographs and have bit of a problem with evening shots. I have to resort to using a tripod. Any comment will be greatly appreciated. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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