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by Strix Photos
Sat Jul 13, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: F15QA Golden Arrival at RAF Lakenheath
Replies: 5
Views: 2630

Re: F15QA Golden Arrival at RAF Lakenheath

Thanks for the kind comments Pune!
by Strix Photos
Fri Jul 12, 2024 1:44 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: F15QA Golden Arrival at RAF Lakenheath
Replies: 5
Views: 2630

F15QA Golden Arrival at RAF Lakenheath

Hey all, been a minute since I posted some photos here! As I'm sure you've probably seen all over your feeds, it was rather a busy evening for RAF Lakenheath on the 10th of July, with a busy evening from the locals, and also the star arrival of brand new F15QA's (RETRO61/62). The lighting was spot o...
by Strix Photos
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: Warning!? Waddington and other airfields
Replies: 48
Views: 8685

Re: Warning!? Waddington and other airfields

It's just as bad as the people who decide it's OK to park on the grass verge by/next to the approach lights at the 24 end at Lakenheath, often leaving their car hanging in the road (that a lot of people don't do 40mph on). Police "police" it, tell people to move on, but 20 minutes later, they're ba...
by Strix Photos
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: More Ravn Hawks anyone?
Replies: 1
Views: 1217

More Ravn Hawks anyone?

Good to see quite a few people captured the hawks out at RAF Lakenheath recently, just thought I'd add my share of photos from yesterday! Took a chance with the panning, with the cold and my shaky hands.. these 4 came out alright i'd say. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53468965856_962c0892e6_b....
by Strix Photos
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: RAVN Aerospace (ex RoKAF) Hawk Mk.67
Replies: 3
Views: 2092

Re: RAVN Aerospace (ex RoKAF) Hawk Mk.67

Thanks binbrook87 and paddyboy, it certainly is indeed a nice visitor!
by Strix Photos
Wed Jan 10, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: RAVN Aerospace (ex RoKAF) Hawk Mk.67
Replies: 3
Views: 2092

RAVN Aerospace (ex RoKAF) Hawk Mk.67

It was great to catch RAVN Aerospace (ex RoKAF) Hawk Mk.67 departing RAF Lakenheath yesterday (09/01/24) on an adversary sortie in some decent light! If I'm correct, this was only the second time they had been up since their arrival before the new year in 2023. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53...
by Strix Photos
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:53 am
Forum: Military Aviation Memorabilia
Topic: B1 Deployment Patches (10/2023)
Replies: 6
Views: 4878

Re: B1 Deployment Patches (10/2023)

Just a heads up, both colour versions are re-stocked again on bomber patches. Enjoy!
by Strix Photos
Mon Oct 23, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: Military Aviation Memorabilia
Topic: B1 Deployment Patches (10/2023)
Replies: 6
Views: 4878

B1 Deployment Patches (10/2023)

Just saw that these patches went up for sale on BomberPatches last night.. and I missed out! Lovely designs however, especially the spotters one! Hope I can still manage to snag one somewhere still. https://bomberpatches.com/cdn/shop/files/9thBombSquadronPlaneSpotter2023DeploymentPatchRAFFairfordB-1...
by Strix Photos
Sun Sep 03, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: European Airshows
Topic: Belgian Air Force Days 9th & 10th September 2023
Replies: 88
Views: 46530

Re: Belgian Air Force Days 9th & 10th September 2023

Thanks for the reply Gary, I didn't intend to take chairs on the sat/sun, but more so just for the Spotters day (with a small step ladder on all 3 days if its possible) weather does look great, very much looking forward to it!
by Strix Photos
Sun Sep 03, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: European Airshows
Topic: Belgian Air Force Days 9th & 10th September 2023
Replies: 88
Views: 46530

Re: Belgian Air Force Days 9th & 10th September 2023

I'm really sorry for the questions, as a first timer, but it doesn't seem to be clear to me on the website. Spotters day/Airshow days: Are we ok to bring a chair/small step ladder to sit/stand on? or is it forbidden? Weekend airshow: I understand on the spotting day its forbidden to bring any food o...
by Strix Photos
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: RAF Mildenhall
Topic: Folly rd closed off tonight 23/8
Replies: 15
Views: 4305

Re: Folly rd closed off tonight 23/8

The reason it was closed because they have now added Concertina wire (similar to the one at Johns field) along a majority of the fence line on that side. I'm unsure if it has reached round the mound yet. There is still a gap between the wire and fence for photographers with ladders.
by Strix Photos
Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:51 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: RAF Honington Exercise
Replies: 23
Views: 6318

Re: RAF Honington Exercise

Unfortunately doesn’t seem like there’s much room for any photographers/spotters. Anyone familiar with the area or?
by Strix Photos
Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: European Airshows
Topic: Belgian Air Force Days 9th & 10th September 2023
Replies: 88
Views: 46530

Re: Belgian Air Force Days 9th & 10th September 2023

A330neo Air Belgium confirmed.

Been a while for me personally since I saw an airliner display at an airshow.
by Strix Photos
Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: European Airshows
Topic: Belgian Air Force Days 9th & 10th September 2023
Replies: 88
Views: 46530

Re: Belgian Air Force Days 9th & 10th September 2023

Ah that's frustrating ^ I didn't realise either.

Anyway, can finally relax a little now. Looking forward to it and thank you for the insight on vouchers, appreciated :) see you there!
by Strix Photos
Thu Jun 15, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: European Airshows
Topic: Belgian Air Force Days 9th & 10th September 2023
Replies: 88
Views: 46530

Re: Belgian Air Force Days 9th & 10th September 2023

Tickets sorted! All 3 days, finally got there in the end. Anyone have any recommends for food vouchers? Two of us going, not sure how much a voucher translates to? cheers!
by Strix Photos
Wed May 10, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: Cosford
Topic: RAF Cosford Airshow 2023
Replies: 219
Views: 104088

Re: RAF Cosford Airshow 2023

Lots of speculation about the F/A-18 Swiss Hornet Solo Display Team possibly attending after cancelling their display date on the 11th of June which was originally pencilled in for Tour de Suisse, Einsiedeln, Switzerland. While i'm not getting my hopes up, this would be a fantastic and very much wel...
by Strix Photos
Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Cosford
Topic: RAF Cosford Airshow 2023
Replies: 219
Views: 104088

Re: RAF Cosford Airshow 2023

Great addition, another one which I've never seen the display of. Fingers crossed for a couple more fast jet demos!
by Strix Photos
Sat Dec 17, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Apaches
Replies: 2
Views: 1213

Re: Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Apaches

ma.salmon wrote:
Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:33 pm
Nice set love the KC-135,s and the last 3 E,s
Thanks! The Apaches are very cool indeed :cool:
by Strix Photos
Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: Current Military Photography
Topic: Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Apaches
Replies: 2
Views: 1213

Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Apaches

Seasons Greetings! Here are just a few recent snaps, hope you enjoy them! https://i.imgur.com/dZHdKi5.jpg Cold Start! An F15-E at Lakenheath Taxi's for Departure at RAF Lakenheath https://i.imgur.com/6X6U2yT.jpg An F15-E Banks Left to join the approach pattern at RAF Lakenheath https://i.imgur.com/s...
by Strix Photos
Sat Dec 17, 2022 11:54 am
Forum: The Fighter Control Mess
Topic: UK AND NONE HEADS UP AND OTT
Replies: 35
Views: 7648

Re: UK AND NONE HEADS UP AND OTT

Thought I'd done something wrong for a second and it was hidden away, glad it ain't just me haha!

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