Early Bird at Prestwick

Post by **Ross Forsyth** » Mon May 06, 2019 8:25 pm

Managed to make it across to Prestwick on Saturday morning just in time to catch the first of the C-17`s departing in lovely morning sunshine.
A total of 7 C-17`s departed or arrived throughout the day which along with the C-5`s ,Cp140 and P-8 made for an enjoyable day on the west coast.

Cheers
Ross

Post by **mattkinnear** » Mon May 06, 2019 8:36 pm

WOW, WOW and WOW again!! Every shot is awesome.

Thanks for sharing

Cheers
Matt.

Post by **Amp** » Mon May 06, 2019 8:46 pm

Great set there, you must be chuffed!

Post by **Petepilot** » Mon May 06, 2019 9:32 pm

Blimey, what excellent pics, and apart from that, don't ever recall seeing a pic of four C-17s taxing in-line like that, stateside or this side of the pond. Bravo!

Post by **mprl** » Mon May 06, 2019 9:46 pm

What a brilliant catch, well done you must be very pleased with those

Post by **honest man** » Mon May 06, 2019 10:37 pm

Brilliant pictures the line up of C17s on the short runway was great last time I saw something like that was 3 C5s 20 years ago

Post by **Bluesteel** » Tue May 07, 2019 5:04 am

Unique set of shots Ross!! Best pictures from Prestwick in a long time. Fortune favours the brave as they saw. Brilliant.

Post by **prefontaine72** » Tue May 07, 2019 5:56 am

Have to agree with Ian there aka ( Bluesteel) best shots from Prestwick in a long time Ross, simply stunning well worth the early rise

Dougie

Post by **DanBeeden** » Tue May 07, 2019 8:10 am

Superb shots - Prestwick is certainly the place to be in the UK for US transports these days. The C-17 line up shots are terrific.

Post by **paddyboy** » Tue May 07, 2019 8:27 am

Hi Ross

Like a miniature 'Elephant Walk'

Cracking shots

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

Post by **Maister** » Tue May 07, 2019 7:49 pm

Brilliant set of C-17, thanks for sharing

Post by **James Cutting** » Tue May 07, 2019 8:02 pm

Absolutely stunning set of photos, love them

Post by **Ferrari** » Tue May 07, 2019 9:55 pm

Brilliant capture. Thanks for posting for us all to enjoy.

Regards,
Ferrari

Post by **Punkrunner62** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:25 am

Great line up of C-17s Ross, fantastic shots.
Cheers.

Post by **mad dan eccles** » Wed May 08, 2019 12:58 pm

Why so many C-17s? What's wrong with Mildenhall?

Post by **SW Sky Blue** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:42 pm

Excellent

Post by **DanBeeden** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:49 pm

Re the Mildenhall question, I think it's partly to do with Mildenhall not being able to accept transient aircraft 24/7. The hours they will accept visiting aircraft movements seem to have been hugely reduced. A couple of years ago the monthly tanker swap at Mildenhall would see the best part of 20 ANG/AFRC tankers pass through in a week - now we get a handful of visiting tankers a month. Someone in the know will be able to expand on this no doubt.

Post by **toom317** » Wed May 08, 2019 2:59 pm

Nice job getting the 4 on the runway Ross. As you say, a good day.

Post by **WattieB** » Wed May 08, 2019 3:23 pm

A superb set Ross

Post by **3Greens** » Wed May 08, 2019 4:42 pm

Hi Ross, Its all been said... a truly excellent set of shots. Prestwick is certainly the place... i get the feeling that Mildenhall is already closing the door.

Thanks very much for posting

3Greens

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