But I thought Saturday's were closed...?!

[James Cutting]

After being lucky enough to catch the Mountain Home F-15E's last weekend, I was even luckier enough to catch the first arrival of the highly awaited F35A Lightning II's, to RAF Lakenheath. Though I didn't make the decision to go until this morning, as it was so up in the air (pardon the pun) I was very happy to make it across.

Many thanks for the help Trev, and glad to have met up with the other Reaper boys again today I am sure there have been many shots already, so apologies if they are very similar, but here is my version of events from an awesome day...

1. IMG_2143 by James Cutting, on Flickr




2. IMG_2152 by James Cutting, on Flickr




3. IMG_2174 by James Cutting, on Flickr




4. IMG_2206 by James Cutting, on Flickr




5. IMG_2220 by James Cutting, on Flickr




6. IMG_2230 by James Cutting, on Flickr




7. IMG_2241 by James Cutting, on Flickr




8. IMG_2247 by James Cutting, on Flickr




9. IMG_2257 by James Cutting, on Flickr




10. IMG_2258 by James Cutting, on Flickr




11. IMG_2259 by James Cutting, on Flickr


Hope you enjoyed them, all comments welcome Thanks to those who posted all the info about these over the last few days. Wouldn't be the same without you guys

[XWP29]

Very nice and well presented James and yes a very nice day. Had a day in the garage planned to do more renovation on XWP till Trevor's heads up. A hot cross bun is a small pay back for your Dad's bacon rolls
All the best from Keith, Neil, Neal or whatever I am called now

[TeeJay]

Hi James

Top set there young man, well worth going after all

Pity dad couldn't make though

Was a good day all round, and I will second your thanks to everyone for the heads up on these, its what this hobby all about; sharing the info so we all get a chance

All the best and catch you soon

Trev

[Dave934]

Nice catch ! Lovely photos.
Dave.

[mcewenfan]

Excellent shots.

[slogen51]

Nice shots

I for one like the F-35 (bath tub) , numbers in the book!

[James Cutting]

Nice shots

I for one like the F-35 (bath tub) , numbers in the book!

Thank you! It has certainly begun to grow on me.

Excellent shots.

Cheers!

Nice catch ! Lovely photos.
Dave.

Thanks Dave, much appreciated!

Hi James

Top set there young man, well worth going after all

Pity dad couldn't make though

Was a good day all round, and I will second your thanks to everyone for the heads up on these, its what this hobby all about; sharing the info so we all get a chance

All the best and catch you soon

Trev

Definitely was, well happy with them It was a shame he couldn't come.

Absolutely, it keeps this hobby going. Take care Trev

Great set of shots

Glad you like them!

Very nice and well presented James and yes a very nice day. Had a day in the garage planned to do more renovation on XWP till Trevor's heads up. A hot cross bun is a small pay back for your Dad's bacon rolls
All the best from Keith, Neil, Neal or whatever I am called now

Thank you, very happy with them Was a good day, and hopefully there will be more bacon rolls next time...

[grumpy616]

Missed Trev's heads-up (wasn't online after Thursday morning) so missed all of this. Gutted. Good pictures sir, and everyone else.

Pete

[James Cutting]

Missed Trev's heads-up (wasn't online after Thursday morning) so missed all of this. Gutted. Good pictures sir, and everyone else.

Pete

Ah that's a shame! There will be plenty more opportunities to see them over the next few weeks... thank you

[James Cutting]

Missed Trev's heads-up (wasn't online after Thursday morning) so missed all of this. Gutted. Good pictures sir, and everyone else.

Pete

Ah that's a shame! There will be plenty more opportunities to see them over the next few weeks... thank you

[paddyboy]

Hi James

Now back from the coast, so I have a mountain of catching up to do

Some belting pics there

Best regards and well done

Paddyboy

[James Cutting]

Hi James

Now back from the coast, so I have a mountain of catching up to do

Some belting pics there

Best regards and well done

Paddyboy

Hi Paddy,

Hope you had a good time!

Thank you very much

Hope to see you soon, take care.

[Bobcode]

Really excellent shots ! I live close by so will visit shortly to further my new found hobby

[quid21]

That's one helluva oleo extension on the nose gear on shot 7!

Great photos, I only live 10 miles away but was on holiday and missed the whole deployment!!

[James Cutting]

Really excellent shots ! I live close by so will visit shortly to further my new found hobby

Thank you! Ah that's handy, once you're hooked into this hobby you will love it and never leave it

That's one helluva oleo extension on the nose gear on shot 7!

Great photos, I only live 10 miles away but was on holiday and missed the whole deployment!!

Cheers! That's good that you're close by, but such a shame you were away