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First time for me. Was really looking forward to this trip and I wasn't disappointed. A HUGE big thank you to Deerhunter (Dave) for orginising the trip, and a very big THANK YOU to the staff of RAF Lakenheath for taking the time and trouble to explain all the departments we visited.

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010 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
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011 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
3. Our Guide for the Day.

017 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
4. A visit to 393rd Grim Reapers. Chris explained all about dog fighting with Typhoons. (some times the RAF let them win )

027 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
5. Matt is in his first tour. He explained as a newbie with 200+ total hours flying, he was really looking forward to his tour in England.

026 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
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071 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
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073 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
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052 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
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058 colour by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
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058 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
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045 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr
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Lakenheath Visit by Craig Sluman, on Flickr

Once again a big thank you to Dave for a great day.



Reapers at work


190 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr


118 by Craig Sluman, on Flickr

Nice set Craig, it really captures the day. Thanks for the group shot as well

Pete

Looks like a good tour. No.6 is my personal favourite - like the colour in it.

Great stuff - is it still Movember there?

Nice set craig. it was my first visit to any base out side of an air show. A great day with good hosts and good company. Think we where lucky with weather too. love the one of the Phantom reminds me of Wattisham back in the cold war day.

regards Mark and Colette

Nice set there, not always easy to shoot in that Hangar, nice shot of Tiffany

I recognise myself!! Cheers Slug!!

Lovely shots from a belting day!!

Cracking shots Craig, great day, good company. Roll on the next trip.

Hi Slug

Yup; a cracking visit!

Fab memories of some great company and some real characters on the base

A certain young lady from Brooklyn sticks in my mind

As for the pics: No. 7; no you can't take it home, Jamie: No. 8; defo a dodgy lookin' geezer peering in there

Very best regards all

Paddyboy

Good review of the day Craig with some winning shots

Would like to echo the thoughts of all those that went - great afternoon, good to meet some new people and thanks to Dave for arranging

All the best

Darren

Nicely done ... may fav' is No11

Hello Fellow Reapers
A fantastic day, it was something I have wanted to do for a long time & I wasn't disappointed. A great group of fellow enthusiasts & great staff on the base certainly made it a day to remember. Echoing the earlier made comments, a huge thanks to Dave for organising the tour & to the other Dave for the transport, it all worked like clockwork
Great set of photos Craig, sums up the day completely in my eyes. Here's to the next one guys. REAPERS all the way

Hi all you Reapers
A great day out and a BIG THANK YOU to Dave for organising the trip and all the staff on the base for accomodating us..
Brilliant set of photos Craig, can't pick out a favourite they're all belters..
Grim Reapers rule..

Cheers

Martyn

Excellent shots there, numbers 2(obviously )9,10 and 11 stand out Sorry for being a bit daft,but how does one get to go on these tours with the FC crew,would absolutely love to do one of them.

Great set of photos Craig, well done mate. Great to meet you and a fantastic day !! will now look at arranging a Mildenhall trip, I'll keep you all informed.
Dave

Hi all - once again,
Just to let you all know a request has been sent to RAF Mildenhall requesting a tour for the Grim Reapers supporters group, fingers crossed, will keep you all informed by email. ( note that the Tour is Tuesdays only )
Dave

Hi Craig

Brilliant photos, another record of the day for the archive, cant pic a fav pic as they all great!!

Again I agree with Everyones comments, a fantastic day with some great guys and a great tour

Thanks to Everyone, for the company etc, looking forward to next time

All the best

Trev

mrdavidwalker wrote:Hi all - once again,
Just to let you all know a request has been sent to RAF Mildenhall requesting a tour for the Grim Reapers supporters group, fingers crossed, will keep you all informed by email. ( note that the Tour is Tuesdays only )
Dave

Definitely up for that! Look forward to hearing from you - thanks for sending the E mail requesting

Cheers

Yup, yup and yup

Count me in on any trip

Very best regards gang

Paddyboy

Great shot's Craig, Always nice to see F15'S

regards Mike