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Nellis AFB *Updated*

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Nellis AFB *Updated*

Post by Jason Grant » Tue May 21, 2013 3:46 pm

Hi, as some of you are aware, back in January I (along with a couple of friends) spent a couple of days at Nellis AFB to capture the Red Flag exercise taking place, a Green Flag was also taking place at the same time. This is just a few of the photos from the event, the rest can be seen in my flickr set.

First, some pictures taken outside the base. Some great opportunities from outside as long as you are prepared to move with the sun.
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80-0167 DM A-10C 355th FW by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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80-0207 DM A10C 355th FW by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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81-0977 DM A-10C 355th FW by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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78-0511 WA F-15C 57Wg 65AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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80-0054 WA F-15D 57Wg 65AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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86-0272 WA F-16C 57Wg 64AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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86-0273 WA F-16C 57Wg 64AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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89-2142 OK F-16C 138FW 125FS Ok ANG by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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94-0282 LF F-16D 56FW 425FS RSiAF by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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733 M2000-9EAD UAE by Sonic Images, on Flickr

Then the excitement began to rise as we drove to the main gate. Things didn't turn out as planned but sometimes the unexpected can be a pleasant surprise.
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Nellis AFB Thunderbirds by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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97-0113 LF F-16C 56FW 425FS RSiAF by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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80-0054 WA F-15D 57Wg 65AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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81-0033 WA F-15C Eagle by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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60-0052 LA B-52H 2BW 96BS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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84-1244 WA F-16C 57Wg 64AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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SP F-16C 52FW 480FS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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81-0946 DM A-10C 355th FW by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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78-0515 WA F-15C 57Wg 65AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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81-0033 WA F-15C Eagle by Sonic Images, on Flickr

As we waited for everything to launch, the missions were scrubbed because of AF1 with POTUS were in the area. We were invited back during the evening mission to watch and take a few snaps instead, which was nice. :Wow:
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166959 NA 400 Fist of the Fleet FA-18E Super Hornet by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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78-0721 A-10A by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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91-0366 SP F-16C 52FW 480FS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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SP F-16C 52FW 480FS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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96-5035 LF 425FS F-16D 56FW RSiAF by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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39254 254 JAS39C Swedish AF by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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Red Flag 13-2 by Sonic Images, on Flickr

A second afternoon on base with the opportunity to shoot the Aggressor Eagles at night, for me, this is as good as it gets. :Wow:
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59-1508 KC-135R 22ARW McConnell by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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03-4061 HH & 04-4064 HH F-22A 154Wg 199FS Hi ANG by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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86-0299 WA F-16C 57Wg 64AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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84-1301 WA F-16C 57Wg 64AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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86-0271 WA F-16C 57Wg 64AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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60-0048 LA B-52H 2BW 20BS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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86-0123 DY B-1B 7BW 28BS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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85-0061 DY B-1B 7BW 28BS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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78-0470 WA F-15C 57Wg 65AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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78-0567 WA F-15D 57Wg 65AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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78-0509 WA F-15C 57Wg 65AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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78-0504 WA F-15C 57Wg 65AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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78-0528 WA F-15C 57Wg 65AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

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78-0502 WA F-15C Eagle 57Wg 65AGRS by Sonic Images, on Flickr

Thanks for looking.
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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by Ashley Wallace » Tue May 21, 2013 4:05 pm

You already know what I think of these images buddy - Rubbish haha! Only Kidding, stunning set of images, especially those AGGRS Eagles!

Keep up the good work mate!

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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by GummyBe4r » Tue May 21, 2013 4:14 pm

absolutely superb mate set love the night shots :thumb:

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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by luke28 » Tue May 21, 2013 4:25 pm

You've lived my dream, everyone of those pictures are jaw dropping but the night shot of the Gripens with Vegas in the background is mesmeric :Wow:

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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by nick197 » Tue May 21, 2013 5:04 pm

These are the best photos i've ever seen from Nellis, Simply stunning set of images, Thanks very much for sharing :thumb: :thumbs:
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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by onemac » Tue May 21, 2013 5:20 pm

Simply the best chap - a classic set of images professionally exhibited.

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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by Maurits37 » Tue May 21, 2013 5:21 pm

Awesome shots, thanks for sharing! :thumb:
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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by PeteHemsley » Tue May 21, 2013 5:27 pm

Ridiculously good set

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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by Chris Procter » Tue May 21, 2013 5:27 pm

The best Nellis shots I have seen in a Long time.. well done Jason

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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by Tigerbull » Tue May 21, 2013 5:44 pm

stunning, thanks for taking the time to upload..

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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by Zymurgy661 » Tue May 21, 2013 6:09 pm

lovely shots there mate! Where were the first few taken?

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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by spearhead » Tue May 21, 2013 6:26 pm

now thats some set, well done

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Post by steve149c » Tue May 21, 2013 6:44 pm

Stunning - it's amazing how clean they keep their jets!
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Post by Blackcat1 » Tue May 21, 2013 6:47 pm

Outstanding set, well done!
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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by sschofield » Tue May 21, 2013 7:10 pm

It looks like the first few ere taken up by the speedway (or somewhere close by!).

Great shots, great aircraft, great base!

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Post by C24 » Tue May 21, 2013 7:18 pm

Very nice :)
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Post by podge » Tue May 21, 2013 7:38 pm

Totally awesome shots :thumbs: :thumbs:

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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by phantommadman » Tue May 21, 2013 7:40 pm

:Wow: those first few banking shots are the best I have ever seen,utterly brilliant :thumbs: ,oh the others are pretty bl@@dy damn good too :clap:
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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by DanBeeden » Tue May 21, 2013 8:04 pm

One of the best sets of images I've seen in a long time. Pin sharp and wonderful compositions - inspiring work indeed.

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Re: Nellis AFB

Post by Stuart Green » Tue May 21, 2013 9:49 pm

simply a stunning set, the first few of the A-10's are wow :thumbs:

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