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A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

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A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by nick197 » Thu May 14, 2015 5:24 pm

Hello everyone, Well back in March my Uncles and I had a trip to the west coast of America and our first place to visit was Nellis AFB which was hosting Red Flag 15-2. The other places we visited were:
Rainbow canyon
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=112398&hilit=rainbow+canyon
Palm Springs air museum
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75729258@ ... 9087271033
and the NAF El Centro airshow
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=112108&hilit=el+centro

We spent 2 days outside Nellis mainly at the Speedway, We were treated to two days of pretty much non stop action with not only quantity but quality as well. Highlights were B1s at night, Prowlers, Aggressor Eagles, F-35s and the UAE Mirage 2000s. We stayed very close to the base in a place called the Aviation Inn, It was so close that 05:30 on the second day we were treated to the best alarm clock in the world, Raptors blasting out of Nellis :thumbs: . It was an awesome trip with great company, all being well we're are planning on going back early next year :thumbs: . Anyway here's a few shots from the trip
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ImageThunderbirds arrive in style by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageHSC-23 MH-60S at Nellis AFB by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageThunderbolt departure by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageYou wanna pick on me? by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageUAE Mirage 2000-9EAD by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageF-16C Aggressor by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageEA-6B Prowler by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageEA-6B Prowler by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageEA-6B Prowler by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageGrumman EA-6B Prowler at Red Flag 15-2 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageF-16CG Night Falcon 90-0725 HL by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageKC-135R Stratotanker Red Flag 15-2 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageKC-135R Stratotanker Red Flag 15-2 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageF-16C Aggressor at Red flag 15-2 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageA-10C Thunderbolt II 78-0709 WA by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageWarthog Departure by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageShaw F-16CM at Red flag 15-2 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageUAE at Red Flag 15-2 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageB-52H at Red Flag 15-2 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageB-52H at Red Flag 15-2 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageOklahoma ANG F-16CM at Red flag 15-2 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageBoeing E-3C Sentry by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageSentry arrival at Nellis AFB by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageB1-B Lancer 86-0099 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageB1-B Lancer 86-0099 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageMcconnell AFB KC-135R at Nellis AFB by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageMcconnell AFB KC-135R at Nellis AFB by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageF/A-18E Super Hornet at Nellis AFB, Nevada. by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageVipers return home by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageF-16CM Block 52 Fighting falcon by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageLockheed F-16DM Fighting Falcon by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageLockheed F-16DM Fighting Falcon by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageA-10C Thunderbolt II 78-0657 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageHH-60G Pavehawk Sunset by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageF-35A Lightning II by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageAggressor flex departure by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageAggressive Viper by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageT-38A Talon at Nellis AFB by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageT-38C Talon at Nellis AFB by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageNorwegian F-16AM at Red flag 15-2 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageNorwegian Tiger by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageProwler at Nellis AFB by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageEglin Eagle at Nellis AFB by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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Image422nd TES F-15C at Nellis AFB by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageF-15C from the 57th wing 433rd WPS at Nellis AFB by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageF-15C Eagle WA 83-0014 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageAggressor F-16C Fighting Falcon by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageAggressor Eagle by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageB1-B lines by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImagePavehawk sunset by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageLinghtning II Evening arrival by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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ImageLinghtning II Evening arrival by Nick Collins, on Flickr
Thanks for looking :thumb: and if you survived all that here's a link to pictures of night flying at Nellis
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=112695&hilit=air+power+night
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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by LTFT5 » Thu May 14, 2015 5:42 pm

A fantastic collection of images.
Really enjoyed those.
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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by Reaper02 » Thu May 14, 2015 5:43 pm

Some great pictures there from Nellis Nick. The Speedway or Cheyenne Ave, both great places to stand during a Flag and love your F-15 and A-10 shots, but they are all great! Thanks for sharing!

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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by Mike » Thu May 14, 2015 5:52 pm

Great set, Nick. :thumb:

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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by Ridge Runner » Thu May 14, 2015 6:17 pm

The F-35 really does look like a bug, doesn't it!

No.34 is a cracker!

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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by philipljackson » Thu May 14, 2015 8:03 pm

Great photographs. If you need someone to carry your bags on your next visit give me a call.
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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by Scorch998 » Thu May 14, 2015 9:30 pm

They are superb Nick, all very nice but I particularly like the two Prowlers together and the close up A.10 shots. I was there on 10th March and just couldn't get them that close up where we were; mind you we did keep switching position due to them changing runways. It is a great place isn't it?.

Ian :thumbs:

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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by Skywatcher » Fri May 15, 2015 6:33 am

Hi Nick ,
All awesome photos ,however I do like the F15 pics,the sunset pics ,F35 pics(it is starting to grow on me ,I think it looks alright :),all we need now is for any version to visit a show over here (ideally RIAT /Farnborough) and the EA-6B Prowlers are brill :thumb:
Glad you had a fantastic time at Nellis (it's on my must do list :thumb: )
All the very best as always
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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by TeeJay » Fri May 15, 2015 4:39 pm

Hi Nick
Absolutely superb, mate :thumbs:
Looks like you had a fantastic trip :clap:
I really can't pic a fave out of these.
Cheers for posting
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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by Jazz » Fri May 15, 2015 8:45 pm

Classic Prowlers for me, Nick. Nice panning on Fugly #51 as well :thumb:
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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by Slick » Fri May 15, 2015 11:52 pm

Cracking set mate :thumb:

Was nice to catch up at Brize today and finally put a face to the name :D
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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by Heal1979 » Sat May 16, 2015 6:44 am

Nice aircraft, nice angles, nice weather, quality images - looks an amazing trip! Will have to try and make one of these events soon.

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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by binbrook87 » Sat May 16, 2015 7:24 am

Absolutely awesome set of pics mate. Deffo on my bucket list to do someday. :thumb:

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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by garyscott » Sat May 16, 2015 11:03 am

Porn . . . you should be ashamed of yourself! :P

Shot 42 i keep going back to, i love that one, but a fantastic set. Very well done! :clap:
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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by nick197 » Sun May 17, 2015 6:24 am

Thanks very much for all your kind comments :thumb:
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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by luke28 » Sun May 17, 2015 1:42 pm

Fantastic mate, love the panning on the F-35 :thumbs:

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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by CookyBoy » Sun May 17, 2015 8:41 pm

Nice mate, was a good week at Nellis!! :-)

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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by nick197 » Tue May 19, 2015 5:00 pm

Thanks everyone :thumb: :thumb:
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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by Mark Owen » Tue May 19, 2015 7:16 pm

Lovely set. :thumbs:

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Re: A dream come true, my visit to Red Flag 15-2

Post by nick197 » Thu May 28, 2015 5:38 pm

Thanks very much for all your kind comments :thumb: , I know what you're saying Jem60 but the lure of wall to wall fast jets and the option to shoot low level is too hard to ignore :lol: :thumb: .
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