Hawks & Harriers

[Timc]

First trip up to the Loop in May. Had some nice passes. Didn't get up to the hills until gone 11 am so missed the first pair of Harriers, fortunately they returned in the afternoon.

Tim

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[Grayman]

WOW!!! Nothing more (or less) I could say! All very impressive...and love the wave in no.2

 

[Redspider]

Impressive.

 

[grum]

Very nice - not really my thing usually but the last one is superb imo.

 

[Ziploc]

Nice set. But where was you for the harrier ? looks a lot higher than normal for them.

 

[andyred]

Very nice, esp liking the close ups

 

[Lynton]

and love the wave in no.2

I bet it was "Cheesy" in the back seat..........

 

[Cheesy]

I bet it was "Cheesy" in the back seat..........

Nope,

I was in the back of 3 - we came through the south bound portion of the loop twice!

Cheesy

 

[Timc]

Hi Ziploc, don't know whether it's just me but I have a terrible time spotting Harriers, this particular aircraft was high but didn't see the really low level Harrier screaming in below! Must be a new stealthy tactic! In fact not too sure if anyone got it.

 

[Kemble3]

Love No4,

 

[Bendihossan]

Nice shots, love #3

 

[Dino f]

Hi Ziploc, don't know whether it's just me but I have a terrible time spotting Harriers, this particular aircraft was high but didn't see the really low level Harrier screaming in below! Must be a new stealthy tactic! In fact not too sure if anyone got it.

Its Not just you Tim,
We had one come up from nowhere, middle shelf, Bwlch. Too busy watching the one behind it. Didnt see it, didnt hear it.
They're like bl**dy Velociraptors, your'e watching what one is doing, then, bang, its there.

Dean

 

[Ziploc]

Sounds like a two prong attack

 

[Jimnic007]

Amazing, how far away are these planes?

 

[Timc]

Not too far Jimnic007! The mountain pass narrows between Cad W and Cad E so they fly pretty close...Just depends on how low they go!

Tim

 

[jasonp80]

I want to go have a go at this.

How bust was the day, ie did you spend 30mins+ waiting for some action then another lul?

All done at 300mm so my 200 with a 1.4TC should get the job done.

Oh and Ace Images!

 

[Timc]

As of late it seems that the afternoons are busier than the mornings but that's nothing really to go by. Basically it's pretty much pot luck when and if anything comes through.
Patience is the name of the game when it comes down to it! Also for info they don't fly weekends or bank holidays.

Tim