‘Conquest of Paradise’

Those of you familiar with 80’s ambient electronic music might appreciate the title’s nod to a track by Greek artist Vangelis, of whom I’ve been a fan since I watched the first Bladerunner movie in my teens. I might’ve played it once or twice while processing!

The peak in the background that the boss of the squadron (and friend) is passing in front of is Skollis, in southwestern Achaea, Peloponnese, a mountain popular with hikers and is approximately the same height above sea level as Yr Wyddfa, the highest peak in Wales & England.

I just about managed to frame a shot of one of the jets as they passed us, twisting backwards to shoot through a few heads!

Being near the ramp for this sunset flight, I couldn’t get close to the windows but I don’t think I did too bad with side-ons looking back at what I managed.

More Phantom air to air images to follow!

 

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