McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle low level training in Mach Loop - Cad West - Wales
I made my first ever trip to the Mach Loop, it is possible to say that very enjoyable place...but just see a pair of "F-15E Strike Eagle" little bit disappointed! I can only say better than nothing.
A 48th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle maneuvers through the "Mach Loop" valleys in northern Wales. The 492nd and 494th Fighter Squadrons train regularly to ensure RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight.
Low-level flying is a vital skill in a pilot’s armoury, with exercises like those performed in the Mach Loop forming an integral training program allowing the pilot to fully reach their potential while demonstrating the ease of flying and agility of aircraft such as Typhoon.
The Mach Loop is a series of valleys in west-central Wales used for military training. It's named after the town of Machynlleth, which is south of the loop.Aircraft regularly fly as low as 250 feet through the loop.At speeds over 450 knots.The steep walls of the Welsh valleys give photographers countless spots to get higher than the aircraft that are flying by.An area south of the loop, called the Tactical Training Area, allows aircraft to fly as low as 100 feet.This is an almost perfect spot for pilots to hone their low-level flying techniques, as well as the use of terrain-following radar.
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McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle low level training in Mach Loop - Cad West - Wales
I made my first ever trip to the Mach Loop, it is possible to say that very enjoyable place...but just see a pair of "F-15E Strike Eagle" little bit disappointed! I can only say better than nothing.
A 48th Fighter Wing F-15E Strike Eagle maneuvers through the "Mach Loop" valleys in northern Wales. The 492nd and 494th Fighter Squadrons train regularly to ensure RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight.
Low-level flying is a vital skill in a pilot’s armoury, with exercises like those performed in the Mach Loop forming an integral training program allowing the pilot to fully reach their potential while demonstrating the ease of flying and agility of aircraft such as Typhoon.
The Mach Loop is a series of valleys in west-central Wales used for military training. It's named after the town of Machynlleth, which is south of the loop.Aircraft regularly fly as low as 250 feet through the loop.At speeds over 450 knots.The steep walls of the Welsh valleys give photographers countless spots to get higher than the aircraft that are flying by.An area south of the loop, called the Tactical Training Area, allows aircraft to fly as low as 100 feet.This is an almost perfect spot for pilots to hone their low-level flying techniques, as well as the use of terrain-following radar.
Thank you so much for visiting my stream, whether you comments, favorites or just have a look.
I appreciate it very much, wishing the best of luck and good light.
Lens - With Nikon TC 14E II hand held and SPORT VR on. Aperture is f8 and full length. All my images have been converted from RAW to JPEG.
Best viewed in lightbox - please click on the image or press L.
© All rights reserved R.Ertug
Please do not use this image without my explicit written permission. Contact me by Flickr mail if you want to buy or use Your comments and critiques are very well appreciated.
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