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The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter is a single-engine, supersonic interceptor aircraft which was extensively deployed as a fighter-bomber during the Cold War. Wikipedia
Wingspan: 6.36 m
Length: 17 m
Introduced: February 20, 1958
Retired: 1975
Engine type: Turbojet
Manufacturer: Lockheed Corporation
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At the time this was taken, this airframe was being operated by XV (R) Squadron, RAF Lossiemouth. Taken in what is known to military aircrew and aviation photographers as the Mach Loop, Snowdonia National Park, Wales.
Aircraft markings: 334th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF
Wikipedia: The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in April 1940 by a team headed by James H. Kindelberger of North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission. The commission approached NAA to build Curtiss P-40 fighters under license for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Rather than build an old design from another company, NAA proposed the design and production of a more modern fighter. Over 15,000 were produced.
Aircraft markings: 334th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF
Wikipedia: The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in April 1940 by a team headed by James H. Kindelberger of North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission. The commission approached NAA to build Curtiss P-40 fighters under license for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Rather than build an old design from another company, NAA proposed the design and production of a more modern fighter. Over 15,000 were produced.
A merger of seven separate images showing the route of a GR4 through Cad East in the Mach Loop, mid Wales.
Aircraft markings: 334th FS, 4th FG, 8th AF
Wikipedia: The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in April 1940 by a team headed by James H. Kindelberger of North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the British Purchasing Commission. The commission approached NAA to build Curtiss P-40 fighters under license for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Rather than build an old design from another company, NAA proposed the design and production of a more modern fighter. Over 15,000 were produced.
Wikipedia: The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A.
The Corsair was designed and operated as a carrier-based aircraft, and entered service in large numbers with the U.S. Navy in late 1944 and early 1945. It quickly became one of the most capable carrier-based fighter-bombers of World War II. Some Japanese pilots regarded it as the most formidable American fighter of World War II and its naval aviators achieved an 11:1 kill ratio.
A merger of six separate images showing the path of a single Harrier GR9 in the Mach Loop, mid Wales.
Wikipedia: The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German for "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel ("Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, is a fighter aircraft and fighter-bomber that was designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. It was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft and one of two jet fighter aircraft types to see air-to-air combat in World War II, the other being the Heinkel He 162.
Taken in what is known to military aircrew and aviation photographers as the Mach Loop, in the Snowdonia National Park, Wales.
Sukhoi Su-30MkII del Grupo Aéreo de Caza Nº 11 de la Aviación Militar Bolivariana de Venezuela.
Sukhoi Su-30MkII of the Fighter Air Group No. 11 of the Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela. AMBV
A five-ship flypast over RAF Lossiemouth marks the historic end of Tornado GR4 operations from the base, and before XV Squadron disbands on Friday 31 March 2017. The Squadron will have seen continuous service for 102 years.
Taken in what is known to military aircrew and aviation photographers as the Mach Loop, Snowdonia National Park, Wales.
Wikipedia: The Messerschmitt Me 262, nicknamed Schwalbe (German for "Swallow") in fighter versions, or Sturmvogel ("Storm Bird") in fighter-bomber versions, is a fighter aircraft and fighter-bomber that was designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Messerschmitt. It was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft and one of two jet fighter aircraft types to see air-to-air combat in World War II, the other being the Heinkel He 162.
Taken in what is known to pilots and aviation photographers as the Mach Loop, Snowdonia National Park, Wales.
One of four Tornado GR4s from RAF Marham depart from RAF Lossiemouth, Friday 31 March 2017, after performing a flypast and display to mark the official disbandment of XV (R) Squadron after 102 years of continuous service. It also marked the end of Tornado operations from Lossiemouth. It is understood that the Marham-based GR4s were from 12 (B) Squadron.
Douglas A-4A Skyhawk s/n 142219 (originally designated as A4D-1 in 1957, and redesignated as A-4A in 1962). Photographed June 8, 2025 at the New England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport (BDL), Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
Markings: Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) 487 Squadron EG-Y/Y-EG late-WWII - Military Aviation Museum N114KA
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Two Rolls-Royce Packard Merlin 225 two-stage supercharged V-12s, 1,635-hp each
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Hamilton Air Show, sponsored by Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum (CWHM)
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8GII ED SWM VR ED IF
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Republic P-47D Thunderbolt “Nellie B” taxiing at Duxford. Nicknamed the “Jug” for its solid build, the P-47 was one of the heaviest single-engine fighters of WWII, able to soak up battle damage and still make it home. This aircraft’s long journey includes post-war service in South America before returning to Europe, where it now flies as a living reminder of the Thunderbolt’s role in escort, ground-attack, and close support missions that turned the tide in Europe.