RAF Lakenheath F-15E Night Ops

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  • @abbeyjane1306
    @abbeyjane1306 3 роки тому +78

    I was a tower controller at MCAS El Toro in the early 70's. We had 4 F-4 squadrons on base. On takeoff they passed the tower a few hundred feet to the south, right at eye level in full afterburner. Thanks for the excellent video.

    • @beautifulcatastrophe
      @beautifulcatastrophe 2 роки тому +2

      Me too

    • @genegeneish
      @genegeneish Рік тому +1

      I was in TJ frequently on our c130 rotation from Mcchord AFB.
      We had a required maintenance 4 engine full power ck list that could only be done at the end of the runway.
      I'm a snot nosed crew chief riding on the Herk and as the A/C was doing the power checks, a few or so F4s took off in front of us at 4am.
      The roar was substantial and as the Herk was at full power, the afterburner on the F4s were knocking the shit out of us.

    • @borntoclimb7116
      @borntoclimb7116 Рік тому

      Interesting

    • @jeffeverett274
      @jeffeverett274 Рік тому

      Was stationed at McGuire afb in new Jersey, I actually picked up the atc tower in my radio in the barracks. It must of been a fluke, somehow caught the same frequency that night. 😮

    • @genegeneish
      @genegeneish Рік тому +1

      I watched f4s at Torrejon ab in Spain . C130 crewchief on a priority 1 c130 doing a 4 engine performance check.
      I miss this stuff. To all my brothers, keep up the good work. Been there done that.

  • @thilomanten8701
    @thilomanten8701 Рік тому +13

    IMHO the F15 is the peak evolution of military jet evolution...versatile, capable, packing a huge punch.
    Just perfect!

  • @gregorymceaddy8884
    @gregorymceaddy8884 2 роки тому +16

    Crew chief 22 years...I maintained the 15 in Spain....she was brand new and we loved them...McDonald Douglas made great strides in engineering..she still has not been shot down in aerial combat to this day...

  • @Boltz4Life
    @Boltz4Life 5 років тому +31

    This is some good footage you have here of F-15's taking off. I used to work on those engines and thought I wouldn't miss the sound of them! Thank you for sharing!

    • @dereynolds01
      @dereynolds01 5 років тому +2

      Hey man! Were you an aerospace propulsion technician? I’m currently in tech school learning about the F100 engines

  • @fowlman321
    @fowlman321 5 років тому +50

    Hard to believe these planes have been flying for 47 years. They just keep getting better!

    • @user-gu1hl2kx2k
      @user-gu1hl2kx2k 4 роки тому +5

      nope. these are f-15Es. the last one was build around early 2000s. the oldest ones are from the late 80s. the a models are all retired

    • @wms1650
      @wms1650 4 роки тому

      @@user-gu1hl2kx2k I go to air shows and a real treat is to see an F15 Eagle demonstration.
      Another fighter, F14, was awesome but that was back in about 2003 in Little Rock Arkansas.
      Only one time.

    • @borntoclimb7116
      @borntoclimb7116 Рік тому

      True

  • @dougstory2285
    @dougstory2285 Рік тому +6

    Fantastic coverage! I love the way the jet is followed all the way down the runway through its full take off! I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath from 1979 to 1982, with the F-111's! I was in the Bomb Dump, which I believe is to the right of where the camera person is at! I loved it there and I'm planning on going back on a vacation in the near future! Thank you!

    • @genegeneish
      @genegeneish Рік тому

      I was in Saudi Arabia in 86 when the f111s bombed Khaddafi. I think it was your 111s that did the deed.
      The U.S. Embassy notified us that if the Saudis got crazy over this, we were getting evacuate us. The Saudis I knew thought it was the right thing to do.

  • @bertvdlast
    @bertvdlast 4 роки тому +16

    I live near (what used to be) Soesterberg Air Base and had a few times the pleasure to see the Wolfhound Eagles of 32nd TFS do full afterburner take offs at night. That’s a sight and sound i’ll never forget.

  • @davidwidick1218
    @davidwidick1218 5 років тому +13

    I was stationed in Okinawa from 2001 to 2002 and never got tired of watching the F15s take off from Kadena Airbase.

  • @Mskenergy
    @Mskenergy 2 роки тому +7

    The best thing I’ve ever seen in my life.

  • @parinpatel5719
    @parinpatel5719 Рік тому +7

    4:00 you simply cannot watch this without having a smile on your face!

  • @johnlane4412
    @johnlane4412 5 років тому +5

    without equal in the sound and vision.truly awesome jawdropping.best i have ever seen and heard. john lane

  • @jamesm3897
    @jamesm3897 4 роки тому +6

    This is absolutely awesome 😎 I’ve been to lakenheath about 4 months ago, and it really was just loud and awesome, like you I would go back in the evening as it probably would be even cooler, (especially with them afterburners) awesome vid and brilliant sound
    👍🏻!

  • @wendell6468
    @wendell6468 5 років тому +17

    Used to work Line-D at Langley AFB, VA. Out on the F/L everyday, delivering 7s/9s/120s. Never got tired of seeing/hearing the roar of these beautiful planes...

  • @covidmisinformation7481
    @covidmisinformation7481 2 роки тому +8

    The video doesn't do justice compared to seeing it live. You can actually see the shock waves in the thrust fire as the Eagle passes. And the feel of the ground shaking as 58,000 lbs of pure raw power shoots past you is awesome.

  • @robertsullivan4773
    @robertsullivan4773 5 років тому +14

    Holy shit those freaking Eagles hot me hard just watching them light up the night. The point of the spear you best not be what these Eagles are coming for.

  • @dwayneflorence4482
    @dwayneflorence4482 Рік тому +2

    That "whoop" on the first jet tho…💪🏾🇺🇸

  • @okedoke1234
    @okedoke1234 4 роки тому +9

    Good God.....F100-229s are freaking insane!!!!

  • @Thetequilashooter1
    @Thetequilashooter1 6 років тому +13

    Wow, that was cool. I am so jealous of the person who got to take this video.

  • @SUPREME83WHV
    @SUPREME83WHV 6 років тому +5

    Great footage and good camera work. Enjoyed to watch the video! Keep on the good work!

  • @larrystratmann624
    @larrystratmann624 4 роки тому +10

    I wish my Delta flights could takeoff like that! I’d be flying weekly.

  • @gerald4133
    @gerald4133 4 роки тому +3

    May GOD BLESS OUR TWO COUNTRIES & THE BRAVE MEN & WOMEN THAT FLY & MAINTAIN THESE AWESOME AIRCRAFT.🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @lucky4724
    @lucky4724 5 років тому +5

    I used to love when we conducted night ops while I was at ramstein ab, germany! !!! We had F4-E's, I was ground refueling unit (POL) Loved watch those afterburners fade into the twilight. Sweet memories, miss those days. 31st & 86TH TACTICAL FIGHTER WINGS "73-78" TIME SERVED! !! #AIRWARRIORS OoaH !!!!!

  • @barracuda7018
    @barracuda7018 4 роки тому +2

    Impressive afterburners.... What a monster these F15 s are...

  • @andrewireland7560
    @andrewireland7560 6 років тому +9

    That is so unreal it's so good I would so love to see the F-15 doing night flying ✈ with my partner 😀👍

  • @Mark-ir9gl
    @Mark-ir9gl 4 роки тому +9

    Amazing footage haven't been for a long time. How can anyone dislike the video 🙄👏👏👏👏👏👍🍻

  • @billroberts7889
    @billroberts7889 4 роки тому +5

    Never gets old watching Eagles take off in blower

  • @Dryootube
    @Dryootube 5 років тому +7

    badass F15's

  • @דפנהצימרמן
    @דפנהצימרמן Рік тому +2

    f-15 is the most beautiful plane in the world

  • @Chironex_Fleckeri
    @Chironex_Fleckeri 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely. This is an aircraft which may outlive us. Just as the tall ships built by the Brits hundreds of years ago. The world deserves human dignity and freedom. That is what they represent. Have to say , I couldn't imagine the bravery of the sailors on those tall ships. Yet somehow centuries later we find ourselves resisting tyranny .
    🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @artistjoh
    @artistjoh 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful birds.

  • @обида-ю8п
    @обида-ю8п 2 роки тому +2

    f15が私の自宅の夜空に飛んで来てくれました。🇺🇸軍様、ありがとうございます。

  • @AuditRecon
    @AuditRecon 6 місяців тому

    I was flight line fire rescue at Randolph AFB TX for the T37 & T38 trainers in 73 & 74. I still smell the JP4.

  • @alanwhiteside410
    @alanwhiteside410 4 місяці тому

    I used to go in early in the morning and be there at 3:30am to deliver 3 or 4 new F-15’s they were going east across the Atlantic Ocean and leaving early gave them more daylight and it was worth going in early just to see those afterburners light up the sky in the dark.

  • @northerngirl13
    @northerngirl13 Рік тому +1

    Now that’s a heat signature.

  • @dewayneblue1834
    @dewayneblue1834 4 роки тому +2

    As a wingman, I enjoy reading by the light of the afterburner of the squadron leader ahead of me.

    • @sebgiannini7864
      @sebgiannini7864 4 роки тому +1

      Oh you love his tailpipe,lol!

    • @sebgiannini7864
      @sebgiannini7864 4 роки тому

      Well it's safe to say you love candle light dinners with your wingman.

  • @vernmeyerotto255
    @vernmeyerotto255 9 місяців тому

    Night ops were always the best to watch on a fighter base.

  • @dwizzleusa4202
    @dwizzleusa4202 4 роки тому +2

    Like I read one time the f15 might not look like a real exotic aircraft or mind blowing design, But when they designed this airplane they just got everything right! So true and simple statement 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧 having the rest of the world like😟

  • @vito1860
    @vito1860 Місяць тому

    Simply amazing

  • @delta9438
    @delta9438 11 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @stunsisacul
    @stunsisacul 4 роки тому +7

    And those, ladies and gentlemen, are why I’m deaf in my left ear.

    • @SparksofOhio
      @SparksofOhio 3 роки тому +2

      Two ship F-4E’s and F-111F’s were much louder but I do agree, I have both tinnitus and 80% hearing loss from just 10 years in the USAF. I’m sure it had nothing to do with all of the AC/DC concerts I attended. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Skull-in-the-house
      @Skull-in-the-house 3 роки тому +1

      @@SparksofOhio Yes, my Black and Blue concerts were not too loud either LOL
      Ahhh the good ole days huh?

  • @Stoater1
    @Stoater1 5 років тому +2

    Just AWESOME,

  • @Marvelfanm1911
    @Marvelfanm1911 5 місяців тому

    3:57 Awesome afterburners

  • @clarissafarmer3547
    @clarissafarmer3547 2 роки тому

    Man, these things must have at least 300 horsepower!!!

  • @eagleone53
    @eagleone53 7 років тому +4

    Awesome !!!Very good capured! witch cam do you use?

  • @Skull-in-the-house
    @Skull-in-the-house 3 роки тому +1

    From zero - HOLY SHIT !!!

  • @borntoclimb7116
    @borntoclimb7116 Рік тому

    4:17 just Impressive

  • @josephchristian4764
    @josephchristian4764 9 місяців тому +1

    They are good.know there job.

  • @TheCasualSirenEnthusiast
    @TheCasualSirenEnthusiast 7 місяців тому

    3:57 that whine lmao

  • @josephastier7421
    @josephastier7421 2 роки тому

    Conformal fuel tanks with external stores hardpoints. Cool idea.

  • @nileshsitole8401
    @nileshsitole8401 3 роки тому

    after burner flame length is almost more than aircraft length

  • @pascalbreizh4070
    @pascalbreizh4070 5 років тому +1

    Au top le f15 👍

  • @zzodr
    @zzodr 4 роки тому +1

    it takes so long to taxi around Lakenheath it's nighttime before you reach the runway.

  • @brianjones6500
    @brianjones6500 9 місяців тому

    why is this normal?

  • @toddsalvati5694
    @toddsalvati5694 4 роки тому

    Jeez, what did they eat? They're shitting fire!

  • @shirleytwsw
    @shirleytwsw 6 років тому +22

    Uk airspace will never be penetrated successfully with typhoons eagles and raptors on station 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸!!

    • @richardnoah2922
      @richardnoah2922 4 роки тому

      Doubting the Eurofighters, but definetly not thanks to us, Air Power! Space Power! USAF!!

    • @philipsmedia5268
      @philipsmedia5268 4 роки тому +1

      There are no Rapters stationed at Lakenheath, the RAF has F35 Lightnings.

    • @chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa4320
      @chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa4320 4 роки тому

      USA doesn't sell the F-22 Raptors to other countries, at least not the most advanced variant.

    • @dwizzleusa4202
      @dwizzleusa4202 4 роки тому +1

      @@richardnoah2922 eurofighter aircraft is a badass plane especially when equipped with update radars and stuff..

    • @richardnoah2922
      @richardnoah2922 4 роки тому +1

      @@dwizzleusa4202 Im not saying it's bad but with Brexit i doubt Britain will countinue usage for to much longer.

  • @muhammadindra9090
    @muhammadindra9090 4 роки тому +1

    Afterburner..!!?

  • @annwhitaker6404
    @annwhitaker6404 Рік тому +1

    Bless

  • @carloseduardomunoz9128
    @carloseduardomunoz9128 4 роки тому

    Un gran elemento en el aire

  • @ptfstyphoons6103
    @ptfstyphoons6103 4 роки тому

    does the runway get burnt?

  • @brianjones6500
    @brianjones6500 8 місяців тому

    This aircraft is different from a Mig-25 in so many ways.

  • @douglasstreet7304
    @douglasstreet7304 3 роки тому

    RIGHTEOUS !

  • @rosemarymoore8401
    @rosemarymoore8401 Рік тому

  • @brianjones6500
    @brianjones6500 22 дні тому

    God Bless Jimmy Carter.

  • @winchestermodel7044
    @winchestermodel7044 4 роки тому

    I’d just like to know how this was published in April 2017 when this video wasn’t recorded until November 2017.

    • @jefflebo5836
      @jefflebo5836 4 роки тому

      In England month and year are reversed. This was taken 1 day before publication

  • @brianjones6500
    @brianjones6500 9 місяців тому

    We call this aircraft generation.

  • @jeantillie1332
    @jeantillie1332 7 днів тому

    Don't need salt on the tarmac in winter

  • @brianjones6500
    @brianjones6500 4 місяці тому

    Could have used some of that AB heat while turning wrenches on H-1 heaters during the winter of 89. At least I made it so the security forces and crew chiefs didn't freeze their balls off. I know this video is all about Lakenheath but Sembach AB was a cold Some Bit ch. Boots frozen to the floor cold.

  • @deanthiessen7306
    @deanthiessen7306 4 роки тому +1

    some with 9s and some with 120s.

  • @DanielKnight-p2b
    @DanielKnight-p2b 6 місяців тому

    Nautical g Launch

  • @ChrisZoomER
    @ChrisZoomER 2 роки тому

    Blowtorch afterburners!

  • @alpteknbaser7773
    @alpteknbaser7773 2 роки тому +1

    👍

  • @ricksprings
    @ricksprings 5 років тому +2

    Navy does this. At sea. Pitching & rolling flight deck. Rain or shine...

    • @dakar43
      @dakar43 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah yeah we know

    • @dakar43
      @dakar43 3 роки тому

      I like F-16 But still thought Air Force should have bought the F/A-18 E because of 2 engines

    • @jrftworth
      @jrftworth 3 роки тому

      Yeah and?

  • @whiteoutgotu
    @whiteoutgotu 9 днів тому

    Fucking beautiful.

  • @markwheatley3265
    @markwheatley3265 2 роки тому

    I live in gloucsetershire not far from fairford the b52 bombers are a force to be taken seriousley9

  • @brianjones6500
    @brianjones6500 9 місяців тому

    This is a clear example of a scl that only insults another enemy pilot. Don't worry children. If lethality is the commanders guidance. This video will look a lot different.

  • @mnmnmnnmnmnm7127
    @mnmnmnnmnmnm7127 4 роки тому +1

    F15 king,

    • @barracuda7018
      @barracuda7018 4 роки тому +1

      104: 0 undefeated.. But we have to give huge credit to İsraeli Defense Forces...

  • @DanielKnight-p2b
    @DanielKnight-p2b 6 місяців тому

    Eagle clear for fly bye

  • @SeanChYT
    @SeanChYT 8 місяців тому

    Don't wake up Cap.

  • @brianjones6500
    @brianjones6500 3 місяці тому

    the best part is yo side yayd bang outta oder tells your cicils to get out and be terrified.

  • @Le0n_2jz
    @Le0n_2jz 3 роки тому

    6:25

  • @Dutch_has_a_plan1899
    @Dutch_has_a_plan1899 2 роки тому

    3:57

  • @muhammaddahlan830
    @muhammaddahlan830 9 місяців тому

    Asik, cantik F15, F16,gagah memang cantik sahdu, gagah 1.0000001 kalli gagah cantik memang, senin, 29 April, 2024, jam 18.19 wit , cantik ashoi gagah cantik luar biasa, 2024 ⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️💷💷💴💴💴💴💵💵💶💶💸💸💰💰💳☔☔☔☂️☂️☂️☔☂️☂️☂️👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @DanielCrespo-gr3mr
    @DanielCrespo-gr3mr 4 місяці тому

    Raptor Alaska

  • @DanielCrespo-gr3mr
    @DanielCrespo-gr3mr 5 місяців тому

    Let me guess bear eagle fill of flesh in Daniel

  • @rockybabaluba8613
    @rockybabaluba8613 2 роки тому

    Was and still the real thing

  • @danielalbertogarciajimenez5887
    @danielalbertogarciajimenez5887 2 роки тому

    🇺🇲🤠, whatsapp?, good launchs., 👍

  • @eleanorreynolds1526
    @eleanorreynolds1526 3 роки тому

    F 15e The best

  • @StsFiveOneLima
    @StsFiveOneLima Рік тому

    Jesus Hannibal Christ

  • @royalchaser8090
    @royalchaser8090 2 роки тому

    I wonder if they ever drag race them? Nobody wants the slow cart(go cart reference.

  • @marcosjosedefreitassfreita9545
    @marcosjosedefreitassfreita9545 15 днів тому

    Quitimporta boca torta, vai comê torta atras da porta.😂

  • @DanielKnight-p2b
    @DanielKnight-p2b 6 місяців тому

    Talk about saying fu to deq lmfao

  • @kennethaliantluanga1370
    @kennethaliantluanga1370 4 роки тому

    5 f15e aircraft i need good supply me far farm veng 5 aircraft go

  • @عبداللهالعنزي-و9ل
    @عبداللهالعنزي-و9ل 3 роки тому

    القوات الجويه الملكيه

  • @vishwajeetsinghcheetha344
    @vishwajeetsinghcheetha344 2 роки тому

    rounding the earth,then i flew,iam vishwajeet fast of all i do round the earth then i fly i am not understanding why,iam not seeing parhepes
    iam a tens i am dubbal cheetha sapeed is between 140 to 177 per houre and in air dabbul with me logic goodbye☆

  • @عبداللهالعنزي-و9ل
    @عبداللهالعنزي-و9ل 3 роки тому

    الرب العلي الأعلى الكبير. الملك

  • @MissaelPutra
    @MissaelPutra 3 місяці тому

    Habisdg..

  • @vikasbains3753
    @vikasbains3753 3 роки тому

    Night me

  • @DanielCrespo-gr3mr
    @DanielCrespo-gr3mr 4 місяці тому

    Bears over Alaska Blue Angels D

  • @عبداللهالعنزي-و9ل
    @عبداللهالعنزي-و9ل 3 роки тому

    عبدالله

  • @عبداللهالعنزي-و9ل
    @عبداللهالعنزي-و9ل 3 роки тому

    البيت الغماس الملكه العربيه السعوديه