@@ElwynR I always thought of the aircraft flying through Mach Loop as desert in any aircraft video i watch. I just found my new treat, My little shot of Cognac on top of my desert that brings it up to a new level. It's like watching a fireworks display you have enjoyed many times and seeing something new. thank you ! !
The fast-movers might be what most people get excited by, but, I love seeing the C-130s. That's an airplane that's been in service since 1956, still faithfully serving just about every Western aligned nation, 66 years later.
I loved that one of our F-15 pilots had the Welsh flag displayed over the instrument panel for the photogs to see! That was totally cool and showed respect to the Welsh! The UK has some beautifully spectacular countryside, would love to visit you all over there one day!
4:56 Big respect to all those fotographers and cameramen. So close next to the abyss, looking only into the cam hunting the perfect shot. This is passion
I was watching them just as much as the planes! Crazy to think they've probably had to trek with equipment way before probably sunrise. Great work to the camera man on the Vortices, that was a beautiful shot I have come back to many times.
It was hard to watch them so close to the edge looking thru a camera lens. I would think it's difficult to maintain your balance and posture while following the planes with your camera.
Great to see one of the F-15Cs carried the Welsh flag in front of his HUD. Amazing photography as ever. Best wishes for 2023 for everyone and thank you kindly for climbing up that hill numerous times to bring us the best. Cheers from the Netherlands.
@@AndyPandy33 I', not certain, but possibly the two squadrons (493rd FS USAFE and 103 EFS) have some sort of mutual sponsorship? Both squadrons are also transferring their iconic Cold War twin engine fighters (F-15C and Mig-29 respectively) for single engine ones (F-35A and TF-50) and that may have created a nostalgic bond of sorts.
The Welsh flag on that cockpit was and is a spine tingling moment for me, that hill believe me is extremely high, my brother goes up there quite regularly and get's some awesome pics. Even down in the valley the noise and sight of these things are summat else.
Guys, YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
@@MarkD-pl4fu I had a night time, low level ride in 65-0992 maybe 1989 / 1990 when 353 SOW aircraft came to RAAF Townsville ex ZZ for operational training. Can't remember if it was 1st / 17th SOS - both squadrons were represented. At the time it was a HC-130P. Memories.
Beautiful camera work...but should this be on UA-cam for all to see? Aka...enemies??? Such close up performance views and sounds of these aircraft...brings mixed and concerning feelings about this beautiful camera work.
@@FranksWorld1 Oh geez man don't be so concerned. The planes in these shots aren't flying any where near the limits of their performance envelopes, and that's the juicy stuff anyways. If you were an enemy you'd get way more intel from visiting a public airshow than these flybys.
@Phillip Banes In theory, as the F16 wasn't really used in a true dogfight. Well maybe by Pakistan. But dogfighting has been dead since the 80's, being replaced by long range missiles.
They're not done with the F15. That's why you'll see it repeatedly with F35s because it will be required for mission completeness. What actually makes me laugh is that it will be LEADING the F35s. The previous generation aircraft is doing the "tanking" for the present generation.
The Eagles will always be near and dear to me as they were the first aircraft I was assigned to be a maintainer on in my AF life. First Eagle I was assigned to was made 7 years after I was born . . .
@@iowa_don Hi, I like Luke A.F.B. From 2005-2007 I lived north of there. More often than not a nightly airshow was provided by the men of Luke. Good Times then. My older brother was stationed at Williams, until it was closed. He was transferred to Shepard.
@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Small world. After basic at Lackland AFB, I did my OJT (on the job training) at Sheppard AFB before being transferred to Brooks AFB and finally Luke.
This is all so beautiful. The pilots, though - especially in the jet fighters - they get to feel what it's like to be a bird. At 3:29 when the two F-15s pull up out of the valley and into the sky... they're experiencing something truly extraordinary. Yeah, really beautiful to watch.
The shot of the 4 Hercules face on is probably the most amazing video of warplanes I've ever seen. They aren't fighter jets, but damn, if I was on the ground in combat and saw transports coming like that, I'd know my day would most likely be a short one!
I used to work at the end of the runways at Lambert Airfield in St. Louis, MO (home of F-15 producer McDonnel Douglas, before being bought by Boeing). At that time the MO Air National Guard had a squadron of Eagles. It was amazing watching them take off out of there. Seeing and hearing them gives me goosebumps every time. Loved the formation of C-130s. Had one go low over us during a ski trip last year just as a I got off the lift at the top of the mountain. Better moment than any air show I've ever been at. Hercules may not be the biggest, fastest transport, but they are the best in my humble opinion. Great shots on all the aircraft. Thank you!
Nothing but love...for the RAF...from your Yank cuz across the pond. Damn fine professional Aor Force with some of the best pilots and crews in the world!. Love when you come out here to Luke AFB, west of Beautiful Phoenix Arizona to train on the F35 program. Bloody top shelf mates all around! Proud of our special relationship. If only we could both get leaders in our govts with the honon and integrity of members of the RAF and USAF! Godspeed, God Bless and stay save, Mates!
seeing those 4 Hercs fly together is just stunning such giant aircraft that looked far more nimble than their size would convey... it just makes me think, like the only time you would really see this outside of a photo stunt was back in WW2. Maybe even on the famous Dambusters raid...so many giants lumbering so close to the ground, Beautiful, majestic, dangerous. It is just awesome to watch, in the original sense of the word.... just Awe
Anyone fishing around those reservoirs when the Dambusters came down would have got one hell of a show, even if it did result in their favourite fishing spot getting wrecked. "Franz, they just fucked up the dam." "I know, but wasn't it beautiful?"
I remember being on holiday in Napton on the Hill, Warwickshire back in the 80's. There was a field going down from the back of the house where we were staying and 2 A-10 Thunderbolts did a turn across the face of the hill right in front of us. You could almost reach out and touch them as they passed. What a sight and what a sound.
Super stunning as always!!! You know seeing the four Hercules for the first time, is something only we Avgeeks will understand and why it’s always worth it!!! Happy New Year!!
I've missed this terrain flying action ever since AFB Plattsburgh was deactivated. It wasn't as busy as the Loop but cresting a hill and meeting a four element flight of A-10s in trail cresting the same hill from the opposite direction was always a treat. This is good stuff, thanks for sharing!
3:43 If this was a film, you'd think those ribbons had been added via CGI instead of being perfectly natural. Love the Welsh flag over the dash. Nice touch, Mr Pilot!
A-MAZE-ING!!! 🤩🤩 my god this was a glorious 7 mins spent watching this reel. thanks for putting it together. I need to come to Wales to find this loop and sit and watch the jets, I'm in awe whenever I see them zip through the valleys in the Lake District and this looks so much better!
Disagree. F-15 totally outclasses the junker 35 in ALL aspects. Speed, power, grace... and lets see an F-35 fly with only one wing... never gonna happen. An F-15 has... way back in the 70's. You can google it. And we're not talking a little bit of the wing tip gone... it was the WHOLE wing... back to the fuselage !! Israeli fighter and he landed safely. When you see the pics, then try and tell me the F-35 is in same class as an F-15... not a chance.
@@DT-ge8gd”totally outclasses in ALL aspects” No. The F-15 was made in a bygone era. Moreover, it has different mission sets compared to the F-35. Never compare oranges to apples. The argument of the F-15 which landed with one wing and lived to see another day is interesting… simply because it was just impossible yet, it became possible through sheer prayer, and luck of the pilot.
@@kiro9257 I find it hard to believe you think landing that f-15 with one wing is "luck" !! And I'm not comparing Apples to oranges. Its an opinion based on facts and other info. It may be 40 years older... but still superior. Why do you think they are retrofitting the f-15 with later technology for current use? If it's so inferior...I'll bet you right now the f-35 wont be even in use in 40 years. Care to dare...?
One day I'm gonna fly over from the US just to come and watch. Amazing shots! For me, the newer "low observable" shapes and coatings make the F35 better looking...but still not as slick as the F22. But 50 yrs of service from the F15 is amazing.
When i was young my step dad was stationed at moffet field and he often got to show me around up close to many aircraft.i thank him for planting that seed. Growing up it was the f4 phantom that was my favorite. But whats really beautiful and my new favorite is the f22.
WOW!! Some of the best footage I've seen in a long time Elwyn!! Absolutely fantastic! Especially @ 3m 41s ... That exit shot and those vortice trails... never seen anything THAT good ever! They looked like a firework display! Amazing! And not forgetting the Reaper Farewell exit too! Proper jockey's that lot! 🤘🤘 Thanks for sharing mate!!
How could anybody not love that video. Those are some amazing photos and then last the helo coming and guys waving at you. That is cool! Thanks for the description of each plane flying.
That day in January with the F15C’s and D’s with the F35’s was an epic day. Then the SJ’s turned up. So glad you were on east filming it. I was on west photographing it. Awesome vid as always .
Love your work, really appreciate these videos. And as for favorite, I have a soft spot for the F-15, I can only hope the F-35's grow into the standards that the older fighter set.
8:36 am pst Hines Oregon. In 1961 I enlisted and it was stirred by the aircraft at Portland International AF Base.My heart beat faster just watching the splendor and power of our warriors in the air.
Really cool shots.I live in Bermo and enjoy seeing these aircraft coming past low level(yes I know they were going down Tal-Y-LLyn on this one)lI am sure that at one time they were using either the bridge or the point in the Harbour as a' target'.Sitting outside the 'Locker' and hearing the aircraft turning up the heat and going vertical when they 'drop their load' had the cups rattling on their saucers-brilliant. Subscribed. Diolch.
Seen the F-15s fly over Norfolk Uk so many times,don’t need to look up to the skies to know it is one! Beautiful airplane but the F-35 looks great too,what a fantastic spot to take photos and footage,on a patriotic note the Typhoon is a super aircraft too.
Fantastic video and images! I'd love to see more of these amazing jets and aircraft for myself on the loop but I always seem to miss them! Wouldn't mind a radio either to listen in! Lol great stuff!
G’day, Thank you for sharing these great videos and fantastic photographic captures. I live in Sydney Australia and one of my top “Bucket List” areas to visit is definitely the Mach Loop. Take care and please keep sharing! Kindest Regards, Ray from Sydney Australia
My dad was in the RAF. We were stationed at RAF Lyneham. I’d got a job and moved away. They’d had an open day there. My mum, dad and younger brother got to fly in a Hercules with the back open. I was absolutely gutted to have missed this. 😢😢
Amaizing footages and photos 👍We was flying the C130 (Hercules) in patrol of 4 during my time in the Belgian army and boy was fun especialy landing them one after the other (à la queue leu leu) on the same strip 🤙Not sure it's allowed anymore but no much health and safety rules during my time in the 90ies 😂
Fantastic footage Elwyn especially that spluff at 3:45 it's absolutely 👌👌 against that sky, top draw. You've had a fantastic year looking at this video, the passing of the batten from the F15's to the F35's and those 4 Hercules just to mention a couple 👌👏👏✈️🇺🇲🏴 Here's to a fantastic 2023 👍🍺 have a good New Year Elwyn. ATB Andy
Absolutely, Had a good first half to the year but a bit slow the second half!! but I wont complain 😊 Happy New Year Andy and will see you up on a Hill soon 👍
Some masterful filming there. Thanks for sharing. At 2:58, was that a Welsh flag in the cockpit? Nice touch if it was. The four Hercs in trail was quite an experience and I loved the waves from the Merlin crew. All the best from chilly Scotland and good luck in 2023.
Great footage and photography! I prefer the sleeker F-15Cs over the chunky Lightnings, personally. Really loved that trail of Hercs, it's always cool to see big aircraft play like smaller ones. :) At 6:22 I believe that was a Super Tucano, not a Texan though.
I love your content, and a group of us are planning a 2023 visit to the loop. I would love to know what gear and basic settings such as average shutter speed you are using to get such great shots?
@@ElwynR Many thanks, that's a nice fast lens, unfortunately at that reach my 100-400 tops out at f6.3! I'm guessing you are shooting in the +1/1000 range?
Really a great year. There are those with talent, and some with passion. You have both, and I think it easy to say that your videos are standouts - they just are. During a coffee break, I see your video's pop up, and I simple go full screen on my larger 2nd monitor and enjoy the show. thank you kindly for all the great efforts and anastatic footage you shared this year. Easy they are 2nd to none. And favorite? Well, golly, yes, the F35 has grown on me. Again, please have a great new year, and all the best in the coming year.
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See you in 2023
Happy New Year to you too !! 🎉🎆
Ok
Hello it’s 2023
Thank you for all of your efforts, and for all that you and your cameras do!
How often to these planes run and is there a time table to watch?
3:43 Smart decision to stay with the vortices instead of tracking the plane. Really, really, REALLY good camera work.
cheers
I concur that was trippy shit
Like seroiusly bro
Could you make that clip into a short?
Great awareness. What an incredible thing to see. truly awesome.
3:43 This Eagle's vortices - dancing, swirling, then dissipating - were just mesmerizing in this beautiful lighting - Thank You from Canada!🇨🇦
Thank you, you just never know what you might get!! and it looks so good 👌 I get lucky sometimes 😊👌 Happy New Year
Fantastic capture !
Yeah that's cool af
@@ElwynR I always thought of the aircraft flying through Mach Loop as desert in any aircraft video i watch. I just found my new treat, My little shot of Cognac on top of my desert that brings it up to a new level. It's like watching a fireworks display you have enjoyed many times and seeing something new. thank you ! !
Superb ! Thank You from Switzerland.
The fast-movers might be what most people get excited by, but, I love seeing the C-130s. That's an airplane that's been in service since 1956, still faithfully serving just about every Western aligned nation, 66 years later.
C-130...a 100 year aircraft?
Agree! Love the Hercs!
If I was an airforce pilot the transport planes would be my choice (if not helicopters) as it would be by far the most interesting and active role.
My daddy was flight crew on them for 30 years. He loved them and loved his USAF career
So cool to see 4 of them flying together like that
I loved that one of our F-15 pilots had the Welsh flag displayed over the instrument panel for the photogs to see! That was totally cool and showed respect to the Welsh! The UK has some beautifully spectacular countryside, would love to visit you all over there one day!
Lol ya i saw that. Greetings from Las Vegas
@@3-2bravo49 Hey 3-2 Bravo, greetings from Phoenix back up to you there in Vegas!
Thought the same thing. Massive mark of respect to the Welsh. Well done ‘Reapers.
Was this filmed in Wales?
@@gl8135 Yes it is the Mach Loop in Wales
4:56 Big respect to all those fotographers and cameramen. So close next to the abyss, looking only into the cam hunting the perfect shot. This is passion
I was watching them just as much as the planes! Crazy to think they've probably had to trek with equipment way before probably sunrise. Great work to the camera man on the Vortices, that was a beautiful shot I have come back to many times.
It was hard to watch them so close to the edge looking thru a camera lens. I would think it's difficult to maintain your balance and posture while following the planes with your camera.
Great to see one of the F-15Cs carried the Welsh flag in front of his HUD. Amazing photography as ever. Best wishes for 2023 for everyone and thank you kindly for climbing up that hill numerous times to bring us the best. Cheers from the Netherlands.
Thanks for watching 👌
@@ElwynR You are most welcome.
It was confusing, Welsh flag but had a Polish 103 EFS emblem from WW2, anyone knows what's that about?
@@AndyPandy33 I', not certain, but possibly the two squadrons (493rd FS USAFE and 103 EFS) have some sort of mutual sponsorship? Both squadrons are also transferring their iconic Cold War twin engine fighters (F-15C and Mig-29 respectively) for single engine ones (F-35A and TF-50) and that may have created a nostalgic bond of sorts.
The Welsh flag on that cockpit was and is a spine tingling moment for me, that hill believe me is extremely high, my brother goes up there quite regularly and get's some awesome pics.
Even down in the valley the noise and sight of these things are summat else.
I love how the helicopter crew is clearly just joy riding through the loop. 🙂
loved the chopper crew giving you all a friendly wave!
I would have expected them to moon lol.
@@Optikification They we’re Navy….not Army! 😉
Guys,
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
Those four Hercs flying together was really emotionally stirring for me. Bloody majestic, it was!
Herc is the greatest aircraft ever made, fight me.
The most incredible sight and sound...
Nothing like a Herc.
🇿🇦 🦇 🇿🇦
@@alwynvanwyk1851 jjjjn1 😮kjjn ⁰ikkkikkd
MC-130 special forces aircraft.
@@MarkD-pl4fu I had a night time, low level ride in 65-0992 maybe 1989 / 1990 when 353 SOW aircraft came to RAAF Townsville ex ZZ for operational training. Can't remember if it was 1st / 17th SOS - both squadrons were represented. At the time it was a HC-130P. Memories.
Once again I have to say the quality of photography on this channel is superb. It’s almost like being there. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind comments 👌👍
@@ElwynR Which camera do you use Elwyn?
The condensation vortices at 3:43 are amazing.
absolutely I am still repeating this dancing lines. 🤩🤩🥰🥰
You need to get out more mush
As a retired USAF crew chief and pilot I can't tell you how cool this was! Thanks!
I bet you can.
Beautiful camera work...but should this be on UA-cam for all to see? Aka...enemies??? Such close up performance views and sounds of these aircraft...brings mixed and concerning feelings about this beautiful camera work.
@@FranksWorld1 Oh geez man don't be so concerned. The planes in these shots aren't flying any where near the limits of their performance envelopes, and that's the juicy stuff anyways. If you were an enemy you'd get way more intel from visiting a public airshow than these flybys.
I certainly hope this footage is of little harmful value…it is beautiful to see these metal birds in motion! ✌️
@@FranksWorld1 Yes, we in Hanoi view these videos with my interest in case Operation Linebacker is resumed.
That was just epic. The F15 with the Welsh flag, the 35’s, the big Airbus and the Hercules road train. Wow!
I so much love seeing these aviators hamming it up for the photographers. You know that they love it too! Thank you Elwyn R!
F15 Eagle will be the most iconic jet of its era. I love its lines, you can tell the frame and design screams performance.
@Phillip Banes In theory, as the F16 wasn't really used in a true dogfight. Well maybe by Pakistan. But dogfighting has been dead since the 80's, being replaced by long range missiles.
F15 > F16 all day
They're not done with the F15. That's why you'll see it repeatedly with F35s because it will be required for mission completeness. What actually makes me laugh is that it will be LEADING the F35s. The previous generation aircraft is doing the "tanking" for the present generation.
Brilliant! Especially the vortices showing up in the vapour trails.
Thank you! Cheers! 👌
The Eagles will always be near and dear to me as they were the first aircraft I was assigned to be a maintainer on in my AF life. First Eagle I was assigned to was made 7 years after I was born . . .
Hi, the Eagle is so good that it can fly with one wing. Amazing!
I was at Luke AFB, Arizona when the F-15 was introduced in 1975 ( though WiKi says1976, I was out of the AF in August of '75).
@@iowa_don Hi, I like Luke A.F.B. From 2005-2007 I lived north of there. More often than not a nightly airshow was provided by the men of Luke. Good Times then. My older brother was stationed at Williams, until it was closed. He was transferred to Shepard.
@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Small world. After basic at Lackland AFB, I did my OJT (on the job training) at Sheppard AFB before being transferred to Brooks AFB and finally Luke.
@@iowa_don d:)
This is all so beautiful. The pilots, though - especially in the jet fighters - they get to feel what it's like to be a bird. At 3:29 when the two F-15s pull up out of the valley and into the sky... they're experiencing something truly extraordinary. Yeah, really beautiful to watch.
Why does your username have dick in it 5 times?
the jets are cool but that shot of the 4 Hercules' was incredible
Figured the thumbnail was photoshop clickbait but no.
Once again you are amazing…thanks for making that climb up for us!
My pleasure! lets hope I make it for 2023 😊
Can anyone go here to witness this
My dad, an old Marine in the F-4 days, loves this and so do I. Thank you!
thanks for watching 👍
Semper fi to your dad. I worked on the F4 navigation system at El Toro. Always envied the pilots.
Four C-130 together are fascinating. Thank you.
The shot of the 4 Hercules face on is probably the most amazing video of warplanes I've ever seen. They aren't fighter jets, but damn, if I was on the ground in combat and saw transports coming like that, I'd know my day would most likely be a short one!
Mach Loop looks like paradise for any aviation enthusiast and photographer, wish we had something like this in Florida. Amazing footage and pics!!
I used to work at the end of the runways at Lambert Airfield in St. Louis, MO (home of F-15 producer McDonnel Douglas, before being bought by Boeing). At that time the MO Air National Guard had a squadron of Eagles. It was amazing watching them take off out of there. Seeing and hearing them gives me goosebumps every time.
Loved the formation of C-130s. Had one go low over us during a ski trip last year just as a I got off the lift at the top of the mountain. Better moment than any air show I've ever been at. Hercules may not be the biggest, fastest transport, but they are the best in my humble opinion.
Great shots on all the aircraft. Thank you!
Superb
Loving the F15 with the Welsh flag. Great acknowledgement from the Reapers 👍
That was truly a nice touch. "Thanks for letting us use your beautiful countryside for all of these years". Class act.
from USA with love
@@matthewcoleman1919 was this filmed/done in Wales?
I love seeing the big "C" planes flying by! Big, impressive, lumbering giants!
Nothing but love...for the RAF...from your Yank cuz across the pond. Damn fine professional Aor Force with some of the best pilots and crews in the world!.
Love when you come out here to Luke AFB, west of Beautiful Phoenix Arizona to train on the F35 program. Bloody top shelf mates all around! Proud of our special relationship. If only we could both get leaders in our govts with the honon and integrity of members of the RAF and USAF! Godspeed, God Bless and stay save, Mates!
I got chills seeing the 130s flying in close formation so low. That's really cool.
Sad sad day. I’ll miss my favorite the F-15’s!
Me to! but we still have two squ of Es
@@ElwynR wait what’s happening to the F-15s?
@@aviationin4k258 It was the end of the Reapers F-15s! still Panthers and the Bolars Es left
Yep
@@ElwynR oh yeah
Another terrific year in the blustery hills of Wales. Well Done!
Thank Ian lets hope for a great 2023 👌
Just bloody fantastic. The planes, photos and videos. Love the Welsh flag in the F-15... 🙂
Yes, a nice touch from the pilot on their last flight.
This is one of the coolest videos I've ever seen
Love how the airmen play along for pictures, amazing footage, especially those C130s flying together
So many highlights! The Welsh flag in the cockpit was a nice touch. The Herc 4-ship was a particularly special day, I would imagine.
Couldn't agree more! just a shame it was so windy for the F-15 and the Welsh flag! but the four Hercs 👌
You’re doing a pretty good job of showcasing the beauty of North Wales, too…..
Always loved the F -15. Such an iconic shape. Sad to know they're gone from the Mach Loop. It's great to see one last time. 👍
cheers, we will still have the F15Es but no Cs,
@@ElwynR Nice one. Thanks for the info mate.
There will still be F-15Es, EXs and Xs. The EX is an upgrade to the F-15E while the X is the replacement for the Cs and Ds.
seeing those 4 Hercs fly together is just stunning such giant aircraft that looked far more nimble than their size would convey...
it just makes me think, like the only time you would really see this outside of a photo stunt was back in WW2. Maybe even on the famous Dambusters raid...so many giants lumbering so close to the ground, Beautiful, majestic, dangerous. It is just awesome to watch, in the original sense of the word.... just Awe
Anyone fishing around those reservoirs when the Dambusters came down would have got one hell of a show, even if it did result in their favourite fishing spot getting wrecked.
"Franz, they just fucked up the dam."
"I know, but wasn't it beautiful?"
I remember being on holiday in Napton on the Hill, Warwickshire back in the 80's. There was a field going down from the back of the house where we were staying and 2 A-10 Thunderbolts did a turn across the face of the hill right in front of us. You could almost reach out and touch them as they passed. What a sight and what a sound.
I too remember those fantastic A-10's dog-fighting, back when I was a kid, not too many miles from you nr Daventry!
they have a nickname "whistling death" due to the high pitch you hear when they are flying by.
This is one the best videos I've ever seen! Thank you for hiking up and sharing your talent. I have no words - amazing footage.
Glad you enjoyed it!😊
Super stunning as always!!! You know seeing the four Hercules for the first time, is something only we Avgeeks will understand and why it’s always worth it!!! Happy New Year!!
👌 Happy New Year to you 👍
I've missed this terrain flying action ever since AFB Plattsburgh was deactivated. It wasn't as busy as the Loop but cresting a hill and meeting a four element flight of A-10s in trail cresting the same hill from the opposite direction was always a treat. This is good stuff, thanks for sharing!
Brilliant ...use to love watching the 15s coming back in when playing golf there...happy days
That was filmed with the awe of a 6 year old seeing his first big plane takeoff.... superb!!!
3:43 If this was a film, you'd think those ribbons had been added via CGI instead of being perfectly natural.
Love the Welsh flag over the dash. Nice touch, Mr Pilot!
The big Hercs doing the "anything you can do, flyboys, we can do better!!!" LOVE IT!!
A-MAZE-ING!!! 🤩🤩 my god this was a glorious 7 mins spent watching this reel. thanks for putting it together. I need to come to Wales to find this loop and sit and watch the jets, I'm in awe whenever I see them zip through the valleys in the Lake District and this looks so much better!
My dad was stationed at Langley AFB for 5 years. Loved getting to see the F-15 daily. A10 is still my favorite jet though.
I am in awe! The quality of the photos are incredible.
cheers 😊
The quality (...) is* incredible.
The F15 is a fantastic plane, but the F35 is great. It looks good and the sound when it goes overhead is incredible. So much raw power!
Couldn't agree more! 👌
Disagree. F-15 totally outclasses the junker 35 in ALL aspects. Speed, power, grace... and lets see an F-35 fly with only one wing... never gonna happen. An F-15 has... way back in the 70's. You can google it. And we're not talking a little bit of the wing tip gone... it was the WHOLE wing... back to the fuselage !! Israeli fighter and he landed safely. When you see the pics, then try and tell me the F-35 is in same class as an F-15... not a chance.
@@DT-ge8gd They are all made here with different engineering / intentions.
@@DT-ge8gd”totally outclasses in ALL aspects”
No. The F-15 was made in a bygone era. Moreover, it has different mission sets compared to the F-35.
Never compare oranges to apples.
The argument of the F-15 which landed with one wing and lived to see another day is interesting… simply because it was just impossible yet, it became possible through sheer prayer, and luck of the pilot.
@@kiro9257 I find it hard to believe you think landing that f-15 with one wing is "luck" !! And I'm not comparing Apples to oranges. Its an opinion based on facts and other info. It may be 40 years older... but still superior. Why do you think they are retrofitting the f-15 with later technology for current use? If it's so inferior...I'll bet you right now the f-35 wont be even in use in 40 years. Care to dare...?
One day I'm gonna fly over from the US just to come and watch. Amazing shots! For me, the newer "low observable" shapes and coatings make the F35 better looking...but still not as slick as the F22. But 50 yrs of service from the F15 is amazing.
When i was young my step dad was stationed at moffet field and he often got to show me around up close to many aircraft.i thank him for planting that seed. Growing up it was the f4 phantom that was my favorite. But whats really beautiful and my new favorite is the f22.
F 15s flying into the setting sun. Great shot
Wow - those four Hercules! I've never seen more than two at once and never from above them!
WOW!!
Some of the best footage I've seen in a long time Elwyn!! Absolutely fantastic! Especially @ 3m 41s ... That exit shot and those vortice trails... never seen anything THAT good ever! They looked like a firework display! Amazing! And not forgetting the Reaper Farewell exit too! Proper jockey's that lot! 🤘🤘
Thanks for sharing mate!!
Your welcome Tom 😊
2:56 I love this shot, with the pilot looking at the photographers, and the Welsh flag draped over their instruments. It was a nice gesture!
That was pretty awesome.
As a former Fighter Pilot, I love these shots but I have to admit, the Hercs were just beautiful to watch
lovely to see they took the time to put a welch flag in the cockpit ,shows they really appreciate your photos
How could anybody not love that video. Those are some amazing photos and then last the helo coming and guys waving at you. That is cool! Thanks for the description of each plane flying.
Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Loved the friendship gesture of the Welsh Flag ! What a legend.
Fantastic and awe-inspiring footage!
The planes & helicopters were cool, too!
Watching this video makes you feel like i hope Airwolf comes howling by…. Great footage and pictures taken.
Cheers 👌
2:00 Beauty shot. I liked the sky later in the evening looked heavenly.🇨🇦
Really great close-ups into the aircraft cabin
Those shots are just incredible 😍 I'm loving the F35 in Microsoft Flight Simulator lol
That day in January with the F15C’s and D’s with the F35’s was an epic day. Then the SJ’s turned up. So glad you were on east filming it. I was on west photographing it. Awesome vid as always .
It was an epic day 👌!! not many days like that anymore in the loop 🙁
Love your work, really appreciate these videos. And as for favorite, I have a soft spot for the F-15, I can only hope the F-35's grow into the standards that the older fighter set.
Thanks David, yes I totally agree
8:36 am pst Hines Oregon. In 1961 I enlisted and it was stirred by the aircraft at Portland International AF Base.My heart beat faster just watching the splendor and power of our warriors in the air.
3:36 this is absolutely amazing !!! i rewatched it like 100 times and it still gets better
I can just imagine how amazing it should be to see that!
Wonderful views and so nicely filmed 👍
Love from France 🇫🇷
Thank you very much!
@@ElwynR can't wait to see the next one with our french Mirage or Rafale 😁
Really cool shots.I live in Bermo and enjoy seeing these aircraft coming past low level(yes I know they were going down Tal-Y-LLyn on this one)lI am sure that at one time they were using either the bridge or the point in the Harbour as a' target'.Sitting outside the 'Locker' and hearing the aircraft turning up the heat and going vertical when they 'drop their load' had the cups rattling on their saucers-brilliant. Subscribed. Diolch.
Thanks a lot! 👌
My time at P&W was not wasted! F35 is agile, fast and stealthy. Beautiful!
@@phillipbanes5484 Swap outs work on 67 Camaros but the F 35 would need to be retooled. Faster? Maybe.
I had the privileged of growing up as an US Air Force brat. I would spend hours watching the F15s fly. They are still my favorite fighter jet.
Seen the F-15s fly over Norfolk Uk so many times,don’t need to look up to the skies to know it is one! Beautiful airplane but the F-35 looks great too,what a fantastic spot to take photos and footage,on a patriotic note the Typhoon is a super aircraft too.
It's so crazy to me that humans can build such beautiful machines.
Easy when you have unlimited funds.
@@edwelndiobel1567 I don't think so. Even 100 years ago, all the money in the world couldn't do it.
The Welsh flag? Class!
Fantastic video and images! I'd love to see more of these amazing jets and aircraft for myself on the loop but I always seem to miss them! Wouldn't mind a radio either to listen in! Lol great stuff!
G’day,
Thank you for sharing these great videos and fantastic photographic captures.
I live in Sydney Australia and one of my top “Bucket List” areas to visit is definitely the Mach Loop.
Take care and please keep sharing!
Kindest Regards,
Ray from Sydney Australia
Cheers Ray, thanks for watching 👌
Mega gorgeous shots!! F15 my favorite!
Fantastic footage, love the F-15. Clear, sharp visuals. Those 4 Hercs together was awesome. Happy Holidays 😀😀👌
Yes the four Hercs was my best 2022 moment 👌
That was respect to put the flag there. Knowing you guys will take pics. So cool
The Eagle is one of the prettiest birds of the tech age.
VERY cool shots! I know this may sound a bit odd, but the C130s are my favorites🤩 love watching them fly low and slow :)
My favorite as well. They fly over my house often in groups. I have a close friend that is a crews them.
My dad was in the RAF. We were stationed at RAF Lyneham. I’d got a job and moved away. They’d had an open day there. My mum, dad and younger brother got to fly in a Hercules with the back open. I was absolutely gutted to have missed this. 😢😢
Amaizing footages and photos 👍We was flying the C130 (Hercules) in patrol of 4 during my time in the Belgian army and boy was fun especialy landing them one after the other (à la queue leu leu) on the same strip 🤙Not sure it's allowed anymore but no much health and safety rules during my time in the 90ies 😂
The good Old days are always the best 👌
Don't get me wrong, I love the A400's, but there is nothing sexier than the C130 Hercs.
Great footage, and that's to say nothing of how beautiful your country is. Absolute dream land.
Many thanks 👍 I'm truly spoilt living here! But it rains 🌧 a lot here 🤣
Love them all, but seeing the big lumbering cargo planes, C-130s I think, that’s just super cool 😎
Fantastic footage Elwyn especially that spluff at 3:45 it's absolutely 👌👌 against that sky, top draw.
You've had a fantastic year looking at this video, the passing of the batten from the F15's to the F35's and those 4 Hercules just to mention a couple 👌👏👏✈️🇺🇲🏴
Here's to a fantastic 2023 👍🍺 have a good New Year Elwyn.
ATB Andy
Absolutely, Had a good first half to the year but a bit slow the second half!! but I wont complain 😊 Happy New Year Andy and will see you up on a Hill soon 👍
Some masterful filming there. Thanks for sharing. At 2:58, was that a Welsh flag in the cockpit? Nice touch if it was. The four Hercs in trail was quite an experience and I loved the waves from the Merlin crew. All the best from chilly Scotland and good luck in 2023.
Yes it was the Welsh flag 👌 Happy New Year from a damp and wet Wales 😊
Great footage and photography! I prefer the sleeker F-15Cs over the chunky Lightnings, personally. Really loved that trail of Hercs, it's always cool to see big aircraft play like smaller ones. :) At 6:22 I believe that was a Super Tucano, not a Texan though.
Its a Texan T1 Tucano have been retired, thanks for watching 👌
@@ElwynR oh, good to know! My apologies
Also is feeding only one engine. @@phillipbanes5484
Probably the best/nicest aviation clip on youtube.
So cool! I see this all the time. I live 2 miles from Dover DE airbase but these pictures 🎉🎉🎉 are super awesome! Thank u
Glad you liked it!
They are beautiful devices and beautiful images. From a Brazilian admirer.
Thank you cheers 👌
I admit the Eagle vortices was very cool, but the four-flight of Hercs was amazing
I thought the thumbnail was photoshopped but I was pleasantly surprised to find it wasn't! 🙂
@@Retrohertz same here
The Mill = Mildenhall ???
No…Mildenhall is a heavy base… Lakenheath is less than 10 miles away…and that’s a fighter base…
Thank you for sharing this amazing flying. Wow, unreal. 🇿🇦❤️
Fantastic pictures! Thank you for the high quality of these scenic views!
Our pleasure!
I love your content, and a group of us are planning a 2023 visit to the loop. I would love to know what gear and basic settings such as average shutter speed you are using to get such great shots?
It all depends on the weather on the day really but I use a Nikon D850 300m f2.8 for the photos
@@ElwynR Many thanks, that's a nice fast lens, unfortunately at that reach my 100-400 tops out at f6.3! I'm guessing you are shooting in the +1/1000 range?
@@PropPlanePat yes I do but when you get a prop plane you drop the shutter down 250-350 so you get a bit of blur on the props
@@ElwynR Thanks thats a fantastic tip!
Really a great year. There are those with talent, and some with passion. You have both, and I think it easy to say that your videos are standouts - they just are.
During a coffee break, I see your video's pop up, and I simple go full screen on my larger 2nd monitor and enjoy the show.
thank you kindly for all the great efforts and anastatic footage you shared this year. Easy they are 2nd to none.
And favorite? Well, golly, yes, the F35 has grown on me.
Again, please have a great new year, and all the best in the coming year.
Kind words thanks! The F-35 in great light 👌 what will 2023 bring ? cant wait 😊 Happy New Year 👍