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MSN007
2014-02-06, 01:42 PM
I was very disappointed on my first ever red flag. Everything on departure which started late way after noon was high, far and backlit. My 500mm seemed useless and at times struggled to focus on some of the dark black schemes. I've concluded January is the worst time for red flag so if you plan to visit, plan for spring or October. There will be plenty of light left when they return since what goes up must come down. Anyway here is some highlights.

F/22 Raptor first appearance in my collection
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/12214962944_99fda76c46_b_d.jpg
F-35A Joint Strike Fighter another first in my collection
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/12274707023_f895c7619f_b_d.jpg
F-15C
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/12274983864_177d99dd5f_b_d.jpg
F-16DM
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7426/12214474745_6e431264c4_b_d.jpg
F-15C
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/12343570453_4eb250c472_b_d.jpg
F-16
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/12343412195_66004c3a7e_b_d.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/12343570533_997c623250_b_d.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3773/12343412225_bbdf4f45f9_b_d.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/12343412415_71cf2d7f58_b_d.jpg
Royal Australian Air Force E-7A
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3701/12313369605_40507e345b_b_d.jpg
USAF Boeing KC-135R
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2806/12313369025_c8ddfe6887_b_d.jpg
USAF Lockheed Martin EC-130H
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3763/12313796004_6941783bc4_b_d.jpg

I hope yo enjoyed and as always there is more on flickr.

gonzalu
2014-02-06, 06:19 PM
Very nice... I still have not gone to Red Flag... I should plan it and cross it off the list :)

megatop412
2014-02-06, 08:57 PM
Very nice Fasil despite the lighting conditions

NickPeterman
2014-02-06, 09:03 PM
Fasil, almost every Red Flag departure will be hard to shoot when they depart that way, with the exception of the Aggressors when they Flex. They have cancelled October flag every year since I have started going, back in 2010. The first 2 flags of the year are generally considered to be the best for photography, for what it's worth. What you have here looks great anyways!

MSN007
2014-02-07, 10:45 PM
Thanks all for the comments I think this will do as far as processing images and as Nick suggested, I will try again in October. Manny plenty of time for planning :cool:

NickPeterman
2014-02-08, 12:18 AM
Fasil, my above comment may not have been clear. I would NOT plan for the October flag, it has not been held since 2010 at the very least. They always cancel it.

GY757
2014-02-08, 06:17 AM
NICE WORK

Kiffy
2014-02-08, 01:54 PM
Even though the lighting wasn't great you got a awesome collection of rare planes!
It seems like they're pretty photographer friendly there.
Were those taken from "The Speedway"?

Zee71
2014-02-08, 03:20 PM
Fasil .... Nice set to add to your collection. Red Flag is on my list as well.

Gintaras B.
2014-02-08, 05:28 PM
Fasil, very nice photos.

MSN007
2014-02-09, 12:46 AM
Thanks all I'm glad you liked them. Nick it's clear now thanks. Kiffy yes I was near entrance 4 and there were spotters lined up on the highway as far as my eyes could see.

CO777ER
2014-02-09, 04:15 AM
I was out there Tuesday and Wednesday.


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/91-0466/United_States_Air_Force/Lockheed_F-16DM/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39198/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39198/)
Lone T-Bird arriving on Tuesday

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/84-1244/United_States_Air_Force/General_Dynamics_F-16C_Fighting_Falcon/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39199/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39199/)
F-16 "Aggressor"

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/75-0557/United_States_Air_Force/Boeing_E-3B_Sentry/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39235/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39235/)
Sentry

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/88-0328/United_States_Air_Force/Northrop_Grumman_B-2A_Spirit/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39236/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39236/)
B-2 "Spirit of Texas"

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/78-0494/United_States_Air_Force/McDonnell_Douglas_F-15C_Eagle/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39201/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39201/)
More "Aggressors"

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/73-1595/United_States_Air_Force/Lockheed_EC-130H_Compass_Call/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39239/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39239/)
This Compass Call declared an emergency. You'll notice the #2 engine is inoperative.

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/92-3926/United_States_Air_Force/Lockheed_F-16DM/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39256/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39256/)
One of the locals

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/92-3898/United_States_Air_Force/Lockheed_Martin_F-16CM_Fighting_Falcon/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39290/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39290/)
T-birds!


Many more to come.

MSN007
2014-02-09, 08:38 PM
The Australian Air Force E-7 got replaced by the 707? Awesome catch man.

CO777ER
2014-02-09, 11:04 PM
The Australian Air Force E-7 got replaced by the 707? Awesome catch man.

The Wedgetail was up there as well on Tuesday. They launched the E-7 and 2x E-3.

CO777ER
2014-02-14, 01:24 AM
I think I've gone through all my cards from the other day. Here are some that standout:


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/A21-21/Royal_Australian_Air_Force/McDonnell_Douglas_FA-18A_Hornet/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39809/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39809/)
RAAF F/A-18A


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/ZK313/Royal_Air_Force/Eurofighter_EF-2000_Typhoon_FGR4/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39816/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39816/)
RAF EF-2000 Typhoon


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/09-4180/United_States_Air_Force/Lockheed_Martin_Boeing_F-22A_Raptor/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39679/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39679/)
USAF F-22


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/168273/United_States_Navy/Boeing_EA-18G/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39953/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39953/)
A pair of USN Growlers


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/04-4067/United_States_Air_Force/Lockheed_Martin_Boeing_F-22A_Raptor/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39677/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39677/)
USAF F-22A


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/87-0237/United_States_Air_Force/General_Dynamics_F-16C_Fighting_Falcon/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39434/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39434/)
USAF F-16C


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/85-1418/United_States_Air_Force/General_Dynamics_F-16C_Fighting_Falcon/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39680/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39680/)
USAF F-16C


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/09-4172/United_States_Air_Force/Lockheed_Martin_Boeing_F-22A_Raptor/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39963/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39963/)
USAF F-22A


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/61-0311/United_States_Air_Force/Boeing_KC-135R/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39990/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39990/)
USAF KC-135R


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/166942/United_States_Navy/Boeing_EA-18G/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39988/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39988/)
USN Growler


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/62-3559/United_States_Air_Force/Boeing_KC-135R/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39991/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39991/)
USAF KC-135R


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/88-0328/United_States_Air_Force/Northrop_Grumman_B-2A_Spirit/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_40000/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/40000/)
USAF B2 "Spirit of Texas"


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/82-1070/United_States_Air_Force/Northrop_Grumman_B-2A_Spirit/LSV_KLSV_Las_Vegas_Nellis_AFB/photo_39994/medium.jpg (http://www.netairspace.com/pic/39994/)
USAF B2 "Spirit of Ohio"