Nellis AFB Red Flag 2014

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/3828/1...a76c46_b_d.jpg
F-35A Joint Strike Fighter another first in my collection
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/1...c7619f_b_d.jpg
F-15C
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/1...99dd5f_b_d.jpg
F-16DM
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7426/1...1264c4_b_d.jpg
F-15C
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5522/1...50c472_b_d.jpg
F-16
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/1...4c3a7e_b_d.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/1...623250_b_d.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3773/1...4f45f9_b_d.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/1...2d7f58_b_d.jpg
Royal Australian Air Force E-7A
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3701/1...7e345b_b_d.jpg
USAF Boeing KC-135R
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2806/1...fe6887_b_d.jpg
USAF Lockheed Martin EC-130H
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3763/1...783bc4_b_d.jpg

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

Very nice... I still have not gone to Red Flag... I should plan it and cross it off the list :)

Very nice Fasil despite the lighting conditions

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!

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:

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.

NICE WORK

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"?

Fasil .... Nice set to add to your collection. Red Flag is on my list as well.

Fasil, very nice photos.

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.

I was out there Tuesday and Wednesday.


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/91...198/medium.jpg
Lone T-Bird arriving on Tuesday

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/84...199/medium.jpg
F-16 "Aggressor"

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/75...235/medium.jpg
Sentry

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/88...236/medium.jpg
B-2 "Spirit of Texas"

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/78...201/medium.jpg
More "Aggressors"

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/73...239/medium.jpg
This Compass Call declared an emergency. You'll notice the #2 engine is inoperative.

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/92...256/medium.jpg
One of the locals

http://www.netairspace.com/photos/92...290/medium.jpg
T-birds!


Many more to come.

The Australian Air Force E-7 got replaced by the 707? Awesome catch man.

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The Australian Air Force E-7 got replaced by the 707? Awesome catch man.

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

I think I've gone through all my cards from the other day. Here are some that standout:


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/A2...809/medium.jpg
RAAF F/A-18A


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/ZK...816/medium.jpg
RAF EF-2000 Typhoon


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/09...679/medium.jpg
USAF F-22


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/16...953/medium.jpg
A pair of USN Growlers


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/04...677/medium.jpg
USAF F-22A


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/87...434/medium.jpg
USAF F-16C


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/85...680/medium.jpg
USAF F-16C


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/09...963/medium.jpg
USAF F-22A


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/61...990/medium.jpg
USAF KC-135R


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/16...988/medium.jpg
USN Growler


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/62...991/medium.jpg
USAF KC-135R


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/88...000/medium.jpg
USAF B2 "Spirit of Texas"


http://www.netairspace.com/photos/82...994/medium.jpg
USAF B2 "Spirit of Ohio"