Red Flag 13-3 - Nellis AFB - February 2013

[Greg_NY]

Just wanted to share some photos from Red Flag 13-3 held at Nellis AFB beginning February 25th. Participants
were from the USAF, Navy, Marines as well as the RAF and RAAF. The UAE Mirages were flying during Red Flag
but they were participating in the Green Flag in CA going on at the same time.

UAE Mirage 2000
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8056_800_zps5e3cfb6c.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_5890_800_zpsdcb1ca55.jpg

Aggressor Eagle with a "splinter" camo scheme
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_6372_800_zpsd30a46a4.jpg

RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR.4
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_7031_800_zps9557e1b2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_9573_800_zpsacf03b4d.jpg

Thunderbird 8 solo departure
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_7542_800_zpsabfdafa3.jpg

Local Vipers departing
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_7568_800_zps49beff61.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_7777_800_zps9e5ec9da.jpg

Hog driver waving
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_7902_800_zpsd84bcc12.jpg

Royal Australian Air Force Boeing E-7A Wedgetail
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8243_800_zpsfe1125f0.jpg

Aggressor Viper closeup
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8459_800_zpsa1ab722e.jpg

Aggressor Eagle departing
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8667_800_zpsbfe57061.jpg

RAF Tornado GR.4 departing
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8837_800_zps1db1991a.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_7178_800_zpse2dc228f.jpg

Lobos Viper departing with live ordnance
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8993_800_zps7b875d02.jpg

Strike Eagle from Lakenheath
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_9101_800_zps2fa00a31.jpg

Late day recoveries:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_9464_800_zps5569034f.jpg

Growler:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_9608_800_zps4d75fd19.jpg

B-2 Spirit of Missouri lifts off
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_9860_800_zps8d26f939.jpg

E-3 AWACS is one of the last to return
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_5836_800_zps5043e972.jpg

Thanks for looking,

Isaac

[threeholerglory]

uhhhhhhhh......wow? jeez. lol i'm at a a loss for words!

[steve1840]

Damn Isaac!!! Those shots are killer!!! Not a single bad shot in the bunch!!! Keep up the great work buddy.

[wunaladreamin]

Simply incredible Isaac.

[Zee71]

Isaac....fantastic! I was hoping to make it down for Red Flag, but unsuccessful. Exposures are dead on! Just curious what lens did you use and how close are you to the action?

[Greg_NY]

Thanks all for the very kind comments, much appreciated.

Mark, All shots except the B-2 departure were taken with the Canon 100-400L. The shots from on base were taken between the runways and the distance varied from a couple of hundred yards to maybe 20 yards.

[captmjk16]

Absolutely incredible Isaac, major props for sharing these beauties with us!

[lijk604]

Great work Isaac. Hope these sessions continue with the cuts.

[MSN007]

You kept my eyes w i d e open man nice set.

[MarkLawrence]

Wow Isaac - those are amazing!!!

[Derf]

GREAT SET!!!!

[Greg_NY]

Thanks very much guys!

[Ychocky]

Not much to see there eh? :D

Lovely shots!

[NIKV69]

Very nice! You see Dave Budd there? He was with some PHX spotters.

[727C47]

outstanding pix !!!

[Derf]

no restrictions at Andrews AFB for their airshow

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Aviation/Andrews-Airshow-2012/i-KjqnL89/1/L/B-2-L.jpg

[Chris S]

Awesome shots Isaac !! :cool:
And that B-2 shot should be fine since it doesn't show the exhaust !! :wink:

[PhilDernerJr]

Hey guys,

For security purposes, I deleted some posts in this forum that discussed a certain topic. If you have any questions, please contact me via PM.

[Derf]

I am just waiting for more photos, That series was epic and I have gone thru too much popcorn to let this thread die now. I will wait....

[NIKV69]

I am just waiting for more photos, That series was epic and I have gone thru too much popcorn to let this thread die now. I will wait....

I got one for ya Derf. It's not from Nellis but it's pretty epic. Glad I stayed at LAS!

[Greg_NY]

I am just waiting for more photos, That series was epic and I have gone thru too much popcorn to let this thread die now. I will wait....

Here are some more shots Fred...

Marine Prowler
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_7107_800_zps8b4fd2c6.jpg

Growler from VAQ-135
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_6922_800_zpsfab3dce4.jpg

Viper from 64th AGR
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_5703_800_zps07b6b497.jpg

Thunderbirds departure for practice
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_7486_800_zpsa1b57f7a.jpg

Viper driver closeup
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_7981_800_zpscd41c10b.jpg

UAE Mirage 2000
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8162_800_zps36f923da.jpg

Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8357_800_zpsd6670011.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8379_800_zps6443980b.jpg

Growler Departure
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8812_800_zpsa53d1bcc.jpg

Strike Eagle from Lakenheath AFB
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_8949_800_zps16cbbade.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_9014_800_zps4edad7c5.jpg

RAF Typhoon closeup
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/Red%20Flag%2013-3/IMG_9601_800_zps5801ba3f.jpg

[PhilDernerJr]

Amazing. Eagles and Vipers....what sexy looking machines.

[Derf]

This thread just keeps getting better and better! Thanks for the pix

[moose135]

Stunning, Isaac, just stunning!

[Billbo1970]

I have always wanted to see a B-2 live & in-person. I know there's ZERO chance this year, but what are the odds of ever getting one to make an appearance at Jones Beach? I'd love to have the B-1B Lancer come back to us again as well!

[Danycam]

Isaac,
After speaking with you in person earlier tonight at FRG, I had to look back at these again. Nothing beats the Painted Rock or Clear Blue Sky backgrounds that the Vegas Desert has to offer. Nice meeting you... and again, Great Work!

[Greg_NY]

Thanks Dan, much appreciated. Yeah, the skies there are usually crystal clear...