F-35A's & F-16's Low Level Flying, Dunmail Raise, LFA17 ~ Lake District, Cumbria | US Air Force
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Four F-35A's of the USAF at RAF Lakenheath and two F-16's from the Aviano Air Base, blast through the low level flying area in the Lake District.
So we were at Dunmail Raise on the 15th March 2022, in the Lake District, which is also an area for low flying aircraft. The UK is divided into 20 separate low flying areas and are numbered 1-20. Three of these areas are known as Tactical Training Areas (TTA). The area we are in is known as LFA17. You may have heard Mach Loop, this is LFA7.
You do need luck when visiting Low Flying Areas and I really put Ted to the test. You see, Ted has never let us down and always brings the luck. It was a 4.5 hour journey for us and originally, we were going to check out a different location at Thirlmere. However, due to storm damage, all the roads leading to the area were closed off. So, we headed southbound on the A591 and parked up at the foot of Dunmail Raise. 8 minutes climbing up at around 300ft, we set up the two cameras. This was the first time we used a second camera on a tripod to act as a speed camera sort of thing. And my word...10 minutes after setting up, we heard the whoosh and road of an approaching fighter jet in the distance. This was the only warning sign we would get...
We didn't even know what aircraft it was, but the main priority was to hit RECORD on both cameras. It was only when I got level with the aircraft did I realise it was an F-35. As far as the second camera was concerned, I had no idea if I got anything in the frame.
Ted's luck brought two F-35A's from RAF Lakenheath. We can just about make out the LN tail code when freezing the frames. This happened around 1030 and within 30 minutes, two more F-35A's from RAF Lakenheath came through too. No, I stressed about pressing RECORD. I forgot to press record on the second camera but double checked while the 1st F-35 came through and realised that I had failed, which is why you will only see one going through on Camera 2. No worries, we all make mistakes. But, at least I recorded it on the main camera.
One thing I did notice about the four F-35's is that they were both at different altitudes. They were about what about 100ft in difference? The top of the peak across from us is about 530ft and we were positioned around 280ft ASL. We were slightly above the first F-35's that came in the 2-ship, so this gives you an idea of how low they come through.
Later on in the afternoon, something was coming in very fast but at higher altitude. It was one of two F-16CG Fighting Falcons from the Aviano Air Base. They are currently on an Out of Area deployment at RAF Lakenheath. They are soon to be involved in NATO exercises in Norway I believe.
Aircraft flying through Low Flying Areas are very exciting to watch, but it does require luck and some sort of planning too. The aircraft won't usually fly in low cloud and bad weather as a rough guide. Check NOTAM's and other factors too before making a journey to an area. Also, think about a Plan-B should the weather change and become vulnerable to the elements.
About the aircraft:
The four Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II are from the 495th Fighter Squadron "the Valkyries" stationed at RAF Lakenheath, a US Air Force Base. These have the LN tail code, indicating that these F-35's are from Lakenheath.
The two F-16 Fighting Falcon (Viper) on the other hand are on an OOA (Out Of Area deployment) deployed to RAF Lakenheath. They are from the 510th Fighter Squadron, nicknamed "the Buzzards". They bear the tail code AV, which means they are from the Aviano Air Base, in Northern Italy. Aviano AB is a USAF base. Their serials had an 88- so I believe these were F-16C/D but not sure which block they were, possibly 40/42. What I do know is that they are an F-16CG upgraded variant.
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Very enjoyable, cutting through the air, nice.
Thank you David, glad you enjoyed it. Yeah they blast through Dunmail Raise very rapidly 🤙🏼
Blooming Awesome Ted . Looks like you had a great day.
Hi Chris, it was an unbelievable day. It was great fun. I will never forget the roar as they came round in the distance to let us know they were coming and the wooooooshhhhhhh noise was insanely brilliant. 🤙🏼🛩🛫✈️🇺🇸🤙🏼🧸🇬🇧
Great stuff ted
Thanks Louie 🤙🏼🧸
Awesome I was learning about the Lake District in geography. Epic video Ted!
Hello young Sir, awesome. Use this video in your homework 😎 Lake District is a stunning place and through in a few low flying aircraft and it’s the perfect holiday destination. Wahhhayyy 🤙🏼🧸
Great stuff Ted. Nice to see a different LFA.
It's probably not the case but they look faster than aircraft in the Mach Loop probably not I'm sure but still nice to see them ✈️🇺🇲🇬🇧🐻
Hi Mark. Thank you very much. We had no idea what aircraft was coming, but we heard “the noise” which is the only warning you get. It was only when it got closer we knew it was an F35. Not many people like it, but trust me, any jet blasting through the LFA is awesome. You might be right about the speed, maybe it’s the spot I we were at too. We have named this spot, the “Ted Spot” hehe. But ultimately it’s Dunmail Raise. 🤙🏼🛩🧸
great viewing, thanks Ted, love the vids, Lum Essex.
You’re welcome and thank you so much. Have you experienced low flying areas? It’s amazing 🧸🇬🇧
That 1st F35 was very low indeed. Don't they make a fantastic sound in the valleys. F16 aswell wow! A good day all round up there in the lake district. Great footage with just such magical sounds and weirdly quite reassuring. Another classic oldie!! 16 months too late lol 😆 😅
Brilliant and magnificent footage of the F-35A and the F-16C 😊😎
Hi Douglas, thank you very much. I do love these two aircraft. Big fan of the F-35A 😎🧸
@@TedConingsby ahh great choice as the F-35A looks like a cool battle penguin from its looks and F-16C are pretty agile too 🤣😁
Most welcome Ted as well and have a nice weekend 😀
@@douglas_brighty_tan127 yeah it looks and flies amazingly. Was great to see the F-16’s for the first time when they all arrived at Lakenheath last month. Never seen them before.
Have a great weekend 🤙🏼🧸
@@TedConingsby ahh that is pretty true as it looks stunning and thanks very much Ted 😎🤩
@@douglas_brighty_tan127 you’re welcome Douglas 🤙🏼🧸
Awesome 👍
Hi Ian, thank you very much 🤙🏼🧸
Ted Thanks for your videos jc
Oiii oiii thank you very much Jonathan
Sensational video Ted. I’d love to see this one day. 👍🛩🐻
Hi Denholm, thank you. You should go it’s such an experience. 😎🧸
We'll wot can I say "fantastic video" love it that's my and my partners dream to go there the loop 👏👏👍🤙🤙💖 fantastic Ted 🐻
Hi Andrew, thank you so much. Me and the team are going to the Mach Loop next month, so we cannot wait. I hope you get to go and I hope you see lots of aircraft. Wahhhaaayyy 🤙🏼✈️🧸
Hi Ted. Smashing video. I was surprised how cleanly the F35's cut through the air. To go off piste for a moment seeing the helicopter ( Robinson R22???? ) reminds me to mention that I live close to Cheltenham racecourse and that today is gold cup day and the weather is fantastic. The sky has been absolutely full of choppers, and I mean absolutely stiffed. I am minded to think of surfboards, Wagner and naplam, if you get my meaning. The problem seem to be that commercial helicopters are not flown correctly. The side doors need to be opened wide and the passengers need to have their legs out the door. I spent some time in the Territorial Army ( A Coy 1 Wessex ) back in the 70's and have flown in Pumas and Hueys. The idea of having the side doors closed was risible.
Hi Stephen. Thanks for your comments and some background about your TA days. That’s awesome.
Yeah those F35A’s really tore through cleanly. They are slimmer than the F35B, so look even more dynamic when the h blasted through.
Cheltenham racecourse! Nikos says he used to work in Bishop’s Cleeve, so knows exactly what the races are like there.
Haha, I know what you mean buddy, where’s the machine guns and doors opening with something hanging out? The R22 was civilian but still, needed Hawaiian shirts and surf boards for sure.
Hehe, good luck with the Cheltenham races. Wahhhayyy 🧸🇬🇧
Gwan Ted! ✈️
Oiiii oiiii thanks Mr A 🤙🏼✈️🧸
Hi Ted.
Would you mind sharing where you parked and how far/steep the route is to get to where you were shooting? (Plan to go with my 7 year old)
Cheers!
As with all the Lake District and LFAs the climbs are steep and care needs to be taken, especially if you have little ones. Be prepared to wait for hours and hours and know that you may not see anything. Park at Dunmail Raise and walk up as much as you can
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Wahhhhayyyyyy! It was an experience seeing this. Will be going to Mach Loop next month wooooooshhhhhh 🤙🏼🛩🛫✈️🧸