Mach Loop 2022 Highlights!! USAF F-15Eagle V F35Lightning Low Level through the Mountains of Wales

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @ElwynR
    @ElwynR  2 года назад +464

    See you in 2023

    • @DougBrighTan_o7
      @DougBrighTan_o7 2 года назад +9

      Happy New Year to you too !! 🎉🎆

    • @CallsignAegis
      @CallsignAegis 2 года назад +2

      Ok

    • @Aero2045
      @Aero2045 2 года назад +6

      Hello it’s 2023

    • @email4664
      @email4664 2 года назад +4

      Thank you for all of your efforts, and for all that you and your cameras do!

    • @welshboys3033
      @welshboys3033 2 года назад +4

      How often to these planes run and is there a time table to watch?

  • @GrimReaper-wz9me
    @GrimReaper-wz9me 2 года назад +687

    3:43 This Eagle's vortices - dancing, swirling, then dissipating - were just mesmerizing in this beautiful lighting - Thank You from Canada!🇨🇦

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +43

      Thank you, you just never know what you might get!! and it looks so good 👌 I get lucky sometimes 😊👌 Happy New Year

    • @topfelya
      @topfelya 2 года назад +22

      Fantastic capture !

    • @VikingKong.
      @VikingKong. 2 года назад +15

      Yeah that's cool af

    • @MatthewPettyST1300
      @MatthewPettyST1300 2 года назад +5

      @@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 ! !

    • @cybeliometalbest25
      @cybeliometalbest25 2 года назад +2

      Superb ! Thank You from Switzerland.

  • @JC130676
    @JC130676 2 года назад +1142

    3:43 Smart decision to stay with the vortices instead of tracking the plane. Really, really, REALLY good camera work.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +63

      cheers

    • @MultiSpazzo
      @MultiSpazzo 2 года назад +36

      I concur that was trippy shit

    • @nine-0991
      @nine-0991 Год назад +3

      Like seroiusly bro

    • @Trip_Skip
      @Trip_Skip Год назад +8

      Could you make that clip into a short?

    • @elijahrobertscinema6351
      @elijahrobertscinema6351 Год назад +7

      Great awareness. What an incredible thing to see. truly awesome.

  • @ExUSSailor
    @ExUSSailor 2 года назад +221

    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.

    • @stebstebanesier6205
      @stebstebanesier6205 2 года назад +7

      C-130...a 100 year aircraft?

    • @redsloane9905
      @redsloane9905 2 года назад +7

      Agree! Love the Hercs!

    • @person.X.
      @person.X. 2 года назад +7

      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.

    • @charlii5917
      @charlii5917 Год назад +6

      My daddy was flight crew on them for 30 years. He loved them and loved his USAF career

    • @hourglassesandphatasses
      @hourglassesandphatasses Год назад +2

      So cool to see 4 of them flying together like that

  • @TexasLonghornsHookem
    @TexasLonghornsHookem Год назад +87

    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!

    • @3-2bravo49
      @3-2bravo49 Год назад +5

      Lol ya i saw that. Greetings from Las Vegas

    • @TexasLonghornsHookem
      @TexasLonghornsHookem Год назад +4

      @@3-2bravo49 Hey 3-2 Bravo, greetings from Phoenix back up to you there in Vegas!

    • @praetorxian
      @praetorxian Год назад +3

      Thought the same thing. Massive mark of respect to the Welsh. Well done ‘Reapers.

    • @gl8135
      @gl8135 Год назад

      Was this filmed in Wales?

    • @denisemeredith2436
      @denisemeredith2436 Год назад +3

      ​@@gl8135 Yes it is the Mach Loop in Wales

  • @strawman6085
    @strawman6085 2 года назад +160

    I love how the helicopter crew is clearly just joy riding through the loop. 🙂

  • @Pincer88
    @Pincer88 2 года назад +70

    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.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for watching 👌

    • @Pincer88
      @Pincer88 2 года назад +1

      @@ElwynR You are most welcome.

    • @AndyPandy33
      @AndyPandy33 2 года назад +6

      It was confusing, Welsh flag but had a Polish 103 EFS emblem from WW2, anyone knows what's that about?

    • @Pincer88
      @Pincer88 2 года назад +2

      @@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.

    • @davecapper1601
      @davecapper1601 Год назад +3

      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.

  • @xKrispyx
    @xKrispyx Год назад +80

    Those four Hercs flying together was really emotionally stirring for me. Bloody majestic, it was!

    • @ynptrip
      @ynptrip Год назад

      Herc is the greatest aircraft ever made, fight me.

    • @alwynvanwyk1851
      @alwynvanwyk1851 Год назад

      The most incredible sight and sound...
      Nothing like a Herc.
      🇿🇦 🦇 🇿🇦

    • @khangthjen
      @khangthjen Год назад

      ​@@alwynvanwyk1851 jjjjn1 😮kjjn ⁰ikkkikkd

    • @MarkD-pl4fu
      @MarkD-pl4fu 2 месяца назад +1

      MC-130 special forces aircraft.

    • @swc1231
      @swc1231 2 месяца назад +1

      @@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.

  • @FreQtik
    @FreQtik Год назад +95

    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

    • @SgtBurned
      @SgtBurned Год назад +1

      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.

    • @stevenkaskel3469
      @stevenkaskel3469 Год назад +1

      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.

  • @carter83419
    @carter83419 Год назад +18

    That was just epic. The F15 with the Welsh flag, the 35’s, the big Airbus and the Hercules road train. Wow!

  • @Sabotage_Labs
    @Sabotage_Labs 5 месяцев назад +17

    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!

  • @dasbooterror
    @dasbooterror 2 года назад +106

    loved the chopper crew giving you all a friendly wave!

    • @Optikification
      @Optikification 2 года назад +10

      I would have expected them to moon lol.

    • @petersmedley459
      @petersmedley459 Год назад +2

      @@Optikification They we’re Navy….not Army! 😉

    • @Praise___YaH
      @Praise___YaH Год назад

      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"

  • @stevanez5108
    @stevanez5108 2 года назад +89

    Once again I have to say the quality of photography on this channel is superb. It’s almost like being there. Thank you.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +3

      Thank you for your kind comments 👌👍

    • @David-ki8yp
      @David-ki8yp Год назад

      @@ElwynR Which camera do you use Elwyn?

  • @auklon3372
    @auklon3372 2 года назад +25

    F15 Eagle will be the most iconic jet of its era. I love its lines, you can tell the frame and design screams performance.

    • @LeMAD22
      @LeMAD22 Год назад +1

      @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.

    • @dukeon
      @dukeon Год назад

      F15 > F16 all day

    • @matthewvincent8971
      @matthewvincent8971 Месяц назад

      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.

  • @justincase4904
    @justincase4904 Год назад +8

    I so much love seeing these aviators hamming it up for the photographers. You know that they love it too! Thank you Elwyn R!

  • @haroldoakland3480
    @haroldoakland3480 Год назад +11

    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!

  • @permaveg
    @permaveg 2 года назад +144

    The condensation vortices at 3:43 are amazing.

    • @cooolbreeeze
      @cooolbreeeze Год назад

      absolutely I am still repeating this dancing lines. 🤩🤩🥰🥰

    • @Daisy-ef6bq
      @Daisy-ef6bq Год назад

      You need to get out more mush

  • @bluenorthnw
    @bluenorthnw 2 года назад +39

    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 . . .

    • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 2 года назад +2

      Hi, the Eagle is so good that it can fly with one wing. Amazing!

    • @iowa_don
      @iowa_don Год назад +1

      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).

    • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Год назад

      @@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.

    • @iowa_don
      @iowa_don Год назад +1

      @@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.

    • @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710
      @clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Год назад

      @@iowa_don d:)

  • @elrobo3568
    @elrobo3568 2 года назад +64

    As a retired USAF crew chief and pilot I can't tell you how cool this was! Thanks!

    • @CockatooDude
      @CockatooDude Год назад +1

      I bet you can.

    • @FranksWorld1
      @FranksWorld1 Год назад

      Beautiful camera work...but should this be on RUclips 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.

    • @CockatooDude
      @CockatooDude Год назад +2

      @@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.

    • @FranksWorld1
      @FranksWorld1 Год назад +1

      I certainly hope this footage is of little harmful value…it is beautiful to see these metal birds in motion! ✌️

    • @nguyendailam6703
      @nguyendailam6703 Год назад

      @@FranksWorld1 Yes, we in Hanoi view these videos with my interest in case Operation Linebacker is resumed.

  • @ericepperson8409
    @ericepperson8409 Год назад +6

    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!

  • @samirshah5411
    @samirshah5411 Год назад +4

    Mach Loop looks like paradise for any aviation enthusiast and photographer, wish we had something like this in Florida. Amazing footage and pics!!

  • @stuartrollings602
    @stuartrollings602 2 года назад +75

    Once again you are amazing…thanks for making that climb up for us!

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +11

      My pleasure! lets hope I make it for 2023 😊

    • @themjking4740
      @themjking4740 2 года назад +1

      Can anyone go here to witness this

  • @jamespruitt3159
    @jamespruitt3159 2 года назад +176

    Sad sad day. I’ll miss my favorite the F-15’s!

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +16

      Me to! but we still have two squ of Es

    • @aviationin4k258
      @aviationin4k258 2 года назад +5

      @@ElwynR wait what’s happening to the F-15s?

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +17

      @@aviationin4k258 It was the end of the Reapers F-15s! still Panthers and the Bolars Es left

    • @louieski
      @louieski 2 года назад +2

      Yep

    • @aviationin4k258
      @aviationin4k258 2 года назад +1

      @@ElwynR oh yeah

  • @EthanBSide
    @EthanBSide 2 года назад +5

    My dad, an old Marine in the F-4 days, loves this and so do I. Thank you!

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +2

      thanks for watching 👍

    • @bennyboy6367
      @bennyboy6367 2 года назад +3

      Semper fi to your dad. I worked on the F4 navigation system at El Toro. Always envied the pilots.

  • @penguinbadgerturkeybear4343
    @penguinbadgerturkeybear4343 8 месяцев назад +1

    Why do they fly through the mountains and not over? Love your videos btw!

  • @Germanolmeda-il8ce
    @Germanolmeda-il8ce 28 дней назад +2

    Bunch I friendly guys too ! They say "Hello " while flying by ! Awesome 👍 ! Peace ✌️ !

  • @johnmay2786
    @johnmay2786 2 года назад +27

    Brilliant! Especially the vortices showing up in the vapour trails.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +1

      Thank you! Cheers! 👌

  • @KEITHGEE1000
    @KEITHGEE1000 2 года назад +35

    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!!

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +2

      👌 Happy New Year to you 👍

  • @MrAdmin00
    @MrAdmin00 2 года назад +8

    Four C-130 together are fascinating. Thank you.

  • @pigpig252
    @pigpig252 Год назад +19

    the jets are cool but that shot of the 4 Hercules' was incredible

    • @RandomDudeOne
      @RandomDudeOne Месяц назад

      Figured the thumbnail was photoshop clickbait but no.

  • @enclavex69
    @enclavex69 2 года назад +44

    Loving the F15 with the Welsh flag. Great acknowledgement from the Reapers 👍

    • @matthewcoleman1919
      @matthewcoleman1919 2 года назад +10

      That was truly a nice touch. "Thanks for letting us use your beautiful countryside for all of these years". Class act.

    • @djizzah
      @djizzah 2 года назад +2

      from USA with love

    • @gl8135
      @gl8135 Год назад

      @@matthewcoleman1919 was this filmed/done in Wales?

  • @cfeauto5938
    @cfeauto5938 Год назад +12

    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

    • @krashd
      @krashd Год назад +1

      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?"

  • @willywillywillywillywilly
    @willywillywillywillywilly Год назад +8

    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.

    • @CrMstI
      @CrMstI 8 месяцев назад +1

      Why does your username have dick in it 5 times?

  • @dukx3986
    @dukx3986 Год назад +14

    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.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!😊

  • @BlackCat0315
    @BlackCat0315 Год назад +5

    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.

    • @stephenbrickwood5148
      @stephenbrickwood5148 Год назад

      I too remember those fantastic A-10's dog-fighting, back when I was a kid, not too many miles from you nr Daventry!

    • @stevenkaskel3469
      @stevenkaskel3469 Год назад

      they have a nickname "whistling death" due to the high pitch you hear when they are flying by.

  • @colinstewart1432
    @colinstewart1432 2 года назад +18

    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. 👍

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +6

      cheers, we will still have the F15Es but no Cs,

    • @colinstewart1432
      @colinstewart1432 2 года назад +4

      @@ElwynR Nice one. Thanks for the info mate.

    • @WastelandWanderer1216
      @WastelandWanderer1216 2 года назад +6

      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.

  • @alrv63
    @alrv63 2 года назад +38

    Just bloody fantastic. The planes, photos and videos. Love the Welsh flag in the F-15... 🙂

    • @anthonypetty9288
      @anthonypetty9288 2 года назад +7

      Yes, a nice touch from the pilot on their last flight.

  • @Stu_2112
    @Stu_2112 2 года назад +4

    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.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +1

      Couldn't agree more! just a shame it was so windy for the F-15 and the Welsh flag! but the four Hercs 👌

  • @jamayajackson5256
    @jamayajackson5256 Год назад +4

    I got chills seeing the 130s flying in close formation so low. That's really cool.

  • @richardpoynton4026
    @richardpoynton4026 2 года назад +11

    You’re doing a pretty good job of showcasing the beauty of North Wales, too…..

  • @ianprice2298
    @ianprice2298 2 года назад +9

    Another terrific year in the blustery hills of Wales. Well Done!

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +2

      Thank Ian lets hope for a great 2023 👌

  • @ruthrainous3068
    @ruthrainous3068 2 года назад +11

    I love seeing the big "C" planes flying by! Big, impressive, lumbering giants!

  • @richwilliams7920
    @richwilliams7920 2 года назад +8

    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!

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +2

      Couldn't agree more! 👌

    • @DT-ge8gd
      @DT-ge8gd 2 года назад

      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.

    • @TimTheMusicMan
      @TimTheMusicMan 2 года назад +3

      @@DT-ge8gd They are all made here with different engineering / intentions.

    • @kiro9257
      @kiro9257 2 года назад +2

      @@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.

    • @DT-ge8gd
      @DT-ge8gd 2 года назад

      @@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...?

  • @cased19
    @cased19 7 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @MrTheBigNoze
    @MrTheBigNoze Год назад +2

    Love how the airmen play along for pictures, amazing footage, especially those C130s flying together

  • @spyrule
    @spyrule Год назад +4

    That was filmed with the awe of a 6 year old seeing his first big plane takeoff.... superb!!!

  • @gooner72
    @gooner72 Год назад +5

    The big Hercs doing the "anything you can do, flyboys, we can do better!!!" LOVE IT!!

  • @nicmarlow6388
    @nicmarlow6388 2 года назад +12

    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!

  • @dappergenesis822
    @dappergenesis822 Год назад +1

    This is one of the coolest videos I've ever seen

  • @audiophile00
    @audiophile00 Год назад +2

    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.

  • @beerbrewer7372
    @beerbrewer7372 2 года назад +10

    I am in awe! The quality of the photos are incredible.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад

      cheers 😊

  • @STRThermal
    @STRThermal 2 года назад +6

    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.

  • @delord1619
    @delord1619 Год назад +4

    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!

  • @jdog9468
    @jdog9468 4 месяца назад +1

    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.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  4 месяца назад

      Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

  • @trojannunu
    @trojannunu 2 года назад +1

    Thank you .
    This is the most beautiful valley made all the better by fast jets and other traffick.
    Thank you for your effort in bringing this to us, I can't get there nearly enough times in one year, this bridges the gap.
    THANK YOU 😊

  • @LEVELGAZANOW
    @LEVELGAZANOW 6 месяцев назад +9

    As a former Fighter Pilot, I love these shots but I have to admit, the Hercs were just beautiful to watch

  • @tommystravels64
    @tommystravels64 Год назад +5

    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!!

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  Год назад

      Your welcome Tom 😊

  • @Richie-vu4we
    @Richie-vu4we 7 месяцев назад +4

    Watching this video makes you feel like i hope Airwolf comes howling by…. Great footage and pictures taken.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  7 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers 👌

  • @blindandok1415
    @blindandok1415 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @roynorman8784
    @roynorman8784 Год назад +1

    Brilliant ...use to love watching the 15s coming back in when playing golf there...happy days

  • @ibana8449
    @ibana8449 2 года назад +10

    Loved the friendship gesture of the Welsh Flag ! What a legend.

  • @FelipeLima-z4g
    @FelipeLima-z4g Год назад +3

    They are beautiful devices and beautiful images. From a Brazilian admirer.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  Год назад +1

      Thank you cheers 👌

  • @RuthBradford-HarrisPhotography
    @RuthBradford-HarrisPhotography 8 месяцев назад +3

    Wow - those four Hercules! I've never seen more than two at once and never from above them!

  • @Futureshucks
    @Futureshucks 6 месяцев назад +2

    Cracking stuff! Good lad putting the Welsh flag in the cockpit.
    Hugely enjoyable to watch.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks ☺️

  • @michaelp9759
    @michaelp9759 Месяц назад +1

    Love them all, but seeing the big lumbering cargo planes, C-130s I think, that’s just super cool 😎

  • @oneworldfamily
    @oneworldfamily 8 месяцев назад +7

    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!

  • @dannymuskardin9482
    @dannymuskardin9482 2 года назад +5

    Fantastic and awe-inspiring footage!
    The planes & helicopters were cool, too!

  • @julien2095
    @julien2095 2 года назад +20

    I can just imagine how amazing it should be to see that!
    Wonderful views and so nicely filmed 👍
    Love from France 🇫🇷

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +2

      Thank you very much!

    • @julien2095
      @julien2095 2 года назад +2

      @@ElwynR can't wait to see the next one with our french Mirage or Rafale 😁

  • @thoradollenberg7584
    @thoradollenberg7584 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this amazing flying. Wow, unreal. 🇿🇦❤️

  • @kanarykev
    @kanarykev Год назад +2

    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.

  • @davidb6576
    @davidb6576 2 года назад +6

    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.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +1

      Thanks David, yes I totally agree

  • @jaymac7203
    @jaymac7203 2 года назад +11

    Those shots are just incredible 😍 I'm loving the F35 in Microsoft Flight Simulator lol

  • @eddbutcher
    @eddbutcher 2 года назад +7

    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 .

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +4

      It was an epic day 👌!! not many days like that anymore in the loop 🙁

  • @LitlRRanman34
    @LitlRRanman34 Год назад +2

    1st timer here :) That was Awesome!! TY so much for those Stunning Visuals. I really dig the Still Images too. 👍👍

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  Год назад

      Pleasure is all mine and thanks for watching 👌

  • @drmisfit
    @drmisfit Год назад +1

    lovely to see they took the time to put a welch flag in the cockpit ,shows they really appreciate your photos

  • @PropPlanePat
    @PropPlanePat 2 года назад +4

    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
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +1

      It all depends on the weather on the day really but I use a Nikon D850 300m f2.8 for the photos

    • @PropPlanePat
      @PropPlanePat 2 года назад

      @@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?

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +1

      @@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

    • @PropPlanePat
      @PropPlanePat 2 года назад

      @@ElwynR Thanks thats a fantastic tip!

  • @jamesross669
    @jamesross669 2 года назад +2

    My time at P&W was not wasted! F35 is agile, fast and stealthy. Beautiful!

    • @jamesross669
      @jamesross669 Год назад +1

      @@phillipbanes5484 Swap outs work on 67 Camaros but the F 35 would need to be retooled. Faster? Maybe.

  • @rrdavis7476
    @rrdavis7476 Год назад +1

    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

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  Год назад

      Cheers Ray, thanks for watching 👌

  • @stevefranklin9920
    @stevefranklin9920 Год назад +1

    It says a lot when other countries choose to fly American aircraft !! Fantastic pics ! I would love to go see them flying the loop !!

  • @888Caiman
    @888Caiman Год назад +3

    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.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  Год назад +1

      Thanks a lot! 👌

  • @ShadowHawk4219
    @ShadowHawk4219 2 года назад +6

    Fantastic footage, love the F-15. Clear, sharp visuals. Those 4 Hercs together was awesome. Happy Holidays 😀😀👌

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +2

      Yes the four Hercs was my best 2022 moment 👌

  • @kex0
    @kex0 Год назад +4

    It's so crazy to me that humans can build such beautiful machines.

    • @edwelndiobel1567
      @edwelndiobel1567 Год назад

      Easy when you have unlimited funds.

    • @kex0
      @kex0 Год назад

      @@edwelndiobel1567 I don't think so. Even 100 years ago, all the money in the world couldn't do it.

  • @paulrandig
    @paulrandig Год назад +1

    Those wing tip vortices show how beautiful mother nature can react to a marvellous piece of engineering. 🙂

  • @jessphuqette1716
    @jessphuqette1716 Год назад +2

    F 15s flying into the setting sun. Great shot

  • @theaspieman6126
    @theaspieman6126 2 года назад +3

    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!

  • @kevinbashnick
    @kevinbashnick Год назад +3

    Mega gorgeous shots!! F15 my favorite!

  • @rcfreakamit
    @rcfreakamit 2 года назад +5

    VERY cool shots! I know this may sound a bit odd, but the C130s are my favorites🤩 love watching them fly low and slow :)

    • @jimdandy8119
      @jimdandy8119 2 года назад +4

      My favorite as well. They fly over my house often in groups. I have a close friend that is a crews them.

    • @susanhill3147
      @susanhill3147 2 года назад +3

      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. 😢😢

  • @francoisbloch7772
    @francoisbloch7772 Год назад +1

    Fantastic pictures! Thank you for the high quality of these scenic views!

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  Год назад +1

      Our pleasure!

  • @benjaminjonathanjamessisko7095
    @benjaminjonathanjamessisko7095 6 месяцев назад +1

    Loved the shots of the 4 Hercs.
    Me and some mates were at Back Bowden in Northumbria and saw a procession of Hercs fly right along the ridgeline - breathtaking!

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  6 месяцев назад

      Cool 👌

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer Год назад +3

    The Welsh flag? Class!

  • @planestrainswildlife
    @planestrainswildlife 2 года назад +18

    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

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +2

      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 👍

  • @dolwolfianphotography
    @dolwolfianphotography 2 года назад +6

    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 😂

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +1

      The good Old days are always the best 👌

  • @leboonleboon1638
    @leboonleboon1638 Год назад +1

    So cool! I see this all the time. I live 2 miles from Dover DE airbase but these pictures 🎉🎉🎉 are super awesome! Thank u

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  Год назад +1

      Glad you liked it!

  • @climbtherainbow
    @climbtherainbow 2 года назад +4

    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.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +1

      Yes it was the Welsh flag 👌 Happy New Year from a damp and wet Wales 😊

  • @kernicterus1233
    @kernicterus1233 Год назад +3

    Don't get me wrong, I love the A400's, but there is nothing sexier than the C130 Hercs.

  • @ronmac1832
    @ronmac1832 2 года назад +4

    Incredible footage and the stills! OMG the stills are fantastic!!! How much prep and how long do you stay on sight? I'm very envious :-)

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +2

      I'll sit up there all day sometimes but also we follow radar to see what aircraft is about

  • @rtherdaily
    @rtherdaily Год назад

    one of the best I've seen so far. The still's are so clear!!! I've only been once so far and it was a very cold December, after 2 days I was treated to around 8 passes of F-35's and it was life changing. really cant wate til I can go again!!!

  • @weavostigercat2000
    @weavostigercat2000 Год назад +2

    Love these vids , bet it was cold that day with the snow on the tops . Have to get down there this year and see for myself , love flying . Keep doing what you love doing . G

  • @Albertkallal
    @Albertkallal 2 года назад +4

    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.

    • @ElwynR
      @ElwynR  2 года назад +2

      Kind words thanks! The F-35 in great light 👌 what will 2023 bring ? cant wait 😊 Happy New Year 👍

  • @Starbolt-81
    @Starbolt-81 2 года назад +15

    I admit the Eagle vortices was very cool, but the four-flight of Hercs was amazing

    • @Retrohertz
      @Retrohertz 2 года назад +2

      I thought the thumbnail was photoshopped but I was pleasantly surprised to find it wasn't! 🙂

    • @optimusprime5166
      @optimusprime5166 2 года назад +2

      @@Retrohertz same here