My 1st LF tail code F-35A in NAS Ft worth last Sat. He came out to play and did quite a bit of option runs after making a 1.8 hrs flight with Chaser F_16 137.
Caught some great banking while he make those Low key and High key options.
Full report here
http://airwingspotter.com/spotting-knfw ... -luke-afb/
Here are some teasers
DaveC
Banking shot of the F35A
Full Side Profile
Chaser
Moon shot.... not my best Moon shots but using 8.5 fps caught it at the right time
Luke F-35A encounter
Luke F-35A encounter
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Re: Luke F-35A encounter
Hi, great pics & just a question, some reports have it that F35 has greater engine noise, did you notice this compared to the other traffic while you were there ? Thx Ronoz
Re: Luke F-35A encounter
I think you have more run ins with the F-35 than anyone else in here, Dave
Re: Luke F-35A encounter
well! i am fortunate to be in DFW area where they make those F35 and new F16 from the lockheed martin plant.... we had 3 F35 fly just today! 3 sorties on a SAt.! so! U can imagine we getting quite a bit of flying...
DAveC
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Re: Luke F-35A encounter
Love the second one.
Is the contrasting colour around the edges of the panels normal?
Cheers,
Jeff.
Is the contrasting colour around the edges of the panels normal?
Cheers,
Jeff.
I know you think you understood what I said, but I'm not sure you realise that what I said is not what I meant.
Re: Luke F-35A encounter
Yes Jeff.. all of them have those contrasty panels!
Heres the UK version!.. same lines!
DaveC
Heres the UK version!.. same lines!
DaveC
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Re: Luke F-35A encounter
Ronoz wrote:Hi, great pics & just a question, some reports have it that F35 has greater engine noise, did you notice this compared to the other traffic while you were there ? Thx Ronoz
Having seen the Nellis ones fly a few times, imho it's very noisy!
Re: Luke F-35A encounter
I must be one of the few people on UK who like the F35. Not as sleek as the X35, but all those lines and curves give it a bit of character. Let's hope it does the job. Nice pics. The RAF grayed out roundel is pointless, could belong to anyone..
Cheers,
Chris
Chris