Special Ops and a C17!

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BatmanIX
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Special Ops and a C17!

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Hi all,

Recently had a few days at Mildenhall chasing the Special Ops aircraft.
Here are a few images i managed to capture.

Wednesday 6th April
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Friday 8th April we were treated to a late hour of rollers from this beauty!
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Sunday 10th April
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Top bombing mate!
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Nice selection Paul...especially like the AC-130 close up with the fading light.

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cracking images !!

Love the head-on Osprey and the Spooky shots !!
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These are absolutely first class Paul - some wonderful shots in great light. :clap: :up: :clap:
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Outstanding - every one a winner! :clap: :cool:
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AC shots are excellent, also like the head on C-17. :clap: :clap:
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Very nice set was down there on the 6th must stood next to you at some point had the AC over mine Friday night and only thing I missed was the CV Sunday :clap:
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Outstanding shooting mate... :clap:
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Spot on shooting, some of the best I've seen :clap:

You've certainly been covering the miles recently!
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#23 is one of the best shots of a 17 out there! :smile:
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Superb set, excellent photography and great use of good light! :clap:

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A glorious set Paul with no winners. All fab. The AC is terrific...great catch.

Have a super day tomorrow. Cheers, Ian
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A perfect Mildenhall set! Jelous you got them in some good light and agree about you getting around!! 10/10 for effort mate. :clap: :clap:
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Very nice images.

Thanks for sharing.

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Excellent set with some lovely light too :clap: :clap:

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Thanks for all the kind comments!

Cheers,
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Paul,

Outstanding photo selection!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: They're all very nice. Really enjoyed the photos of the AC-130U and C-17.

Well Done!!!

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Nice work mate!
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Absolutely stunning. :topbombing:
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Outstanding! :drool: I don't know why, but I really like shot 16. Top work! :clap: :clap:

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