This weekend saw RAF Benson's 606 sqn (RAF Reserves) take part in Exercise Chiltern Kite in D123 on Salisbury Plain.
The theme of the exercise was humanitarian aid and saw around 250 personnel dotted around the danger area recieving under-slung loads and troop moves...
The full set can be found either on my website:
http://www.rickinghamphotography.co.uk/gallery2/gallery2embedded.php?g2_itemId=12674
Or my Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/56454775@N06/sets/72157626468009578/
RAF Merlin HC3 ZJ137 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 XW231 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Merlin HC3 ZJ137 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 ZA935 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Merlin HC3 ZJ137 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
606 Sqn SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 ZA935 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 XW231 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 XW231 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 XW231 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Merlin HC3 ZJ137 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 XW231 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 XW231 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Merlin HC3 ZJ137 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 XW231 ZA935 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 XW231 ZA935 Merlin ZJ137 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 ZA935 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Merlin HC3 ZJ137 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Merlin HC3 ZJ137 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma ZA935 XW231 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 XW231 ZA935 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
...And to show how low the action was: (note the car in the 2nd pic)
Very low RAF Merlin HC3 ZJ137 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
RAF Puma HC1 ZA935 SPTA Ex Chiltern Kite by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
Thanks for looking and sorry for the amount.
606sqn RAF Reserves - RAF Benson by Rick Ingham, on Flickr
Exercise Chiltern Kite 2011
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Re: Exercise Chiltern Kite 2011
Looks like you got some decent action, nice shots.
Re: Exercise Chiltern Kite 2011
Sorry for the amount? WHY AREN'T THERE MORE? Splendid pics! That low Merlin is my fav!
Re: Exercise Chiltern Kite 2011
Terrific set indeed Rick. Looks an excellent exercise with plenty going on for the chaps. Great weather too. Would have liked to have seen this one.
Catch you soon.
Regards, Ian
Catch you soon.
Regards, Ian
Re: Exercise Chiltern Kite 2011
Great set. Lovely head on shots of the Merlin but the Pumas are my favourite
Re: Exercise Chiltern Kite 2011
Cracking set love the head on shots
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Re: Exercise Chiltern Kite 2011
Very nice set Rick
Like the puma over the road and the merlin kicking up the dust the most.
Like the puma over the road and the merlin kicking up the dust the most.
Always remember "If you cannot turn tight...you cannot fight!"
Re: Exercise Chiltern Kite 2011
Excellent set Rick...
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Re: Exercise Chiltern Kite 2011
Thanks all. Was nice to get some good action in some sun for once...
Re: Exercise Chiltern Kite 2011
Great set!