Lakenheath & Mildenhall

Photos of operational aircraft from bases, airports and "spotter" outings
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Lakenheath & Mildenhall

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It's that time of year when I concentrate more on nature photography than anything else, however I have had a few visits to Suffolk's twin USAF bases when I have been passing on the way to the Norfolk coast, here are a few images from the past month. Many more on Flickr, and lots of other subjects too!

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McDonnell Douglas Boeing F15E Strike Eagle 91-0331 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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Sikorsky Blackhawk HH-60G 89-26205 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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Boeing E-3A Sentry LX-N90444 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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Boeing E-3A Sentry LX-N90444 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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Boeing E-3A Sentry LX-N90444 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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McDonnell Douglas Boeing F15E Strike Eagle 91-0307 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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McDonnell Douglas Boeing F15E Strike Eagle 91-0331 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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McDonnell Douglas Boeing F15E Strike Eagle 91-0329 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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McDonnell Douglas Boeing F15E Strike Eagle 91-0311 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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McDonnell Douglas Boeing F15E Strike Eagle 96-0201 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 86-0175 and 86-0174 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 86-0175 and 86-0174 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 86-0175 and 86-0174 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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McDonnell Douglas Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle 00-3004 by Nigel Blake, on Flickr

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2 and 8 are fantastic!
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Mr Blake, you never fail to impress.
Superb matey all of em.

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All superb, you manage to achieve a different take on proceedings with a unique character to the shots every time you visit Lakenheath. First E3 shot stands out for me though :clap:

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HH-60 and E-3 stick out for me Nigel,You won't get better light than that.

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Great set Nigel! 2, 8 and 9 are the pick for me! Would have to agree with Craig's comment, your images always have a unique character to them!

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Another great set, number 10 for me, I'm planing a trip down next week, where was 10 taken from? along the footpath from the viewing area?

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The HH-60, E-3 and last F-15 shots are brilliant. Fantastic shots.

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Nigel

another quality set as always, nice to see you posting again!!! quality!!!! :clap: :clap:

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Liking the sky behind that Blackhawk. Nice closeup of the E cockpit too.
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Many thanks for the comments guys.
Gallers74, shot 10 was taken from the spotters viewing area.

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E-3s are superb - as are all of them really!! :clap:

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Number 3 for me mate.
What part of North Norfolk you been at then?Salthouse or Cley no doubt.
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Cracking set of pictures Nigel, Number 11 my favourite.

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Many thanks for the comments

rv8tor wrote:What part of North Norfolk you been at then? Salthouse or Cley no doubt.
(Sorry to digress from topic....)


Jayson, I have been on some private woodland near Norwich mainly, but also Salthouse, Stiffkey, Holkham and Burnham Norton.

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