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Arno 01
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Konya AFB Turkey Anotalian Eagle 2012-2 (Large post)

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I was fortunate to be granted access to Konya AFB in Turkey in June, along with Chris F-4, we spent a great 3 days on base. Regards to the Dutch and Italian Guys who were also with us and many many thanks to the people in the Turkish Air Force who made this possible:

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Thanks for thanking the time to have a look.

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Awesome stuff. Lucky lad.

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Very, very cool. Impossible to pick a winner

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Awesome exercise and beautifull planes! I envy you! :smile:

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Superb! Especially the F4s and the Saudi Tonka with the airbrakes out!

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A fabulous set and mix of aircraft Arno. Too many good ones to mention. You can survive on this one alone for a while.

Best wishes, Ian

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Too many great images, couldn't pick a favourite. :clap:

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Head on UAE Mirages and Saudi Tonka are superb. Lovely shots of the Phantoms, especially the landing shots. Fantastic set. :clap:

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Fantastic Kev, just fantastic . Totally stunning !
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can't say anymore than stunning

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Sublime, absolutely sublime. :clap:
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Looks like a pant wettingly exiting trip! Jood job.

Any idea why that Saudis chose the French Damocles pod instead of Litening III which the RAF use? I saw one on the Warton TSP Tonka a few years ago. It now looks like standard kit.

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Stunning set there :clap: :clap:
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Fantastic post! :clap:

Particularly like the Mirage above the taxying Typhoon.

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Many thanks for all the great comments and feedback :clap: :biggrin:

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Arno!
To start with that Phantom shot then expect someone to look at the rest! Glad i did as i think that is up there with one of the best posts ive seen on here!!!

To decal manufacturers! 1/72nd scale is fine for me! 2 or 3 of each air arm involved would do for now as long as that Phantom is covered!
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One wonders how many photos of the month are in this thread, stunning each and every one, thanks for sharing Kev :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Top quality set. Nice work! :clap:

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Wonderful set of images.

Pnahtoms!!!! :clap:
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Easy, when the sun is shining............ :dizzy:

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Stunning set of photos there mate.

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Wow! Number 50 is a winner for me but all of them are very interesing. Looks like great event.

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Great weather, great aircraft, great position -> Awesome images :worship:

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