Luke F-35A encounter

[davechng]

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

[Ronoz]

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

[Agg]

I think you have more run ins with the F-35 than anyone else in here, Dave

[davechng]

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

[RRconway]

Love the second one.
Is the contrasting colour around the edges of the panels normal?

Cheers,
Jeff.

[davechng]

Yes Jeff.. all of them have those contrasty panels!

Heres the UK version!.. same lines!





DaveC

[747woody]

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!

[CH2]

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..