# General **URL:** https://forum.fencecheck.online/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forum.fencecheck.online/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fencecheck.online/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fencecheck.online/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Fence Check Aviation Photography! 👋](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/welcome-to-fence-check-aviation-photography/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/welcome-to-fence-check-aviation-photography/5 "2024-08-16T12:07:07Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Fence Check Aviation Photography An independent corner of the internet for aviation photographers, to easily share, archive and find images. By the original creator of Fence Check. Here… --- ## [Hello folks](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/hello-folks/385)
**Author:** [@DiscoDaz](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/DiscoDaz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/hello-folks/385 "2026-11-02T11:12:21Z")
How is everyone. I just thought I would pop on in the hope it may inspire people to post. We seem to have reached another quiet spell lately. Darren --- ## [Forum software update](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/forum-software-update/384)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/forum-software-update/384 "2026-10-30T13:00:49Z")
Seems the forum was offline for a bit. Gave the server a kick and everything seems to be working again… carry on. --- ## [Forum Home page](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/forum-home-page/372)
**Author:** [@DiscoDaz](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/DiscoDaz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/forum-home-page/372 "2026-08-06T10:10:52Z")
Roger, any idea how I get rid of this. It’s really annoying. Every time I access the forum on my phone I’m greeted with this screen on home page. Problem is, I don’t always see new replies because of it. Darren --- ## [Is it just me](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/is-it-just-me/369)
**Author:** [@DiscoDaz](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/DiscoDaz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/is-it-just-me/369 "2026-06-28T19:08:22Z")
When I post something of late, or reply to a post, the forum seems to place the post/ response in a strange order on the thread. It’s not at the top or bottom of the list, it tends to be second down/ish. Sorry if this s… --- ## [Interesting Youtube finds](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/interesting-youtube-finds/336)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/interesting-youtube-finds/336 "2026-06-13T19:41:35Z")
Some great footage from the 70s RAF Phantom ops. --- ## [April '26 update](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/april-26-update/361)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/april-26-update/361 "2026-04-27T09:04:44Z")
I’ve finally been able to update the forum software. The software had been broken for a while now, and I wasn’t able to get it fixed. For a normal member this wasn’t obvious I think, but it meant that for me, as an admi… --- ## [February ‘26 update](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/february-26-update/355)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/february-26-update/355 "2026-03-16T14:53:29Z")
As my home office is still under construction and my hard drives not connected I don’t have any access to my photography. And since I don’t have time or the equipment to go on the road I’m unable to create any new shots… --- ## [End of 2025, on to 2026!](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/end-of-2025-on-to-2026/353)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/end-of-2025-on-to-2026/353 "2025-12-28T10:50:36Z")
Another year has passed. Not much happened aviation related in my little corner. Could that change in 2026? We’ll see. Hope our little group has a wonderful 2026 and who knows, we might meet somewhere some time. (Keep … --- ## [Flight Ready - Immersive Vision Pro Video](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/flight-ready-immersive-vision-pro-video/348)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/flight-ready-immersive-vision-pro-video/348 "2025-11-12T10:50:09Z")
I watched a pretty cool immersive video today. Apple released a new short film in their 180 degree immersive spatial video format, documenting US Navy carrier ops aboard the USS Nimitz. Watching this on a Vision Pro … --- ## [Chatter and Such](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/chatter-and-such/86)
**Author:** [@DCibley](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/DCibley)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/chatter-and-such/86 "2025-08-28T20:26:49Z")
I just saw two German Tornados filed from Bangor to Edwards. Wonder if those guys run the Sidewinder when they’re there? --- ## [Is anybody out there](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/is-anybody-out-there/325)
**Author:** [@DiscoDaz](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/DiscoDaz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/is-anybody-out-there/325 "2025-07-16T16:05:39Z")
Crikey, this place is verrrrry quiet of late. Darren --- ## [New Fighter announced - The F-47](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/new-fighter-announced-the-f-47/317)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/new-fighter-announced-the-f-47/317 "2025-03-22T15:44:09Z")
When I first saw this news I thought it was a joke. Because I didn’t even know there was already a program competition, let alone a winner… looks pretty slick though. --- ## [Quiet here](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/quiet-here/241)
**Author:** [@DiscoDaz](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/DiscoDaz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/quiet-here/241 "2025-03-21T23:10:27Z")
Is there anybody out there. I feel im battling alone here :joy::+1: What can we do to get new members here and interacting. Darren --- ## [50 years of Phantom in Turkey](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/50-years-of-phantom-in-turkey/249)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/50-years-of-phantom-in-turkey/249 "2025-02-13T20:55:25Z")
Anybody in Turkey right now? I think @roelreijne made the trip? Saw some blurry shots of a special on FB… --- ## [This looks special](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/this-looks-special/302)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/this-looks-special/302 "2025-02-06T19:46:54Z")
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a Japanese special. Another classic retiring… https://www.reddit.com/r/WarplanePorn/s/4E0QD8FdL8 --- ## [End of 2024, on to 2025!](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/end-of-2024-on-to-2025/273)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/end-of-2024-on-to-2025/273 "2025-01-02T10:54:46Z")
It’s been a fun couple of months. I still haven’t been out and about that much, except for that one week in September. Hope to change that in the new year. Thanks for sharing your photographs on our little forum, I love… --- ## [On the nice list](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/on-the-nice-list/274)
**Author:** [@DiscoDaz](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/DiscoDaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/on-the-nice-list/274 "2024-12-26T09:21:59Z")
Well, its that time of year again. What aviation related gifts did we receive if any?. I must have been particularly good this yesar. My son bought me a tornado gr4 wing pylon for my office, Very cool :sunglasses:. I … --- ## [Aviation Photography Books](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/aviation-photography-books/264)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/aviation-photography-books/264 "2024-11-30T13:41:18Z")
Just picked up this wonderful book at our local aviation hobby store (what a treasure). Lots of detail shots (a couple from yours truly and @LAshooter). A great companion for your next Tomcat build. F-14 Tomcat Flying … --- ## [Aviation Photography People Pictures](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/aviation-photography-people-pictures/196)
**Author:** [@KevinJ](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/KevinJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/aviation-photography-people-pictures/196 "2024-11-07T21:11:56Z")
Thought I’d start a thread of our snaps of fellow photographers/enthusiasts over the decades. Feel free everyone to post anything you have of us at work! Starting off with a group shot at Phancon 2004, Holloman AFB, 20 … --- ## [Back story](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/back-story/225)
**Author:** [@DiscoDaz](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/DiscoDaz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 1:41pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/back-story/225 "2024-11-01T13:41:19Z")
hi roger. im becoming rather involved in fence check now, (as you are probably aware, lol). i wondered, could you give a little back story of how and why fence check originated. how big a community it was why it ended … --- ## [Second photo report published: Falcon Leap](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/second-photo-report-published-falcon-leap/207)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/second-photo-report-published-falcon-leap/207 "2024-10-15T13:54:10Z")
Our second photo report is online. It gives you a small sample of what went on at Eindhoven Air Base back in September 2024 during Flacon Leap. Have a look: --- ## [Forum topic and photo layout](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/forum-topic-and-photo-layout/206)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/forum-topic-and-photo-layout/206 "2024-10-15T11:54:31Z")
I’ve been tinkering with the forum / topic layout to give the photographs some more room and remove some elements that get in the way of enjoying our work. Let me know if you have any ideas to further improve the layout… --- ## [We shall remember them…](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/we-shall-remember-them/154)
**Author:** [@M.M](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/M.M)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/we-shall-remember-them/154 "2024-10-11T20:27:35Z")
Many of are here due to nostalgia and fondness for the original Fence Check, 20 years ago. Unfortunately, some members from the original site are no longer with us to enjoy the new one. Let’s take a moment to think of … --- ## [Hello from me](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/hello-from-me/195)
**Author:** [@DiscoDaz](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/DiscoDaz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/hello-from-me/195 "2024-10-11T13:13:12Z")
good morning everyone. i hope im posting this in the correct area. my name is Darren . i am completely new here and must confess, had not heard of fence check before. as im obsessed with military aviation attend many uk… --- ## [First photo report published](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/first-photo-report-published/180)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/first-photo-report-published/180 "2024-09-25T14:03:58Z")
Well, we have our first photo report online. Together with my son I visited an air assault demo by the 101st Airborne Division, commemorating 80th anniversary of Market Garden. It was great to get back into the saddle, s… --- ## [VR Flight Simming](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/vr-flight-simming/181)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/vr-flight-simming/181 "2024-09-25T14:41:30Z")
Anybody out here flying DCS with VR gear? I know @KevinJ is sometimes out there… it really is amazing (if you figure out what the best settings are and have a pretty good rig). --- ## [Moon shots](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/moon-shots/175)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/moon-shots/175 "2024-09-22T09:01:01Z")
Pretty crazy moon here last night. Close to the horizon it was dark orange, but the distortion of the warm air was too much. Looked more like a hot potato. This one looks pretty good though. Shot with a 200-800 + 1.4x o… --- ## [September - Marking the liberation of The Netherlands](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/september-marking-the-liberation-of-the-netherlands/169)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/september-marking-the-liberation-of-the-netherlands/169 "2024-09-18T18:39:16Z")
Every year around this time we in the southern part of The Netherlands remember the sacrifices of young American, Canadian, Polish and British men liberating our country. This week there are several events planned around… --- ## [Fence Check Categories](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/fence-check-categories/74)
**Author:** [@Roger](https://forum.fencecheck.online/u/Roger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fencecheck.online/t/fence-check-categories/74 "2024-08-31T19:05:35Z")
So I’ve been playing with the categories under which all our photos are posted. Does the current structure make sense? Is the nomenclature correct? Any other ideas? [Next page](https://forum.fencecheck.online/c/general/4.md?page=1)