So,it’s that time of year again where exercise cobra warrior kicks of RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.
This events participants include the French air force Dassault Rafales,the Saudi air force F15’s and the Turkish air forces F16’s.
First up is the Rafales from Armee De l-air
Darren
Not my greatest composition but I just had to take this photo of the Turkish F16’s RTB during stunning dusk light.
Darren
Love the Rafale (as always) and nice light. Never get that kind of shot as it’s always blown out or too dark… Looking forward to more shots from this event.
thanks Roger. yes, the raffle is a great looking airframe. although I took many photos, I didn’t get many different shots due to limited access for cobra warrior that seems to get worse every event despite waddington constantly claiming they are spotter friendly.
onto the Saudi air force, its so nice to see f15’s that don’t have “LN” on the tail 
lighting wasn’t quite as nice for the Saudi departures, but you have to work with what you have.
CW25-1 Saudi F15 by Darren Kendrick, on Flickr
Darren
Time for the Turks. dusk launch from runway 20.
Turkish air force f16 cw 25-1 by Darren Kendrick, on Flickr
Darren
Wow. That light makes that Viper sure look weird.
out come the French Rafales
rafales cw 25-1 by Darren Kendrick, on Flickr
Darren
similar shot with the Saudi F15’s
saudi F15 cw 25-1 by Darren Kendrick, on Flickr
Darren
I like that “Lazy” perspective. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Roger. As i mentioned previously, most of my photos are prety much the much due limmited viewing access but, at least i was there and got to enjoy visiting aircraft.
Darren
a couple more
CW 25-1 by Darren Kendrick, on Flickr
Darren
and the Saudi’s again…
CW 25-1 by Darren Kendrick, on Flickr
Darren
last one I think for a while .
Turkish F-16 CW 25-1 by Darren Kendrick, on Flickr
Darren
Sweet! Lovely light and composition.
