F-35 Flight (4-5-07)

[KeithnFW]

Lockheed took it's F-35 Lightning II out for a spin today. . .here it is at takeoff

[lhdvies]

Nice --Man I've got to get up there and get some of those shots.

[peteg]

Awesome! I have to get out there someday. Are operations usually M-F 8-5? Are the ATC frequencies public?

[tropicdiver]

Great. Keith, got any other shots of the F35?

[smoothassilk]

Awesome shot. My what patience you must have to sit out there all day or do you get a heads up on test flights?

[KeithnFW]

Originally Posted by peteg

Awesome! I have to get out there someday. Are operations usually M-F 8-5? Are the ATC frequencies public?

Yeah. . . during the week. It can be slow. . or busy. And as far as the F-35 flying it's anyone's guess. . .I lucked out today.

[KeithnFW]

Originally Posted by smoothassilk

Awesome shot. My what patience you must have to sit out there all day or do you get a heads up on test flights?

It can be a little slow. . . I take a newspaper or a magazine. I go about once a week or so. . .depends on the weather. It's a relaxing way to spend 2 or 3 hours. It helps having an interest in aviation/military and photography.

[KeithnFW]

Originally Posted by tropicdiver

Great. Keith, got any other shots of the F35?

here are a few more from today

[engstrom]

More great shots Keith. I too will have to make it out there one day.

[raevyncent]

Awesome pics, nice crisp images. What lens you using???

Just for the record, the F-35 just isn't as sexy and sleek as some of the previous fighters like the F-16 or F-14... just doesn't exite me.

Pictures of ANYTHING that can go over MACH 2 , however, DO exite me

[KeithnFW]

Originally Posted by raevyncent

Awesome pics, nice crisp images. What lens you using???

Just for the record, the F-35 just isn't as sexy and sleek as some of the previous fighters like the F-16 or F-14... just doesn't exite me.

Pictures of ANYTHING that can go over MACH 2 , however, DO exite me

the Canon 300 f4 IS

and I agree that it's not the sexiest aircraft around. But it seems to be the design of the future (F-22, F-117 etc etc)

[picasso]

Sweet shots.

[mjdmike]

Great shots!!

[Roy]

Oh WOW! It's getting to be downright sad that I still haven't made it out there. I should really make an effort before it gets too hot and I have another excuse for not making it.