General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

[Jeff D. Welker]

I really like the perspective of this image Scott. Low and nearly head-on creates a great composition.

[Scott Youmans]

Thanks guys! Jeff shared some of his observations from previous shoots out there so I was more prepared than I would have been otherwise.  Using live view was definitely helpful.  I ended up using manual exposure and the self timer.  Both of Jeff's postings from that outing are outstanding!

[Jeff D. Welker]

DARK VIPER

[Bjorn van der Flier]

I used my D7100 digitize some of my old slides, yes slides.

first up is an F-16A, shot from our KDC-10 refueling tanker, unfortunately ours use a camera system, so no rear window. this was shot while descending towards the Air show at RAF Fairford in 1998.
J-874 F-16A 312sq by Bjorn vd Flier, on Flickr

Second one is a F-16A shot during an AAR mission over the Northsea.
J-869 F-16A 323sq by Bjorn vd Flier, on Flickr

last one was a quite rare edition of the F-16A, these were wired to carry the Delft Instruments Orpheus recce pod, making it the only recce capable F-16's in its time before the modern targeting/recce pods used today. it was sololy used by the Dutch 306sq and was designated F-16A(R)
J-637 F-16A(R) 306sq by Bjorn vd Flier, on Flickr

[Brian Corbett]

RDAF F-35 support Viper


IMG_1587-WM by uaz28ss01, on Flickr

[Bjorn van der Flier]

first edits of my KDC-10 tanker ride, unfortunately no boom window as we use a camer system, so we have to shoot through the cabin windows, which is quite difficult, more will follow.

J-644-1 F-16AM by Bjorn vd Flier, on Flickr

EART15-PL03 by Bjorn vd Flier, on Flickr

EART15-PL02 by Bjorn vd Flier, on Flickr

[Tower Guy]

These are great shots even if you did have to shoot out the side windows. I know how challenging that can be, nice work Bjorn.

[Bjorn van der Flier]

thank you Harvey, well apreciated:

here is another one.

J-009-1 by Bjorn vd Flier, on Flickr

[Bjorn van der Flier]

as most of you guys I am a sucker for nightshoots, so as this oppertunity arose I could not let is pass. I hope you enjoy them

F-16AM, FA123 of the belgium airforce in the striking new colours

FA123-02-01 by Bjorn van der Flier, on Flickr

FA123-01-01 by Bjorn van der Flier, on Flickr

[Tower Guy]

That is a very cool paint scheme on that F-16 Bjorn, very well lighted and photographed. Good work!

[Anna M. Wood]

as most of you guys I am a sucker for nightshoots, so as this oppertunity arose I could not let is pass. I hope you enjoy them

Very nice Bjorn....

[scottcolbath]

Love that paint.

Great shots.

S.C.

[Chris Janes]

AZANG F-16 by Chris Janes, on Flickr

[Scott Youmans]

Very cool Chris! Great light that time of day. Just need to pipe in some sound effects!

[Chris Janes]

Thank you Scott, not sure how I missed your post, guess from hitting the books to hard for an up-coming check ride.