Luke Air Force Base (LUF, KLUF)

[John S]

Harvey, are the F-16's from Texas still at Luke? If so, when are they going back? 

Thanks

[bilwor]

Harvey great shot on the KC-135R. The lighting is terrific

[Tower Guy]

Hi John, they will be here until the middle of May.





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[/Thanks Bill, this was shot about 20 mins after sunset, I was trying a different panning technique, and I got lucky with this one. I really had to crank on the ISO and try to be smooth.i]

[bilwor]

General Dynamics F-16C "Fighting Falcons/Viper" (1C-11)(USAF 87-0360)(LF 499th Fighter Wing USAFR Luke AFB AZ)
General Dynamics F-16C Viper cn1C-11 USAF 87-0360 LF 499 FW b by Bill Word, on Flickr

[Tower Guy]

A 309th jet provides the background blur for the arming area. The temporary EOR is a long reach. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Jeff D. Welker]

A 309th jet provides the background blur for the arming area. The temporary EOR is a long reach. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

I think your night EOR shots are absolutely terrific Harvey. Amazing work and I appreciate your effort to get this image considering the challenging environment. I love the blurred aspects in the background and how they are highlighted in contrast to the primary subject. It really adds depth to the image. The "ghost" airman working under the 16's right wing is the cherry on top for me.

[Tower Guy]

Your thoughtful remarks are always appreciated Jeff, thank you very much Sir!

[Tower Guy]

Last landing for the night, 11:45. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Tower Guy]

Herk making a 180 for a taxi back on the runway. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Tower Guy]

A determined look! by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Jonathan Navarro]

[Tower Guy]

C-38 from the VX-20 squadron. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Joe Copalman]

Whoa Rareplane.  Solid catch, love that it's a low-light shot too!

[Tower Guy]

Thanks Joe, I don't think I have ever seen one of these at Luke before. I didn't realize it was Navy until I saw VX-20 underneath the national emblem and then I noticed the tail emblem. It landed 5 mins after the sun dipped below the White Tanks, a real plus for a white aircraft.

[Bubak]

McDonnell-Doulas-F-15D-Eagle-79-0008 by Zdenek Kaspar, on Flickr