Luke Air Force Base (LUF, KLUF)

[Jeff D. Welker]

Super photograph Jay. I love how you went with a pano-style crop. Keeping the Viper as a relatively smaller element in the final image really takes it from a F-16 shot to a terrific composition. It also lets the viewer see the full length of the AB and exhaust jello. The light is not half bad either. Did I mention I liked this image 

[Tower Guy]

I really like this image also Jay. I know someone who shoots out there quite a bit. I like how the F16 is sharp and clear and the background is soft, it makes the background compliment the shot. Very nice.

[Jeff D. Welker]

VIPER MIRAGE

[Tower Guy]

  "Check 6" fighter pilot lingo for look behind you. Cool shot Jeff, the exhaust gives it an artsy look, very nice.

[KeithS]

I was stuck at the house today, but a couple of the Luke pilots cooperated.

[WahooAviator]

I'm not sure where I should post this... so both Luke and Viper Forums are going to get this post:

As I taxied to takeoff today I couldn't help but notice someone taking pictures with a very nice camera out in the arming area.  He was wearing a red shirt with a black, possibly leather, vest.  Then when I landed I saw him in the de-arming area with a friend in a khacki vest also taking photos also with a very nice camera.  Anyhow, what I'm getting it is I was the pilot of tail #284 (Tuscon Guard jet on loan to the Spikes).  I was in arming around 0910L and de-arming around 1010L.  I'm hoping those two who were out there today are on this site/post to these forums.  I would love to get a copy or two of some of the pictures (heck, I threw out a Spike pose as I taxied into arming, hope you got the pic whoever you were).  I look forward to get in touch with you (or if anyone knows who was out there today let them know I'm looking for 'em).

Keep taking those sweet shots... we love them as much as y'all love taking them.

357 & Counting!
FNG 8

[Tower Guy]

An Arizona sunset. by Tower Guy, on Flickr

[Jeff D. Welker]

^^^^ Very, very nice Harvey.

[Joe Copalman]

I know I said it on Flickr, but it bears repeating here - absolutely breathtaking shot, Harvey.

[Tower Guy]

Thank you very much gentlemen, your comments are always welcomed and appreciated. There is an old adage than "even a blind squirrel sometimes finds a nut". You guys set the bar so high that it keeps me working harder to keep up with your fine images. Thank you! 

[Brian Lockett]

The first F-35A destined for the 56th Fighter Wing was escorted by a pair of F-16s from the 62nd Fighter Squadron when it arrived at Luke Air Force Base this morning.

F-35A 11-5030, F-16D 84-1331, and F-16C 84-1308.

[azspyder]

"The Arrival"

[Barry Griffiths]

Super record of the arrival of the first Luke F-35, Steve. You nailed it!

[azspyder]

Super record of the arrival of the first Luke F-35, Steve. You nailed it!

Thank you Barry, much appreciated!

[Brian Lockett]

F-16C Block 25D Fighting Falcon 84-1284 of the 152nd Fighter squadron Tigers landing shortly before the arrival of the F-35A on Monday.