STUNNING! F-4 Phantoms Dazzle at Türkiye's Mach Loop!

[@denault3985]

Turkey did a good job on the F4, beatiful paint and no or little smoke!

[@jaysonpida5379]

Low-smoke j79s have been in Phantoms since the late 70s/early 80s. For some reason the Germans did not convert theirs... don't know about the Iranian ones still flying.

[@ElwynR]

I would have loved smokey Phantoms 👻

[@sheeeene7]

​@ElwynR I like smokey F86's.

[@stephenwalker7870]

Question for you people out there how come an aircraft like this the F4 Phantom 2 passed from air force to air force still plays a vital roll for the nations that still use this wonderful aircraft yet we retire aircraft like the jaguar the tornado the harrier I understand that airframes play a large part but surely when it comes to air forces that are struggling financially like the RAF surely to hang on to to aircraft would be more financially beneficial..

[@PHANTOMF4]

It is the only aircraft in Türkiye nicknamed “Baba” (Father) and respected in all air forces. I think this airplane deserves this respect with its majesty. Thank you for the beautiful shots you took

[@oldgoat142]

Magnificent. Those are very well maintained and cared for jets, complimented by superb aircrews. Loved the paint schemes, especially the black jet. Well done! Phantoms Phorever!

[@ElwynR]

Cool thanks 👌

[@POLOLOUS3]

Damn, that black F4 is up there with the best livery!

[@ElwynR]

It's dam cool 😎

[@alitunctas2310]

Türkiye'deki F-4'lerTürkiye ilk olarak “Peace Diamond I”(Barış Pırlantası I) projesi ile 40 adet F-4E sipariş etmiş ve uçaklar 1974 yılında Türk Hava Kuvvetleri'ne teslim edilmeye başlanmıştır. 1977 yılında ikinci proje olan “Peace Diamond II” dahilinde 32 adet daha F-4E filoya eklenmiştir.

[@ElwynR]

Cool thanks 👍

[@UnrulyParsley]

incredible view, voice, photo and Of course Turkish PHANTOMS. thanks Elwyn R.

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks! 👌

[@monur81]

It’s amazing to see these fighter jets flying so close and hear their sounds so powerfully.

[@ElwynR]

It was a great 👌

[@wamp9175]

Hot-damn! it's nice for the F4 to get some love! Those old girls are impressive...

[@ElwynR]

Yes they are! 👌

[@cemalgaygusuz5402]

Tasarım ve heybetli duruşu ile tek uçaktır. Ördek ağızlı F35 leri sevemedim.😊 Saygılar.

[@rdbgolf1]

Epic footage Elwyn!! What an experience!! :)

[@ElwynR]

That it was 👌 never to be repeated

[@jamesjacola351]

Awesome video! I was assigned to Incirlik AB, Turkey back in the mid '80s. It was great seeing their F-4s and F-100s. It's phabulous watching the F-4s again.

[@ElwynR]

I hope that this is not the last time I see them 😪

[@mustafasozen2518]

I also hope that😊​@@ElwynR

[@serdarcanbulat3164]

Perfection ❤ Love Türkiye ❤

[@mustafasozen2518]

Thank you for sharing. Amazing. Exiting. Wonderful. Excellent.

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it 👌

[@Pesmog]

That was very impressive, thank you Elwyn. That right turn immediately after the photographers looked a bit marginal, but I guess that they do it regularly 👍

[@ElwynR]

I couldn't tell you, but I'm glad I managed to catch it 👌

[@8888shooter]

Hi Elwyn, what an incredible video, mate!!.. was great to see the old Phantom still flying!...'and love that awesome paint scheme!👌 And some of those fast cliff passes are stunning!!!!..😱😱.brilliantly filmed as ever mate!!👍😁..cheers Paul 📸🍻

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks Paul 👌 it was a little crowded there! So I'm glad I managed to get something 😉

[@Akin_Cakin]

Phantoms are awesome, the footage are outstanding... Thank you for sharing with us my friend... Wonderful...

[@ElwynR]

My pleasure 🙏

[@ChrisB257]

Wow - absolutely stunning! Real eye catching livery and performance. Next to F-86 Sabre, these are my favorite iconic fast jets.... so good to see them - must have been near Mach 9 sort of speed. Pilots were having blast! Was thinking, originally I seem to remember the F-4s used the J79 engines but these seemed to lack the very distinctive smoky trails - re-engined maybe. You did well considering the size of the crowd... Your still pics were epic. :)

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks Chris, I was lacking some good action photos due to the crowds! But what an experience 👌

[@LeventTosun]

Beautiful photos and videos. This video better explains why NATO members do not provide new aircraft to Turkey or hesitate. For photographers.😃😡 50 year old F-4s should be in the museum. Our pilots are still flying 50-year-old F-4s

[@Jaecht88]

If something works, it works. Who cares if 50 years or 100 years old

[@LeventTosun]

@@Jaecht88 They need to work and fly... If the F-35 had been given at that time, the F-4 would be in museums now. That's another topic, but the F-4 works well in ground missions and this demonstration was very nice too.

[@ilkeribrahim6541]

F-4 could be old type of aircraft, but still very well maintained and with new parts. Also they can carry way more weight and are not that fragile as the new jets today. As long as do their job doesn't matter how old they are. That's why a lot of countries were using F-4s for many years as possible. Turkiye should got dual engine aircraft way before, but at least they are now ordering Typhoons.

[@LeventTosun]

@@ilkeribrahim6541 İlker bey size katılıyorum. F-4 e her türlü yükü takabilmemiz, sağlamlığı vb. ile 50 yılı devirdi ama yine de f-35 ler verilmiş olsaydı bu baba uçaklar çoktan emekli edilmişti. Ege’nin karşısı Rafele almasa Typhoon da sipariş edeceklerini düşünmezdim. Pilotlarımız hem eğitimlerini yaptı hem de f-4 50. yılını vadi geçişi ile kutladık. Çoğu sitede çok güzel video fotoğrafları dönüyor. Barış ve huzur solu yıllar

[@yldrmbrs]

F4'lere müzelik diyen insan havacılıktan anlamıyordur.

[@mustafasozen2518]

Ah bu ses beni öldürüyor yavaş yavaş...😂 Çocuklugumun aşkı F-4 Phantom Maşaallah Sübhanallah Pilotuna Astsubaylarina Uçağına Kuvvetine Ordusuna...❤

[@anthonyhershko]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! i wish I was there.....

[@mustafasozen2518]

Me too

[@stephenhill560]

Phenomenal

[@DafyddPhillips]

0:07 second tog from the right in black. Wakey! Wakey!

[@ElwynR]

Many were cought out 🤣 don't know how I managed to catch him 😅

[@alibektas7535]

teşekkür ederim elwyn R. harika bir video...

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌

[@alpaslan5859]

Most handsome aircraft ever been built.

[@Chevdriver]

thought the thumbnail was fake at first, pretty cool paint job

[@SlimFitBilim]

Wunderbar sehr sehr schön.

[@jediTempleGuard]

Spectacular. Loved it. Thanks for sharing.

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@planestrainswildlife]

Superb footage and stills again Elwyn👌👏 that was a cracking show put on by the locals over there in Turkey. Thanks for sharing👍😁

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌 just wished I'd have more photos 📸 but I won't complain 😁

[@elturko1910]

Wowwwwwww thanks 🇹🇷😍🇹🇷😍🇹🇷

[@fredharrowven1040]

Hi Elywn, You have done it again great video lovely to watch thank you for sharing them with me, Looking forward to the next video. Take care of yourself and stay safe.✈️✈️⭐️⭐️👍👌

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊 it was a great experience 👌

[@DanielThompson-cb7oe]

Superb work as ever Elwyn. Respect

[@chnatasoy2500]

5:15 nice

[@ElwynR]

Cought many out 🤣

[@PaddyPatrone]

awesome!

[@ElwynR]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DarrenEdwardsAviation]

Epic Elwyn, there was no need for monster lens there, that’s for sure.

[@ElwynR]

No many there with long lenses! I didn't get a to take many photos 😪

[@Jazzshots]

Elwyn, looks like life is getting busy on the Mach Loop... I past there couple of weeks ago and the car park was full then. I was on my way to Dolgellau... and though this new happened back in the late 60's... always good to watch your videos... Thanks

[@ElwynR]

It gets full on school holidays and good sunny weather 😎

[@kultursender6507]

Phantom´s for ever!

[@colby7625]

Phorever

[@kultursender6507]

@@colby7625 👍

[@gedizctlak2978]

❤🧿🇹🇷 Harika paulasim icin teşekkür ederim

[@kaneclements7761]

Brilliant. Hairs on the back of my neck staring up.

[@joeblow5037]

I will always have Phantom's in my blood RIP VMFA-333

[@kingnorlen]

Beautiful and crazy! Love it!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks ☺️

[@baykaraca1]

There is a saying in Turkish aviation: The plane does not fly, the pilot and the maintenance crew fly it.

[@UKAviationMovies]

WOW. Absolutely awesome vid Elwyn, best I've seen yet! 👌

[@ElwynR]

Wow, thanks! 😉

[@Redcomet200034]

Best Intro ever.

[@ElwynR]

Thanks ☺️

[@zardportugal]

AMAZING! Thanks.

[@ElwynR]

Thank you too!

[@ErnieShown]

"one country's trash.......".Turkey knows how to treat these old birds :)

[@ramazantamyigit290]

harika gösteri...harika çekimler...teşekkürler

[@NikolasKK]

2:38 !!!! 💀💀 Amazing video Elwyn!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks ☺️

[@lordbartok7014]

Klasse Aufnahmen 👌🏻👏🏻

[@abreq]

I wish I were there😔, you are definitely very lucky💯. Thanks for the amazing video👻🤌🤌

[@ElwynR]

Thanks for watching! Yes I'm very fortunate 👌

[@kadien2006]

Footahe is some of the best ive seen PHANTOM FOREVER 🎆

[@colby7625]

Phorever

[@Pilotfly2023]

Very good! Thnks, friend...

[@Pilotfly2023]

Thks!...

[@НикитаБалашов-ы2ж]

❤🎉 What a place, I want to go there. 5:19 It was very close

[@ElwynR]

One off I'm afraid 😨

[@corrindion]

Wow…Thuds! Great Elwyn! Fantastic! Thank you!

[@ElwynR]

Thank you too! 😊

[@salihgulgun8774]

Thanks for video.

[@ElwynR]

You are welcome 😊

[@bruschi8148]

Love the F4.. Excellent video

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it 👌

[@DTAnglesey]

Brilliant footage!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks 👌

[@guven4723]

Thank You this amazing sharing..exc..

[@ElwynR]

My pleasure!

[@luhengfoto]

amazing capture, congratulations!!!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks 👌

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Elwyn wow they were close for sure. F4s are amazing. Thank you. Zoom zoom zoom Jeff in LA USA

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it Jeff 👌

[@FPSGAMES77]

Hi, I liked your video very much, but we would be more pleased if you write Turkiye instead of Turkey.

[@ElwynR]

I will change it soon 👌

[@FPSGAMES77]

@@ElwynR Thanks

[@Bradleygdyjh02]

WOW NEVER SEEN NOTHING LIKE IT!!

[@32tfs]

Great vid man 👌

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌

[@burakbedir3490]

Perfecttt

[@leah9084]

Beautiful..

[@dieselfan9549]

Awesome

[@Storm_Cox]

Awesome video.. Good job. Thank you❤❤❤

[@ElwynR]

Thank you too ☺️

[@ENGBriseB]

WOW TOP CLASS ELWYN. Thanks again for sharing.

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it 😉

[@ercanylmaz967]

incredible video, thanks

[@ElwynR]

Glad you liked it! 👍

[@baheh1801]

And i thought the load video picture was in some way altered to make it look closer.

[@ozkancengiz80]

5:17 😃WOW! 👌

[@Artuditu_R2D2]

Best video

[@ElwynR]

Thanks ☺️

[@murataslan7300]

ellerinize sağlık zevkle izledik

[@stevenfoster2992]

Hot damm that was some nice viewing there.

[@ElwynR]

Cheers ☺️ just a little crowded 🤣

[@TANOCA17]

5:18 that pass 🙌🏼

[@ElwynR]

Pretty cool 😎 👌

[@Resocan2005]

Nice catches💯

[@davidpearson3304]

Every time I see an F4 I’m reminded of the old line…..”The F4, proof that with enough power, even a brick can fly” (Exact wording may be off but the point still stands) 😬

[@hasanservetboruk3338]

muhteşem

[@ackus]

insane...........

[@PraetorAkin]

gr8 job

[@jaysonpida5379]

Stunning...

[@huseyinokyar6251]

Elwyn sanki seninle karşılaştık! Türkiyede ilk vadi geçişi çok iyi oldu.. videon güzel olmuş.

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌

[@sedatakcay9981]

Nice !!!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks!

[@Blanka8512]

WoW WoW WoW 🤩👌🏼 thank you 🙏

[@ElwynR]

Thank you 😊

[@phancong9476]

Thank you Elwyn R ❤😊

[@ElwynR]

Thanks 👌

[@فرزینعباسیگرجی]

During the Iran-Iraq war, F4 Phantom fighters were able to shoot down a large number of Iraqi jets

[@EDJUKATOR]

they knew what they doing

[@EDJUKATOR]

so close to the montains

[@tanermert6882]

🔥🔥🔥🔥💯👍✈️

[@DeeperSoul]

3:28 was expecting from front line it rised from the bottom 😳

[@ElwynR]

They gave a dame good show 👌

[@SerkanOral]

MÜKEMMEL ELİNİZE SAĞLIK

[@nets1776]

As always, spectacular footage. There's a line in an old Beach Boy's song that reminds me of you. "Round round, get around, I get around....." Keep 'em coming!!

[@ElwynR]

🤣 I have a very understanding wife 😉

[@nets1776]

@@ElwynR A very definitive requirement! My wife once asked if I had enough plane pictures in my shop. I asked if she'd prefer women? No she said. planes are good! I agree.

[@TURKOPOL46]

Legend

[@techstepman]

do you have any maps with their flight path?

[@ElwynR]

It was a one off

[@thatpointinlife]

That looked close enough to singe your hair. 😲

[@ElwynR]

If I had any 🤣

[@T.C.Fatih.]

5:17 🇹🇷

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Welcome

[@iainbradford4254]

wOW :-)

[@metaxvision]

😍

[@m.sinancan6676]

Hi, I liked your video. Thank you very much but we would be more pleased if you write Turkiye instead of Turkey. 🙏🙏

[@stickandruddermfl]

Turkey seems to be A LOT more relaxed than the UK as far as how low and fast military jets can approach "crowds". I reckon a Typhoon pilot pulling the opening stunt in the Welsh Mach Loop would quickly find himself flying a desk somewhere in the Falklands.

[@ElwynR]

Yes, but this is 🇹🇷 anything goes 👌😁

[@penguin44ca]

Is this a new Mach loop procedure? Never seen them do that

[@ElwynR]

No this is in Turkey the official mach loop is in Wales