How F-4 Phantoms Handle Low Level Flying in Turkey 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..

[@EyüpYılmaz-b3p]

​@@stephenwalker7870bu video da gördüğün F 4 ler, Türkiye'de üretilen ,,füze sistemlerini yükleyerek hedeflerde denenmek için kullanılıyor ,,, yeni füzeler F 4 kere t entegre edilerek test ediliyor ..

[@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

[@a.sinantuzun353]

its not the "only" one mate. Befpre F-4 F-100 Super Sabre was called "Baba"

[@POLOLOUS3]

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

[@ElwynR]

It's dam cool 😎

[@mohammadhanif8129]

তুরস্ক সেরা তুরস্কের বিমানবাহিনী বিশ্বের সেরা বাহিনীর একটা 🇹🇷♥️👈

[@ASSIKUVETLER]

Thanks brother❤️

[@mohammadhanif8129]

@ASSIKUVETLER 🇹🇷🇧🇩♥️♥️👈

[@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 👌

[@007supertime]

Only 55 left but all upgraded . ❤Turks keep all their military equipment tip top shape , if the parts not available they make one better than the original, once Turks figure out the Engine issue l believe they will produce superb fighters , KAAN is just a start , they built the biggest carbon composite material factory in Anlara in Akinci base, it’s the biggest in Europe and the biggest wind tunnel , same location as well as the research and development, engineering complex . Give them 10 Yrs they will have Raptor 22 in their hands .

[@oldgoat142]

@@007supertime Yes, it's obvious they keep their equipment/airframes in top shape. That shows pride, resourcefulness, and ingenuity. That's interesting information about the composite factories. Very cool.

[@edwardgoering1237]

Thanks Fellow Turkish Air Force I'm 68 but my Best Years were working during peacetime on these F-4's J & S models but ours were ragged out from tours in Viet Nam and broked down immensely They are Beautiful to watch with your Paint Schemes

[@MuratKayhan-z3n]

Türk pilotları dünyanın en iyisidir..

[@ElwynR]

Certainly put on a show 👏

[@UnrulyParsley]

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

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks! 👌

[@hrcnsertsarsnmango7345]

Oradaki sesi hayal bile edemiyorum.. Türk övün çalış güven. 👏🇹🇷

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@serdarcanbulat3164]

Perfection ❤ Love Türkiye ❤

[@onur_baltaci]

Ah şu çılgın Türkler ❤🇹🇷 Crayz Turks 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@mustafaanil7946]

The people there are the luckiest people in the world. I wish I could have watched this extraordinary show.

[@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

[@EyüpYılmaz-b3p]

Objektifleri geçtikten sonra,,sağa doğru manevra yaparken ,,,kanatlarda oluşan beyaz bulut ve suya benzer bir şeyler oluşuyor ,onun ne olduğu hakkında bilgin var mı ? onun ne olduğunu merak ediyorum.🤔

[@mustafasozen2518]

@@EyüpYılmaz-b3p Kanatin aerodinamik yapısından dolayı kanat uçlarındaki havanın basıncı ve sıcaklığı düşer, bu düşük basınç ve sıcaklık havanın içinde bulunan nemin yoğuşmasi için yeterli olursa kanat uçlarının yakınındaki yoğuşan nem göz ile görünen izleri oluşturur. Kanat uçlarında veya pilonlarda vb. yerlerde gözlemlenebilir. Soru: Uçak yatay giderken bu izleri görmüyoruz ancak yatay veya dikey duzlemle olan açısını değiştirdiğinde (manevra yaptığında) bu izleri görmeye başlıyoruz, neden? Cevap: Uçak manevra yapınca kanat uçlarındaki basınç ve sıcaklık değiştiği için nemli hava yoğusuyor ve izler görünüyor. Wingtip Vortices gibi arama yaptırarak bu bilgilere ulaşabilirsiniz.

[@tcbowen12]

The Sabre and Phantom, both absolutely beautiful aircraft. Love the look of the Turkish flag draped over her back too

[@mustafasozen2518]

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

[@cankoksal2824]

Pilotlarımızla ve uçaklarımızın bakımını yapan personelimizi bir kere daha saygı ve sevgiyle kutlarım

[@rdbgolf1]

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

[@ElwynR]

That it was 👌 never to be repeated

[@kaneclements7761]

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

[@Akin_Cakin]

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

[@ElwynR]

My pleasure 🙏

[@alibektas7535]

teşekkür ederim elwyn R. harika bir video...

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌

[@mehmetersatdogan3925]

The pilot in black F-4 is base commander (leutant general) the RIO in back seat is Turkish Airforce Commander (general over 60)

[@ElwynR]

Cool 👌

[@anthonyhershko]

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

[@mustafasozen2518]

Me too

[@baykaraca1]

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

[@Black_Sea_Tiger]

F-4 Phantom 2020 Terminator uprgade, most modern F-4s in the world! Awesome footage I love the video amazing!

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌

[@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 👌

[@jediTempleGuard]

Spectacular. Loved it. Thanks for sharing.

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elturko1910]

Wowwwwwww thanks 🇹🇷😍🇹🇷😍🇹🇷

[@pinbackturk]

İlk saniyelerdeki kırmızı f4 geçişini kimse beklemiyordu sanırım herkes ürkmüş gibi oldu. 😊Good jop men.

[@UKAviationMovies]

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

[@ElwynR]

Wow, thanks! 😉

[@Moonlight1122]

You are always welcome Elwyn. I live in Istanbul, F-4 home base is in Eskişehir, where my father is actually from. I would never thought that i could remember the phabulous moments in the Wales' mach loop with my UK resident brother by your filming here in my homeland:) Hope you enjoyed your time here. Thank you so much for great video.🤘

[@ElwynR]

It was such an expirience! to see F-4 Phantoms flown like that 👌 awesome

[@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 😉

[@alpaslan5859]

Most handsome aircraft ever been built.

[@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 👌

[@corrindion]

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

[@ElwynR]

Thank you too! 😊

[@selcukbakanoglu]

what a beautiful community, enjoying the same taste and feelings...

[@ElwynR]

Couldn't agree more!

[@muratyz6607]

siyah Phantom muhteşem güzel...yaşlı kurtlar bunlar..göklere meydan okuyorlar..oradaki sesi hayal edemiyorum...gökyüzünü yırtıyor adeta...

[@NikolasKK]

2:38 !!!! 💀💀 Amazing video Elwyn!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks ☺️

[@CelalKol-b2o]

Sehr schön

[@Chevdriver]

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

[@hasanhuseyinatilgan5562]

Best job ever for a man.

[@SlimFitBilim]

Wunderbar sehr sehr schön.

[@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 😎

[@tylerdurdenhere]

Thank you for writing Türkiye

[@gedizctlak2978]

❤🧿🇹🇷 Harika paulasim icin teşekkür ederim

[@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 👌😁

[@cumhuroz2780]

F-4 Phantomun o muhteşem sesi..

[@ayhancevik5657]

You captured some really nice images. It was a pleasure to watch.

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 😊 🙏

[@stephenhill560]

Phenomenal

[@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 😁

[@ramazantamyigit290]

harika gösteri...harika çekimler...teşekkürler

[@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 😪

[@ENGBriseB]

WOW TOP CLASS ELWYN. Thanks again for sharing.

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it 😉

[@emreisldag2303]

Maybe the best live footage of Turkish Phantoms. Much appreciated. Simply Phantastic!😍

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@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 😅

[@ercanylmaz967]

incredible video, thanks

[@ElwynR]

Glad you liked it! 👍

[@joeblow5037]

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

[@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 👌

[@chnatasoy2500]

5:15 nice

[@ElwynR]

Cought many out 🤣

[@DavidNeale-d9y]

All these pilots are amazing i wish i had that dedication

[@joeblow5037]

Nice to know that 46 years after I had my hands on one (MOS-6657 Radar Tech) these things are still tearing up the skies. I STILL remember the day I walked out the VMFA-122 (training squadron) hanger and saw one on the flight line. I couldn't believe my luck Thanks again, Elwyn R 🙂 I do believe the lads back at YOUR Mach Loop are going to have to up their game 😛 These guys are fearless!

[@ErnieShown]

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

[@EyüpYılmaz-b3p]

O yaşlı kuşlar,, yeni üretilen füze sistemlerini test etmek için kullanılıyor 😊😂

[@luhengfoto]

amazing capture, congratulations!!!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks 👌

[@TheOneTrueSpLiT]

I wrote the code for the HUDs and HUDWACs from C-17, F-16 and Eurofighter. F-4 was an aircraft I dreamed of flying as a kid in the 70s with my Dinky USN F-4. Thank you and the TAF for bringing such beautiful examples busting clouds among the Welsh valleys for one final time, what a fantastic and unforgettable show they put on knowing exactly where you and the cameras were placed. And thank you for sharing your incredible experiences with us that cannot get there in person.

[@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 👌

[@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 👌

[@bruschi8148]

Love the F4.. Excellent video

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it 👌

[@irfanergin3505]

Legend turkish pilots🎉

[@DTAnglesey]

Brilliant footage!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks 👌

[@kingnorlen]

Beautiful and crazy! Love it!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks ☺️

[@PaddyPatrone]

awesome!

[@ElwynR]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@StudioBerlin1]

This is epic ❤️🇹🇷❤️

[@ibrahimefekartal6704]

Türk hava kuvvetleri çekim için teşekkürler dostum ❤🇹🇷😎

[@ElwynR]

Thank you for inviting us to celebrate Phontom 50 years 👌

[@salihgulgun8774]

Thanks for video.

[@ElwynR]

You are welcome 😊

[@kultursender6507]

Phantom´s for ever!

[@colby7625]

Phorever

[@kultursender6507]

@@colby7625 👍

[@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.

[@Huseyin1422]

Epic footage Epic pilot🎉

[@DanielThompson-cb7oe]

Superb work as ever Elwyn. Respect

[@kal5778]

South Korea (My Country) has finally retired its F-4E after June 7 this year. May the remaining Phantom operators, Turkiye and Greece, wrap up their Phantom glory well❤❤

[@zardportugal]

AMAZING! Thanks.

[@ElwynR]

Thank you too!

[@AhmetKırgan]

It must be incredibly exciting to watch them live and from a close distance. It feels like they came out of no where sometimes. And the sound is amazing.

[@ElwynR]

Cought a few by surprise 😮

[@Pilotfly2023]

Very good! Thnks, friend...

[@Pilotfly2023]

Thks!...

[@Bengel0804]

Brutal coveridge Elwyn!

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌

[@Mehmetmahir-k6x]

Türk pilotları dünyanın en iyi savaş pilotlarıdır , dünya ülkeleri bunu kanıtlamıştır , Amerika biz savaş uçağı yapmada biriciyiz , Türklerde bu savaş uçaklarını kullanmada birincidir demişlerdir , ne mutlu ki TÜRKÜM .🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@turkhawk7867]

Gerçekten harika görünüyor

[@orno6621]

5:18 damn. Great shots, also respect to the photo shoot crew.

[@32tfs]

Great vid man 👌

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌

[@kadien2006]

Footahe is some of the best ive seen PHANTOM FOREVER 🎆

[@colby7625]

Phorever

[@Redcomet200034]

Best Intro ever.

[@ElwynR]

Thanks ☺️

[@kaanpolat9041]

NO ONE MENTIONED THE VIEW AND THE QUALITY SHOW, I WAS PROUD 🏁

[@ElwynR]

Stunning location 👌

[@Bradleygdyjh02]

WOW NEVER SEEN NOTHING LIKE IT!!

[@guven4723]

Thank You this amazing sharing..exc..

[@ElwynR]

My pleasure!

[@huseyinokyar6251]

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

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌

[@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.

[@Storm_Cox]

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

[@ElwynR]

Thank you too ☺️

[@lordbartok7014]

Klasse Aufnahmen 👌🏻👏🏻

[@jeffwilson2982]

Wow,great video work.

[@ElwynR]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@harungurel2357]

Thanks bro.

[@TANOCA17]

5:18 that pass 🙌🏼

[@ElwynR]

Pretty cool 😎 👌

[@a.sinantuzun353]

Incredible Elwyn. Thanks