INSANE F35a 4 ship through Lake District LFA17

[@regarded9702]

That first shot was seriously impressive

[@anthhurson205]

Had to be there video doesn't do justice

[@macedk]

@@anthhurson205 Instant spine chill :)

[@bazboyevo9]

What part of the lake strict was this, I go up there most months and see them on some hikes I go on. This part of the lakes is next level..

[@anthhurson205]

@@bazboyevo9 thirlmere next to dam

[@bazboyevo9]

@@anthhurson205 thank you…

[@holmston1973]

Absolutely tremendous! The first shot was almost a once in a lifetime.

[@anthhurson205]

It sure was.

[@jennybroad1763]

Just love the contrast between nature and man's ultimate machine. Incredible filming. Awesome!

[@poppaleggansquat3640]

I remember hillwalking in the Ochil Hills, Scotland , back in the early nineties when the RAF would do their low level training and I will never forget the thrill of seeing an aircraft coming towards you in silence only to hear the boom followed by the noise of the engines as they disappeared into the distance. I'm not an aircraft enthusiast but that was one of the most impressive things I have ever seen! Wonderfully filmed, great job.

[@colinburnside8077]

Well done Mr Hurson. I have hiked all through the Lake District and it is breathtaking to watch these planes fly over good on you.

[@anthhurson205]

It's just one of them things you have to be there to hear them

[@ianbeck6270]

Yea they are I have been in Windermere on hill of oaks working they are brilliant..thank you

[@matthewcurtis3759]

The first pilot saw you and wanted to make your day.

[@tombradshaw2000]

I used to work for a tree felling contractor in the Thirlmere Valley. You can see some of the woods we used to work in on the right of this shot. Several times a day aircraft would buzz past and quite often we would be working above the altitude they were flying. We used to use radios to communicate with the guys on the machines down at the bottom of the valley and it wasn't uncommon to have to wait a couple of minutes for a stream of F15s or Typhoons to scream past, just so you could hear each other on the radio again! Best job I ever had

[@Wolverines77]

Freeze frame at the 2:44 mark, the "bird" has a gorgeous halo silhouetting it. GORGEOUS!!!

[@nateferguson4612]

Holy sh!t! What a great video. May be the most beautiful spotting local I have ever seen. And to get that F-35 to fly DIRECTLY over your skull at such close range is stunning. Thanks for beginning and ending your video with the highlights!

[@anthhurson205]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tommystravels64]

HOLY S***!!! That has to be one of THE best opening pieces of footage I’ve seen on here in years!!! I hope you had your brown undies on mate! 😂👍🏻 Fantastic!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@anthhurson205]

Haha yeah it was crazy, but credit to the pilot put on a good show

[@mickyp3357]

Wow, would love to see the images you got?!!. Just so happens myself and fellow workers build the F35 Aft fuse and Empanage (all variants, Ctol, Stovl & CV) at Samlesbury BAE systems in Lancashire. I would be so proud to see them if I was stood there!! More than likely I'll of had a hand in building those very aircraft you saw, having worked on F35 for 14 years now.

[@anthhurson205]

I have uploaded them on my Facebook, but havnt got around to doing it on my flickr anfld Instagram page

[@c.a.saunders2819]

@Mickey P, We thank you for your great work. These fighters are incredible, and a technological force for freedom across the globe. You're a patriot for freedom. 🇺🇲🇺🇦 Glory to God, Victory for Ukraine, Rise Free Nations!

[@robertcoll6824]

True????

[@XXSkunkWorksXX]

@@robertcoll6824 Nah, the geeza just made it up. Can you not read a sentence and judge its veracity without having to insult the original poster. Read it again. Think - then engage.

[@-SkyCat-]

That Lead pilot was giving the best Show damn good show!

[@anthhurson205]

He sure was giving it some beans

[@Eternal_Tinsel]

Were they intentionally flying at the camera in some of the shots?

[@knoxyish]

@@Eternal_Tinsel they were for sure as they use people in the hills to lock there sights on!! all practice !

[@mrmyorky5634]

It's some years ago now when I was out walking across the top of Win hill in the Peak District. I looked down into the valley and could hardly believe what I was seeing. It was a 4 engined aircraft that was actually flying at a much lower the level that I was at. It was of course the Lancaster bomber which was having a practice run for the Derwent Dam flyover the following week. It seemed to be flying very slowly and surprisingly quietly unlike todays jet's. Unforgettable though.

[@MusicalMemeology]

Is this in the uk? Where is it there’s no info in the title or description.

[@jeffslade1892]

@@MusicalMemeology "Lake District" duh?

[@jeffslade1892]

Four Merlins quiet? Dad reckoned they were noisy. He had the back seat for trips to Berlin.

[@GregTGolden]

Awesome photography work. I zoomed in on my screen 2.5x and the jets still remained in the centre of the shot until out of screen. Must be quite the sight seeing them first hand.

[@mikefriend1514]

Insane first shot. What a fantastic backdrop.

[@CS_247]

WOW! That is incredible! That first shot!!! 😳 Goosebumps just watching it on my screen, being there must be unreal!

[@ibana8449]

Pause that at 7 seconds. What a tremendous picture. Right place, right kit right time.

[@chrise2329]

Spectacular location, makes for a hell of a background.

[@eric934]

My partner and I were in the lake District on 18th January and saw these 4 aircraft from our viewpoint on Castle Head overlooking Derwentwater. They made 3 passes and were spectacular. They were followed by a Hercules which made only one pass a few minutes later at pretty low altitude. Possibly on the same day as the weather was the same. Awesome photography, very clear. Would love to see some of your stills 👍.

[@anthhurson205]

Check my FB link in bio all stills are there

[@melodymonger]

Amazing 😃. Must've been a lot of fun. I saw a few jets here and there when I lived in Carlisle and used to go walking in the Lake District but never anything quite like that!

[@stephenrowell9373]

Thrilling video footage , thanks for posting , right place right time completely !.

[@XXSkunkWorksXX]

Fabulous videography!

[@DigitalExtreme313]

Great job Anth. Very scenic backdrop 🤙

[@anthhurson205]

Thanks 👍

[@oystercatcher943]

Insanely beautiful. I remember walking in the Lakes with my parents 35 years ago. We were in a pass between peaks and two jets (Tornadoes I think) flew through the same gap. It was funny cos my mum and aunt fell over cos they were so close!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Well captured Anth ✈️🇺🇸👌

[@anthhurson205]

Thanks mate

[@davidwright9139]

Superb filming Fantastic 👍👍👍

[@Mick19822]

Not sure why this came up in my feed, but that’s quality mate. Reminds me of a good old fashioned air show where you used to get close to the planes!

[@gabbymcclymont3563]

They fly over Ludlow Shropshire, they use the huge church spire as a marker, impressive. Iv seen 2 Spitfires fly together up Lake Windermere and they banked right in front of me to go down a valley, that equally blew me away. Actually iv seen them quite often while travelling along the M6 in Cumbria.

[@owez7113]

Crazy man, glad your getting recognition with these shots

[@hotelsix4099]

G’day there, a moment in life you’d never forget. Thanks for posting this 👍

[@Layzelle1]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing! I bet the photos turned out superb!

[@anthhurson205]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Johnnyjawbone]

Holy shit. Absolutely stunning. The scenery, the F35s, the sound. That's made my day. Excellent. Are the photos on sale?

[@anthhurson205]

I've never sold any before to be honest

[@Johnnyjawbone]

@@anthhurson205 People would definitely buy them. That would look great as a framed A2 picture on the wall

[@anthhurson205]

Yeah I might get one printed see how it looks

[@tomburn24]

Insane is the right word for this! What an amazing set of passes, some absolute gems in there!!

[@anthhurson205]

Thanks you

[@leo_s-z8g]

Wonderful footage, thank you

[@anthhurson205]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@connieroberts5368]

Just imaging Wordsworth sitting at the lakeside composing his famous poem…. ….. “I wandered lonely as a cloud….. “ “What the f#@k was that!,,🫣

[@mickb474]

Wow , that first one was so impressive!! Brilliant video 👍🏻

[@paule8174]

That’s some awesome footage you’ve caught there!!!! Fantastic!!!

[@nkirk8740]

What a cool sight in such a beautiful landscape and excellently shot, thank you, 👍👊✌️🌍.

[@RHP9898]

Stunning scenery as usual.

[@bobsurgranny]

they were rippin through there, blindin' catches, especially that first one

[@timp1390]

Some of the photos must look frigging brilliant!!!

[@anthhurson205]

There alright 😂

[@WalkAr0und]

Wow, that’s awesome! Have you got some kind of rig with three or four cameras attached, all those lens lengths?

[@anthhurson205]

No just the dslr with 600mm lens and mobile phone attaches to it which takes the video

[@cottonhiker]

That really was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!🙏👍🏻👌🏻

[@TuntunGamer]

I had the pleasure of witnessing a flight session with RAF in this exact location. I worked for a PFE manufacturer which was holding a formal test session for flight clearance. Being there in person was awe inspiring. The agility of these aircraft is so much more impressive in person...and the noise was enough to give you a stiffy! 🤣

[@ChrisBrownFazer1]

You lucky bugger, that was farkin' amazing! Did you post the stills, any links?

[@morrislouiseeagle7161]

thank you for sharing this with us - we at wastwater hear the first one then a brief glance of the second -sure do rattle the windows

[@tomarmstrong1281]

Superb photography of the ultimate big toys for big boys.

[@DTAnglesey]

Stunning video, well done! I bet it was a bit tricky getting up the hill!

[@TheBlade20046]

Unbelievable. I sit with my headphones on volume full blast

[@anthhurson205]

There loud that's for sure

[@northernandyboy]

Awesome cinematography. Wondering what the local wildlife makes of the fly through.

[@KC-RallyPlanes]

My word, the first plane really put on a show. How close did it get😁

[@anthhurson205]

Closer than usual I know

[@quadg5296]

Been watching Maverick. The snow got too him.

[@richardoldham6756]

Rather jealous.... Thirlmere at its absolute best. Brilliant video.... thank you 👍

[@anthhurson205]

Thanks 👍

[@craigevans8912]

That first shot 👌👌

[@stewdickson]

Jesus, that first pass. I’d have pee’d my pants and been delighted about it.

[@Giraffejockey1]

The sound they make is like a high speed symphony...

[@D.P.R.Images]

Cracking first pass!!

[@lindaj5492]

A friend had an isolated cottage in mid Wales, with outside loo where you could sit & admire the scenery. Training jets would approach from the valley behind: no laxatives needed 😊

[@respighi3]

The SNOW makes it even better!

[@gutstompenrocker]

Good ole boys playing with their new toys.

[@garywalling4341]

Yeah, the war's on the flat plains of Eastern Europe, why are they disturbing my home?

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@garywalling4341 They're unfortunately having to "disturb" your home, in order to become highly trained and capable of facing the potential threat from wherever it may come. You don't get to choose where the next conflict may occur, or who the aggressor might be, so you have to be trained and ready for any possibility....

[@christiangrammer6955]

Great set!!

[@stevehanna4345]

Awesome, thank you.

[@andytheciderman]

Excellent shots! Is there anyway of keeping track of when they're coming through?

[@jonathanellsworth21]

Would sort of defeat the purpose of a stealth fighter if they advertised it lol

[@Brian-om2hh]

No. The general public are not normally made aware of planned training flights.....

[@RandomDroneAdventures]

Was this filmed on Tuesday 17th Jan? Fantastic capture on the 1st F35

[@ombushlilly2989]

Tremendous footage, thank you

[@bmoose128]

Awesome video. 👌

[@cbcdesign001]

Beautiful Thirlmere.

[@indobleh]

That was some sight, wish I was there to see it !

[@RogueRockIRL]

Great footage, well played 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tokyosan7906]

Super cool 😎

[@PaulSmith-mh2yq]

Some nice shots - but as someone who lives in the Lakes, I know the sound is almost silent. To say it's deafening is an understatement.

[@andrewdowns3403]

greetings from Australia , whats all that white stuff ?

[@anthhurson205]

Snow, taste it but never the yellow stuff 😂😂

[@lewismorrison7493]

The position of that first one, you lucky duck!

[@johnfrench9608]

Right place right time awesome! those guys were pushing on 400 knots about I would say.

[@anthhurson205]

Won't be far off

[@johndeacy8564]

Really want to see the still of the first one... he must of spotted you and out on a show

[@istvanvarga3326]

Maan ... I envy you.. ofcourse it takes lot of time and great effort.. but still you can acces this... even with great nature around you while you are waiting :)

[@alexw2604]

Just watched Top Gun Maverick. Go on to youtube and this is the first video I see! unbelievable

[@RikMaxSpeed]

I want to see the stills you took too!

[@anthhurson205]

Check out my FB link in my bio

[@RikMaxSpeed]

@@anthhurson205 Impressive photos! Thank you 😊

[@anthhurson205]

@@RikMaxSpeed thank you

[@nige-g]

That last shot......Wow.

[@redrazor9996]

Superb 👌📸🤙 subscribed. Which water was this please? Just looking at the LFA 17 route We usually go to the Mach Loop, Coningsby and Lakenheath but will go to the Lakes this week.

[@anthhurson205]

It's thirlmere, I am heading over Wednesday myself hopefully see some more action

[@redrazor9996]

@@anthhurson205 fantastic. Thank you. Couldn’t quite work out which it was between Thirlemere and Ullswater. I looked at the shape of the water in the f35 vid. We’re they on the way up or down the country as they whizzed past you? Thanks AL

[@anthhurson205]

@Red Razor999 they were heading up north and did 3 passes each and thank you for the subscription

[@redrazor9996]

@@anthhurson205 thanks Anth really appreciate your reply. Have a great day Wednesday. 👌📸🤙

[@redrazor9996]

@@anthhurson205 did you get up yesterday Anth? We are up here now and not a carrot so far.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.. a whole squadron

[@K2shadowfax]

Beautiful and stunning!

[@secrettop4637]

Can't imagine how well trained and concentraed those pilots are. They are barely milli seconds away from the obstacles seen the speed of aircrafts.

[@treeperson2947]

Why are the waves in the lake not moving?

[@cho4d]

at first i thought this was fake... now i realise i had it at 1.25 speed haha! crazy cool shots

[@bikenavbm1229]

you got the chance and you got it right, well done thanks for sharing, Americans? do they live down in Lakenheath or they just on migration?

[@anthhurson205]

Yeah lakenheath 495th squadron

[@davidturnbull310]

Beautiful shot. 👍

[@ulf5738]

Loving the rumble

[@EdgcumbePhoto]

No 4 was the one that was keeping it nice and low. Good job…

[@chops45809]

First and last shots - you think that the pilot knows where the photographers reside?

[@anthhurson205]

They do 😄

[@TheCNCDen]

Clearly played to you on that first shot!

[@marketingforestateagents]

Need to see the stills from that first pass!

[@AudioFreqx]

That is what they do.. can't really be quiet :D Thanks for sharing

[@SamEckholm]

Insane.

[@1791Tom]

What days are best to witness this in your experience? Do they do low level training throughout the week or are there certain days where you’ve got a better chance of catching them doing it?

[@anthhurson205]

@1791Tom there is no timetable or set date, it's just a chance of turning up Monday-Friday and wait, last few weeks it's been quite busy, some days you'll get 20 passes then other days you might only get 1 you just never know

[@ctrl1961]

Great tracking an repositioning!!

[@sparkymark68]

Thirlmere?

[@lakedistrictmatt1641]

Is this luck of the draw? Asin head out into the fells on clear days or is there a website that gives you an idea of what is flying around on the day? I do a lot of fell running from home and see them but wouldn’t mind being able to plan trips around potential sitings. Excuse the novice question 😂

[@anthhurson205]

It's luck of the draw, you can sometimes get a heads up but usually only by a few minutes over the scanner

[@lakedistrictmatt1641]

@@anthhurson205 cheers mate.

[@iannicholls7476]

Which of the lakes was that? We saw a couple of them hustling up Windermere last autumn.

[@anthhurson205]

Thirlmere

[@iannicholls7476]

OK, thanks. We are up in the lakes again, at the end of March so, fingers crossed, we’ll see something good.

[@joshholmes14]

How do you know when they'll be there performing these exercises? would love to plan a trip up there to see it while hiking etc

[@gabrielcox7348]

i live here. they do it almost daily. normally over windermere and ulswater

[@tomcarr1358]

Some days it is the Typhoons from Coningsby or Lossiemouth.

[@John-ei8wq]

Sitting here with my mom watching this while she listens to a church service. The organ music fits somehow.