INSANE F35a 4 ship through Lake District LFA17

[@matthewcurtis3759]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@connieroberts5368]

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

[@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

[@-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 !

[@ibana8449]

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

[@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.

[@Wolverines77]

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

[@chrise2329]

Spectacular location, makes for a hell of a background.

[@CS_247]

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

[@mikefriend1514]

Insane first shot. What a fantastic backdrop.

[@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.

[@tomburn24]

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

[@anthhurson205]

Thanks you

[@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.

[@stephenrowell9373]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@hotelsix4099]

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

[@XXSkunkWorksXX]

Fabulous videography!

[@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!

[@leo_s-z8g]

Wonderful footage, thank you

[@anthhurson205]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bobsurgranny]

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

[@DafyddPhillips]

Well captured Anth ✈️🇺🇸👌

[@anthhurson205]

Thanks mate

[@DigitalExtreme313]

Great job Anth. Very scenic backdrop 🤙

[@anthhurson205]

Thanks 👍

[@TheBlade20046]

Unbelievable. I sit with my headphones on volume full blast

[@anthhurson205]

There loud that's for sure

[@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!

[@cottonhiker]

That really was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!🙏👍🏻👌🏻

[@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.

[@davidwright9139]

Superb filming Fantastic 👍👍👍

[@nkirk8740]

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

[@D.P.R.Images]

Cracking first pass!!

[@owez7113]

Crazy man, glad your getting recognition with these shots

[@Giraffejockey1]

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

[@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....

[@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

[@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! 🤣

[@mickb474]

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

[@tomarmstrong1281]

Superb photography of the ultimate big toys for big boys.

[@respighi3]

The SNOW makes it even better!

[@timp1390]

Some of the photos must look frigging brilliant!!!

[@anthhurson205]

There alright 😂

[@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

[@paule8174]

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

[@RHP9898]

Stunning scenery as usual.

[@cbcdesign001]

Beautiful Thirlmere.

[@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.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.. a whole squadron

[@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 😊

[@John-ei8wq]

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

[@Layzelle1]

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

[@anthhurson205]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@stewdickson]

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

[@bmoose128]

Awesome video. 👌

[@craigevans8912]

That first shot 👌👌

[@Chef_Jake]

This is what Top Gun 2 should have looked like. Not those old rusty f-18’s from the 90’s

[@TheCNCDen]

Clearly played to you on that first shot!

[@richardoldham6756]

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

[@anthhurson205]

Thanks 👍

[@christiangrammer6955]

Great set!!

[@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.

[@cho4d]

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

[@EdgcumbePhoto]

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

[@lewismorrison7493]

The position of that first one, you lucky duck!

[@dixonpinfold2582]

Lake District: Beautiful F-35s: Frightful F-35s in the Lake District: Frightfully beautiful

[@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

[@nige-g]

That last shot......Wow.

[@indobleh]

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

[@stevehanna4345]

Awesome, thank you.

[@northernandyboy]

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

[@RogueRockIRL]

Great footage, well played 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alexw2604]

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

[@AudioFreqx]

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

[@leybald60]

Scenery is way better than the North Wales Mach Loop

[@davidturnbull310]

Beautiful shot. 👍

[@ChrisBrownFazer1]

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

[@ombushlilly2989]

Tremendous footage, thank you

[@gunningopher]

These 5th gen jets are just beautiful. Even the Su 57 is amazing. The J-20 is less so. I guess I don't like canards.

[@RandomDroneAdventures]

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

[@gren509]

The need call-signs. The first must be Maverick, the next 2 I'm not sure, but the last is Captain (s)Low

[@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.

[@georgebarnes8163]

Talk about being in the right place at the right time, once in a lifetime shot

[@Brian-om2hh]

Another great video, and a further illustration of why it isn't a good idea to fly drones in the Lake District.

[@stephaniekent8483]

bird strike is far more of a concern lol

[@lindaj5492]

Made me think of the Ospreys there and elsewhere.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@stephaniekent8483 Seemingly not. I haven't heard of any instances of bird strikes in all the decades the RAF and others have been low flying training in the Lake District. In recent years though, both drone flying and paragliding has become more prevalent. I imagine paragliding is permitted with the relevant clearances and permissions, but drone and model aircraft flying has been banned by the National trust on land they own or manage for decades.

[@6ft8incyclist]

F35 are so freaking Loud. All the noise single engine.. So much for being stealth when you can hear them 29 miles out

[@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 :)

[@DTAnglesey]

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

[@tokyosan7906]

Super cool 😎

[@MsMsmak]

That must be so damn annoying for anyone who lives in that spectacular valley.

[@K2shadowfax]

Beautiful and stunning!

[@johnfrench9608]

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

[@anthhurson205]

Won't be far off

[@ulf5738]

Loving the rumble

[@followthetrawler]

Bet that first shot was poo inducing :) Nice captures, and what a beautiful day for it.

[@anthhurson205]

For a split second I did wonder if he was gonna pull up 😂😂

[@SamEckholm]

Insane.

[@DJ-XTRM]

The English Star Wars Canyon 😉

[@keatonhatch6213]

Imagine traveling back in time with one of these and just scaring the sh*t out of the pilgrims on the Mayflower about to reach land.

[@FrozenDung]

Awesome footage I have lived in the Lake District my whole life and I always found at hilarious when people moved here and complained about the fighter jets 😄

[@anthhurson205]

Same at airports also 😂

[@AlMcpherson79]

@@anthhurson205 "Oh cool its so cheap" "damn airport why couldn't they build it elsewhere" some people need a slap.

[@Brian-om2hh]

You could remind them about what happened in 1940, when the RAF saved Britain from Hitler, thus *still* allowing them to enjoy the beauty and benefits of the Lake District as it is *today* Adolf Hitler actually planned to build a residence in the Lake District, once his invasion of England had succeeded. You might care to mention that too......

[@andrewharris1837]

Must be epic to fly that beast

[@danndank]

Well, the first plane airframe will be the first to retire :) Also, the first dude shows how it's done, but the puppies coming after don't want to follow suit.