MACH LOOP F35 DAY - 4K

[@3pbhenry]

I'm an American, but I lived in Deganwy North Wales for many years. One day I was coming back from an errand in Aberystwyth driving along the A487 east of Barmouth. At one point, the road is halfway up the cutting through the valleys. Coming towards me, below my level flying in the valley towards me, is a C130. For some crazy reason, I flashed my headlights at him. Unbelievably, he flashed back with his landing lights.

[@Vaniter]

Awesome story. Thanks for sharing

[@mosin9105]

Very cool!

[@Jib230181]

That’s so cool and awesome story.

[@CERIHATTON]

O wow cool, beautiful plane

[@DafyddPhillips]

Love that 👌

[@38motocross]

My brother flys the f-35 so darn proud of him and amazed every time he talks to me about it Like its no big deal. To be one of the most elite pilots in the world. Amazing and inspiring to say the least.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Respect 👍

[@y_ffordd]

Has he been to Topgun? The best of the best, the elite.

[@38motocross]

@@y_ffordd yeah he did recently Its called weapons school for air force but same thing as top gun

[@rickwilliamson9248]

This is the aviation equivalent of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Great subject matter, great location, and a great photograpic eye. And no airbrushing!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Rick. 👍

[@rharbarenko]

So the Herc was the fold out? 😂

[@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus]

The F-35 is the fat chick in the "woke" edition.

[@rickwilliamson9248]

@@rharbarenko The C-130 & the A-400 are 'Rubenesque.'

[@LRRPFco52]

​@@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus Not fat, but thicc.

[@leddyzee247]

Grace and power, magnificent, a sort of Ballet in the Valley…..Wonderful capture and those stills, oh man, thanks for posting

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you and appreciate you watching ✈️✈️👍

[@ВераАнтохина-в4э]

дорогие игрушки, но чем бы дитя не тешилось лишь бы не плакало

[@deiwi]

Watching this on my 65" TV and home cinema at full volume. Glorious!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching, volume up!!! ✈️✈️👍

[@DirtyDovi]

Before my 4k projector died [rip] I used to watch these on a 110" screen and also w/ surround sound cranked. Talk about an immersive experience. =D

[@NIKKISNOODLE]

Omgosh. Can I come over and watch too ?

[@DSunnyBurns]

As an ex photographer, let's give the person that captured this a round of applause 👏

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you.

[@DSunnyBurns]

@@DafyddPhillips you're welcome, brother. Keep doing what you love 👍🏽

[@Chris.Davies]

Let's not: he captured it with a framerate from the early 20th century. It's a sickening slideshow.

[@DSunnyBurns]

@@Chris.Davies I don't give a toss about your feeling, man.

[@DSunnyBurns]

@@CarnivoreConservative that's your business, now go cry in the corner.

[@donben91]

One of the best sounds after thunderstorm. What an adrenaline rush flying about in one of these. Awesome 👍😎😊

[@GudieveNing]

Bloody brilliant! And when the F-15 flew in, I had an aerogasm. My fav aircraft of all time. Superb shots of all the aircraft.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you. Love the new word 🎓✈️💦🤠

[@NIKKISNOODLE]

Aerogasm - Perfect description!

[@Saltinator]

Right on the verge of Mach, I will never get tired of watching such an awesome spectacle.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Appreciate you watching.

[@Saltinator]

@@DafyddPhillips Hello! You are a master with a camera. Keep up the great photography!

[@jonathanbaird8109]

I'm a Viper guy through and through but there's something so majestic about the F-15... Love it.

[@Anmeteor9663]

Thanks Dafydd. Consistently the best in flight stills and video. Always enjoy seeing the "studio" with everyone working to get their shots.

[@mestes1969]

Amazing pictures……..Amazing!!! Thank you so much for showing me these amazing pictures and videos. Great job guys….

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Mike, happy you enjoy them and appreciate you taking the time to watch

[@penelopelgoss2520]

These vids NEVER FAIL to make the excitement flow through my views! Just awesome raw power od our American Air Force and RAF Allies! Thanks again for putting a huge smile on my face and feel so prideful of our hardworking armed forces personnel who keep us safe day in and day out!!! Thank you!

[@Superbonker-np6iz]

Watching it in 4K with great sound system is absolutely astounding. Beautiful.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@Riceball80IA]

That shot at 4:57 is beautiful. The canopy really looks amazing.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you. 👍

[@davidb6576]

Loved the "Hi Mom" at 6:21, but glad it's the navigator and not the pilot holding the sign.

[@crypkrazee]

I never get tired of watching these amazing shots , the guys and gals shooting the photos are great at their jobs. Thanks to all the service men and women for what they do !

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you.

[@Blue0cean]

Reflecting on totality of the engineering, physics, manufacturing, maintenance 😮 ❤ what humanity can do if we work together

[@fullmetal_vet]

The "HI MOM!" sign was awesome.

[@tiffanyrupp8252]

I love that noise so much. My first few years of life were spent on a naval base so this is soothing to me

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Tiffany, must of been a great place ✈️✈️😍👍

[@captglenn100]

Not so sure the sheep enjoy it as much. But they must be used to it by now.

[@e.b.4356]

I was up in Marysville, CA fishing with the kids when 4 F-35’s buzzed us. Could see the pilot. Was awesome.

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

Your stunning photos and videos allow us all to appreciate the beauty in these machines of death. Just fantastic photos and video. I could watch them all day.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks for watching.

[@Bassman5000]

thank you for sharing these videos and photos, that very last clip is beautiful, they're all beautiful! when i was little we had DHC-4 Caribous fly over our house quite often. one day we had one fly really low so we stuck our arms out like wings and tilted them left to right, the pilot saw us and did the same in reply. i don't think i'll ever forget that

[@muchasgracias6976]

My favourite aviation photography channel.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Muchas Gracias 👍

[@AFVETmark]

Those are some absolutely beautiful closeup photos. Those cameras look like they would take a second mortgage to pay for. And those close in shots count the freckles as they go by

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank mark, appreciate your kind comments.

[@frankkolmann4801]

Crazy!! Sitting in one of those fighters. Flying low through a valley. It is all I ever wanted to do. Never will. But, because of this video, for a second or two, I am there in the cockpit, then I flip back to reality, but thank you.

[@UraFlight]

I love that a400m fly past. Stunning footage 😊 !

[@DafyddPhillips]

The big planes always give good footage when low. Thanks for watching

[@prentishancockgardening]

Just spectacular photography. Imagine being the pilot of one of those fighters, throwing it around the sky like that. Also, I loved the photo of the passenger with the "Hi Mom" message. Genius!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you.

[@lafonevc5663]

The Hi Mom sign at 621! Great stuff all round.

[@coops1964]

Love the Raptor! One day I’ll be stood there, I may try and take pictures or I may just chat with the proper photographers and just watch when the planes fly past! Awesome experience and I bet the pilots love it too.

[@vapeymcvape5000]

F-35s aren't F-22s

[@nateferguson4612]

Increadible photography. Thx so much. The stills are epic. And the sound on top of everything gives me chills.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Nate, happy you enjoyed it 👍

[@SamaelVR]

They have such a unique sound. You'd think something that creates such a noisy fireball would sound like just noise, but the F-35 definitely has a unique sound

[@flynbenny]

It certainly has a unique sound. I consider the work I did on that project some of the best of my career, I hope that sound of freedom roars for a long long time over not only my own nation but over our esteemed allies nations too.

[@mkvv5687]

I saw a 35 at the Pacific Airshow last year. That engine is a monster and set off car-alarms on its fly by.

[@mkvv5687]

@@flynbenny I'm impressed and a little envious.

[@mkvv5687]

@@phillipbanes5484 Denser air, I imagine. I've seen the F-16s with the Thunderbirds. Great planes. But the best that I've seen was the Habu (SR-71). That thing was an earthquake taking off.

[@mkvv5687]

@@phillipbanes5484 I also used to watch pairs of F-4s taking off under afterburners. They put out a lot of higher pitched noise. They certainly didn't point their nose in the sky, though, especially with a combat load.

[@lewisdudchock7133]

Makes me proud!!! My late father-in-law, David Martin, worked at Lockheed many years as a structural engineer. He worked predominately on wing boxes and it makes me smile to see those F-35, F-22, & C-130s wings stay attached during those crazy loads. Fly high David and all those who work to protect our lives and freedom.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Respect 🇺🇸

[@Andyhutchinson]

I remember standing on one of the Welsh mountains in Snowdonia back in the 1980s - think it might have been Cader - and saw a fast jet fly below me like this. I could see the pilot clear as day. Crazy thing to see in real life.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Would of been a busy place in those times ✈️✈️👍

[@DerekFischer]

Awesome catches! I like that everyone comes at a certain altitude and the A400 comes lower than them.

[@raytreherne26]

A few years ago i was doing the same trip heading down from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth and a plane flew up the valley towards us, the noise was frightening, but the best was, the plane was lower in the valley, than the road we were driving on. Amazing flying and pilot skill

[@DafyddPhillips]

Can’t beat getting buzzed in the car ✈️👌

[@mikemcdonald5147]

man I wish I lived near there. Amazing photos. id be there everyday filming.

[@stvargas69]

The fast movers are always great, but for me, the most impressive will always be seeing a cargo plane thread the needle.

[@paulv2411]

Absolutely the bus drivers are having a blast.

[@Cauthon75]

Right, we expect small planes to be able to do all kinds of cool stuff, but the big ones need to be able to go places and do things too. Remember what General Borgnine said to Major Marvin, we are not running this war for your personal convenience - the cargo plane needs to deliver the goods where the war is, not where it would be convenient to fly. :-)

[@boxlid214]

Absolutely, it's the heavies that win the war, the little guys just make sure they can get there lol

[@Afro408]

Back in 2002, I worked as a fire watcher in a tower, on a clifftop, on Mt Pickapene in NE NSW Australia. I used to love watching the F111's and Caribou as they did their loops around the mountains. I could look down into the cockpit on the F111's and wave to the airmen. The Caribou's would do touch and go practice from a strip that was behind a low ridge and would appear to suddenly pop up from the grass on the ridge. 😁

[@DafyddPhillips]

Sounds like Great times ✈️✈️ Thanks for watching.

[@537h]

A few of these frames broke my uncanny valley. Absolutely extraordinary aircraft.

[@mickdoc3605]

Sublime filming my friend, complete masterclass !!! Many thanks cheers !

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks mick 😎👍

[@Justin-hz8bh]

The "HI MOM" sign from the pilot was the absolute best!

[@Lee-zn7lj]

Every time I see one of your videos I find myself wishing I had your job! Thanks for all the amazing footage it is as always breathtaking!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Lee, much appreciated.

[@humanfortress-uk6un]

My parents live in scotland and when i went to visit them a few years back i saw a jet flying past... I absolutely loved it...

[@garyrowe58]

I went cycling in the scottish mountains back in the 70's, absolutely *loved* seeing the Canberras and Phantoms swooping down the valleys

[@mk1cortinatony395]

Loving the vapour trails. Awesome captures as usual guys. I need to get up there and feel the noise

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Tony, amazing to think the F15 was in development when the Mk1 cortina was new. Both look great today! 🏁✈️👍

[@SevenBears1]

Another thrilling 6:40 !! Great to see extended cargo coverage Thanks DP

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you.

[@Gamble661]

The F-15 was introduced in 1976, almost fifty years ago, and it's still one of the most badass fighters in the sky. Great still photo of it here. I was at the Reno NV air races a few years ago talking to an F-22 Raptor pilot. There was an F-15 parked nearby and I asked him which plane would win in a straight up dogfight. He said with no technology involved, just plane vs plane and pilot vs pilot he would not put his F-22 up against an F-15 unless he had no choice.

[@mkvv5687]

Yeah, I screen-capped that photo. It's just a bad-assed plane that's lost none of its ferocity over the decades. I made this comment on another thread, but thought I'd share it here, too: I saw the new F-15 when it went on a world tour in '76 sporting its Bicentennial livery. I was in awe. It almost outshown the Habu. I can't decide which is my favorite: they're perfect for their roles. Sliderules rock!

[@cascastro]

My wife and I were one valley over in Tal-Y-Lyn and saw these on the day. We also had the pleasure of watching the Fat Albert fly up the valley too. Thanks for great video.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the scenery around tal y llyn. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@davewestner]

Those shots starting at around 3:40 are really cool....gives you a good sense of the speed they're zipping by at.

[@p.c.9714]

I totally agree with your comment. A nice change with other channels 👍

[@BeMoreBillyOfficial]

Saw some f35’s today with my dad. Best experience of my life. We also saw f15’s too! I was shaking of happiness

[@AlexT74]

Sound of freedom. Love it. Hope to visit this place someday.

[@realnikonlover6207]

Nothing like mach terrain following. Awesome video and photos.

[@paulastin944]

Wow, thrilling... headphones on! Thanks Dafydd for these amazing captures.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you like them paul. Appreciated 😎👍

[@darylt.mulcahy4773]

Everytime my grandma would hear these guys fly over her house she would say " GO GET EM BOYS!". She worked at Brookley field in Mobile Alabama. She told me a story one time of how the jack wouldn't work as they were putting an engine in one of the aircraft,don't remember what kind,but she had them put it on her back and she lifted it into place. I MISS HER😢 That's just pure BADASS right there!!

[@Lat265]

Speak the Kings English, we are British!!!

[@imfedup3]

Can you read English?​@@Lat265

[@kmcca08]

Crazy to be at a vantage point where the planes are flying lower than you are. Incredible footage.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you.

[@OnlineEnglish-wl5rp]

Beautiful work again, Dafydd! The shots of the photographers gave it an extra twist. Thanks for sharing

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks. Appreciate you watching

[@Chieltje38]

Absolutely stunning shots, great job! Thank you 👏

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you Appreciated.

[@richardstamper5630]

Some great photography, the detail is stunning. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you Richard, appreciate you watching.

[@meanmadmonkey7762]

Been watching for a few years now. How is it that your geting better and better??? I didnt think it was possible. The sound is awesome and shakes my theatre room. Love it!!!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you, appreciate you being here ✈️✈️✈️👍

[@StoffelDilligas]

Seeing the transport planes going through after the fighters is comparable to watching footage of the Nurburgring seeing a supercar or bike going through the Twisties followed by a coach backing it in, then drifting it on the way out. Quality footage once again.

[@stephensmith4480]

Amazing photography, thanks. Some awesome footage there, it`s sad to think that the C130`s are being retired, they have given so much Stirling service, they will be sadly missed 👍👍

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Stephen, will certainly miss them when they go

[@andrewgeorgelang]

I mean the planes were awesome. But the landscape in your part on the world in truly amazing. Greetings from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada. Thanks for sharing

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it Andrew. Thanks for watching 👍

[@averagerow1029]

These videos are amazing - the time and effort and energy put into getting these incredible photos is breathtaking. I need to get up there with my own camera and bazooka lens!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you and happy you enjoyed. 300mm lens is ample 👍

[@surveyordave]

this has to be the most exciting and gratifying job on the planet. how could you not feel like a total badass getting paid to have that much fun???

[@beverleypearson2646]

Incredible footage & pin sharp images. Thank you, this was awesome to watch ❤️

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Beverly, appreciate you taking the time to watch it

[@americafirst2159]

First saw a F15 Eagle at Elmendorf AK USA when it replaced the F4's in 1981 what a beautiful plane ..I believe they have all F22's now..

[@willberry6434]

F-35 is an amazing plane. So gratifying to see it excel now. Glad we decided to buy them here in Canada

[@Tom-Lahaye]

Top photography! I paused trough the stills at the end and the quality of these is just stunning. Btw these pictures are very valuable to the modellers out there, just check those weathering patterns. The pilot/navigator holding up the 'Hello Mom' stencil was a funny touch, they know they being photographed.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Tom, occasionally a modeller will ask for high res shots to get some of the minor details needed.

[@whalehands]

I cant thank you guys and gals that go above and bryond to bring us these wonderful videos and pictures. Thank you!

[@stevefranklin9920]

That's got to be one heck of a ride !! Amazing photography !!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank Steve.

[@flyfast77]

My applause to the photographer 📸 and videographer!!! Super insane mega well done!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you. Appreciated.

[@knightwolf200612]

WOW what an awesome video! Also love it you inserted some of the photo's made. The rattling sound of the camera's is actually more terrifying then the low passes :D The F15's are one of the best looking fighters ever. Also incredible to see the big cargo planes do the same passes low in the valley.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you.

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

That Atlas flew so low and carefree, confident and in charge of the entire valley... "Atlas Shrugged" - gave no F´s and could have kept doing this all days long. Atlas Crew, you have my admiration. Applause.

[@jaydeister9305]

Thank you for posting another great video! The Classics(+50 years old)(C-130, F-15) are still great designs! The F-35 seems a little bit more impressive every time you guys post these videos!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you jay. The F15 will never date in my eyes. ✈️👍

[@infrared909]

Saw an F-35 last week at the Belgian Air Force days. Amazing jet to see!

[@victoriaclark4893]

I always look forward to your uploads and photography, great stuff.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Victoria. Appreciated.

[@bigsilewis3660]

I'm lucky to live on the tri County border and work in West Norfolk and Suffolk, I get to see these beautiful planes a lot

[@Cameron_the_Robot]

I got goosebumps watching these amazing jets and I wasn't even there!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed it Cameron, it ca be a magical place when the planes turn up ✈️✈️👍

[@geordiejones2]

Dafydd Phillips absolutely brilliant vlog Chris. ✈✈✈✈

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks

[@srki1524]

Absolutely amazing! To top it all off, your videos have convinced me to visit this spectacular location within the next 6-8 months (visiting from Canada).

[@happy11111100]

Top Gun in the Welsh valleys

[@codprawn]

Welcome to Wales. Even British people don't realise that even London is further North than most cities in Canada. North Wales is level with the Hudson bay at 53N! Hence why in summer here it stays light until 10 or 11pm. And in Winter it gets dark at 4pm! Hope you have a lovely trip!

[@njkip]

There's a nice little bed and breakfast in the valley in front of a lake, I was there in 2021.....unfortunately there wasn't much activity when I was there, we could hear them dog fighting in the distance, beautiful place well worth a visit....I'm planning on going back soon....best wishes from West Yorkshire..

[@srki1524]

@@codprawn Thank you for the additional information, much appreciated.

[@srki1524]

@@njkip Thank you for the details, would you happen the name of bed and breakfast mentioned above? All the best!

[@Rincypoopoo]

Those stills ! Fantastic work. Thanks for sharing.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Ralph, appreciate you taking the time to watch the vid

[@timmiller7589]

Dafydd, incredible as always-Videography and the still shots! Beautiful backdrop to catch all this action. As so many others have commented, love some F-15 action😎. Thank you so much for sharing these amazing videos 👍

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank as always for being here Tim 👍

[@bad.D]

im forever grateful and blessed to have been born after the advent of powered flight. i think more than any other modern technology - computers, internet, cars, smart phones - our ancestors would see us flying massive metal birds and think of us as gods. what a truly special time to be alive.

[@Pesmog]

That amazing photo at 4:55 was right up there with that great shot of the F35 taken by Elwyn R last year. The quality of the natural light makes all the difference. Brilliant stuff, thanks ! 👍

[@phil4986]

This is deadly serious flying. This is not a stunt for the cameras. This is terrain following at low altitude to avoid radar and ground sam missile attack. By the time, they fly past a battery, they have hopefully already gotten out of range of the missiles. Bravo to the camerawork. I love the video shots and that thumbnail picture is completely insane. Completely insane. Looks like you could reach out and clean the bottom of that jet flying by at 500 mph.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Phil 👍

[@CERIHATTON]

that is some awesome camara work, skilled pilots skill on the video. Lots respect

[@guidetheride2103]

Some very skill full photography. 👏

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you.

[@robihobby9490]

🤩👍 Wunderbar ! The F-35 is like a fat Bumblebee! But I like the F-35 more and more ! Great Photos & Video! Thanks

[@DafyddPhillips]

It grows on you after time ✈️👍

[@scottking2821]

The F-35 is the loudest thing I have ever heard. I’m in Tasmania, and we had one do two passes over our town. First was 400knots at 500ft, the second, he went vertical straight over my house. I’ve no idea how the windows survived, haha. It was magnificent. Btw, I love the C-130. Such a big beautiful work horse.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Sounded like fun Scott ✈️✈️✈️😍🤠👍

[@smisjm]

I have really grown to love the F-35 (LOL, a lot of that has to do with your absolutely stunning videos and photos) but how is it that a 50 year old fighter jet (F-15) NEVER seems to get old?

[@vash_the_stampede6570]

They have made an Upgraded version of it that has hella Missile hard points on it.

[@grossgo]

The F-15 has to be an all-time fav of any Aerosexual......!🤣

[@BlyGuy]

Same here. it's gonna be a monster weapons platform. Better situational awareness than an AWACS

[@TheMichaelBeck]

And the F-15 is still undefeated in air to air combat. Amazing.

[@almorkans3171]

Imagine the reception if an F-14 popped in!!! Sadly that won't happen.

[@josephprucha9823]

I am a immersion sonic tech and I work on these types of plane engines. It's very impressive the precision and high quality standard they have. Cool stuff wish I could own one myself

[@userbosco]

Never gets old, does it?

[@alixakablackcat3739]

Dafydd Awesome clip of these fighter jet flying through the Mach Loop. Love seeing them. 🥰😁👍

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you. Appreciate you watching ✈️👍

[@malfunction8165]

The best aircraft, the best pilots, fantastic scenery, fun and skillful flying, brilliant photographers, so all in all, a pretty good day out for all concerned.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for your kind words. Appreciated. 👍

[@straightedgemikey3967]

I always like these videos, very rare I comment on videos but this was beautiful, just like the other ones as well. I just hope one day I am able to be there to take photos and to just witness this in person. beautiful scenery and the power, the sound of freedom!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Appreciate you watching, Many thanks

[@bravowhiskeysierra6944]

Glad to see the best Aircraft of all time represented. The C-130!

[@scubajunkie6591]

Incredible footage and photos! Thank you 🙏

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you.

[@peaves]

The sound of the cameras were just as impressive.

[@MusicShortsGlobal]

Idk why I become so happy watching this.

[@iansmith3845]

To see the Lakenheath (LN) aircraft taking off on Friday and then seeing them the following day on KZbin is amazing. It is rare to see them flying like this near me!

[@garthbarrett6067]

As always, work of the highest order!