Mach Loop - May 2024

A hot day on the hills with a rare visitor!

[@wootle]

No music, no long drawn out intro just excellent camera skills. A real treat to see. Thanks for sharing!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you!

[@david390uk]

Just the annoying clatter of what sounds like a thoroughly worn out old camera.

[@TXnine7nine]

Nice. Love the heritage “D” on the tail of the KC135. 100th refueling wing. Direct lineage to the 100th Bombardment Group from WWII.

[@douglas_brighty_tan127]

Absolutely amazing and beautiful especially the F-15E Strike Eagles and the KC-135R Stratotanker !! 😁😁

[@Frank_Aviation_Video]

Quality! Great pics and video mate nicely put together 👌 and that KC135 is a bit of alright 😉🤩

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you! It was a proper treat!

[@davidcole333]

A tanker in the mach loop? That just doesn't seem logical. Nevertheless, very cool!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

It was awesome!

[@mr.joshuah1412]

Simply beautiful!!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you!

[@richardgreen3160]

They'll be sending B-52s through there soon!

[@lucaas]

Brilliant shots Tom, great work! Would you be okay with me featuring one or two of these flybys in my series Weekly Dose of Aviation? Of course you will be credited both in the video and in the description. Thanks!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you! Of course, no problem. Thanks for asking!

[@richardhawkinson3020]

Now THAT is an impressive video!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you!

[@aerowl]

splendit footage...as usual :) Keep on going!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thanks a lot!

[@user-ot1cy5oe6v]

KC 135 in the loop, awesome.

[@krismurphy7711]

I was trying to imagine a scenario that would force a 135 to fly below the hilltops ??? Wartime of course....Ingress? Egress? Some kind of pop, refuel, drop back down surprise op???

[@Rell2601]

This has to be my first good look at the A400M. It’s a neat little plane. Wonderful shots!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

The A400 is awesome. Thank you!

[@mothmagic1]

Not so little, it's bigger than a C130

[@la_old_salt2241]

Great catch!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you!

[@Rhys.aviation.photography]

Awesome Video Tom! - Great Shots Too!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you!

[@riddlerreptiles]

Nice mate 👏

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thanks mate!

[@paulmorris4656]

I had no idea the 135's did the loop!

[@edutaimentcartoys]

awesome, nice video

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you!

[@gustavoheberle6265]

Beautiful shots ! ! Hard to tell which one looks better !!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you!

[@thenikonjones]

Your shots are super sharp mate! What ya shooting? I was up on Cad West back in 2022. Unfortunately, we only had 1 pass of a flight of Texans while up there but on the way out, an F-15E and F-35 came through. We were not happy!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you! You’ll get a busy day soon… I shoot with Nikon D500 with Nikon 300mm F2.8

[@thenikonjones]

@@tomwhitworthphoto Nice one mate! I have the D500 and the 300 2.8 myself. Great combo! I got the D6 last year and also a 150-600, so that's been my combo for shooting airshows / aircraft and some sports. Really nice work!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

@@thenikonjonesNo way? Fancy that. Great minds and all that… lol. Nice setup!

[@singel09]

So, genuine question: you take so many shots at a time? Is that hoping at least one will be ok? Or is it a necessaty as the speed of the aircraft is too high and you might miss ?

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Good question! So it’s one of those where if you take more photos, your chance of a good one is higher. But also, it’s because of the ever changing angle of the jet and the changing background as the jet passes… by taking more shots, you’re getting more of a variety of photos.

[@singel09]

@@tomwhitworthphoto ah makes sense! Thanks and keep sharing your great work!

[@dougseivwright]

KC-135 looked amazing!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

It was an absolutely awesome sight!

[@mbsaxman600]

Pause at 1:17 and zoom in to see him posing in the cockpit for the photo!! That's so awesome you were able to capture that!!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

It was awesome! Glad you noticed!

[@shadowridged224]

What's your setup in terms of camera? Also, you gained a new subscriber!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Nikon D500 with Nikon 300mm F2.8. Thank you!

[@shadowridged224]

@@tomwhitworthphoto Also, whats your EXIF data? Did you focus high shutter speed?

[@davidlear9597]

How high up did you go to get the KC135? Great content,shutter noise is what it is until you upgrade to Z9 😂.

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

About 1,000ft… don’t tempt me!! Lol

[@davidlear9597]

@@tomwhitworthphoto price is dropping why not treat yourself.!!

[@ianjackson7515]

Brilliant footage and even better stills. Kudos Tom, well played. Wonder if the KC driver was an ex F-15 or F-111 pilot and decided to go on a 'nostalgia road trip' ?. I really shouldn't watch this sort of thing, always makes me feel (even more) homesick. Cheers from NZ (where there are no fast-jets at all).

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you!

[@motorheadmadness]

Curious as to the reason for the KC135 having a crest on its tail, very like a British one!

[@Pesmog]

It is the UK Royal Air Force Crest for RAF Mildenhall Station. All of the 100th ARW aircraft based at Mildenhall carry them along with the historic square 'D' on the tail. The base technically belongs to the RAF and not USAFE despite them having been based their 74 years. The other USAF wings & squadrons based at Mildenhall currently don't carry the crest on the tail.

[@m2mark1]

Great video and the photos are awesome. Where is this?

[@davesfilmingservices4377]

Yes where is this noisy shutter camera placed, which hill side

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you! This is the Mach Loop, Wales, Snowdonia

[@pjotrtje0NL]

@@davesfilmingservices4377OK Karen

[@mitseraffej5812]

Everyone’s getting ready for the big game.

[@1960dave1960]

I think you’re right, they’ll be no extra time or penalties though…..!!

[@mitseraffej5812]

@@1960dave1960 Yeah but the after game party will be to die for if the last scenes of the movie “ Threads” is any indication.

[@pid46]

Have to agree, great videos. But you need to get rid of the annoying shutter noises.

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thanks! Trusty DSLR for you… noisy things! Photos are my priority, so video comes second.

[@NorthriverRR]

@@tomwhitworthphoto Not ever having used a mirror less camera or seen one used, I was wondering if that was a DSLR or if these newer types made such a sound. It definitely doesn't sound anything like my lowly T series Canon Rebels.

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

@@NorthriverRRThe D500 is very noisy, that’s one thing I’ve noticed compared to others

[@counterfit5]

Losing the mirror reduces the volume quite a bit. Gotta get yourself a Z 😎

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

@@counterfit5 True! As much as I’d love to, I still enjoy using my current setup.

[@pongokamerat8601]

Really nice. However, do you really need to add the shutter-sound...?

[@hangarrat]

You…wait….you think he’s adding the shutter sound in post edit? Are you in fact on all the drugs?

[@pongokamerat8601]

@@hangarrat Bet u know all about drugs...

[@hangarrat]

@@pongokamerat8601I really do, that’s why I’m asking if you’re on them.

[@pongokamerat8601]

@@hangarrat Now I understand why you know so much about drugs. You really need to contact your shrink asap and have him up your dose, again...

[@diggernator]

@@hangarrat 🤣🤣 yip, confirmed, the world population is getting dumb and dumber ....

[@simonallen6427]

How common is it for KC-135s to transit the loop?

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Very rare… this has never happened before!

[@dongordon4464]

I don't have any problem with the shutter sound. Keep up the high res. shots and vid.

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you!

[@8888shooter]

👏👏👌...Hi Tom, awesome footage, pal!!...love the stills. They are superb !!... fantastic detailing!!!..I am a keen aircraft photographer and love watching these videos!!!.... the shutter sound going is not a problem at all for me!!... i have subscribed to see more of your videos!!.. great job mate. 😁👍👍📸..cheers Paul 🍻

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@AlaskaBackyardTimeLapse]

What gear and glass are you using? Post processing?

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Nikon D500 and Nikon 300mm F2.8… photos processed in Lightroom

[@derekb.miller3457]

where’s the MACH Loop located?

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

North Wales, not far from Dolgellau

[@SanDiegoHarry1]

What are those pods on the wings of the tanker - we sure didn't have those on the A models!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

I believe they are additional refuelling pods?

[@toodlepop]

kc135 pilots, are those with the upgraded engines as overpowered as they look?

[@bigboy0625]

Using a 1920s camera whats with the clicking !!

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

1900’s camera actually

[@RedClover1987]

At 1:16 is the wizzow flipping the bird?

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Haha… I think it was a gesture of appreciation for the photographers!

[@ericvonp]

US is everywhere….

[@kevin19358]

What's the name of the location?

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Mach Loop, Wales

[@Trevor_Austin]

The noise of that shutter is bloody irritating.

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

My priority is the photos, video comes second

[@PenrithBeacon]

Can only agree that the noise of the shutter is extremely annoying

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

@@PenrithBeaconOh dear

[@muctop17]

1:14 Armed with live weapons???

[@jonathanaman6573]

That last plane, more like the Mach Loop By-pass.

[@joeburner5672]

Airbus A400

[@diggernator]

Great collection Sir, despite the knobends below complaining about shutter noise...... anyhoo, might be my imagination, but is the backseater in the first f-15 pass "flipping the bird" .... improving international relations so to speak?

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thank you! I think the back seater was gesturing some appreciation to the photographers!

[@bv3bv334]

Photography these days, shutter going off like a sub-machine gun. Why don't folk just film it and select the frame they want 🤷‍♂

[@Vladimirthetiny]

same reasons to drive a maual gearbox? 😂

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Erm… because you don’t get the quality out of a screen grab off a film… I take the shots to capture the frame as the aircraft moves

[@bv3bv334]

@@tomwhitworthphoto Erm...ok

[@justincoleman4133]

Shutter speed means motion blur in video screen grabs unless they shoot at high fps. The right high res + high speed video kit costs more than most photographers spend on camera bodies. I used to own REDs and have shot Phantoms, wouldnt want to lug that kit where these lads shoot from.

[@nigelwalsh804]

How distracting shutter noises from the subject(s). Why?

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

If I had a pound for every time someone said this, I’d be a millionaire…. Photos are my main priority, I take the videos as a secondary.

[@davesfilmingservices4377]

Use a silent shuttle camera.

[@peterc2248]

@@tomwhitworthphoto Cameras make noises - if viewers don't like the noises they can a) turn the sound off or b) go the Mach Loop and take their own videos rather than whinge on. But this is t'internet where knobjockeys rule :-)

[@pjotrtje0NL]

@@davesfilmingservices4377those don’t have the required framerate, pal

[@uprebel5150]

Must be your first time here.

[@davidkubicki2564]

Imagine if you srill use film, would cost you a fortune.

[@Beauxtrux]

...or hit the mute button!

[@craigtuffnell5056]

Ditch the fake shutter noises

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

If I had a pound for every comment saying this… do your research… I shoot with a DSLR, and this is the noise it makes when I take photos. I priorities photos first, video second.

[@Peorhum]

Always makes me nervous seeing Americans carrying out mach loop flights with C130s and tankers... instantly makes me wonder what screwball operation are they training for that could put the world at risk.

[@nytia117]

Then don’t watch

[@hellasboy8243]

Leave your special safety helmet on next time....possibly the stroke of the year comment🥴

[@dshogan6174]

SERIOUSLY TURN OFF THE FAKE FILM SHUTTER!!! You dont have a film camera and its not needed

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

It’s not fake… I shoot with a DSLR, which makes this noise as it is a mechanical shutter…

[@roberttribe6479]

You must be joking not real

[@wiscosteve]

Amateur photography

[@tomwhitworthphoto]

Thanks! Show me your photos…!

[@wiscosteve]

@@tomwhitworthphoto my comment was not complaining it was in regard to monster shutter activity Excellent photo work have loved planes my whole life keep up the great work for us