Part 2 - Best Fighter Departures RIAT '24

[@C.D.-tz6sk]

Love seeing the F-4 Phantom and the A-4.... Oldies but goldies.

[@сергейгодунов-б9р]

MIG-21BIS

[@editionf1652]

@@сергейгодунов-б9р😂

[@59thfsaviation79]

We all came for the F-4's. Admit it.

[@chriscaptain3141]

Phanthom eben❤❤

[@jimsanders4412]

Yep!! I’m a F-16 guy (avionics), but there’s just something about the F-4s, and the F-15s that just makes the heart speed up a bit.😉😄👍👍

[@Ascotman]

You really have that right!!!

[@QamarulHassan-hu9hn]

Eww that's gross bro I'm into aviation but not this way

[@quentinparker7404]

F/A 18 is my choice. Aggressive looking fighter jet.

[@edt.5118]

I love the sound of F4 engines idling along the flight line and roaring on takeoff.

[@slybuy9]

Phantom what a fighter❤ !

[@hawkertyphoon4537]

That second Turkish Phantom was a beautiful sight. That they shared the Airspace with Machines such as the Lightning II is mesmerizing

[@omerhakim2593]

Thanks, Turks build different ❤

[@40hours56]

I worked fighter aircraft for 20 years in the USAF. As a avionics system specialist. Seeing Fighters never get old.

[@nervo6321]

Absolutely fantastic footage and still photography…my favourites? The Tornadoes and the Turkish F16’s

[@Carstuff111]

You can tell when the performance of an aircraft still makes the pilots happy. The F-4E pilot and REO having a blast and waving to the cameras as they taxi, that is priceless.

[@m6318s]

No MIGS? 😂😂 Love the Turkish AF painting of the F-16!

[@KellyKelly-qc1rt]

F4 will always be a favorite but, that F35 going airborne in 200’ is badass!

[@bobwilson758]

Those phantoms have the up graded canopy ! Very nice ! 👍

[@mrberlin2563]

Turkish Air Force - Solo Türk 🇹🇷 🦅 Thank you for taking beatiful shots.

[@bahadirmukan]

Ne mutlu türküm diyene!

[@DougBrighTan_o7]

This is a very marvellous compilation of various fighter jets especially the F-15E Strike Eagles , JAS-39C Gripen and most of all the F-4E Phantoms II 😎🤩

[@filtonkingswood]

Those still shots are fantastic. What a treat to see this movie. Thanks for sharing.

[@Acewhip]

Phantom pilots rollin with the windows down, shades, heavy beats... 😎

[@dryflyman7121]

Great video, lovely and clear and no stupid music - the aircraft made that ! Loved the really clear stills. Thanks a million. 👍👍

[@johnstewart363]

Turkish air force nailed it.

[@peterrobertson1250]

This is some of the BEST footage I have seen in many, many years. Your tracking is second to none, and the clarity of the stills is mouthwatering. I like how you did not mess about trying to "over zoom" as some do, then mess up the clarity of the shot and lose the aircraft. Subbed and watching with great interest this channel. I also liked some of the footage of the pilots wing waving thanks to the base and it's staff.

[@guidosarducci3047]

My dad flew a F-4 Phantom in Vietnam and continued flying the Phantom back at home @ George AFB after the war ended. Big, Bad, and Super Loud. Hearing sonic booms on a daily basis over the California High Desert was commonplace for me back in the 70's 80's 90's when I was growing up. Less than two years, after he retired from the Wild Weasels in 86', they closed George AFB, and the Phantom was later dropped after another 6-8 years, sometime in the 90's. It was the end of an era. I had a hard time sleeping because it got so quiet. I guess I needed to hear the power of the Phantom's engines to rock me to sleep - knowing that the world was safe, and that America was the greatest country on earth. I still live in the High Desert and still go over to Edwards AFB commissary - but even Edwards is very quiet these days. It's been at least least10 years since I heard a sonic boom there. I saw a B-1B on out on the flightline the last time I was there. Just sitting there, absolutely still... It was a spectacular sight. I can't describe the feeling that I had seeing it - and knowing that it was still being flown.

[@goratgo1970]

Father Guido, was an F-4 phase mech at George 87-91 and still hear the wavering sound off the hangar walls as two Phantoms would tuck their gear in my head to this day. I didn't stick around phor the base closure the following year as I moved back to NoCal, but my friend works at Edwards on lawn darts. Peace

[@guidosarducci3047]

@@goratgo1970 Oh, wow. We were practically neighbors. Dad died 10 years ago. Good to hear from you. Hope all is well w/you in NoCal. I love the F-16's too. I think the Phantom holds a special place in my memories for obvious sentimental reasons. Peace to you.

[@Detect-Oregon]

I grew up with the F-4s and F-16’s. I remember assembling the monogram viper demo F-16 paint scheme, I believe. I was in love….

[@littlesteve1000]

REALLY GREAT FOOTAGE AND STILLS, BRILLIANT. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into this. Steve from London UK

[@lesthiele4921]

You just have to love the F4, even with all the modern hi-tech fighters of today, if I ever hsd the opportunity to fly in anything, I would go forbthe F4 any day, thanks for sharing this great video,best regards from Australia, Les

[@mrjipper]

me too, probably as a kid I frew up with them for about 35 years from the sixties to the 80's,

[@StephenRada-q6g]

This great footage is eye candy for me. Appreciate your work !

[@kenforte8858]

Phabulous phantoms! Respect to all who flew them, and above all, those who landed them on a pitching deck, on a moonless, foggy night.

[@Alto1960]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Liked the way you incorporated the stills in.

[@mikeck4609]

man...how quick those F-35s are off the runway and in the air....you can tell how powerful that engine is

[@mikem.s.1183]

Super awesome footage. So well captured. Billion thank yous.

[@mikem.s.1183]

Anyone saw that the Moroccan F16s have the same camo as the F16s in the 1998 Bethesda game F16 Aggressor? 🥰 Love it 😅

[@worldmilitaryaircraft]

Turkish Airforce F-4E Phantom😍😍😍

[@DocNayan]

Great resolution on your stills. Good job! A-4 Skyhawk was sublime 👋🏽

[@Ezees23]

The F-35 takes so little runway. It's really amazing, IMHO. Plus, I looove the little A-4M "Humpback". Reminds me of MAG-14 when I first got to MCAS Cherry Point.....

[@JohnShields-xx1yk]

When i was 10 in 1970 my uncle Jack piloted the F4 Phantom in Vietnam, i was in awe, still am. 🇺🇸

[@bobwilson758]

Maybe a different John , but amen brother !

[@JohnShields-xx1yk]

@@bobwilson758 thanks, his name was Ian, but known as Jack. God bless you.

[@fisherman889]

Nice video work, especially liked the zoom-in stills, beautiful.

[@trob0914]

AWESOME departures, the F-4 departures would make General Olds Proud!!!

[@LCRider13]

Back in the 1990s, the Alabama ANG flew F-4s. In those days you could go onto the field at KBHM and sit at the end of the runway while the F-4s were taking off. Insanely loud!

[@edosan2]

Very nice videos. Also loved the excellent included still shots!

[@MilitaryAircraftVideos]

Very nice video. Those stills are so cool👍

[@UKAviationMovies]

Thanks a lot Saint, appreciate the kind feedback 👌

[@claudioberriosromo7122]

Precioso trabajo, gracias. Te mando un abrazo desde Rancagua, Chile.

[@nocalsteve]

Such beauty! These gorgeous girls walking the runway like they know they got it going on!

[@kay-uwemunch7234]

Thanks so much for this awesome Pictures. Great!

[@EternalFireFan]

Turkish Airforce F-4E Phantom 🖤🔥

[@ntdfmaverick]

Fantastic video, thank you.

[@SimDeck]

Very cool. Thanks for posting.

[@Sturmovik13]

Wow...The Czechs even have an Air Force? Let alone having the vaunted J 39 Gripens?! I'm impressed and happy to see.

[@michaelstramm2366]

Beeing myself an Ex jet engine mechanic back in 1982 at AG 51 Immelmann , i miss those days ,when the good old Phantoms coming out on the runway , engines roaring and just looking "Bad Ass" , or doing a low flyby. It still today makes me happy hearing those Beasts going hot. Glory days , good old times .

[@2506cristian]

Great pics of Maroccan F-16👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@DonVideoGuy007]

06:01 = That RAF pilot in that Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning is a beast = the way they took that aircraft up; then leveled out 50 ft. above the tarmac, and then ascended is a thing of beauty.

[@timcole4608]

Brilliant thanks. Just proper 👍

[@chrisschemmer1978]

The Tornado goes so hard!

[@SilvioJ]

The f-35 take off run was insane.

[@michaelpratt7150]

It's simply amazing to see that any F-4 is still being maintained by any Air Force. The Iranians still have them, and I assume the US still has a few being maintained from Desert Storm. Wow.

[@ApollonDriver]

Greece and obviously Turkey are the main users I believe

[@chriseash5646]

Those Phantoms tho… goosebumps.

[@EstorilEm]

DAMN those F-35s have a short takeoff roll, it’s hard to tell where they past the markers, but looked like 1,000-1,500’ 😦 They past the camera with gear retracted at ~50’+ - that’s just crazy.

[@ahmedhussain5039]

Morocon f16s desert couples , beutifull. ----fantastic photos shots---

[@brianoconnor7663]

Omg thank you pilots for protecting our freedom!

[@4n6iscool]

Love the little A4.

[@ArcturanMegadonkey]

Somehow I just knew Solo Turk would do that lol..memories of 2014 coming in a bit low lol

[@RobertLAMARK-l6p]

J'adore ! C'est vraiment magnifique !!!❤🧡💛💚💙

[@jr0815_aka_gulredrel]

Awesome Tornado formation takeoff image, 1:32 . Excellent.

[@UKAviationMovies]

I enjoyed that one too 👌

[@davidwedlock2622]

Once had a pair of them fly under me when gliding in the Lake District. 😅

[@ahmetcemilisbir]

Turkish Air Force = Cool! 👍🇹🇷

[@UKAviationMovies]

100%. The Solo Turk F-16s were so cool, but those Phantoms 🤤🤤

[@bahadirmukan]

Ne mutlu Türküm Diyene!

[@klassyedward9718]

Love it, Thank You. I can smell the spent jet fuel!

[@Fehu1964]

Growing up in Cold War Germany, the F4 was always a War Bird to be seen and heard. I will always Love this bird. The A-10 has my awe after watching it go to town on Republican Guard Units during my time in Iraq 2003-2004.

[@markosp]

That A-4 Skyhawk was badass Vietnam area right there. That F-35 hardly needed any runway to take off.

[@MoconomySt]

Great aircraft video

[@90FormulaE8]

Dang those Moroccan 16's had all the gas...

[@Nel33147]

That Italian Tornado was awfully sweet. More stealthy than the stealth planes. At least on takeoff.

[@STERNWAERTS]

the phantom is the meanest of 'em all.

[@ioanbota9397]

So powerful I like it

[@georgecoetzee]

F4 and Mig 31 are two jets that always draw my attention

[@ApollonDriver]

Jeez, Tornadoes have such a huge tail lol

[@cg1288]

Dang, those F-35's had short takeoffs! F-15's and Typhoons were no slouches either.

[@Junorr500]

A-4 is still a sexy little beast. Curves in the right places.

[@UKAviationMovies]

I agree. And the noise they make! Such a cool jet.

[@pedrocastilhos2341]

Love 'em!

[@beefsuprem0241]

Those F4s take off in installments don't they😎😂

[@PJvaleting]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@stefanopellegrino2342]

Good video and sound too. Amazing F15een, and F15een 👏👏👏

[@UKAviationMovies]

Thanks man 👌

[@jxk4500]

Phorever Phantoms

[@user-lo6cf3df1x]

It would have been nice.Had they had the afterburners on crazy noise

[@joeblow5037]

Old Marine Phantom Phixer here. RIP VMFA-333, best time of my life 🙂

[@gregorymceaddy8884]

The F 4 didn't engage afterburner until V 1... impressive

[@kristensorensen2219]

Excellent ❤🎉

[@jimdevlin2138]

Modern warbirds are sleek and fast and capable, but you cant' beat the F4 Phantom for in your face grunt and menace .

[@Alfsp1]

Huh these days we go see our favourite bands play and the singer will say no cameras or filming during the show ..just in joy the moment with us ..I may start taking pictures and videos of planes ✈️ because those shots were spectacular 😮👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@chriscaptain3141]

Thanks Dankeschön from Germany ❤

[@UKAviationMovies]

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@GregGlaeser-j4u]

For some reason, the F-16 has always looked bad ass to me

[@t10claytempered16]

Thanks! The great F4 Phantom has big ugly shoulders and reminds me of watching Earl Campbell running the football. Just get out of the way and you won't get hurt.

[@resipsaloquitur13]

I came for the Mirage. I was at KAF and I miss driving past the egress end of the airfield with new guys and the sound of a Mirage freaking out new guys 😂

[@bobwilson758]

Really nice photography !

[@bggltk]

very nice photos you caught..

[@UKAviationMovies]

Thanks for the kind comment. I thought I'd try mixing some stills into the vids. People seem to love them

[@stevemohammed3497]

Typhoon 👌

[@Shaffer04]

Was AI used to help with the stills? because I don't know if it's just me but some of them look "painted" Like the Turkish F4's. Let me know if I'm crazy.

[@mbirth]

Try reading the warning labels... they're mostly garbled. Looks like some tool was used to sharpen and "reconstruct" the zoomed in photos.

[@shirleydrury5565]

Tops thank you❤❤😊😊

[@frequentflyer56]

The F-4 was and still is the sexiest fighter ever to fly.

[@brianoconnor7663]

Them F35s omg

[@vc10aviation]

Nice Catches

[@UKAviationMovies]

Thanks VC 👌

[@Yaaaaaaaaaarik3g]

The Mirage, typhoon, and Euro Fighter look like Soviet Migs from the 1960s. The gliders are as thick as the pipes .

[@skycop4093]

The F 4 proof a brick can fly with enough thrust

[@texastrill5473]

THE F4's!!!!!!!! Ask most folks what's got a faster clean terminal speed an F35 or the ancient F4 and I promise most folks would say the tiny little F35. Not so my friends, the F4 would destroy the F35 in a high speed contest. (at altitude anyway)

[@UKAviationMovies]

Also charisma! 😎

[@phantomwolf5485]

My Dad is a Now Retired US Army UH-1 Huey, OH58, and AH1 Cobra pilot and was able to get me a Fam Ride with a Phantom Driver buddy of his that transitioned from Army Rotary Wing to USAF Fast Jets in the late 80s. Col Romero was at the time an RF-4C driver with the Alabama Army National Guard and I was deciding whether to go Air Guard or follow dad's footsteps and fly Helicopters in the Louisiana Army National Guard. Best Ride of my life and something I'll never forget. If I typed how Amazing it was doing mock fights with the Louisiana Air Guards Brand new F15s then picking a fight with the Navy Reserves 204th River Rattlers new FA18 A+. Our old girl more than held her own. I was pleasantly surprised that these RF4s had Sidewinders as well as the ability to carry SUU23 20mm centerline pods. Probably the biggest Non Event of the whole hop was having to be told I had broken the sound barrier lol. Hollywood had me thinking it would be buffetting like chuck Yeager in the Right stuff nope it was smooth as silk in and out of the transonic range. I could elaborate all day lol. As far as Fat Amy aka the F35A is concerned I blows my mind how underperfoming that jet is. If you compare specs on Wikipedia and thrust to weight ratios it should easily outrun the F4and it fails miserably in every metric.

[@cupidstunt22]

F4's what?

[@soulsphere9242]

It is kind of a pointless thing to brag about though as the design philosophy is completely different. The F-4 was originally designed as a high-altitude interceptor, the F-35 is a bomb truck. What matters is speed and range when carrying ordinance. As the F-35 is carrying most of its gear inside it is faster and more efficient under practical circumstances.

[@PanagiotisAvramiSk8]

😍😍😍 Love 😁

[@33sixpack]

Those close up still shots are amazing!

[@MrFezco]

Moroccan F-16 colour scheme is awesome

[@cheongkitvong7449]

F4s Amazing 💞

[@markyg254]

I love that both the Turks and the Greeks have Phantoms in the field. Big old gals.