PURE SURGE MASS UNRESTRICTED CLIMBS F-15E & F-35A TED'S QUICK CLIMB THURSDAY • RAF LAKENHEATH

The greatest show NOT on Earth, but in the skies, it is the inaugural, world famous, "Ted's Quick Climb Thursday"! Yep, not a Friday! These are the quick climbs from Ted's Quick Climb Thursday show from the 23rd May 2024 with F-15E Strike Eagle and F-35A Lightning II executing Quick Climb departures.
So what is a Quick Climb?
Unlike the Typhoon which accelerates vertically after between 8 to 10 seconds from brakes to take off, aircraft such as the F15E or F35A will usually clear the whole runway maintaining an altitude anywhere between 40-100ft with speeds of around 320mph and then pull the aircraft vertically or near vertical to quickly climb to the aircraft's cruising altitude. It is more commonly requested by the pilot as a "quick climb" more usual.
What is an Unrestricted Climb?
It is the same as a quick climb.
Why do they do Unrestricted climbs/PTOs/Quick climbs
There are many reasons such as clearing airspace barriers, short runways, to burn fuel before air-to-air refuelling or just to get to a destination quicker. Quick climbs can also be used in a combat scenario for both offensive and defensive, either getting out of a base quick from attacks or scramble to intercept. But these are just a few reasons, one also could be to impress the Ted Coningsby Squadron...ooh yeah!
RAF Lakenheath is the home of the 48th Fighter Wing and home to four combat ready fighter squadrons; 492nd FS, 493rd FS, 494th FS and the recently reactivated 'Valkyries', the 495th Fighter Squadron. It may carry the title RAF but it is a USAF base. This is because the base was originally built for and operated by the Royal Air Force in 1940. The airfield started life out as decoy airfield (Q-site) to RAF Mildenhall, which is about 5.5 miles the way the backwards crow flies. RAF Mildenhall was an established bomber station built in 1934 and to protect it, Lakenheath was chosen to become a decoy, to take any attacks. However, things changes and it was decided that RAF Lakenheath would become a satellite station to Mildenhall.
Lakenheath was home to 20 OTU with Wellington Bombers, 149 Squadron with their Short Sterling Bombers who were also joined later by 199 Squadron. After WWII, and from 1948, it then became home to the USAF's 307th Bombardment Group and also the 2d Bombardment Group.
On the 15th January 1941, the US Army Air Corps activated the 48th Bombardment Group (Light). During WW2, the 492d, 493d and 494th Fighters Squadrons were trained and were significantly involved in the Normandy Landings, Operation Overlord and the Invasion of France. Their combat sorties involved bombings raids over bridges, railway lines and carried out reconnaissance missions. It was on the 10th July 1952, the Oklahoma Air National Guard 137th Fighter-Bomber Wing at Chaumont-Semoutiers Air Base, France was redesignated as the 48th Fighter-Bomber Wing.
The Statue of Liberty was actually made near the base and the Mayor of the town gave a ceremonial name to the base as the "Statue of Liberty Wing". The 48th Fighter Wing is the only Wing in the USAF to have a number and a name!
It wasn't until 15th January 1960 that the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing made Lakenehath their new home. LR, LS and LT were the tail codes for the base with the F-100's but when they transitioned to the Phantom, a temporary tail code of LK was introduced until a few months later it changed once more to LN, which is active today.
In 1977 a fourth squadron joined Lakenheath's 48th, the 495th Tactical Fighter Squadron. They were known as the "Thundervarks" flying the F-111's. However, they deactivated in 1991. They also sported the green tail flash.
In 1991, The 48th Tactical Fighter Wing was redesignated as the 48th Fighter Wing. This included the 'Tactical' title being dropped on the squadrons too. The 495th disbanded with the retirement of the F-111 in that year but returned 30 years later in 2021 with the F-35A.
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[@TedConingsby]

Ladies, gents and teddy bears! This is Ted’s Quick Climb Friday. Don’t you just love it when we zoom OUT? It makes a huge difference to the feel of just how fast these aircraft climb. Ooohh yeah

[@enclavex69]

This will never ever get old 👊🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@TedConingsby]

[@apuuvah]

Damn, F-35 is a beautiful beast. Sound of Freedom.

[@A10egress]

I get to watch this same thing every day at Tyndall AFB FLORIDA

[@colinpattison220]

Yet another brilliant compilation! Well done Ted & Nikos. The noise, vibration, aviation fuel, QC's, spluffage, wing ribbons, fweepage. Never grow tired of this👏👏

[@TedConingsby]

Ooooooohhhhhhh yeah thanks Colin

[@Anthony77739]

Love the channel mate. When you zoom out it gives a great perspective on how fast they climb. Just awesome.

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii thank you. Yes it really does :_:_f35:

[@margobaxter8344]

Oooh yeah, the RAF Lakenheath commute. They go to work, meanwhile we're entertained! Fweeps, howls and was that Ted so overawed by the fantastic action, he fweeped!? 😆. Great stuff, thank you USAFE & Ted Coningsby

[@TedConingsby]

Oii Oii thanks Margo🤙🏼 fweeeeeeep

[@larryav8r]

Thank you for this. It reminded me of a time I was flying over the San Joaquin Valley in California and I received a traffic advisory from Lemoore Approach for a flight of F18s that were just leaving the runway 5,000 feet below me. They reached my altitude in a matter of seconds. It was awe inspiring.

[@roypowell3450]

Wow! Welcome to the Lakenheath space station!! A BIG thank you to the 48th always spectacular. Thank you Nikos...👍

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah

[@raymondporter2094]

How many millions of dollars did we see climbing vertically into the clouds above, in this one? What machines & what pilots! Great video (as usual).

[@mrpicky1868]

millions just in fuel....

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Freedom isn’t free $$$ well spent

[@alixakablackcat3739]

I knew it why I said Lakenheath was my favorite airfield. I often say its the best place to view of the F15s and F35s. Ty for the post Nikos. ☺️🥰😊👍

[@TedConingsby]

Thanks Alix

[@juliebeard880]

Awesome as always, luv it, whether F35As or F15 strike eagles. Thanks always Ted, Nikos & the TCS crew

[@TedConingsby]

Thanks Julie, get well soon

[@buckarookirb]

I love the smell of J-8 in the morning.😅

[@apuuvah]

Smells like... Victory.

[@AC_702]

Awww yeah! TC Channel in the AM, Baby!!

[@TedConingsby]

Oooohh yeah

[@angbaker8549]

Love the Quick Climbs

[@TedConingsby]

Oii Oii thanks Ang

[@topfuelteddy]

Just insane. It rained and was really cloudy when we went a few weeks ago. I'd love to see this .

[@ellesee7079]

No matter the day, 48th FW never disappoints!

[@donkoh5738]

no Elephant Walk.

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah. That’s proper true dat Ellesee

[@captaina8697]

Stunning, simply stunning 🫡

[@TedConingsby]

Oii Oii Captain A thanks man

[@Dex_The_Paladin]

Always fantastic to see! I'd love to see a side by side QC takeoff though... Twins to the stars ❤😊

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah thanks Dex

[@Authorisedselleraustralia]

Thanks for the clip mate Awesome ⚡️🙋‍♂️🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@sjp35productions6]

Back in another century when I was in the USAF, it was a rare sight for me to watch an F-15 take off. I was in SAC, so all I saw were B-52s and KC-135s. However, the sound of both types of aircraft on full AB is enough for me to proclaim, “That is the sound of Freedom.” ‘Cuz, ‘murica.

[@TedConingsby]

B-52s and KC-135s don’t have AB

[@sjp35productions6]

@@TedConingsby This is what happens when one posts at 2am. I should have been a bit more specific in my second sentence as I was referring to the 35s and 15s.

[@Lifeviewed]

Thank you for such great shots. I am feeling lost with my filming this year. I hope to see you on the fence line soon. Keep up the great work. Tony

[@TedConingsby]

[@nathanprofitt3224]

Sweet!!!

[@wesdowner5636]

To the MOON, Alice! 🌙

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohh yeah

[@DanielWalker4524]

The mega zoomed out shot, which is brave when all you wanna focus on the aircraft but zoom out so you get such an emersive perspective of sheer speed that carries them vertical. How quick they turn straight up. Besides you get too witness 1) 2 in shot and 2) The Afterburner going on and off and 3) watch them gun it! Up! An epic collection of F15E's and F35A's on flights to oblivion. They are gone! Apart from the Catwalk.. USAF show us the way with skills and action

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Dan 🤙🏼thanks man. We know you’re a big fan of the 2 in 1 shot. It gives a great chance to catch the climb rate and a little bit of the next departing aircraft ooohhh yeah

[@DanielWalker4524]

@TedConingsby Yeah, one of the best shots you do. If not the best! Highlighted it very early on in my TCS viewing career. Still a massive fav.. Although many great shots I've seen 👌

[@StephenAinsworth1]

6:48 love that perspective

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah thanks Stephen

[@alexcraig8543]

Man, those f35 really get up and go with a hurry! Usually, the f15 is my favorite unrestricted climber, but those f35 were like rocket ships!

[@aandc2005]

Thats incredible! Good job filming those especially when you panned back you can really see how fast it gets to altitude! Most poeople film tight in you can't get a good view of how fast they are going doing it that way..

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you so much

[@SkipInExile]

Bet nobody throws a sickie the day it comes to flying one of these beautiful planes ✈️. .(fave still the f15)… p.s. great footage, but subscribed for the bear!!👍🤣

[@donkoh5738]

Would love to see a 4th July Quick climb contest between: F35, the F15 & RAF Phoon 🗯 ! Send them ✌🔛

[@TedConingsby]

That would be awesome! What a great idea. The aircraft to reach a chosen FL quickest would most likely be the Typhoon due to the power to weight ratio but ultimately it could also depend on the pilot. Saying that, this would simply be amazing to watch regardless of outcome

[@donkoh5738]

@@TedConingsby -- True... but it would be the intent of the spirit, over the winner, that would win 🗯✌ ! Send it

[@TedConingsby]

Absolutely, it would be an awesome event. You never know it might just happen one day at an airshow? Hope this comes true.

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

lol The marching teddy bear was so cute.

[@TedConingsby]

[@texastrill5473]

Perhaps the greatest after burning Turbofan engine ever created. Makes a solid 10,000 lbs of static thrust more than the F16. As the A10 is an aircraft built around a 30mm rotary cannon, the F35 is an aircraft built around an engine. Not exactly sure where it slots in among the F18, F15, F16, and F22 as a weapon system but who cares. Tax dollars well spent!

[@banzaiib]

As a tax payer, I'm happy with the engine... But not the program.

[@aandc2005]

Yup about 45,000 the F35 is the world's most powerful single-engine fighter ever made! Wish Lockheed would make a twin engine fighter using those engines!💰

[@CueDriver]

The F15 was built around the radar.

[@apuuvah]

F-35 Block 4, THE best fighter by far. 'Bout to get better with AI stealth drone wingmen loaded internally with Peregrine missiles.

[@HereIam-rg3vy]

Wow!!

[@1997cjt]

Great video

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you

[@christianholzl1258]

The high priests of quick climb

[@tomdarco2223]

Right On Go Army!

[@knoxyish]

f35 pilot tuning into grt hits!! ten before ken an pull the stick back oh yeah!!!!

[@CueDriver]

Hearing the jet nozzles move is crazy.

[@badlt5897]

Lurking for a while. Today I hit the subscribe button..

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you for joining us

[@Trad_chad1122]

The F-15 and F-35 really do compliment one another.

[@apuuvah]

As do F-35 and Gripen E. Greetings from Finland.

[@alanhenderson7919]

Haha. Absolutely AAWWWWWSSooommmme 👍👍👍. Scottish AlF

[@TedConingsby]

[@bkraus4829]

I used to watch the F16's at Osan AB do this although I don't think they went as vertical as these F35's oh and once in awhile there was a certain black plane with long thin wings that would do an unrestricted climb that was impressive for something as big as she was...

[@user-wi2bf5fp9f]

First F-35 had white letters on its tyres... someone got fancy....

[@MrKeithsplace]

That’s a lot of BTU’s exhausted right there. But I think that’s 27,000 lbs military thrust with 43,000 lbs. full afterburner, but I could be wrong.

[@TedConingsby]

Pratt and Whitney F100 229s produce 29,000lbs of thrust with a afterburner

[@colinboneham7387]

Love the noise and climb outs. Any chance of Ted being at Cosford Air day tmz ?

[@TedConingsby]

We are there tomorrow

[@apuuvah]

F-35... say hello to Finnish road bases!

[@Bigmike3406E]

This looks like a video game to me .

[@TedConingsby]

Can assure you this is real world

[@kolddk]

Thanks 4 another superb vid. What´s the reason for the steep climb? Local regulations?

[@joep5080]

Friday fun

[@TedConingsby]

It’s Friday, end of the week

[@thecorknicehero3073]

Is the F35B hovering at the Cosford Airshow really loud. Without afterburners, I heard that many people say it’s still incredibly loud right? So please tell me how is it soooo loud ted!?!

[@TedConingsby]

We recorded this on our Ted-o-meter at around 132db, so this is extremely loud

[@thecorknicehero3073]

Try recording it on the F35B today especially if it hovers again like last year. But later or tomorrow, you might tell me what was the loudest part of the F35b

[@updoggroup_gaming]

hi Ted i was wondering if you could tell me about the camera kit your using as the zoom on that lens is fantastic

[@TedConingsby]

It’s TedCam 2.0 with TedaScopic lens

[@grabir01]

Wow! Go Lockheed Martin!!

[@TedConingsby]

[@alexanderstaunton189]

F-35 Disappearing act

[@POLANDAIRWAYS]

👍🙂

[@TedConingsby]

[@mikearnold3450]

Vweep!

[@TedConingsby]

[@3_stars_and_a_sun.]

They’re in a hurry

[@grabir01]

Go Boeing!!! Wow!!!!

[@damienhealy6590]

Very nice

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you Damien