THE MOST AWESOME & SPECTACULAR DUSK F-15E UNRESTRICTED CLIMBS • AFTERBURNERS SUNSET RAF LAKENHEATH

Ted's Quick Climb Fridays at RAF Lakenheath are always exciting but to have quick climbs at dusk was something spectacular to watch and experience. Four F-15E Strike Eagles of the 492d Fighter Squadron "Madhatters / Bolars" request quick climbs and the sun had just set, leaving the most vivid contrasting colours in the sky. Just enjoy the magical afterburners but pay close to them showing the rare blue afterburner colours.
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. But these are just a few reasons, one also could be to impress the Ted Coningsby Squadron...ooh yeah!
Can pilots just do quick climbs?
No, all take offs are cleared for a standard take off / local climb out but a pilot can request a quick climb but this has to be cleared by ATC.
RAF Lakenheath may have the title R.A.F. but it is in fact a USAF base or even more precise, a USAFE base (United States Air Forces in Europe). It has been a US Air Force base since 1948 and it is home to the 48th Fighter Wing. The wing has four combat-ready fighter squadrons; 492d, 493d, 494th and 495th Fighter Squadrons.
The 492d Fighter Squadron are a combat ready squadron and part of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England. Initially activated as a Southeastern Air District Army Air Corps training squadron - the 55th Bombardment Squadron (Light) on 15 January 1941, and assigned to the 48th Bombardment Group. The unit was equipped with a variety of second-line aircraft, such as the Curtiss A-18 Shrike and Douglas A-20 Havoc, preparing its pilots and maintenance crews for eventual combat. After the Pearl Harbor Attack, the squadron flew antisubmarine patrols from March to April 1942. Resumed aircrew training, many of the group's members went on to serve in squadrons stationed in Europe and the Pacific theaters. The unit was redesignated as the 55th Bombardment Squadron (Dive) on 28 August 1942.
The 492nd assisted the Normandy invasion on 6 June 1944 by dropping bombs on bridges and gun positions, attacking rail lines and trains, and providing visual reconnaissance reports. On 18 June 1944, the 492nd moved, along with the 493rd Fighter Squadron, to Deux Jumeaux Airfield, France.
On 7th November 1945, the squadron inactivated but reactivated on 10 July 1952 as the 492nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron (492nd FBS), a NATO squadron assigned to Chaumont-Semoutiers Air Base, France. Equipped initially with Republic F-84G Thunderjets, the squadron upgraded in 1953 to North American F-86F Sabre aircraft, with the last of the Thunderjets leaving by 1954.
Then in late 1956, the squadron upgraded to the North American F-100D Super Sabre, being redesignated the 492nd Tactical Fighter Squadron (492nd TFS) on 8 July 1958. However the nuclear-weapon capable F-100 caused disagreements with France concerning atomic storage and custody issues within NATO, resulting in a decision to remove Air Force atomic-capable units from French soil. On 15 January 1960, the squadron and its host 48th TFW moved to RAF Lakenheath, UK. In the early 70's, the 492d McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II.
Redesignated as the 492nd Fighter Squadron (492nd FS) on 1 October 1991, the Bolars switched aircraft again, exchanging the F-111Fs for the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle in early February 1992.
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[@margobaxter8344]

For Ted & Nikos's patience & persistence. Waiting on the QCF action. Thank you.❤

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii Margo thank you so much for the super ❤ooohhh yeah have a great weekend

[@fyrdawg533]

Absolutely STUNNING video! I was an GCA Air Traffic Controller at McConnell AFB in Kansas 78-79. When I arrived, the KANG was still flying the F-105 Thunderchief. This video brings back a lot of memories of the Tuesday and Thursday evening launches on Guard night. The GCA was in the middle of the airfield at the taxiway and runways intersections. Since we didn't have anything to do with the launches (around 1900), we'd go outside the trailers and both watch AND FEEL the Thuds when they screamed by in full a/b. That 20' (or close) blue flame and the roar of that engine literally shook your internals. Recovering them a few hours later (around 2100) we would step outside to watch them roll by. They would take off in flights of 4, 2 at a time and recover about the same. The F-105 employed a drag chute to slow down after touching down. It instilled a great amount of pride in this young Controller to see witness the awesome air power at our disposal. Your video instills the same pride in me today! "Jet noise, the sound of freedom!" "I miss the smell of JP-4." Thank You!!

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii thank you so much for serving sir and for all the info in your comments. This is awesome. Thank you so much

[@hansheiser3868]

They were still flying the F 105's in 1979?? I thought they were retired around '76 or even earlier, since the F4's had been deployed in large numbers to SEA. The F 105 was a fairly large jet to only have one engine, no? Also, is the GCA similar to a "PAR" approach? What is the difference between the two?

[@wildweasel105]

Think PAR is precision approach radar🤔​@@hansheiser3868

[@JasonElser]

Amazing in that light. Absolutely breathtaking.

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Jason glad you enjoyed

[@mbc9290]

The actuator noise alone is just spectacular! Love it!

[@TedConingsby]

Sure is

[@mbc9290]

@@TedConingsby 😊👍🙏

[@alarmfannh]

Between 1980-1982 I was a POL Troop stationed in Aviano Italy . Refueled F15 birds from LN many times. Watching them takeoff and do an unrestricted climb is something to see from the flight line. Knowing I had a small part in it made it sweeter.

[@margobaxter8344]

Quick "Climb every mountain, ford every stream". Indeed, they follow every rainbow & Ted has found his dream! The Sound of music (from USAFE). Thank you. Terrific, Nikos & Ted. ❤

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Margo this was such a great. Enjoy the replays and have a fabulous weekend

[@arjenav5968]

I was there, on location, a few days after Ted's Party 2023... this was soo beautiful, that awesome red sky, the sound, the almost empty carpark, the waiting... and the unforgettable reward: most beautiful quick climbs ever! At the end: "is there any more?"... as if that wasn't enough! What a great experience this day was. What a downer to drive from here to the ferry back home :)

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah. What a scene this was

[@AvroAl]

The Lincolnshire & East Anglian sunsets are just spectacular aren’t they! Fantastic footage & know how cold it was - well done Ted & Nikos, just brilliant

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii AVRO thank you so much. Very spectacular ooohh yeah GUNS UP

[@jackpowell9276]

Beautiful! I have to admit, the F15 might well be the coolest looking fighter ever. I know the F22 and 35 are nice, and the 14, typhoon too, and rafael, but the F15 is iconic. It just looks like it means business.

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Jack ooohhh yeah

[@darrenmcritchie3635]

It's still the Gaffer

[@chris-rfs]

The sound was amazing and the sight of the afterburners in the night sky was a treat...thank you.❤

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Chris thank you very much

[@JackieTwitchen]

Love ❤️ watching the show. Ted makes me laugh.

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Jackie thank you so much

[@tommystravels64]

Have to say mate… This is by far THE MOST impressive take off footage I’ve EVER seen!! Straight out of Hollywood this is!! Like scenes from Top Gun!! Congratulations bro!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@TedConingsby]

Oii Oii Tommy thank you so much. The light was magnificent

[@aubreywilliams6153]

Reminds me of when we used to watch the F111’s at Upper Heyford at night, if you knew the back lanes you could get within 150yds of the planes. The burners did warm you up on a chilly evening! Probably what started my tinnitus.😀

[@TedConingsby]

Nice

[@susannetilsner7063]

Absolutely awsome! The lights, the afterburner, the afterglow and then they disappear in the darkness. Great video!

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Susanne thank you glad you enjoyed

[@mikethepikemusic]

Oi oi nickos nickos and Ted and not forgetting the team ❤ I once had the pleasure of sitting in a field at 10.15pm outside RAF St Athan watching F4 phantoms launch at night, but this is next level , the thrust of those pratt and Whitney engines are bone shaking 😊 . As usual excellent filming, thanks for all you do to bring us such a buzz . One love ❤

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Mike thank you so much and great memories shared there. Wow F-4’s how awesome

[@MegaHicksie]

Remember that evening , was beautiful to watch , probably the most sublime video you are likely to take , emotional , as you often say 😀

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Clyde 🤙🏼 This was unreal, the whole thing was sublime and that sky couldn’t have looked any better 😎🇺🇸

[@jimmygee6113]

Epic video 📹 Nikos... Stunning sun set, F15e, clear skies and After burners, this stream had it all...Amazing footage and to date one of my favourites Thank you..

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Jimmy. This was an absolute bonus once we decided to pack up and wrap up the stream. The sky was perfect and the request for quick climbs was the ultimate buzz oohhh yeah

[@SamFBM]

how beautiful. these beast fly over me every other day never actually see them tho bc uk weather but i hear them and check flight radar like yup thats an f-15

[@TedConingsby]

[@darrenmcritchie3635]

Tony Scott would approve of this video Fantastic.

[@chrisbentley4871]

Awesome Thanks for catching that one

[@JayAllen-vw9vc]

I was @ Bitburg in the early 80s nobody has this even now: never mind! We will still get ya! Awesome power!

[@patrickflohe7427]

I miss when the mighty F-111F ThunderVark was there. Best years of my life.

[@TedConingsby]

[@karlmurray4479]

The sound of freedom🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@TedConingsby]

Oooohhh yeah

[@ellesee7079]

Beautiful!

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii Ellesee 🤙🏼

[@ksaviation9345]

When Amanda and I had a late February afternoon a couple of years ago on the fence similar to this it left me in tears, one of the most beautiful aviation experiences we'd both experienced....

[@mimz9761]

AMAZING afterburner sunset!!!!!!!!!

[@TedConingsby]

Oooohhhhhhhhh yeah 🤙🏼

[@juliebeard880]

Well, don't think words cover that experience. ❤❤ Thanks as always Ted, Nikos & spanner crew

[@TedConingsby]

Oooh yeah

[@JayAllen-vw9vc]

Love this F15 still Rules!

[@alanwhiteside410]

I never get tired of seeing the F-15 taking off especially at night or dawn. At the factory when planes were delivered usually three planes at a time flown east overseas, a small crew of us would come early at 3:00 am to launch the planes and it was dark outside which was great to watch the afterburners. Then we went to the cafeteria for breakfast which was another plus! Lol

[@TedConingsby]

[@pastorclay82]

Should have seen it when it was the massive afterburners of the mighty F-111 leaving.

[@stefanwilliams1687]

Damn man what a show, must have been amazing to be there

[@TedConingsby]

It sure was

[@richardwood4814]

You will never beat what you have captured there. The power, atmosphere and mother nature at her best. Very well done mate and can’t wait for more. 👍

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Richard thank you so much for your kind words. Of all the quick climbs we have captured, never have we seen them do this at dusk. Ooohh yeah

[@johnnicholls-nm8gy]

Fantastic

[@TedConingsby]

Oii Oii John thank you

[@DickieDelouise]

Oh my that was a beautiful video! The light... The power of the Eagle... And your(and Teds, of course) unbridled enthusiasm made for another A++ video

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii thank you so much for your kind words

[@peterroser2528]

I love the F15❤

[@daveysurt8803]

This is absolutely spectacular, one of the best I’ve seen, thanks Ted and Nikos

[@TedConingsby]

The light was magnificent and we’ve never seen blue afterburners 🇺🇸🗽

[@douglas_brighty_tan127]

Wow !! Now that is breathtaking at golden hour with these F-15E Strike Eagles takeoff in style🤩

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii Douglas thank you. This setting was magic

[@mbc9290]

What a spectacular view! Thank you ☺️ 🙏!!

[@gobowgamer1418]

Driving past on my way home last night looked spectacular with the sunset & the F15’s going vertical. 🔥☀️

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohh yeah

[@davidtaylor4039]

Spectacular!!

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii David it sure was

[@OlliesTrainsGaming427]

Neat take off by the F15s Love the model of the jet

[@TedConingsby]

Oohh yeah

[@BabsR]

spectacular sunset, fweeps and quick climbs, absolutely brilliant, thank you

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Babs thank you so much. This was amazing with a sunset

[@timmarshall7903]

Thanks!

[@TedConingsby]

Oii Oii Tim thank you so much for the super 🤙🏼ooohh yeah

[@lindafullerton4191]

Hi Ted * Nikos This video is amazing. The display by the pilots and the sky full full of so much beauty and the colours take your breath away. Thank you for sharing this magical experience with us I love watching it. It brings an inner peace. Thank you also for all the wonderful days out you bring us. With my very best wishes Linda

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii Linda thank you so much. This was a right treat and funny enough we were not sure if there was going to be a second wave so we parked up but kept the camera available just in case… and this happened. The sky was perfect and couldn’t believe they requested quick climbs ooohh yeah

[@richardalbone3993]

Awesome 👌

[@TedConingsby]

Oohh yeah

[@roypowell3450]

Absolutely brilliant what a beautiful sky and fantastic take offs....Thank you!

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Roy thank you so much. Couldn’t believe it when they all requested quick climbs at dusk with a magnificent sky

[@scotm2250]

Spectacular. My Saturday morning fix. Thanks

[@TedConingsby]

Oii Oii Scot thank you so much

[@234liney]

That was spot on. Right place, right time.👍

[@TedConingsby]

[@mbc9290]

Truly the life as well as an absolute incredible capture!

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah

[@JohnnyCarroll-wi6tx]

absolutley stuning.no musick.thank you.

[@DanielWalker67]

Yeah, I watched these 4 x F15E's go hot pit towards end of live stream plus 2 x F35's. I knew they were coming out too play. In less than a minute after stream ended these beauties taxi'd to side of runway pad, extinguishers were out and groudcrew loitering. Evening was on! Sunset was perfect, cloud cover just right. Rewarded with sweet Afterburner delight, the dancing flames of F15E's lighting up the runway. What a thrill! Magnifico at night are off the scale. I couldn't believe i was watching it. Trully brilliant, what a day! The filming is so damn good you don't miss a thing. Then 10mins after everyone left i saw 2 x F35's do quick climbs standing at crash gate fence. I knew there had been F35 gone hot pitting/ refurl. But I just watched in awe! A pure fluck really I saw them. Had a magic week out and about. An honour 🎖 ❤ No:- 748

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Dan thank you very much. It was fun having the suspense and wow, what a sky to do quick climbs with. Oohh yeah

[@alanhenderson7919]

AWE !!!!! FFFFfffurrrr Heavens Sake. Amazing,, Outstanding and simply,, Thank you guys for giving me ( us ) all your time,, patience and brilliant Videography 👍👍👍 Scottish AlF

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you

[@Gerrit-Poort]

Awesome video Ted....

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii thank you so much

[@tomdarco2223]

Right O Thanks Man!

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii 🤙🏼

[@tomdarco2223]

Right On keep them videos coming

[@TedConingsby]

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[@andrewkealaher4688]

Simply Awesome!

[@manfredos8316]

...so there were a second wave yesterday! The Eagles with the sun going down.. it looks so epic! Wonferful!

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah

[@rachaelwebb5803]

Ted looks very Christmasy,loving his santa hat!! Have a good day,stay warm xxx

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Rachael thank you so much

[@rachaelwebb5803]

@@TedConingsby ❤️

[@the_bloke_that_cuts_the_grass]

Stunning both in sight and sound❤

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah

[@Echho1]

Epic takeoffs and beautiful skies!! 🔥🌇

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah 🌅

[@rachaelwebb5803]

Amazing xxxxx

[@TedConingsby]

[@knoxyish]

look at the light!! amazing great camera work ted an nicos !! you excelled your self on this one nicos really excellent .

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Knoxy 🤙🏼 thank you so much

[@hansheiser3868]

Ted- fantastic video dude!! The afterburner flames at dusk are a sight to behold! I'm somewhat surprised the pilots kept the burners lit for so long! Is it a "safety" thing? As in, get the plane as high as possible above the ground in case of engine failure, so the jet has a chance to limp back to base single-engined., The ONLY thing no video can convey to the viewer is the absolute thunderous roar of those 2 engines in full afterburner. Sure, we all know these planes are loud during takeoff, but the tv or outboard speakers simply can't reproduce the engine roar to do them justice; perhaps an IMAX sound system would be fairly decent. Keep up the good work Ted.

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you very much

[@dawnpriestley]

Absolutely fantastic ❤

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii Dawn 🤙🏼

[@grahammcrobert7141]

this video reminds me of the scene from TomGun well done Nikos to get that shot

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah

[@grahammcrobert7141]

@@TedConingsby dangerzone comes to mind

[@nomisrennoc6804]

Hi Nikos, this literally is so amazing and thank you so much!

[@TedConingsby]

You are most welcome and thanks again for your super!

[@munozcampos]

I just noticed the differences in sound from the -229 vs, the typical -220 F-100.

[@gazlan66]

Fantastic Nikos. Keep on keeping on.

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Gaz thank you so much

[@micheldaubigne7629]

"Breathtaking"

[@TedConingsby]

[@BRUNO1974]

That was one of the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Thank you Nikos & Ted it truly was Spectacular ❤ from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii thank you very much

[@respighi3]

Shockwave rings visible in the blue flame! Doesn't get better than this...

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you very much

[@jimmypas]

Amazing colours

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii Jimmy thanks man 🌅

[@colinwatson7718]

Ooh Yeah you nailed that Nikos : Feeeeel tha Heat

[@TedConingsby]

Ooooooohhhhh yeah thanks Colin

[@andybakr]

Brillient Ted - wow

[@TedConingsby]

Thanks Andy 🌅

[@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835]

Eagles!!!!!

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohhh yeah

[@ericschaefer3070]

One of your best 👏

[@SamFBM]

ah just coming back to this video again. im still astonished thats a 52yr old air frame design and its still only getting better. imagine if we was flying a military Wright model A in 60s thats the equivalent in terms of age.bonkers

[@TedConingsby]

The F15 is a magnificent aircraft

[@stevea21sc82]

Mate, I loved that video. F15s against the sunset background. Absolutely beautiful and a pleasure to watch. I bet it was cold?

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Steve 🤙🏼 couldn’t believe the sky and the request for quick climbs. Yes it was cold but my word was it forgotten about

[@derekthurgood3696]

Fantastic video 👌

[@fredtedstedman]

Very artistic vid you guys , colours are wonderful !

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you so much

[@PurpleDreki]

Beautiful, Ted!

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you

[@nomisrennoc6804]

Thanks so much!

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiiii thank you so much for the super 🤙🏼 this is so kind of you thank you 🗽🇺🇸 oooh yeah

[@padster87]

superb footage

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you so much

[@raymondporter2094]

Spectacular...

[@TedConingsby]

Thanks Ray

[@abelcurtis9598]

It’s going to good and busy I think

[@jimmytaaffe]

Damn.

[@steveh5005]

Wow! Zoom baby.....

[@TedConingsby]

Oohhh yeah

[@devinjonathan5681]

1:55 he's winking at us 😉

[@TedConingsby]

[@yawningkitty457]

This is probably some of the best take off footage I've ever seen, anywhere, truely beautiful.

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii thank you so much for your kind words. Well this is the first time we’ve seen quick climbs at dusk and with a beautiful sky. Thank you

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

I wonder if they will replace the Strike Eagle with the F-15EX Eagle Two. I believe it has even more advanced ground attack capability than the Strike Eagle.

[@Matt-yq4zr]

Was this taken on QCF? That was a lovely capture!!!!

[@TedConingsby]

It was but after the stream as a lovely surprise

[@Beertjebas81]

Awesome

[@TedConingsby]

Oohh yeah

[@JarnoWesterdijk]

awesome ❤❤👌👌

[@TedConingsby]

Oii oiii thank you 🤙🏼

[@beepeeify]

yeah!

[@TedConingsby]

Ooohh yeah

[@shanedavis9166]

Number 3 gets my 10 points :-D

[@TedConingsby]

Oohhh yeah

[@SeanButterfield-dg6yj]

Stunning. Just stunning. Great work Ted, I’m just sad I missed it live! SEND IT!!!!

[@TedConingsby]

Oiiii ooiiii Sean! SEND IT!

[@Blox363]

❤LN 48TH FW❤️

[@TedConingsby]

Oiii oiii Chris 🤙🏼 This was an absolutely incredible treat this. Ooohhhh yeah GUNS UP 🤙🏼🗽🇺🇸

[@giger5366]

Incredible 🤩 Do you have any stills you can publish? Would make an amazing desktop!

[@TedConingsby]

Thank you so much. We didn’t take any stills but even pausing the video scenes, they still look great

[@BriggCoupe]

Cool beans 🤟🏻

[@TedConingsby]

Oohhh yeah

[@xevious2501]

Shot during the TOP GUN HOUR!!

[@TedConingsby]

[@JL1070]

What time of day was this buddy?? Looks brill!! 😄👍

[@TedConingsby]

Well bear in mind it was NOVEMBER and UK, this was around 1630L