USAF F-35s exiting the Mach Loop in style - 4K

A treat to catch a mixed bag of USAF jets through Cad East in the Mach Loop. High humidity as the F-35 Lightnings came through gave some very dramatic vapor on and around the airframes.
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[@sesquipedaliansquirrel7364]

That 'HI MOM' was brilliant!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you liked it. Cheers 👍

[@kdrapertrucker]

That super Hornet crew knew that the photographers would be out.

[@josephshaw2747]

It's pretty incredible how far aircraft have come over the span of 120 years since the Wright brothers made their first flight.

[@LRRPFco52]

If you haven't read or listened to David McCullough's Wright Bothers, I can't recommend it strongly enough.

[@TheMisterGriswold]

@@LRRPFco52 Seconded.

[@niko7903]

​@@LRRPFco52 Thanks for the recommendation, just put it on my queue. 👍

[@LRRPFco52]

@@niko7903 That book on audio is one of the best I've ever read/heard. I've been in Aerospace & Defense since the 1970s and had no idea about the true Wright Bros story.

[@aztronomy7457]

careful...You're going to get some angry Brazilian commenters in here.....

[@nodafy]

An absolute masterpiece of engineering People who dislike it have no idea what they're talking about

[@annebynon]

Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor. Amazing. I wasn't expecting the rotation into a climb, and the vapour surrounds and ribbons. Just wow.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Steeyuv]

F35 pulls 9g over the world’s deafest sheep.

[@scupking]

Since lifting the flight restrictions a few years back the F-35 is now a beast!!

[@rikvermar7583]

@2:16 - if i had not seen the F-35 actually perform the climb just before i would of thought the photo was CGI or something because it looks so unreal, "what a shot" incredible

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks ✈️👍

[@kreterakete]

Big hugs from bohemian forest and thank youuuu too.

[@PhilipGaffney]

​@DafyddPhillips do you have a website wherr you share your images? I would love that picture for my desktop

[@DafyddPhillips]

@@PhilipGaffney I do post most photos on my Flickr page. Here’s a link flic.kr/p/2nU7yj7

[@PhilipGaffney]

@@DafyddPhillips thank you. Genius of a photographer 👏🏻

[@warboyrb]

I'm sure that the F-35's pilot will be wanting those images in RAW, for his mancave wall prints. Amazing

[@israelgonzales5992]

I'm sure. Don't let the best thing about the whole situation? Why can't you be there? Fly those at 35 why can't you be there? What's the story? What is the excuse my my daddy oh my Mommy oh? Why look at it why not be there?

[@DaveTaste]

​@@israelgonzales5992that's exactly what I was thinking....

[@mountainmover777]

The images starting at 4:09 are probably indeed wall plastered far and wide. Some great shots!

[@niko7903]

Yeah, I would love to see a video of these pilots being delivered their framed pictures so we can see them smile. At 4:10, the "Hi Mom" is great. Would love to see his mom's reaction. Also, those pics with the wing-tip vortices on the 35, - [Chef's kiss] magnifique. I have to make the pilgrimage to the Mach Loop before I die.

[@bugnut4432]

@@israelgonzales5992 wat

[@johnfrench9608]

This f35 thing is really growing on me. I wasnt sure to begin with a single engine fighter but the pilots are really using the performance now as they get better at flying it. Dare i say it looked more spectacular than the F15s in that footage

[@ivorbiggen]

💯👍

[@Tyroniusmaximus92]

Agree really seems like they are pushing them now. It's grown on me too. Wasn't a fan at all.

[@amazin7006]

They are more maneuverable than a super hornet with a thrust/weight ratio that can rival even an F16 when fuel levels are matched. This thing is an absolute beast, and the best fighter in the world bar none. The F22 doesn't have its MADL, IRST, helmet display, or radar capabilities, and many sources in the air force have said that the F35 is even stealthier than the F22,

[@Shadowboost]

I see them every day and I still don't like them.

[@jo0298]

35 engines in one homie!

[@rikvermar7583]

one of the F-35 party tricks is that with the use of multiple external cameras the pilot can literally look down and see through the floor at the ground below through his helmet display, what a job

[@CHRF-55457]

Thats awesome. Complete sensor awareness. I'd imagine those Iranian F4 pilots would have loved that ability.

[@chuckwagon1892]

Watching this footage, to me, is surreal. I can't believe the speed and the grace. The photography is absolutely stunning. It's kind of hard to believe those F35's are actually piloted and not some kind of Hollywood special effect. Totally mind-blowing!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you and happy you enjoyed watching 👍

[@moparjr89]

😂 you want to see something surreal go find a video of an f22. In 2008 i saw an f22 doing insane things at langly afb airshow

[@ArthurX-eg8bc]

Hollywood went from Tony Stark attending F-35 meetings to an F-35 shooting down The Hulk while the helicarrier was loaded with Quin Jets.

[@thesushifiend]

Technically, F35s aren't piloted by the crew. The aircraft flies itself and configures itself, and the pilot just tells the plane where he/she wants to go. The computers make nearly all the decisions on how to deliver the pilot's wishes. Very different from the previous generations of fighter aircraft where the pilots controlled most things directly with assistance from computers for stability.

[@chuckwagon1892]

@thesushifiend Thanks for explaining. That sure helps to explain the 70 - 90 million price tag. Trouble shooting and maintenance must be a nightmare.

[@ElegantMessTechPC]

Still amazes me every time seeing the F35, absolutely insane what they're capable of

[@Usasuperpower]

Proud to be American and love our British allies!!!!

[@richardalbone3993]

Wow! Incredible footage and still images! Awesome stuff...another superb video! 👌

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Richard 👍

[@Toph.Beifong.]

I tried to record jets at fleet week in SF but they were so fast it was hard to get a clean video shot. Respect to the photographers skill here.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks 👍

[@michaeljorgensen5351]

Just spent Thanksgiving in Utah. What a treat to watch these practice! 27yrs Army and calling in A10s to save us, and as amazing as they are the F35 IS JAW DROPPING. Good luck enemies !

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for watching Michael 👍

[@dr.jamesolack8504]

One of the best Mach Loop vids. And I’ve seen quite a few! Sincere thanks for the upload. As you were.👍

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it! Many thanks for watching 👍

[@Halli50]

As a retired pilot that has flown most classes of things that fly (from paragliders up - except for heavy jets and military aircraft) I can just imagine the blast these guys are having, being encouraged to fly the hottest equipment available low and fast like this!

[@markrenn2705]

I saw the low roads and homes there I bet they rattle the windows and ears quite well!

[@billreal76]

FANTASTIC videos and stills!! That plane and those pilots were so photogenic!!! What a GREAT day to be in the Mach Loop!

[@niko7903]

They call her "Fat Amy" but she's a sexy beast, so we should dub her "Phat Amy" hence forth. I know I shouldn't wish for conflict, but when we have war machines like this, a hammer that would make Thor blush, - it's so very hard to not see every bad-actor state as a bunch of nails begging to be pounded. So to thy enemies I say, please F around, - because we're dying for you to find out.

[@user-kv4ct4qm2y]

To think that one day we will travel in spirit 1000 times faster! These planes are incredible. I could watch them all day. God bless everyone.

[@Predator831234]

This machine is simply breathtaking!🖤

[@Superbonker-np6iz]

Left me with goosebumps all over. What a thrill it must be to be so close.

[@Wugawamp]

Stunning vantage point and scenery! Really great work. Thank you!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you very much, appreciate you watching

[@ralphbirdsell7231]

I'm so proud of my country ! Those scenes bring tears to My eyes... That's American might! Baby.. and that's not the only one we got !

[@timmiller7589]

Dafydd, you capture such stunning videography! Incredible work and many, many THANK YOUs🫡🫡 The beauty of Wales and these jets leaves me about speechless. I’m waiting for a couple of barrel roll exits on one of these some day😮

[@pointnozzleaway]

I Cannot imagine how Intense it is to be that close. So Awesome, and Thanks for sharing !!! 👍👍

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@pahtar7189]

Gorgeous! Just the right humidity to make cool effects but not obscure everything and/or make the photographers miserable.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Appreciate you watching

[@capnron65]

I am so envious of you being there in person. Thank you for such beautiful and high quality content, and as always, thanks for sharing.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks for your kind words Ron. Much appreciated 👍

[@stephenbrown1077]

Oh my god, that was fantastic. Dafydd, great video and flybys stupendous!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Stephen, appreciated 👍

[@huffdaddy3845]

What a cool place to hang out. Love the still pictures you take.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks 👍

[@taodej]

Always amazing footage from the loop. Thank you !

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching and happy new year.

[@davestohs]

Outstanding athletic footage and shots of those Lightnings. Thank you for sharing!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it Many thanks Dave 👍

[@PixelatedExistence]

Love teh different angles you film at, the end sequence of shots with teh other photographers, shows just fast they were twisting and turning! Oh also love the zoomed in photos as well. All in all a very professional 4k quality video!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed and thanks for watching. Appreciate 👍

[@Pincer88]

Definitely another "Whoohoo" moment, just like in Star Wars Canyon a few years ago. Great video! And...., I hardly dare to say it, but this kind of performance makes good some of the blues over the loss of RAF Tornados, doesn't it?

[@daveogarf]

INCREDIBLE shots! Brilliant work!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks

[@grimblegromblethegnome]

As always, awesome!!!! Thank you for providing this awesome footage.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to watch it. 👍

[@Glee73]

Fantastic footage and pics! what a great show!! you guys are so lucky to have that in your area!

[@scottgorman7166]

I offered him numerous times to carry his camera equipment, but he never said "sure I've got lots". Wouldn't that be an experience?

[@scottgorman7166]

Oh at 2:19 at his/her pull up that was a tremendous shot.....poster material. As one of the other viewers mentioned the F-35 is growing on me! Great video again.....thank you Dafydd

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Scott. It was difficult to like the f35 in the early days but yes it’s come of age now and shines 👍

[@smisjm]

Absolutely stunning video and photos as always. FANTASTIC!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks! Have a great new year.

[@chrispierdominici3891]

Outstanding. Beautiful flying and photography!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed it,, thank you.

[@gordonallen9095]

AWESOME photos and footage. When I was Air Force, The Eagle and Viper were the kings of the sky. A new era has arrived. FLY, FIGHT, WIN. 🇺🇸

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Gordon. 👍

[@nomation]

Thanks Gordon! Me too my man (25 years). I miss the Air Force....definitely a way of life in the 80' and 90's.

[@victormanuelpolanco922]

The amount of energy the -35 streaks along with is overwhelming. Way, way ahead of the pack hands down. Daf, you locked on every single still at its best!. Awesome vid!.

[@moparjr89]

F35 is a dog😂 f22 can break the sound barrier without after burner f35 cant f22 also has a faster top speed and is far more manuverable

[@aristosachaion_]

​@@moparjr89 Always the people who know nothing that talk the most shit

[@corystansbury]

​@@aristosachaion_ I was thinking to myself "tell me you know absolutely nothing about fighter planes without telling me..."

[@foxboy64]

@@moparjr89 mans thinks actual war planes work like ace combat games. max top speed and maneuverability mean nothing in modern combat. the 22 was a mistake of an aircraft to build, which is why they dropped it for the 35 asap. missiles are too good. stealth is too powerful, a single platform that can multi-roll is always more useful than a dedicated fighter when the primary function of a dedicated fighter (winning a turn/energy dogfight) is obsolete. and yeah, "the age of the dogfight is over" has been said before, and the phantom suffered for it. but that was primarily because the missiles still sucked and the IFF systems did to. we're WAY beyond that now. have been for years. additionally, theres something to be said about how the sherman wasn't the best tank of the war because it had the most armor or biggest gun or the fastest speed, but because it did ENOUGH and was cheap and easy to mass produce. even the MOST EXPENSIVE VARIANT of the 35 is nearly 35 million dollars cheaper per unit than the 22. cheapest is $61m cheaper. means more can be built. in short, asside from a slightly higher service ceiling, the 22 offers NO real advantage over the 35 and is more expensive to do that. even the slightly shorter range of the 35 is more than completely mitigated by the fact it can carrier land and launch, therefore can go anywhere a carrier can deploy it from, while the 22 cannot.

[@stephenpage-murray7226]

@@moparjr89 You’re truly clueless

[@Beckvtr]

Amazing appreciate this so much and the hours you’ve spent just waiting & waiting for these beauts

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks!, I’m always with good friends during the long waits and the scenery isn’t bad too 😎👍

[@PerplexedPhoton]

Spectacular footage, thanks so much for sharing this with the world!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@rikvermar7583]

i am literally shell shocked at that snapshot, that is some Oscar winning material - thankyou for sharing 🙂

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks for watching. Appreciated 👍

[@reggierico]

I was lucky enough to be in one of our squadron's five low level crews, flying AC130 gunships in the 80's/90's. I flew low levels in the US of course and in Korea, Ireland, and Saudi Arabia. Would have loved to have flown this route. The shots on this post are particularly outstanding! The F35 is quite an amazing fighter and very, very loud!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Must of been a great experience!! Thanks for watching 👍

[@michaelwade379]

Never gets old, never! Thanks for sharing

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching Michael 👍

[@GOTOHOBBIES]

Absolutely bloody amazing, this is one place I would love to be but it is so unpredictable. I can only imagine the buzz you lads get from these photos and videos. Thank you.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you! It can be a magical place when the planes fly through ✈️✈️✈️ Appreciated 👍

[@matthiashaenni]

Woohoo absolutely amazing!! 🤩✈️👍👍👍

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks

[@ibana8449]

There are pilots who will always push harder, lower faster. There are others who don't need too. And then there are those who play to an audience. And several of those aircraft were playing to the excellent photographic skills assembled on that there hill top. Great viewing.

[@TimboD1223]

This was one of very best compilation of video clips and stills I’ve ever seen!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Tim. Have a great 2024 👍

[@LeftGuard]

Breathtaking footage and stills. Wow! Just, wow!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks

[@michaelscot4816]

Pure aeronautical beauty! 💙

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed it 👍

[@Hutch400]

Best vapor trails!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@robdobson5056]

Incredible images of these beautiful fighter jets. Best in the world!

[@saiajin82]

Just awesome, thanks for posting.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching 👍

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

Epic footage Dafydd and quality sound to boot. Some of the best F-35 Mach Loop passes so far.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed it,, thanks for being here ✈️✈️👍

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@DafyddPhillips Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@MrWatkinsVersusEDub]

I'm not the biggest fan of the F-35 (former A-10 maintainer here), but I am a fan of photography and videography. Phenomenal job catching the photos. Every one of the stills is amazing. Awesome shoot.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks for watching, appreciated. 👍

[@fonzireyes]

I think the A-10s are the MOST badass airplanes, period. I hope they stay for a while longer.

[@MatthewPettyST1300]

I too am not the biggest fan of the F-35 . But if they always look this good as in these stills, my opinion just might be changed. What kind of fan am I ? F-14 and P-51D ! I'm an ex Army UH-1 mechanic, Assistant crew Chief, Door gunner.

[@LRRPFco52]

F-35A fleet avg MMHPFH is 4.8hrs, which is just not something you see in any of the teen fighters. 4th Gen typically run 12-60hrs per flight hour.

[@LRRPFco52]

​@@MatthewPettyST1300F-14 averaged 40-60 Mx Man Hrs/Flight Hour. They were hangar queens.

[@brandnewdan]

Mega footage you got here man, and the photographs are bloody artful! Very well done, you just got a new sub.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed and welcome aboard ✈️✈️ Thank you! 👍

[@tdg911]

Absolutely stunning photos!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you ☺️

[@nicholasdavies6264]

Once again Daffyd, bloody superb!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Nicholas 👍

[@crystaldbj]

What an awesome channel!!! Thank god I don't live there - I would never get anything done! Amazing skills as photo- and videographer! Great framing and timing. Thanks!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks for your kind words. Getting jobs done around here can be an issue ✈️✈️🤠👍

[@sharonfesta]

My cousin flew through A10 for yrs. in the war. These are incredible! What a show?! Thank you to ALL! #USA!!!

[@stevestinnett6777]

One of, if not the favorite, contributors on KZbin. Thank you !

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Steve, appreciated 👍

[@Papershields001]

Man the f35 looks so slick when they run clean. Amazing machines.

[@8888shooter]

Hi Dafydd, well, that's the way to exit the loop!!👏👌😱....awesome footage!!!.. and those stills are absolutely amazing!!!. As an aircraft photographer / enthusiast myself, they are just magnificent!!!...I have always enjoyed watching your videos they are superb!!!.... please keep them coming mate!!👌🎥📸...cheers Paul a regular subscriber🍻

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Paul, really appreciate your subscription. Daf 👍

[@rascalk3]

You so lucky to see the plane's. The video and sound is brilliant on my TV ❤👍🏻

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks and happy you enjoyed them. ✈️😎👍

[@rafaelexpurueguia3119]

As always another great video friend!! Thank you very much!!!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you. Appreciate you being here ✈️✈️👍

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Video, Dafydd, there's something heartwarming about watching those jets flying through the loop, thanks for sharing

[@xTWISTED_WAYZx]

Such amazing footage, just wow! The feeling being there in person must be surreal. Such a beautiful jet, and the show they put on for you guys was perfect. The positioning, the still shots just amazing . Words cant even describe it. Thanks! I laughed that one with the " Hi Mom!" Posted up for you guys had me laughing . I know my mom would of lost it...KC you get out of that thing right now !!!! I said NOW! 😅

[@soupordave]

Visiting the Mach Loop is on my bucket list! Awesome video!

[@blauer2551]

Mine as well, just have to figure out the logistics to make sure they are flying when I’m there.

[@user-lb6cm4vb8v]

I was impressed. The sound was absorbing. Wow what Beasts. Cheers Bill

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you enjoyed it Bill, thanks for watching 👍

[@StuR32]

Phenomenal photos Dafydd. The videos are spectacular. The still photos are just phenomenal.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Happy you like them Many thanks for watching

[@mike.47]

They seem to be chucking those F35s around a bit more than usual. Great video as always.

[@DafyddPhillips]

They do like to throw them around. Thanks for watching Mike, appreciated 😎👍

[@mycroft16]

I can't think of another jet that sounds like the F-35... it has such a unique turbine whine mixed in with the roar of the exhaust. Sounds like it's tearing through the air. Gorgeous and nimble thing too.

[@mattheweagle223]

It almost sounds like a TIE fighter at times

[@mycroft16]

@@mattheweagle223 Thank you, I could not place that sound. That's it exactly. It's that high pitched whine.

[@redcapote4760]

Those still photographs are incredible. Those pilots were having fun, too.

[@friendofenkidu3391]

Many countries have low level passages for military aviation, but Mach Loop is simply the best!!

[@diggernator]

Another great collection Dafydd, do you sometimes wonder if they're not putting on a bit of a show for the spectators? ... either way, as awesome as ever 😎😎

[@eamonnbyrne8400]

Ive seen quite a few Mach Loop videos but this one is spectacular sir.That still shot at 3.40 is like something that was made in a mould. Perfect precision engineering.

[@philiphughes4117]

Absolutely brilliant footage. Keep it up!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thanks Philip, will do !!👍

[@Tyroniusmaximus92]

That steep vertical was sick

[@tommystravels64]

😮 Holy Sh**!!! 😂😂 That was insane mate! Some of THE best footage Ive seen from the loop in a LONG time!! Superb as always Dafydd!! 🙌🏻🤘🏻👊🏻

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Tom, happy you enjoyed it 👍

[@rogerkay8603]

Superb looking aircraft, brilliantly flown and beautifully captured by Dafydd - take a bow son!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks roger 👍

[@michealleblanc6461]

Amazing footage and your still photos are AWESOME!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching 👍

[@chrisstopher2277]

2:15 Holy cow what’s this rank in your all time favorite shots of yours? The whole sequence 2:05. You have the 2 best shots of the F35 ive seen and thats amazing to think about. Its a terrific accomplishments as a human. That one shot in Death valley is crazy special it was also when everyone was hating on the f35.

[@JasonMiller-pm4mu]

After watching the F35 fly first hand at the same show as the Blue Angels, I gotta say, that is the most badass flying machine ever built.

[@mrjaycam18]

The F-22 is still around

[@IamTheRealZODIAC]

@@mrjaycam18su 35 is better

[@mrjaycam18]

@@IamTheRealZODIAC the 22 is a Ferrari and the 35 is like a nice pickup truck

[@IamTheRealZODIAC]

@@mrjaycam18 lol except the fact a su35 can out turn anything Lockheed makes 🤣

[@mrjaycam18]

@@IamTheRealZODIAC my bad I initially misread I thought we were talking about the F35. The Su didn’t even register. With that said it may be but I don’t really get into foreign aircraft so I wouldn’t be able to argue against you.

[@getnyrb]

Thanks for posting this Dafydd. It was a fantastic hour and now I know what it looked like from the east side 🙂

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it. I was on west prior so may have passed you. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@christopherschied1197]

Some incredible jets and some awesome photography. Beautifully done mate!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching Christopher.

[@DIARRHEA-PANIC]

02:13 As someone who is holding a device with a camera in it. I can say that is an incredible shot. 👏

[@TroySchrapel]

HI MOM

[@MarkAMMarrk]

Oh man! Best video yet! And those stills were amazing! 😳

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks mark 👍

[@FreedomIsNotFree2023]

Absolutely beautiful photography and videography! ❤

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you so much!

[@DavidMeggers]

Are you ever able to give the pilot(s) their photo? Love this place, always had family connections to Corris just round the corner.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Pilots do occasionally reach out for photos. Diolch David 👍

[@UndersheriffChapman]

you must get a real high when your watching those aircraft do what they do

[@rocketretro7200]

I am so envious, it must have been a great experience to be there. Thank you for posting. Now over to the Typhoons!

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks for watching and happy you enjoyed the video 👍

[@diraziz396]

Great Photo's D. Also Thanks for that view around the Setting of the Pass.

[@gregparrott]

As I've come to expect, theres no other channel that even remotely rivals Dafydd Phillips for aerial photography. This video is no exception. Stunning images! In a shoot you did at Mach Loop a couple years back, I commented that F-35s seemed scarce relative to the F-15s. But now, F-35 is the proverbial 'prom queen' taking center stage. A least to my eye, it looks like they're allowing multiple F-35s to be more closely stacked, right behind one another, than allowed for other jets. They're also stacked closer than those of prior year events. I wonder if its advanced sensors, aerodynamic controls and direct machine-to-machine communications now permit a tighter clustering.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks Greg and appreciate your kind words.

[@drumsoccer100]

Dude you have absolutely no clue what you are talking about. The "stacking" literally comes down to how close the pilots feel like being to each other and how many jets are in the formation. Your last sentence is absolute nonsense.

[@gregparrott]

@@drumsoccer100Are you the 'Oracle of Knowledge'? Returning to reality, I assume you are vaguely aware of something called 'turbulence', and that it is a GATING factor for aircraft separation distances during launches and landings within a given path, that that it is applicable in flight as well? Then again, given your derisive comment, you probably aren't. As for the 'absolute nonsense', I ask you - why WOULDN'T the military exploit the advantages afforded by their realtime communications? They will be doing just that with their Gen 6 'Loyal Wingman' program. Grow up, bud. (P.S. I worked several years in the defense industry, on inertial guidance components for fighter jets.)

[@drumsoccer100]

@@gregparrott If your first claim was true, then we wouldn't fly in formation at all. So that's just completely false and not a factor. And for your second claim, how exactly do "advanced sensors" help someone fly closer? Spoiler alert: it's literally the opposite. Flying close means looking outside at the other jet to fly formation, not using these "advanced sensors" of yours. Grow up and stick to your own lane, bud. When you say random things about something you are not knowledgeable of, you just sound like an idiot. And no, working on guidance components for fighter jets doesn't mean that you understand how we operate.

[@ThisIsMyRealName]

2:17 3:37 👍

[@1tonyboat]

I agree ...brilliant camera work ,this man`s a genious 👌👌

[@DafyddPhillips]

Many thanks. Appreciate 👍

[@MelissaAnthony-wy6ld]

Holy smokes..breathtaking !

[@robertdillon9989]

Great photos, plane is a dog.

[@trob1173]

The F-35 has a distinct, unsetteling howl as it approaches, which is totally awesome! Another great vid.

[@DafyddPhillips]

Thank you 👍

[@SilvaDreams]

That is actually an echo from the hills and mountains behind it. The F-22 has a howl like that too at lower speeds.