WOW! F-15E Strike Eagle Low Level in the MACH LOOP

What a morning on the Mach Loop, when two flights of USAF F-15 Strike Eagles from the Panthers and the Bolars 494th & 492nd 48th FW 'Liberty Wing' based in RAF Lakenheath UK graced us at the Mach Loop near Dolgellau Wales. filmed on a Sony AX53 and the photos Nikon Z8 300mm 2. 8prime lense

[@douglas_brighty_tan127]

Marvellous and really love the vapor condensation on the F-15E Strike Eagles 😎😊

[@davidlear9597]

I’m glad I braved the drive with an early start with those strong winds and rain. Great footage of an epic morning.

[@ElwynR]

Yes well worth it!

[@mikefairholme3473]

Loved the couple of sets with your camera fixed & the jets flying through. Makes a change!

[@smashmash2714]

Went up there on wed afternoon , saw 2 f15s with the vapour trails, literally blown my mind, truly incredible pieces of kit. Amazing footage brilliant 👍 thanks , i need more ! Again!

[@ElwynR]

Couldn't agree more! 👌

[@MrEcouncillor]

Thanks Elwyn ...we were watching the planes at Lakenheath last Friday and saw these all take off and return ...we were in Wales the previous week and missed every F 15 and F 35 that flew through the loop ...oh well that's the way it goes... keep up the great work..thanks once again for keeping us entertained 😊

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

9 minutes of awesomeness! The sound must be impressive in person. Thanks Elyn 👍👏

[@ElwynR]

It was epic 👌

[@paulsleighty]

@@ElwynR totally agree, my son and I were in cad West car park and was absolutely fantastic to watch them all come through and the sound reverberating off the mountain sides was biblical.

[@CannabisCatog]

AWESOME as always, Elwyn. You are on top of your game!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks again! 😊

[@ianbrown704]

Best on the web, barr none. Thanks Elwyn

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌

[@C_C_SEA]

✨🏆✨Outstanding session! Amazing light, great perspectives, perfect dew point for the killer vapor + those wicked eerie disappearing-reappearing lingering wingtip vortices' trails. Absolutely top shelf.

[@ElwynR]

Yes, sometimes things just click 👌

[@catfish307]

Love the jets......But look at that countryside.❤

[@callmesceptical9114]

Surreal!

[@ElwynR]

I always pinch myself when I come back home 🏡

[@roderickcampbell2105]

Thanks. Wonderful captures. The Welsh country side, great aircraft, great pilots. Life is good.

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HoundDogMech]

Really If you've seen 1 F-15 You've seen enough. Don't get me wrong, I love Airplanes, But 9:04 of exactly the same thing pass after pass. Oh well some are easily intertained, W/ boring Video. But then no one Begged me to watch.

[@leddyzee247]

@@HoundDogMech Are you sure you …Love Airplanes?

[@CannabisCatog]

​@@HoundDogMechI Totally disagree.

[@alifrench8826]

Those Young Men In Their F-15s Came All The Way From RAF Lakenheath & "Our Elwyn" Got The Great Footage There In Wales...Thanks Heaps Elwyn Glad The Young Men & Their Aircraft Safely Made It...They Were Doing "Air Attack Sorties" Looked Like They Were Doing Great & Hope They Learned A LOT From Each Other :) :) :) :)

[@Sirja_L]

Great footage! The 48th never disappoints. Magnificent shot of the Liberator.

[@RobRoam]

EPIC - I didnt want it to end!!

[@bobingram6912]

Round and round the mountain . . . .well, they're obviously all on full left stick, no wonder you had to sit down😂😂!! Top stuff as always Elwyn 👍👍👍

[@ElwynR]

Yeh, sat down and another four came round 🙄 🤣

[@THEREALLYFATPONY]

Hand held video....I can't even imagine

[@mike.47]

Maverick has nothing on these guys, great video.👍🏼

[@paulkrapp]

Lots and lots of vapor! 🤘😆🤘🛩

[@leddyzee247]

“Where Eagles Dare”…..and ElwynR. A magnificent gathering of Eagles, you totally nailed it at 3:27 gorgeous photo. My only fear is you won’t be able to top this posting…..(I’m sure you will)Thank you so much for posting this….just going to watch it again 👍

[@ElwynR]

It will take some beating that's fir sure 👌 many thanks ☺️

[@marcia5968]

Wow! I❤It!

[@CannabisCatog]

Excellent comment!

[@fredtedstedman]

lovely !

[@corrindion]

Fabulous video Elwin

[@ElwynR]

Thanks 👍

[@DavidPurser-u3c]

Massive thanks Elwyn. I’m gonna get there one day………

[@stephenhill560]

Absolutely fabulous. You don’t get many mornings like that! Brilliant filming

[@ElwynR]

No, I'm just glad I was there and not working 👌

[@SellingLAandMiami]

These Eagles are so badass it’s ridiculous. Great film work

[@ElwynR]

Too right ✅️

[@markwheatley4598]

Awesome great to see the f15s

[@orca_bodhi1895]

Gentlemen there is nothing in this world I love more when Camping in Wales, than the Sky Roaring with the Sounds of Freedom and Democracy. So relaxing and brings a tear to the eye. 😂

[@suezang5254]

OMGoodness, another banging video from you Elwyn, those guys are having the best time ever, thank you for sharing with us all,take care😊

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@corjp]

Thanks for another GEM, Elwyn.👍👍

[@grimblegromblethegnome]

As always, thank you Elwyn. Pretty awesome having these shoes. We appreciate all the work that goes into it!

[@ElwynR]

My pleasure! ☺️

[@phancong9476]

Thank you Elwyn R ❤😊

[@daviddarrall9384]

Highlight of the day! 😊

[@lifeofprice463]

Awesome vid Elwyn. Was up blwch middle for the absolute mayhem 30 minutes

[@ElwynR]

Those moments don't come often! It's nice to be on a hill when they do 👌

[@karlw4647]

Great stuff! Got to love a F15 at full belt low level.

[@ElwynR]

Couldn't agree more!

[@dartmoordave]

I bet MD never saw those vortices in a windtunnel, Elwyn. Outstanding.

[@ElwynR]

☺️ I'm sure they didn't 🤣

[@goldensilver793]

Awesome non stop action...Thanks TC...Bravo Zulu...

[@ElwynR]

cheers ☺

[@KernowekTim]

Practice makes Master. The pilots are pretty sharp, too. Great work Elwyn. Meur ras.

[@ElwynR]

You got that right! Thanks 👌

[@DJ-ui2cn]

Breathtaking, to say the least. Great still shots!

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks! 👌

[@ErnieShown]

I would truly hate to be on the receiving end of a herd of ticked off Strike Eagles :)

[@samuelgarrod8327]

I don't think you'd even know it had happened.

[@julesmctrainspotter3102]

Fantastic video and stills, many thanks!

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Elwyn thank you for your great videos and the massive effort to make great content for us. Jeff in LA USA

[@ElwynR]

My pleasure! Jeff

[@fredharrowven1040]

Hi Elwyn, Ones again some great photos and videos well taken thanks.👍👍✈️ ✈️⭐️👍👌

[@ElwynR]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@dunoguevincent]

Extraordinaire!

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Good job!

[@ElwynR]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jprules2578]

Beautiful as always. Wonder if you've ever been so lens focused while standing on not quite an even surface if you've ever experienced a tumble down the side?😉 Also, because the aircraft are so close to the "ground," if any feathered friends have struck them during passes?

[@ElwynR]

I have fallen a couple of times! not whilst taking a photo though but when walking😊 and yes the Jets can and do suffer bird strikes but I have never witnessed one.

[@techtinkerin]

The way they pull the water out of the air is awesome! You should try pointing a speed radar at them, I wonder if it would set any warnings off onboard. 😎👍

[@ElwynR]

Yes probably upset their systems ☺️

[@viking-norge115]

An old jet ... but still in the race !... thanks , Elwyn !!! 🤩😲👋👍👍👍👍

[@ElwynR]

thanks 👌

[@callmesceptical9114]

Old, but extremely capable. Newer isn’t always better. Enhanced F15s are feared by our enemies. ✌️

[@scottshanklin5533]

Huh America is feared by our enemies ​@@callmesceptical9114

[@viking-norge115]

@@callmesceptical9114 For sure !!!

[@jerryhawk8434]

Awesome

[@real1997]

Insane footage.

[@Odysseuss.]

I could have sworn blind I was already subscribed!

[@ChrisB257]

What a feast! 'Fluff too' :)

[@ElwynR]

Weather God's on our side fir once ☺️ apart from the wind 😁

[@DavidBonser-s4e]

Just follow the R.A.F. You guy's and shave those rock's , you are getting there,😀by the way brilliant superb flying.🤠👍

[@steven.h0629]

Very slick!! 👍😎✊

[@ElwynR]

Thanks ✌

[@pongokamerat8601]

NIIIIIIIIZE!!!

[@glynroberts1682]

Da iawn Elwyn ardderchog 👏👏👏👏👍

[@ElwynR]

Diolch Glyn ☺️

[@EdwardForty]

Fantastic and thank you for sharing that. 🤟

[@ElwynR]

My pleasure! ☺️

[@davidknight6981]

Very nice.

[@ElwynR]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@paulsleighty]

For the 1st time ever in over 20 years I was there for the mass Eagle flyby, it was absolutely fantastic. Not sure why though I couldn't get them on my uniden bear at 3500xlt on any of my Lakenheath or low level saved frequencies, I normally get them, so I'm not sure if they are using different frequencies now than what I have saved. Superb video as always Elwyn.

[@ElwynR]

Cheers, my scanner was very quiet as well

[@Pilotfly2023]

Very good, friend! Thks...

[@ElwynR]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DarrenEdwardsAviation]

Epic Elwyn, it was awesome from where I was on Cad, and you had an extra 10 passes from Spur. Long process for me now trying to work and edit my video.

[@ElwynR]

It was a great morning 👌

[@DafyddPhillips]

Great panning!, great day!

[@ElwynR]

Thanks for modeling ☺️

[@DafyddPhillips]

@@ElwynR 🤓🤠

[@buzzabuzza3494]

Incredible footage thx 🙏

[@ElwynR]

Thanks for watching

[@vitaliyvyntu4566]

Very interesting

[@FlacoFlo]

Nice 👍🏻

[@anthonymorris1360]

Loved every bit of it and what a lovely day too, thanks so much for your efforts as always Elwyn. Has anyone opened a mobile cafe up there haha, soups and sandwiches maybe ('The Mach Soup Cafe'), I'm determined to do it:) All the best to you x

[@ElwynR]

Thanks 👍 no cafe thank god or I'd get fat 🤣

[@hypnosismeditation7518]

Meanwhile the IDF is using their Eagles the way god intended. Either way, spectacular birds...

[@robertomasperi785]

Elwyn number one 🥇💪👌👍

[@ElwynR]

☺️☺️

[@freetobelee]

Wow!

[@muhannad2910]

God bless you, don't forget we. Need videos for Cf18 hornet high speed pass sound

[@stingray427man]

Your tracking is so good 🤙😎

[@ElwynR]

Many thanks 👌

[@themagpie_1]

this is awesome. tysm and great work.

[@ElwynR]

Thanks 👌

[@Craft-oh7uv]

Just showing off in my spare time( TOP GUN ) 😎 ( THE G. O. A. T.) 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷👌❤️🇬🇧

[@shelbygrantF22]

What location is this?? Amazing footage and amazing shots!

[@ElwynR]

Spur on the Mach Loop

[@jporter504]

😮😮😮😮

[@prestonslater2243]

When was this filmed? We had a six of these guys over Morecambe Bay into the Lake District on Friday 23 August

[@ElwynR]

Yes it was Friday, the same ones 👍

[@prestonslater2243]

Thanks, Great display. 👍

[@brucecrossan2284]

I am visiting the UK from New Zealand in 6 weeks and have a spare day when my wife wants to go shopping🙂. I'm thinking about heading out to the Mach Loop for the day (from Birmingham). Any tips about visiting would be appreciated. Specifically: Will my 500mm lens be too long? Which is best, Cad East or West, to get shots of the aircraft with terrain (rather than sky) in the background? How long does it take to walk up the hill (I'm 63 and moderately fit)? What's the weather typically in early October (thinking probably cold and windy, possibly wet)? I'm fully prepared for the eventuality that I may see nothing all day. Appreciate any advice - I only have one shot at this. . . won't be coming back.

[@RallyingSightsSounds]

I think CAD West is only about a 15 minutes walk to a decent height. I think CAD East is longer as people usually go higher that side and it's steeper. Also depends where you start from, as that's from the car park which is often full, though you can just about park down the road to the west. Weather? It's Wales so could be sunny/20c+ or 10c and raining, or both or somewhere in between... I'm from Birmingham, even if you see nothing in the rain, a drive through Wales will be better than staying in Birmingham! 😅Good luck!

[@ElwynR]

check this video outkzbin.info/www/bejne/i3_Qf4l7f7amjLcfeature=shared I'm away in the USA or I'd meet you to help! but its pretty easy if the weather is kind

[@brucecrossan2284]

@@ElwynR Excellent, thanks Elwyn. This video is 7 years old - has anything changed re access to Cad East?

[@ElwynR]

No pretty much the same

[@DanFrederiksen]

Is that full throttle or just leisurely pace? looked kinda slow

[@ElwynR]

Leisurely pace

[@allanbooker4976]

Which part of the mach loop are you at? If you don't mind me asking

[@fordwrc2006]

Looks like The Spur.

[@ElwynR]

Spur, as you head down the pass for Dinas it's on your left

[@Rodrobissotto]

Hello, you have a page for download your pictures ? bye

[@ElwynR]

Not yet, but working on it

[@paulwalker9283]

Pilot said 500 ft how high are the hills / mountains

[@ElwynR]

agl above ground

[@lachesisatropos5139]

Elwyn R, do you have a link where we can purchase photos etc.???

[@ElwynR]

Not yet, but will have soon 👍 hopefully by Xmas

[@lachesisatropos5139]

@@ElwynR Please keep us posted!

[@Aviation_planes.]

when was this because i was up there last week monday to thursday

[@ElwynR]

Friday morning, we had 30 passes in around 20mins 👌

[@roderickcampbell2105]

@@ElwynR You know that you're spoiled! Oh wait, I'm spoiled too :) Thanks Elwyn.

[@Aviation_planes.]

@@ElwynR ah man i was so close to seeing that

[@mrwest5552]

flight of 3 ? Strike Eagle.

[@ElwynR]

Different comms! Just wanted something at the start of the video 👍 there are two separate flights there one fourship and one six ship! 😉

[@mrwest5552]

@@ElwynR - twelve tones of aircraft maintenance and flight planning

[@GabrielCassidy-d2o]

we’re. is that

[@ElwynR]

Mach Loop is just south of Dolgellau North Wales

[@surlyogre1476]

Google Earth has an entry for it; just enter Mach Loop in the search bar.

[@callmesceptical9114]

KZbin making it impossible to donate to Trump campaign! I won’t forget. Microsoft sux!