100ft
+ 450 knots + No Warning = Five second adrenalin rush
Flying as low as 100ft at speeds in excess of 7 miles per minute often you'll
hear the jet before you see it, with little or no advance warning,
you've got to focus, frame and fire, seconds later the jet is
screaming away, twisting and turning into the next valley, you can
breathe again....Sound exciting? We'll show you where to go and how to
get the most out of those adrenalin pumped seconds.
Low flying is an essential and
demanding skill for both fixed wing and rotary crews. Maintaining
the necessary level of low flying skill requires constant practice
from all three services using most types of aircraft employed by the
UK's armed forces.
With almost the whole of the UK at
their disposal, the chances of catching a low flying jet in the viewfinder at
first appear slim. However the low flying location guide will steer
you towards the best locations, allowing you to watch, video or
photograph the jets as they pass level or often below you.
Unlike at an airfield, viewing low
level operations can be a very hit and miss affair, requiring either
copious amounts of luck or buckets of patience. There are also other
factors to consider, including the remoteness of some locations,
accessibility and ensuring you not only stay on the right side of
the law, but also stay alive.
We have also added the
operations page, which although
details more airfield movements than low level photo
opportunities, it can be a useful resource for planning trips.
The website has been created by
probably the most experienced low level photographers in the UK and
is intended as a guide and point of reference to help you make the
most of your visits.
The areas and locations
to visit to stand the best chance of seeing low level
action, the location guide will
help you get the most from your valuable time away from
work. This section will be frequently updated with new
locations and images
Discuss low level
locations, showcase images and logs from visits to
airfields and the hills the forum is the ideal place to
ask questions, post news and chat with like minded
aviation photographers
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The new website will be rolled out over a
period of months. There will be initially three stages to the site
starting with Stage 1the low level guide. Stage 2 will
see the return of the Operations page detailing Exercises and
activity along with airfield guides, informing you of the best
viewing and photography points at most UK military airfields.
Stage 3 will incorporate Air show news and reviews.
Warplane.co.uk does not
accept any liability for the accuracy of the information contained within
this site. Information is provided for reference only and you should
ensure you have permission to enter any private land and are suitably
prepared for the location you are visiting, including clothing and
emergency provisions.
