RiK wrote:How often do you get out to the Mach Loop Dan? I really fancy a trip over some time but it's a hell of a trek on the off-chance of getting some shots..
At the moment I'm up there around once a fortnight. Last trip was unsuccessful despite pinging light all day. It's a big gamble and right now with overseas commitments, flying is thin on the ground. Probably worth waiting until Spring and see how many squadrons are home when the weather is better.
Also, frontline traffic in Wales is often dictated by the weather on the East coast of England as that's where the majority of RAF flying bases are located. There are the Scottish bases as well but they tend to stick to the Lake District or Highlands as fuel becomes an issue. RAF Valley are the locals, providing hawk traffic and are usually good for some activity all year round. That's enough to keep the locals ticking over but if someones come 3 hours in the car they usually want something grey and pointy.
