Awesome

Awesome is the word, two utterly amazing days in Wales, Tuesday at Bwlch pass, Wednesday morning at Corris and the afternoon at Cad west, there was of course the usual black painted Hawks whizzing around the loop, but never have I seen so many front line aircraft, Typhoons, Tornado GR4s, Harriers and big Hercules transports all low down in the valley, and in perfect weather and great light too!
Bwlch was a hard slog to the top shelf, but there were a few others at the top, some good company and more pairs of eyes ensure nothing gets seen too late to be ready with the camera. After a few Hawks we were treated to GR4 Tornado, the Saudi Tornado from BAe Warton, six passes from 4 Harriers and a spectacular fly through by a Hercules.
It was my first visit to Corris, many thanks to Garry Ridsdale for guidance up this hill, hard walking with a heavy rucksack full of big lenses etc, but what a stunning view out across Tal-y-Llyn, this lake makes for a superb backdrop if the aircraft are at the right level, two Typhoons within 15 minutes of getting there, followed by some Hawks one of them had two GR4 Tornados on its tail.
The walk down from Corris and climb up to Cad west at lunchtime was knackering, done at a fast pace for me , we managed not to miss any aircraft.
Cad was as usual fantastic, more very low Harriers and then the most amazing two ship Hercules pass, thanks to Simon all the other crews for such a great show.