A couple of trips over to RAF Waddington to watch the jets partaking in the 2025 Cobra Warrior exercise. The crowds were huge with not many good spots left at the fence but we managed to find a space and the ladders were put down ! On our first visit the wind was a northerly which meant they took off at the far end of the runway, so by the time we could see them they were well and truly airborne. A return trip was needed when the wind changed. Again, a huge crowd but nowhere near as big as the first week. As we arrived the Reds were just finishing their practice display which we had watched on our journey there. What a brilliant morning !
French Dassault Rafales which were only at Waddington for the first week. A new jet for us and for many others at the fenceline, probably why the crowds were so big. The noise went through you, a Top Gun moment, love the jets !
Saudi Arabian F15 SA Eagles
More Saudi F15's as they came over us
Turkish F16 Fighting Falcons
and they pushed a drone out which did fly later in the day. They are far bigger than you think, this one filled a hanger. What a fantastic couple of trips to Waddington. Looking forward to the Autumn Cobra Warrior already.
