Cornfield Range Vlieland

cornfielddjango · Post by **cornfielddjango** » 17 Aug 2008, 00:40

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wolf32 · Post by **wolf32** » 17 Aug 2008, 00:43

why did you remove the serial numbers? Except the J-066

Thermal · Post by **Thermal** » 17 Aug 2008, 00:50

Unbelievable that people still find things to comment about on these pics.
Stunning.......who cares about the numbers.....just awesome

wolf32 · Post by **wolf32** » 17 Aug 2008, 00:53

Stunning.......who cares about the numbers.....just awesome

True, but just wondering

Basman · Post by **Basman** » 17 Aug 2008, 01:01

Ease up Thermal....Wolf32 didn't comment, he asked a question. I agree though, these are among the most spectacular pictures ever seen on this board and yet I wondered too why the numbers were removed. Especially as in older posts of Cornfielddjango, serials were visible.

Regards,

Bas

Sowald · Post by **Sowald** » 17 Aug 2008, 03:22

I also would like to know the reason behind it.

jp 74 · Post by **jp 74** » 17 Aug 2008, 08:49

Yep, i agree as spotters we always look at the serial first.
Nevertheless very nice pictures, what kind of lens are you using?

Greetz Jeroen.

CRUISECONTROL · Post by **CRUISECONTROL** » 17 Aug 2008, 08:52

Hello,

I think, because the pilots are flying very low and spectaculair, to avoid some problems with the staff (and waddenvereniging and other "azijnzeikers") that they removed the serials.

nustyR · Post by **nustyR** » 17 Aug 2008, 09:28

Awesome shots AGAIN !

Please start your post like this and than worry about numbers

Redskin301 · Post by **Redskin301** » 17 Aug 2008, 10:55

I think also that some F-16's fly lower thanm is aloud here, that's why the serials are removed to protect the pilots in this one

United 777 · Post by **United 777** » 17 Aug 2008, 12:10

wolf32 wrote:why did you remove the serial numbers? Except the J-066

Good question. My first reaction, within a second after seeing the first picture, was there is something missing here. Did the Koninklijke Luchtmacht remove the registrations from their F-16's recently? Did the photographer do some editing? Why would he have done that? Pictures like this, although very nice, provoke questions. I think the photographer should have explained that his photos were altered.

Redskin · Post by **Redskin** » 17 Aug 2008, 12:40

wolf32 wrote:why did you remove the serial numbers? Except the J-066

J-066 was not removed because there are many things that are "unique" about the J-066:
- extended orange white pitot tube
- orange dots on the back of the plane
- orange tips of the sidewinder rails
- name of the crew on the canopy

sfeyenoord1 · Post by **sfeyenoord1** » 17 Aug 2008, 13:07

As always stunning shots!

Rico · Post by **Rico** » 17 Aug 2008, 14:07

way 2 go Django ... You never stop to amaze us.

Noticed some large figures on the back of the F16, behind cockpit.
Do all MLU's have that nowadays?

(keep up the good work and respect pics as they are posted)

Iwan Bogels · Post by **Iwan Bogels** » 17 Aug 2008, 15:16

Hi Django,

Amazing shots ! You are in a fortunate position, and you make good use of it. Well done.

Don't worry about the comments regarding the serial numbers. Does it matter which number they painted on the aircraft ? Not at all ! This is a photo forum, and not a serial forum.

Everyone could easily think of the reason why you removed the serials. But....... (right now I'm not I a position to check your photos (I'm at work), so I can't tell)........ did you remove the image data from the photos ? If not, it's extremely simple to find out which aircraft were involved. Your camera will reveal the exact date and time, and we all know where these images were taken. So 1+1=2 for those who are serious about finding out.

Just a question to those who are after the numbers: Why do you want to know ??? In my opinion these are "just Dutch F-16's", and they are no longer "there", so you can't go out and get them anymore. Please explain !

Best regards,
Iwan Bögels