Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, I ask the question, is the Mach Loop great again. This a 2-day diary of events. You decide!
I travelled to the Mach Loop last week to capture images of military aircraft screaming through the valleys in Mid Wales. My intention was to film my two-day trip so that I could create a film for my YouTube channel.
My original plan was to go there just to try out the Nikon gear I was sponsored to use. If you're looking to put a camera through its paces then where else could be better?
As it happens, I couldn't believe just how incredible the Loop is these days. I usually frequent the area on a monthly basis but never during the school summer holidays. Because of this, I haven't been to the loop in a couple of months. My two previous trips were very busy also but I simply put that down to luck. Maybe, and sadly, for all the wrong reasons I'm sure, the Loop is actually worth visiting again!
Bit of a spoiler alert but the following is a diary of events that played out for me during my 2 days there...
Wednesday (4th October 2023)
08:15 Texan
09:15 F35's x2
11:05 Texan
12:10 F15's x 3 (3 passes)
13:00 F35
14:00 Typhoon (2 passes)
17:00 Hawk
Thursday (5th October 2023)
11:00 Hercules
11:05 Texan x2
12:30 F35's x4 (4 Passes)
Pretty decent even though I missed more than I captured 🤣🤣
I hope you enjoy the video.
Gary
🟨 Where is the Mach Loop?
🟨 Where can I park?
🟨 When do they fly?
🟨 Is there a timetable?
🟨 How far is the walk/climb?
🟨 What camera/lens?
🟨 Can I camp there?
🟨 Where can I stay?
For all this information and more visit the Offical Mach Loop Guide
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In this video, I ask the question, is the Mach Loop great again. This a 2-day diary of events. You decide!
I travelled to the Mach Loop last week to capture images of military aircraft screaming through the valleys in Mid Wales. My intention was to film my two-day trip so that I could create a film for my YouTube channel.
My original plan was to go there just to try out the Nikon gear I was sponsored to use. If you're looking to put a camera through its paces then where else could be better?
As it happens, I couldn't believe just how incredible the Loop is these days. I usually frequent the area on a monthly basis but never during the school summer holidays. Because of this, I haven't been to the loop in a couple of months. My two previous trips were very busy also but I simply put that down to luck. Maybe, and sadly, for all the wrong reasons I'm sure, the Loop is actually worth visiting again!
Bit of a spoiler alert but the following is a diary of events that played out for me during my 2 days there...
Wednesday (4th October 2023)
08:15 Texan
09:15 F35's x2
11:05 Texan
12:10 F15's x 3 (3 passes)
13:00 F35
14:00 Typhoon (2 passes)
17:00 Hawk
Thursday (5th October 2023)
11:00 Hercules
11:05 Texan x2
12:30 F35's x4 (4 Passes)
Pretty decent even though I missed more than I captured 🤣🤣
I hope you enjoy the video.
Gary
🟨 Where is the Mach Loop?
🟨 Where can I park?
🟨 When do they fly?
🟨 Is there a timetable?
🟨 How far is the walk/climb?
🟨 What camera/lens?
🟨 Can I camp there?
🟨 Where can I stay?
For all this information and more visit the Offical Mach Loop Guide
tinyurl.com/3dus26rv
Join my channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCY0ceNJ1gybHYUmGjoz0YsA/join
Music:
My amazing music downloadable from Epidemic Sound
Music for content creators - Unlimited Access to 30,000 Tracks
TRY IT FOR FREE - tinyurl.com/y75lbdjk
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MEMBERS-ONLY AREA - JOIN my members-only group (£5.99/£8.99) and download every one of my pictures I show in my videos JPG & RAW
If I shoot a 9 image pano then you get all 9 RAW files.
It's a great way to support me and a great way for you to get hold of quality pictures to use personally. (Cancel your subscription at any time)
Interested?
MEMBERS AREA
Claim every JPG + RAW file featured in my 2020 videos!
Watch this video for more info
► youtu.be/6S7zCW2Zm2A
► JOIN HERE tinyurl.com/ssbzxwy
►THIS VIDEO CONTAINS 4 jpg + 11 RAW files
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
►MY GEAR: tinyurl.com/y7c4tsxg
This is a list of gear I use. Some of the links are affiliate links. It would be great if you used my links when making a purchase. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help to support my channel.
► WORKSHOPS: tinyurl.com/tr6ygxv
► MORE ABOUT ME: tinyurl.com/mpgkjqf
► PERSONAL WEBSITE: tinyurl.com/k7vgzv4
► FACEBOOK: tinyurl.com/hctawre
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