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05/17/2026

RAF Typhoons flying low over Ullswater in the Lake District on a crisp winter morning.

This pair of Typhoons were from 29 Squadron based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.

The Royal Air Force regularly train at low level and fly down to as low at 250ft. In some areas of the UK fixed wing are permitted at low as 100ft and rotary aircraft even lower.

What’s your favourite memory of the Typhoon?

05/11/2026

Royal Air Force Typhoons flying low and fast in a snow covered Lake District.

This pair of Eurofighter Typhoons were from 3 Squadron, based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.

It’s always great to see the RAF flying low whilst out and about in the Lakes. Have you ever had a similar experience?

05/10/2026

Army Air Corps Apache AH-64E taking off from a remote landing site.

The Apache is an attack helicopter operated by the AAC which is the aviation arm of the British Army.

Have you seen an Apache?

05/03/2026

Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantoms flying in a mixed formation with a pair of F-16’s from 336 Mira in a low level flight through a narrow canyon in Greece.

The F-4 has been in service with the Hellenic Air Force for over 50 years and is still flying today from their base at Andravida.

Do you have any fond memories of the F-4?

04/25/2026

A pair of Royal Air Force F-35B’s flying low level in the Lake District on a beautiful winter’s day.

These two stealth fighters belong to 207 Squadron based at RAF Marham in Norfolk.

Do you recognise the town in the background?

Have you ever seen an F-35 and if so, where and when?

04/22/2026

Royal Air Force Chinook transiting at low level over Thirlmere in the Lake District.

The RAF’s Chinook force are primarily based at RAF Odiham whilst a number are also located at RAF Benson.

If you look closely you may see one of the crew members wave.

Have you ever seen a Chinook flying low?

04/18/2026

A pair of US Air Force F-117 Nighthawks flying the Sidewinder low level route in California.

The F-117 was officially retired from service in 2008 but a number of the aircraft are still operated today at the Tonopah Test Range (TTR) in Nevada.

Have you seen an F-117 before and if so, where and when?

04/08/2026

US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flying low and fast through a narrow, snow covered valley in the Lake District.

This particular aircraft is from the 494th Fighter Squadron based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk. The squadron regularly use the Lake District for routine low level training.

04/01/2026

Royal Air Force Typhoon flying at low level over Ullswater in the Lake District. This Typhoon was flying from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on a routine low level training flight.

Look closely and you can see a boat or two.

03/13/2026

F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th FS making a low level run through the Kirkstone Pass before heading for Ullswater. You may notice the lead aircraft wears special markings and is commonly referred to as the ‘Liberator’ amongst aviation enthusiasts.

This particular squadron of aircraft are based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk.

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