Mach Loop

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GOING TACTICAL

Banked beyond the vertical the lead aircraft drops to make a very low approach to the Cad pass. In a combat situation the Harrier would fly very low and use the contours of the ground to mask its approach. The terrain around the loop is perfect for this training but in peace time aircraft are restricted how low they are allowed to fly. It should be noted that as the aircraft pass the photographer they will be below him in the valley!

Ref: ML 110

Date: 02/06/2009

Location: Mach Loop, Wales

Photographer: Karl Lucas

All images ©copyright Karl B Lucas unless otherwise credited.
Two Harriers approach the Cad pass.

Banked beyond the vertical the lead aircraft drops to make a very low approach to the Cad pass. In a combat situation the Harrier would fly very low and use the contours of the ground to mask its approach. The terrain around the loop is perfect for this training but in peace time aircraft are restricted how low they are allowed to fly. It should be noted that as the aircraft pass the photographer they will be below him in the valley!

Ref: ML 110

Date: 02/06/2009

Location: Mach Loop, Wales

Photographer: Karl Lucas