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Title: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 17, 2012, 11:00:32 PM
Held March 17 and 18 at St. George, Utah

As you'll see in some of the images, there is great potential at KSGU given the surrounding scenery but I hope the organizers will give serious consideration to sliding the date back a couple weeks next year.
If they can move away from the cusp of late-season storms (like we had this time) and make some other adjustments to parking, facilities and even some tweaks to the airport layout, they'll grow into a show most definitely worth attending.

Given that this was the very first event held in St George, they did quite well in having the Raptor Demo, Osprey Demo and the Blue Angels performing.
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 12:38:19 AM
The flight line did yield a nice clean look at the Blues lined up and ready to go...
(31 Portrait-oriented images stitched in CS5 .. Finished image is over 43K Pixels wide!)
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v41/p730817747.jpg)

100% Crop of the #4 Jet
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v2/p978436715.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 12:54:42 AM
Morning Arrival
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v12/p593315266.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 12:56:07 AM
Against The Wind
Carol Pilon .. Wingwalker
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v37/p975942030.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 01:10:18 AM
Slow And Steady
Osprey are extremely methodical in non-tactical environments!
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v33/p1015177607.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 01:19:33 AM
High Alpha Males
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v40/p723215283.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 01:43:58 AM
Always Nice To See A Familiar Face When Traveling
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v34/p329813919.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 03:22:31 AM
Atomic Batteries To Power .. Turbines To Speed
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v31/p534395101.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: BillOz on March 20, 2012, 07:23:52 AM
Great images as always Jay.  What a background!
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Paul Dumm on March 20, 2012, 08:12:45 AM
If I did not have to be at the airport Sunday Afternoon I would have loved to been there, Looked like a great time and lets hope that there will be more to come in the comming years.
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 11:19:39 AM
Continuing to just cherry pick...

Mark Peterson in the very snappy "Hell-er Bust"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v31/p958247419.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 11:49:46 AM
Just A Big Ol' Bug...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v36/p1054807750.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 01:31:23 PM
Knock Knock...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v27/p715129864.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 02:08:26 PM
Jeff Boerboon and the "Power Slide"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v32/p408205997.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on March 20, 2012, 07:02:06 PM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 01:31:23 PM
Knock Knock...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v27/p715129864.jpg)

Without a doubt, the best image I've seen of an Osprey that actually made it look like a serious threat rather than some type of bug. Great job Jay!
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 09:27:14 PM
Thanks Guys for the feedback...
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 11:18:29 PM
KC-135 from the 151 ARW of the Utah ANG creeps toward the ramp for static display.
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v39/p800575902.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 11:29:04 PM
"OK, we got her to the ramp...  Now What!?"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v38/p297693907.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 20, 2012, 11:54:02 PM
Smoking Lamp Is Lit...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v41/p62556336.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2012, 12:33:13 AM
Maid In The Mountains
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v16/p958220444.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2012, 02:27:22 PM
Ready For The World
MV-22 Osprey from VMM-161 "Greyhawks" folded up and nearly ready for static display
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v38/p458948022.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Chris Kennedy on March 21, 2012, 02:35:26 PM
Great series of shots, Jay. Looks like a very scenic airport.

I read somewhere that the Blues weren't going to have Fat Albert at that show. Was that the case? If so, did they fly a demo with the replacement aircraft?
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2012, 02:41:47 PM
Quote from: Chris Kennedy on March 21, 2012, 02:35:26 PM
Great series of shots, Jay. Looks like a very scenic airport.

Thanks very much Chris!  I tell you the potential here is off the charts...
Unfortunately, the weather didn't really cooperate so seeing the surroundings in good light (with the exception of Friday morning arrivals) was nearly impossible.

QuoteI read somewhere that the Blues weren't going to have Fat Albert at that show. Was that the case? If so, did they fly a demo with the replacement aircraft?

Correct... No FA.  In fact, there was no C-130 participation at all.  They had a really clean "Raiders" Herc parked on the ramp and the BAs USMC crew was present but unfortunately, they did not fly for the public.
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2012, 02:43:48 PM
The Understudy Gets One Entrance
"09" served as the backup demo bird
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v34/p502037489.jpg)

Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2012, 03:21:27 PM
Osprey and Pray!
500mm @ 1/60 = Blind Luck
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v9/p979558059.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 22, 2012, 12:43:51 AM
Only In It For The Monet
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s9/v13/p759886283.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Joe Copalman on March 22, 2012, 12:48:55 AM
Well-seen and awesomely-captioned.
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 22, 2012, 01:21:36 AM
Quote from: Joe Copalman on March 22, 2012, 12:48:55 AM
Well-seen and awesomely-captioned.

I kinda thought it fit...   ;D
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 22, 2012, 01:23:15 AM
Behind Every Great Demo Pilot...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v9/p399609959.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: wingsnstuff on March 22, 2012, 07:33:42 PM
Jay. Your KC-135 shot "Morning Arrival" is simply stunning.  Wow!
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 22, 2012, 08:32:43 PM
Thanks Vance...
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 22, 2012, 09:37:29 PM
The Few .. The Proud
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v23/p319323203.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 22, 2012, 10:18:40 PM
Jason and Polyphemus
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v9/p559461679.jpg)
Where the title comes from... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphemus)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 22, 2012, 11:06:54 PM
Thunder From The Past
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v44/p507017414.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 23, 2012, 12:32:49 AM
The Sound And The Fury
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v42/p442615549.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 24, 2012, 12:51:29 AM
...and we're walking, we're walking
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v43/p996249813.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 24, 2012, 01:33:35 AM
Right to Left passes were far more photo friendly...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v45/p1049433716.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 24, 2012, 01:54:42 AM
Eric Stratton, Rush Chairman .. Damn Glad To Meet You!
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v45/p439592639.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on March 24, 2012, 08:11:08 AM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 24, 2012, 01:54:42 AM
Eric Stratton, Rush Chairman .. Damn Glad To Meet You!

Yes sir; may I have another...

Well done Jay  ;D
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 27, 2012, 10:33:27 PM
The 05 Demo Bird Arriving
Complete with Belly Bling
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v9/p997946544.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 28, 2012, 02:16:58 PM
"Hell-er Bust" Taxis Out
Simply a gem of a Mustang
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v23/p601220958.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Dave S. on March 28, 2012, 02:21:57 PM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on March 24, 2012, 01:54:42 AM
Eric Stratton, Rush Chairman .. Damn Glad To Meet You!
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v45/p439592639.jpg)

...with the jarheads are leading the way!
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 28, 2012, 03:13:22 PM
Quote from: Dave S. on March 28, 2012, 02:21:57 PM
...with the jarheads are leading the way!

Technically, Boss McWherter was leading the way but he slipped through the frame rather quickly...  ;)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 28, 2012, 03:15:31 PM
F-22 Raptor
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s1/v21/p427509567.jpg)
Interesting to learn that the Demo does not have their own jets but rather,
they draw from Holloman or Langly depending on which side of the Mississippi they're on.
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Lynn Evans on March 28, 2012, 04:52:22 PM
Jay you did a terrific job capturing "Thunder" with your images!
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 28, 2012, 05:27:55 PM
Quote from: Lynn Evans on March 28, 2012, 04:52:22 PM
Jay you did a terrific job capturing "Thunder" with your images!

Thanks very much Lynn...
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Matt Ottosen on March 28, 2012, 05:45:20 PM
Quote from: Lynn Evans on March 28, 2012, 04:52:22 PM
Jay you did a terrific job capturing "Thunder" with your images!

I agree, I'm thinking I just might have to hit up St. George, UT next year!
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 28, 2012, 05:49:28 PM
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on March 28, 2012, 05:45:20 PM
I agree, I'm thinking I just might have to hit up St. George, UT next year!

It's a really easy trip from AZ and it would make a pretty killer outing for sure.

Personally, I think they'd be well served to back up a couple weeks to get off the cusp of winter and help insure better light on the (stunning) surrounding area.
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 29, 2012, 12:56:07 AM
Eight Of Three
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v39/p284127218.jpg)
"Section Eight" was one of three Mustangs at TOU along with "Wee Willy II" and "Hell-er Bust"
Another "painterly" image due to the afternoon clag that rolled in.
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 29, 2012, 01:40:15 AM
I Think We're Going To Need A Bigger Feeder...
MV-22 Osprey as "Hummer"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s1/v22/p1068814356.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 29, 2012, 02:23:08 AM
The Osprey Is Not A War Fighter!
It's a tool designed to simply show you the dirt on your sensor.
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v41/p78304016.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 29, 2012, 02:44:09 AM
Maximum Effort
Blue Angel Solo rips into the minimum radius turn
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v42/p244131370.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 29, 2012, 03:13:43 AM
Upstaged
A taste of the spectacular scenery that surrounds the new St George airport
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v39/p522316826.jpg)
(This one still needs a little refinement)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 29, 2012, 11:17:21 PM
World's Fastest Unicycle!
Saturday's Raptor Demo Departure
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v40/p218404810.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 30, 2012, 12:33:31 AM
Paris, Here We Come!
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v37/p442882481.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 30, 2012, 12:51:20 AM
Best Seat In The House
Carol Pilon rides the wires...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v45/p2953571.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on April 02, 2012, 04:25:38 PM
Push It...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v42/p44800080.jpg)

Pull It...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v29/p296501145.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on April 02, 2012, 10:39:31 PM
The Best Fifty Feet Of Light All Weekend
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v45/p1046812182.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on April 02, 2012, 11:35:51 PM
so ... dann sagt sie: "Liebling, das hier ist mein Popcorn essen!"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v11/p35246635.jpg)
(...so she says, "Honey, this one's eating my popcorn!")
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Joe Copalman on April 02, 2012, 11:47:48 PM
Ha!  Brilliance all around. 

In my mind though, a P-47 delivers the punchline, and it comes in the form of 500 lbs. of tritonal and steel.
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on April 02, 2012, 11:51:40 PM
That's why I went with the © 1941...

Before it all turned to Scheiße!
Title: Re: Thunder Over Utah 2012
Post by: Jay Beckman on April 05, 2012, 04:00:51 PM
The Hills Are Alive...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v43/p834213344.jpg)
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