I'm starting this thread for our Sponsored Member Bill McCarroll (http://azaerophoto.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=43) who has received press credentials to cover the departure of the Space Shuttle Discovery from Edwards AFB this Friday. He's going to be helping Edwards' Public Affairs Office cover the departure for the base newspaper and their website. It looks like he'll have a prime shooting location, he'll be on the flightline with all the national media!
Bill, we're looking forward to seeing your photos and reading your posts about your experience!
Just uploaded images of today's departure of Discovery from Edwards AFB atop NASA's modified Boeing 747.
http://billmccarroll.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Space-Shuttle-Ferry-Ride/9698035_7BmKP#655419338_NZ3XJ
What an experience to be there and take these photographs. The base newspaper commissioned me as their photographer for the event. The media was escorted to the west end of runway 04R which extends for 15,000 feet and they used about 10,000 of it! We were right at the 12,000 foot marker when these photos were taken. The 747 didn't have much height when it passed which made it extra amazing to cover. The flight took off at 0620 about 20 minutes before sunrise. The time made it a bit challenging to capture these photos without a lot of noise. They were shot with my Nikon D300 and I did everything I could to get sharp photos with as little noise as possible. Here are some ferry factoids given to the media from SCA pilots Bill Brockett and Charlie Justiz...
"The stage length from Edwards to Rick Husband International at Amarillo is 793 nautical miles, or about 850 statute miles in a straight line, assuming a Runway 04R takeoff It's about 20-30 miles further if they have to go out Runway 22L (the opposite direction).
They will fly about 250 knots indicated, or Mach 0.6, and at about 15,000 feet altitude to stay above the -9.5-degree C temperature cutoff. May go a bit higher or lower as dictated by outside temperature.
Flight time is estimated at 2 1/4 hours, and they must have enough fuel for a 45-minute reserve.
They expect a takeoff roll of 12,000 feet, even in the fairly cool morning temperature, due to the heavy load. With the 747/shuttle at maximum gross takeoff weight of 710,000 lbs, they do not expect to lift off until the 747 reaches 185 knots airspeed, well above normal which is in the 150-160 knot range.
Due to the shuttle being heavy (224,540 lbs. minimum) for this flight, the 747's normal fuel capacity of 316,307 lbs. (47,210 gallons) will be limited to less than 161,300 lbs. (24,228 gals) due to maximum gross weight limits. Their fuel burn on the first leg from Edwards to Amarillo will be about 110,662 lbs. minimum, more if they have to deviate from a straight-line route or to an alternate airfield. That's a gallon every 230 feet!!! They are required to land with at least 25,000 lbs. of fuel remaining.
(Calculation--MGTO (710,000) - 747 empty weight (323,034) - shuttle weight (224,640 minimum) - crew weight (5x200=1,000) = 161,326 lbs.)
Their runway preference is 04R, which gives them an extra safety margin with the overrun onto the lakebed if something goes wrong, and no hills or elevation gain for about 10 miles until outside Edwards' boundaries. If the prevailing winds are out of the southwest instead of northwest, north or northeast, they would be limited to no more than 5 knots tailwind before having to switch to Runway 22L.
747 SCA flight crew on first leg:
Pilot - Bill Brockett (DFRC)
Co-pilot - Charie Justiz, JSC
Flight Eng - Henry Taylor, JSC
Flight Eng - Larry LaRose, JSC
Flight Eng - Steve Marlachick, JSC"
(http://billmccarroll.smugmug.com/photos/655428934_Y5Xmm-X2.jpg)
Superb shots in a challenging situation Bill, well done!!
Wow Bill! Seconding Jame's comment of nicely done, especially with those challenging conditions. Number 10 is my favorite.
Dave
Few pics from Century Circle at EDW.
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Here's a couple of wide angle shots of Century Circle:
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There are more shots of Century Circle on my web site at http://www.air-and-space.com/20070926%20Edwards%20Century%20Circle.htm (http://www.air-and-space.com/20070926%20Edwards%20Century%20Circle.htm)
Deadly Jester
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/13667029624_fdb8bfc67d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mPH6KN)
Boeing NKC-135R Stratotanker 418th FTS
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/13673288933_73a3526cb1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mQgbqV)
C-17 Globemaster III
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3689/13672470605_bf2d19549d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mQbZaP)
Very cool catches Barry, good to see some life breathed back into this thread.
Many thanks, Joe ....... I'll keep adding images over the next couple of weeks.
Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II USAF AF-01 461 FLTS Deadly Jesters
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/13658943503_2ed5246e7b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mNZE2V)
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III USAF 03-3121 412 TW AFMC
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/13680300494_083b262608_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mQT7HU)
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(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3716/13679955155_9bd16aab47_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mQRm4M)
A little late for this month's photo challenge...but it fits the theme....
(http://azspyder.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Various/Edwards-AFB/i-ftQ62m2/0/L/AZZ_2758-Edit-L.jpg) (http://azspyder.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Various/Edwards-AFB/i-ftQ62m2/A)
Balls 8
(http://azspyder.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Various/Edwards-AFB/i-dqBVz3Z/0/L/AZZ_2930-Edit-L.jpg) (http://azspyder.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Various/Edwards-AFB/i-dqBVz3Z/A)
General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon-Viper USAF 86-0050 ED 412 OG
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/13704790263_e80b9dec63_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mT3CFi)
Beech B200 Super King Air cnBB-1164 N801NA NASA 801
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7261/13705130134_ef2ef53c04_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mT5nH9)
Very nice shots Bill, looks like you have a great location to shoot from also.
(http://azspyder.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Various/Edwards-AFB/i-WhJ6ScT/0/L/AZS_5213-Edit-L.jpg) (http://azspyder.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Various/Edwards-AFB/i-WhJ6ScT/A)
PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS General Dynamics F-16D Block 30 USAF 86-0050 416th FTS
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7459/13705391255_9c1a1ee28e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mT6Hke)
Ghost 14 Mamba General Dynamics F-16D Viper USAF 86-0050
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/13705720244_abbc99be25_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mT8p8s)
TOUCH & GO: General Dynamics F-16D Viper USAF 86-0050
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7051/13705319565_bcc7c83d3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mT6m2c)
Gulfstream G-1159 s/n 144 (1974) NASA
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7233/13708866113_7ae2899e57_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mTpwhz)
Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Block 10 Global Hawk
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/13708964503_46dd517d4f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mTq2wX)
MOHAVE DESERT MIRAGE
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LAUNCH: Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II JSF USMC-18
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/13720713884_e415c1362d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mUsfdu)
^^^^ Loving the F-35 mirage shot Barry.
Thanks, Jeff.
Thanks Harvey, we did have a nice location for these shots
Fairchild YA-10B Thunderbolt II cnA10-0001 USAF 73-1664 Two seat variant, the YA-10B, was developed by Fairchild for Night/Adverse Weather (N/AW) and use as a trainer. Proposed changes for the N/AW variant, in addition to the two-place cockpit, included ground mapping radar, a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) pod, and larger vertical stabilizers. Only one YA-10B actually built, it was a modified pre-production A-10A the Air Force flight tested the YA-10B in 1979 and decided not to proceed with production.
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Northrop T-38C Talon USAF 65-10382 445th FLTS & Boeing C-17A Globemaster III USAF 03-3121
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2813/13741614324_e48c033a2b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mWinbU)
LAUNCH: Northrop T-38C Talon USAF 65-10382 445th FLTS
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/13741290033_f17a55dfde_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mWgGMF)
Northrop T-38C Talon USAF 65-10382 445th FLTS & B-52H Stratofortress 60-0036
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2885/13741263625_ed08bb1c65_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mWgyWn)
Lockheed NF-104A Starfighter cn183-1048 USAF 56-0760. A supersonic aerospace trainer that served as a low-cost astronaut training vehicle for the X-15 and projected X-20 Dyna-Soar programs. The modifications included a small supplementary rocket engine and a reaction control system for flight in the upper atmosphere.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/13750386274_e072d61ef0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mX5jMq)
NASA Vought TF-8A Crusader (SCW), Vought F-8C Crusader Digital Fly-By-Wire (DFBW), Grumman X-29
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2860/13759812134_c05239bbd1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mXUCLf)
"The Right Stuff"
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/13790614455_f5e1dd4893_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n1CvdK)Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager "The Right Stuff" (https://flic.kr/p/n1CvdK) by Barry Griffiths (https://www.flickr.com/people/48553200@N04/), on Flickr
Barry i especially like the three on of a kind NASA aircraft. You don't see many photos of them. Well done.
Thanks, Bill ------------ it was a great line-up.
Bill & Barry, great shots, one and all, looks like you guys had a ball out there.
Quote from: bilwor on April 09, 2014, 09:43:04 PM
Lockheed NF-104A Starfighter cn183-1048 USAF 56-0760. A supersonic aerospace trainer that served as a low-cost astronaut training vehicle for the X-15 and projected X-20 Dyna-Soar programs. The modifications included a small supplementary rocket engine and a reaction control system for flight in the upper atmosphere.
Sir William - my father loved this image - so did I. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome Jeff and thanks for the comments
bill
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3831/13851053163_e5ecb0b0b1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n6Ygxr)Northrop HL-10 'Lifting Body' cnNB-102 N804NA NASA 804 a (https://flic.kr/p/n6Ygxr) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/13851051873_616ae25096_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n6Ygac)Northrop HL-10 'Lifting Body' cnNB-102 N804NA NASA 804 b (https://flic.kr/p/n6Ygac) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
The HL-10 was one of five aircraft built in the Lifting Body Research Program. It was a NASA design and was built to evaluate "inverted airfoil" lifting body and delta planform. It was flown 37 times, from December 1966 to July 1970, during the lifting body research program and logged the highest altitude and fastest speed in the Lifting Body to study and validate the concept of safely maneuvering and landing a low lift-over-drag vehicle for reentry from space. Wingless lifting bodies attained aerodynamic stability and lift from the shape of the vehicle. Lift resulted from more air pressure on the
bottom of the body than on the top. They used energy and aerodynamic lift for in-flight maneuvering and a powerless, glider-like landing.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3832/13874494183_f823f39921_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n93pJX)LTV TF-8A 'Crusader-Supercritical Wing' USN 141353 N810NA NASA 810 b (https://flic.kr/p/n93pJX) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/13874434765_5897a9f8ed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n9375v)LTV TF-8A 'Crusader-Supercritical Wing' USN 141353 N810NA NASA 810 c (https://flic.kr/p/n9375v) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
LTV TF-8A "Crusader/Supercritical Wing" (USN 141353)(N810NA)(NASA 810)(Rockwell International's North American Aircraft Division was awarded the $1.8 million contract to fabricate the supercritical wing. It was delivered to NASA in December 1969. The supercritical wing was a new tailoring of an airfoil design that delayed the formation and reduced the strength of the shock wave over the wing just below and above the speed of sound. Delaying shock wave formation at these high speeds resulted in less drag. Compared to a conventional wing, the supercritical wing (SCW) is flatter on the top and rounder on the bottom with a downward curve at the trailing edge. Results of NASA supercritical wing research showed that aircraft using the concept would have increased cruising speed, improved fuel efficiency, and greater flight range. Supercritical wings are now commonplace on virtually every modern subsonic commercial transport.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/13904837765_10e804aa8a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nbHVQa)Grumman X-29 'Advanced Technology Demonstrator Aircraft' USAF 82-0049 N049NA NASA b (https://flic.kr/p/nbHVQa) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7275/13904837425_c5884a67ce_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nbHVJi)Grumman X-29 'Advanced Technology Demonstrator Aircraft' USAF 82-0049 N049NA NASA c (https://flic.kr/p/nbHVJi) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Grumman X-29 "Advanced Technology Demonstrator Aircraft" (USAF 82-0049)(N049NA)(NASA 049) (Built from Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter airframe USAF 65-10573)(The X-29 was an experimental aircraft that tested a forward-swept wing, canard control surfaces. The aerodynamic instability of the airframe required the use of computerized fly-by-wire control. Composite materials were used to control the aeroelastic divergent twisting experienced by forward-swept wings, also reducing the weight. The X-29 first flew in 1984.)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/13894423072_9537137e04_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/naNxUu)Boeing C-135C 'Stratolifter' ('Specked Trout') cn18345 USAF 61-2269 a (https://flic.kr/p/naNxUu) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Boeing C-135C "Stratolifter" ("Specked Trout") (18345) (USAF 61-2269)(412th Flight Test Squadron Edwards AFB, Speckled Trout is the official name of a combined SAF/CSAF support mission and concurrent test mission. It was also the official nickname given to the squadron and the C-135C, 61-2669 that was used by the Secretary and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force for executive transport requirements. Fully equipped with an array of communications equipment, data links and cryptographic sets, the aircraft served a secondary role as a testbed for proposed command and control systems and was also used to evaluate future transport aircraft The name Speckled Trout was chosen in honor of an early program monitor, Faye Trout, who assisted in numerous phases of the project. The word "speckled" was added because Trout apparently had "a lot of freckles."
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2899/13936058115_1932de4d90_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/netWy4)Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) YA-7F 'Strikefighter' cnD-255 USAF 71-0344 a (https://flic.kr/p/netWy4) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3805/13912940226_d02a523220_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ncrspL)Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) YA-7F 'Strikefighter' cnD-255 USAF 71-0344 c (https://flic.kr/p/ncrspL) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) YA-7F "Strikefighter" (D-255)(USAF 71-0344)(ED 412th Test Wing) (Converted to supersonic with afterburning Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 engine of 26,000 pounds thrust. The fuselage was lengthened 4 ft with new fuselage sections, a 30 in section in front of the wing and an 18 in section behind the wing. The vertical stabilizer height was increased about 10 in, the unit horizontal tail was flipped from dihedral to anhedral.)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/13949578074_dc32e42f82_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nfFeyN)Douglas TB-26H 'Invader' ('Variable Stability Simulator') cn27444 USAF 44-34165 N9146H d (https://flic.kr/p/nfFeyN) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Douglas TB-26H "Invader" ("Variable Stability simulator") (27444)(USAF 44-34165) (N9146H)(Calspan Flight Research)(Variable Stability System (VSS)the basic flight characteristics of such an aircraft could be altered by a stability-augmentation system, so that a wide range of static and dynamic characteristics, representing the flying qualities of a different aircraft, could be safely simulated and evaluated in flight. Initially, only the pitch axis was converted into the variable stability mode. In 1963 variable stability roll and yaw to the VSS and finally A closed-loop throttle servo was added to the B-26 in the mid 1960s for a Supersonic Transport simulation. This was the first application of a four degree-of- freedom simulation system.
Current Speckled Trout
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/13975202163_8f2f8f00ed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nhWyHr)Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker USAF 63-7980 "Speckled Trout" Test Tanker II 412th FLTS (https://flic.kr/p/nhWyHr) by Barry Griffiths (https://www.flickr.com/people/48553200@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5464/13975243853_a7e9e16d20_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nhWM7e)Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker USAF 63-7980 "Speckled Trout" Test Tanker II 412th FLTS (https://flic.kr/p/nhWM7e) by Barry Griffiths (https://www.flickr.com/people/48553200@N04/), on Flickr
Original Speckled Trout
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5222/13952242331_80f77599ba_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nfUTyg)Boeing C-135C Stratolifter USAF 61-2669 "Speckled Trout" 412th FLTS (https://flic.kr/p/nfUTyg) by Barry Griffiths (https://www.flickr.com/people/48553200@N04/), on Flickr
Scaled Composites SC-133-AT3 "SMUT" (001)(N133SC) (Special-Mission Utility Transport) (Advanced Technology Tactical Transport [ATTT] proof-of-concept demonstrator is a 62% scaled version of an airplane designed to challenging STOL and long range requirements under contract to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency [DARPA])
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/13949898092_a07bcd1807_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nfGSGm)Scaled Composites SC-133-AT3 'SMUT' cn001 N133SC Special-Mission Utility Transport a (https://flic.kr/p/nfGSGm) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/13973059583_4f38b0b118_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nhKzNp)Scaled Composites SC-133-AT3 'SMUT' cn001 N133SC Special-Mission Utility Transport b (https://flic.kr/p/nhKzNp) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
General Dynamics NF-111A "Aardvark" (A1-13)(USAF 63-9778)(NASA)(was modified for the Transonic Aircraft Technology (TACT) program by adding a highly efficient supercritical wing. At the end of the TACT program a new program to extend the supercritical wing technology to a higher level of performance. A joint NASA and Air Force program called Advanced Fighter Technology Integration (AFTI) was created. The supercritical wing on the F-111A aircraft was replaced with a wing built by Boeing Aircraft Company System called a "mission adaptive wing" (MAW). This wing had an internal mechanism to flex the outer wing skin and produce a high camber section for subsonic speeds, a supercritical section for transonic speeds, and symmetrical section for supersonic speeds. The surface irregularities from leading edge slates was eliminated and trailing edge flap effects reduced. The use of flexible wing skins to produce a smooth upper surface brought this wing a little closer in concept to that of a bird.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2935/13969833664_cba4e72e69_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nht3R7)General Dynamics NF-111A 'Aardvark' cnA1-13 USAF 63-9778 NASA b (https://flic.kr/p/nht3R7) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/13969390285_7e6fb7a45e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nhqM3D)General Dynamics NF-111A 'Aardvark' cnA1-13 USAF 63-9778 NASA d (https://flic.kr/p/nhqM3D) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7400/13989376593_93bfc9cc09_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/njcdha)General Dynamics NF-111A 'Aardvark' cnA1-13 USAF 63-9778 NASA e (https://flic.kr/p/njcdha) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Fairchild-Republic T-46A "Eaglet" (USAF 84-0492)(One of three built for the Next
Generation Trainer [NGT] program)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5055/13972853142_4e0d4d9fac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nhJwr5)Fairchild-Republic T-46A 'Eaglet' USAF 84-0492 b (https://flic.kr/p/nhJwr5) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7169/13972865181_0213b34566_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nhJA1D)Fairchild-Republic T-46A 'Eaglet' USAF 84-0492 c (https://flic.kr/p/nhJA1D) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Very nice group of photos Bill, you've got a lot of history in theses shots.
Thanks Harvey, I like to give all the info about the aircraft, especially if the are unique.
bill
Very nice bill! Last time I saw a T-46 was when a pair sat on the ramp getting gas at Willie in the late 80's - they were on the way to the bone yard. It was terrible to see brand new airplanes being parked. The T-46 would have been a great basic jet trainer!
Interesting to see the T-46 again. Didn't know one ended up there. I saw one or two at MASDC years ago. I spent many hours during the eighties working on the F109 engine program at Garrett prior to its cancellation.
Douglas C-53 "Skytrooper/Gooney Bird" (4863)(USAAC 41-20093)(painted as MATS 120093) Transferred to the Navy as BuNo 05073 January 9, 1942. Civil Registry NC30084. Sold to the Venezualen airline Avensa and registered YV-C-AVO on March 14, 1947. It was withdrawn from use in 1972.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7379/14022651703_cf19e893f2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nn8KNX)Douglas C-53 'Skytrooper-Gooney Bird' cn4863 USAAC 41-20093 b (https://flic.kr/p/nn8KNX) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
A couple of "heavies"...
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Very nice shots, in very difficult light, Steve.
Quote from: Barry Griffiths on April 25, 2014, 09:09:14 PM
Very nice shots, in very difficult light, Steve.
Thank you very much Barry!
North American T-28B "Trojan" (200-65)(USN 137702)(Transfered to US Army as chase plane for AH-56 Cheyenne attack helicopter program)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/14015789912_0c030b732a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nmwA3d)North American T-28B 'Trojan' cn200-65 USN 137702 Transfered to US Army a (https://flic.kr/p/nmwA3d) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Martin RB-57B "Canberra" (159)(USAF 52-1576)(NACA used for tests of hydrogen-powered engines under the name "Project Bee"t;. The basic plan was to equip the airplane with a hydrogen fuel system, independent of its regular fuel system, and modify one engine to operate on hydrogen as well as its regular fuel. The airplane was to take off and climb on its regular fuel. After reaching level flight at about 54,000 ft, the fuel on one engine was to be switched from JP-4 to hydrogen. When the hydrogen experiment was complete, the fuel flow would be switched back to JP-4 and the airplane would return to base under its normal operating conditions.
Returned to stock configuration.
Transferred to NASA Dryden Flight Research Center as NASA237, N637NA - NASA637, N516NA - NASA516, Now on display at Edwards AFB as N809NA - NASA 809
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/14022128404_0da7906488_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nn65fy)Martin RB-57B Canberra cn159 USAF 52-1576 N809NA NASA 809 b (https://flic.kr/p/nn65fy) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) YC-15 cnCX-001 USAF 72-1875 N15YC
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/14107658861_533f592097_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nuDrtB)McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) YC-15 cnCX-001 USAF 72-1875 N15YC b (https://flic.kr/p/nuDrtB) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5332/14130999973_abdfffc334_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nwH4Yz)McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) YC-15 cnCX-001 USAF 72-1875 N15YC d (https://flic.kr/p/nwH4Yz) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Boeing NB-52B "Stratofortress" ("Balls 8") (16498)(USAF 52-008)(NASA 008)(It flew a total of 159 captive-carry and launch missions in support of the X-15 program, from June 1959 until October 1968. It also flew missions supporting the X-24, HiMAT, Lifting Body vehicles, X-43, early launches of the OSC Pegasus rocket and was retired December 17, 2004.)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14149353394_48cd0031f7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nyk8NS)Boeing NB-52B Stratofortress 'Balls 8' cn16498 USAF 52-008 NASA 008 f (https://flic.kr/p/nyk8NS) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Beautiful series of shots from Edwards Bill, the BUFF is very historic indeed.
Thanks Harvey
bill
Super variety of shots from Edwards, Bill.
Thanks Bear
bill
Rockwell B-1B "Lancer" ("Thunder From The Sky") (9)(USAF 84-0049)(412th Test Wing Edwards AFB)(used for testing AGM-86A Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) and AGM-131 Short-Range Attack Missile (SRAM II) a nuclear air-to-surface missile.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/13983526388_58cb59c64c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/niFedy)Rockwell B-1B 'Lancer' ('Thunder From The Sky') cn9 USAF 84-0049 412th TW a (https://flic.kr/p/niFedy) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/14166850441_ba895b737a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nzSP56)Rockwell B-1B 'Lancer' ('Thunder From The Sky') cn9 USAF 84-0049 412th TW b (https://flic.kr/p/nzSP56) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
General Dynamics F-111A "Aardvark" (A1-01)(USAF 63-9766)(Delivered as a test aircraft to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards AFB)(It's first supersonic flight was mach 1.3 on march 5, 1965, it hit mach 2.03 on august 8 1965. It's last flight on august 5, 1967, and was retired from flight duties after 210 missions with total of 253 flight hours, 18 hours and 43 min at supersonic)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/14166849951_7bdfde456c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nzSNVD)General Dynamics F-111A 'Aardvark' cnA1-01 (USAF 63-9766 b (https://flic.kr/p/nzSNVD) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
General Dynamics F-16XL (61-5)(USAF 75-0749)(N849NA)(NASA 849)(Modified from YF-16A with cranked-arrow double-delta wing. One of two prototypes modified for an Air Force Enhanced Tactical Fighter (ETF) competition with the F-15 Transferred to NASA as 849 the aircraft was flown by NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards AFB to investigate characteristics of sonic booms and the aerodynamics of the cranked-arrow delta wing configuration from 1989 through 1997)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7435/13983493889_8c04438536_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/niF4ye)General Dynamics F-16XL cn61-5 USAF 75-0749 N849NA NASA 849 b (https://flic.kr/p/niF4ye) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Quote from: bilwor on May 12, 2014, 09:27:34 AM
General Dynamics F-111A "Aardvark" (A1-01)(USAF 63-9766)(Delivered as a test aircraft to NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards AFB)(It's first supersonic flight was mach 1.3 on march 5, 1965, it hit mach 2.03 on august 8 1965. It's last flight on august 5, 1967, and was retired from flight duties after 210 missions with total of 253 flight hours, 18 hours and 43 min at supersonic)
It's so cool to see all these historic aircraft, many of which I didn't know still existed. The F-111 reminds of the Revell kit I built when I was in grade school. Always liked the way they looked in that paint scheme.
Edwards AFB, Armstrong Flight Research Center/ NASA Ramp 04/03/14
Northrop Grumman RQ-4B "Global Hawk" (USAF 04-2014)(BB 12th Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale AFB CA)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14057891338_4fc43fa5c6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nqfnjS)Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk USAF 04-2014 BB 12 RS b (https://flic.kr/p/nqfnjS) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14057939720_ec4fe15bd1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nqfBH3)Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk USAF 04-2014 BB 12 RS c (https://flic.kr/p/nqfBH3) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
Gulfstream American G1159 "Gulfstream II" (144) (N944NA)(NASA)(The Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) are extensively modified for their mission, including having flaps that move up and down to allow the steep approach of the orbiter. The left side of the instrument panel is a copy of the orbiter flight control system including stick, instrumentation and HUD, and is used by the astronauts to practice orbiter
glider like approaches and landings.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5278/14065233370_1112af4f17_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nqTZRC)Gulfstream American G1159 Gulfstream II cn144 N944NA NASA STA a (https://flic.kr/p/nqTZRC) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
McDonnell Douglas FA-18B Hornet cn0016-B003 USN 161217 N852NA NASA 852
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/14065191089_5e9921ed71_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nqTMhD)McDonnell Douglas FA-18B Hornet cn0016-B003 USN 161217 N852NA NASA 852 b (https://flic.kr/p/nqTMhD) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
General Dynamics F-16D "Fighting Falcon/Viper" (5D-54)(USAF 86-0050) (ED 416th FLTS 412th TW AFTC Edwards AFB)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2903/14069261287_ef4a0e19f1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nrfDdt)General Dynamics F-16D Viper cn5D-54 USAF 86-0050 ED 416 FLTS a (https://flic.kr/p/nrfDdt) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/14268393742_52386b6c04_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nJRfmE)
Coming and going...
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5112/14084290780_80506e2077_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nszEXE)
Nice work Steven. I really love the variety of aircraft you guys were able to capture on your visit.
Thank you Jeff.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/14258868466_0924e10f3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nJ1qPL)Boeing B-52H Stratofortress USAF 60-0036 "Tagboard Flyer" 419 FLTS (https://flic.kr/p/nJ1qPL) by Barry Griffiths (https://www.flickr.com/people/48553200@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5313/14100622187_ac4960a509_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nu2nHD)General Dynamics F-16C Viper USAF 85-1547 416th FTS, 412th OG Launch (https://flic.kr/p/nu2nHD) by Barry Griffiths (https://www.flickr.com/people/48553200@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/14283835681_68343bd4c8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nLdoGZ)General Dynamics F-16D Viper Block 30 USAF 86-0050 416th FTS, 412th OG Launch (https://flic.kr/p/nLdoGZ) by Barry Griffiths (https://www.flickr.com/people/48553200@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5511/14307342763_bf7584403b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNhSxv)General Dynamics F-16D Viper Block 50 USAF 90-0835 416th FTS, 412th OG Recovery (https://flic.kr/p/nNhSxv) by Barry Griffiths (https://www.flickr.com/people/48553200@N04/), on Flickr
Stratotanker Day @ Edwards Air Force Base 04/03/14
Boeing NKC-135R "Stratrotanker) (18227)(USAF 61-0320)(With 412th TW made first ever successful air-to-air refueling with an F-35 Mar 12, 2008. Contact was for handling and systems evaluation only, no fuel was transferred)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14341673811_eba2ddaa27_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nRjPY8)Boeing NKC-135R Stratrotanker cn18227 USAF 61-0320 412 TW a (https://flic.kr/p/nRjPY8) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Boeing KC-135R "Stratotanker" (18650)(USAF 63-8033) (931st Air Refueling Group USAFR 22nd Air Refueling Wing AMC, McConnell AFB KS)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5521/14365197333_f43f9ecdb8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nTpoG6)Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker cn18650 USAF 63-8033 (931st ARG a (https://flic.kr/p/nTpoG6) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Boeing KC-135R "Stratotanker" (17840)(USAF 58-0095)((92nd ARS/93ARS, 52nd ARW/41st ARW Fairchild AFB WA)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5153/14344199004_78dc74fb49_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nRxLBW)Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker cn17840 USAF 58-0095 Fairchild AFB b (https://flic.kr/p/nRxLBW) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Boeing KC-135R "Stratotanker" (18617)(USAF 63-8000)(92nd ARS/93ARS, 52nd ARW/41st ARW Fairchild AFB WA)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/14158355829_a03a2c0e50_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nz8gVg)Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker cn18617 USAF 63-8000 Fairchild AFB a (https://flic.kr/p/nz8gVg) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/14389028068_c21ff917e1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nVvwJQ)
EDW 04/03/14
Lockheed F-104G "Starfighter" (Fokker 8100) (Luftwaffe KG200)(N826NA)(NASA 826) (One of eleven F-104s flown by NASA between 1956 and 1994. The aircraft has shed by a pylon called a flight test fixture (FTF) mounted on the fuselage centerline between the main landing gear. Articles to be tested were attached to or installed in the FTF, which was instrumented to record the research data aboard the aircraft. The instrumentation package also transmitted the same data in "real time" to engineers in Dryden's mission control room as test events took place.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/14919750137_b1640ef545_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oJpBVk)Lockheed F-104G Starfighter cnFokker 8100 N826NA NASA 826 a (https://flic.kr/p/oJpBVk) by Bill Word (https://www.flickr.com/people/15162482@N08/), on Flickr
The Boeing NB-52B Stratofortress mothership is my favorite airplane.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/19750706%20Edwards/19750706%20NB-52B%2052-0008%20right%20front%20rev%2020150216%20l.jpg)
Edwards AFB on July 6, 1975, before it acquired the yellow NASA tail stripe. The mount adapter for the X-24B is attached to the X-15 pylon.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/19950630%20Edwards/19950630%20EDW%2006%20NB-52B%2052-0008%20supercruise%20right%20front%20flying%20l.jpg)
In flight over the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on the fortieth anniversary of its arrival at Edwards Air Force Base on June 30, 1995. It was equipped with with a pair of J85 jet engines attached to a pallet in the bomb bay and the X-15 pylon had been removed.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20001102%20Edwards/20001102%20EDCW%2029%20NB-52B%2052-0008%20X-38%20V-131R%20right%20front%20take-off%20l.jpg)
Taking off on the sixth flight of the X-38 Space Station Crew Return Vehicle on November 2, 2000. A different launch pylon was installed for the X-38 program.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20041116%20Edwards/20041116%20Edwards%20DSC_6097%20NB-52B%2052-0008%20X-43A%20Hyper-X%20right%20side%20take-off%20rev%2020150216%20l.jpg)
The final take-off with the third X-43A Hyper-X mission on November 16, 2004.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20041217%20Edwards/20041217%20Edwards%20DSC_6556-59%20NB-52B%2052-0008%20left%20front%20pan%20AZAP.jpg)
NB-52B retirement ceremony at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center on December 17, 2004.
(http://www.air-and-space.com/20100220%20Edwards/20100220%20EDW%20DSC_3422%20NB-52B%2052-0008%20right%20front%20l.jpg)
On display at the North Gate on February 20, 2010.
wow! Congratulations to all. The photos are off the charts good and illustrate the diversity of airframes operated by NASA and Edwards aviators, scientist, technicians, and ground crews. Excellent job of capturing so much in such a short time.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8708/16289543974_166f2c78bb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qPsaUs)Rockwell-B-1B-Lancer-USAF-84-0049-"Thunder-from-the-Sky" (https://flic.kr/p/qPsaUs) by zbubakaz (https://www.flickr.com/people/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8691/16271543204_f1180677d6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qMRUUm)F-22A-91-007 (https://flic.kr/p/qMRUUm) by zbubakaz (https://www.flickr.com/people/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8701/16893451305_494d405437_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rJPmvP)F-35A-AF-04 (https://flic.kr/p/rJPmvP) by zbubakaz (https://www.flickr.com/people/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8754/16707137179_2a79817491_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rsmrPi)F-35A-AF-01 (https://flic.kr/p/rsmrPi) by zbubakaz (https://www.flickr.com/people/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8741/16266346724_38b8f3c108_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qMphaS)McDonnell-Douglas-YC-15-AMST-N15YC (https://flic.kr/p/qMphaS) by zbubakaz (https://www.flickr.com/people/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8697/16262403344_1899d15b8d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qM44Wy)General-Dynamics-F-16B-ET-210-Edwards-Afb (https://flic.kr/p/qM44Wy) by zbubakaz (https://www.flickr.com/people/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
Solid set of shots, Kaspar!
I'll second that! I remember seeing that YC-15 at DM years ago. Nicely done with the dusk sky.
Very nice work Kaspar, congrats!
EdwardsAFB, F-35A CTOL take-off roll, 3-20-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7594/16981852012_de49ac6b65_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSCqXW)Canon EOS 7D Mark II - _7D_5324-180 (https://flic.kr/p/rSCqXW) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
Edwards AFB, F-35A CTOL, afterburner as nose wheellifts,3-20-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8725/16981851692_7d63963137_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSCqSq)Canon EOS 7D Mark II - _7D_5354-180A (https://flic.kr/p/rSCqSq) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
Edwards,AFB, F-16C (F-35 support aircraft), leaps into the air with A/B blasting, 3-20-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8742/16982287821_10f27b883d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSEEvT)Canon EOS 7D Mark II - _7D_5382-180 (https://flic.kr/p/rSEEvT) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
Edwards AFB, KC 135 Tanker takes flight supporting the F-35A, 3-20-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8754/16983190905_9f6432183b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSKhYi)Canon EOS 7D Mark II - _7D_5421-180 (https://flic.kr/p/rSKhYi) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
Edwards AFB, USAF, MC12 (variant?), landing 3-20-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7621/16795734690_bbec07d095_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rAbwLA)Canon EOS 7D Mark II - _7D_5455-180 (https://flic.kr/p/rAbwLA) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
Edwards AFB, F-35B (STOVL), roars into flight, 3-20-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7627/16795734500_34fc65594b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rAbwHj)Canon EOS 7D Mark II - _7D_5498-180 (https://flic.kr/p/rAbwHj) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
Very nice shots from Edwards Walt, looks like you all had a great time.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7608/16983959562_4581f354b9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rSPet1)Thunderbirds LA Airshow Solo 5 Slow Roll Pass - 7896 (https://flic.kr/p/rSPet1) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
I suppose it's about time I got off my butt and put up some of my shots from Edwards.
(http://www.yarnellpics.com/Airplanes/Edwards-AFB-March-2015/i-DGCDTsV/0/XL/3D7B6120-XL.jpg)
Kicking up a little dirt.
(http://www.yarnellpics.com/Airplanes/Edwards-AFB-March-2015/i-R5kd6qx/0/XL/3D7B5904-XL.jpg)
(http://www.yarnellpics.com/Airplanes/Edwards-AFB-March-2015/i-Lnvhrsz/0/XL/3D7B6181-XL.jpg)
(http://www.yarnellpics.com/Airplanes/Edwards-AFB-March-2015/i-G2QKWGw/0/XL/3D7B5584-XL.jpg)
S.C.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7596/17077131850_f856426d86_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/s23LkL)F-16D-87-0391 (https://flic.kr/p/s23LkL) by zbubakaz (https://www.flickr.com/people/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7793/17400507421_f33a219f07_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/svC9CD)Rocket propelled F-104 Starfighter. (https://flic.kr/p/svC9CD) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people/58629531@N03/), on Flickr
^^^^ Iconic stuff Harvey. Well done.
21ST CENTURY FLIGHT TEST
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7701/17404881695_87be5daeb9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sw1yXa)
HU-16 leased by the Test Pilot School recovers at Edwards.
BIG FISH
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8740/17218378638_8c31c87ef0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sewG6d)
"Speckled Trout" on a touch-and-go.
Thank you Jeff, it was a cool aircraft for being a static display in front of the Test Pilot School.
^^^^^
Very cool shot of the HU-16 Joe, what a neat shot to catch in the high desert.
Quote from: Tower Guy on May 07, 2015, 09:25:55 AM
Very cool shot of the HU-16 Joe, what a neat shot to catch in the high desert.
Thanks, Harvey. I just loved how Edwards is where all this cutting-edge technology and all these fifth-generation fighters are tested, and the first two aircraft we saw out there were the Albatross departing and a MiG-15 landing.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7673/17223458999_56550812d6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/seYJiD)The most unstealthy F-35 flying, for good reason. (https://flic.kr/p/seYJiD) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people/58629531@N03/), on Flickr
STICKFIGHTER
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7723/17228750279_d8f281d9ac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sfrRdB)
Lopsided Loadout
VISTA Cruiser
Lucky Strike
F-35A (AF-04) with Spin Recovery Chute and asymmetrical load.
BONE DRY
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7768/16821915694_f449763ee4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rCuHtd)
OLD SCHOOL
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7770/17260501390_dbdab7f107_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sifzHy)
MiG-15 on a TPS sortie. Looks like the pilot is a civilian (owner?) and the backseater is a TPS student.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8759/17457959742_c28eb5f75e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sAGBcU)Another sortie out of Edwards (https://flic.kr/p/sAGBcU) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Very nice images by all, looks like another great trip to Edwards!
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on May 09, 2015, 11:17:52 AM
Very nice images by all, looks like another great trip to Edwards!
It was. Mega-thanks to Kev Jackson and Mark Munzel for the invite.
Dittos on thanks to Kevin and Mark. Great guys, very generous to invite us.
I'd like to add my thanks to Kevin and Mark for the invite also, It was a great trip and a terrific photo op, very much appreciated. ;D
Aging but Elegant - NASA B-57B
A-10 Junior - Fairchild T-46A, back in the eighties I worked on the technical manuals for the Garrett F109 that powered these. Although the program was cancelled the core of the engine was used in some successful engines that followed. Always thought it was a cute little design.
General Dynamics Masterpiece
Quote from: Scott Youmans on May 09, 2015, 01:29:59 PM
A-10 Junior - Fairchild T-46A, back in the eighties I worked on the technical manuals for the Garrett F109 that powered these. Although the program was cancelled the core of the engine was used in some successful engines that followed. Always thought it was a cute little design.
I remember reading about these as a kid and being disappointed the Air Force didn't move forward with them. Not sure how powerful they were, but I would have loved seeing an armed light attack variant like the A-37.
Boeing Blowing Smoke
The Humble T-34C - One of the nicest ones I've ever seen.
Not the most flattering angle for the F-35 but it sure has a nice nozzle!
Very nice shots Scott, one and all. The T-34 is exceptional, a very cool aircraft that I shot at too slow of a shutter speed and we all know what that looks like.
Thanks Harvey, I had the same problem with the T-34. There were a couple of shots that were just barely usable with some heavy sharpening. The small size used in the post helped too. The rest were rubbish as Kevin Jackson would say. The F-35A shot with the spin chute is basically similar to yours but was posted mainly to give some background.
YOU CAN ALMOST SEE CHUCK WALKING AROUND DOING A PRE=FLIGHT
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Old Navy
The Chief
I really like the low angle shot on the "Chief" Scott. It looks great against the sky.
Fire in the Hole!
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Bond.... James Bond.
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Quote from: Tower Guy on May 13, 2015, 09:23:33 AM
I really like the low angle shot on the "Chief" Scott. It looks great against the sky.
Thank you Harvey! That is a particularly nicely preserved Thunderchief, at least until the sun works on it for another few years. I'm sure the Air Force will restore it again when needed. I saw plenty of these at air shows when they were active but only saw one fly.
Fallen Star
Quote from: Scott Youmans on May 13, 2015, 08:58:15 PM
Fallen Star
Really digging this one, the graininess definitely adds something to it. And now I'm kicking myself for not getting the "Eye of Sauron" shot I wanted to get.
GOD OF THUNDER
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(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7732/17443295049_f1de39ab6f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/szprUn)YC-15, the future C-17. (https://flic.kr/p/szprUn) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
These last volley of images are terrific Harvey, Scott and Joe. I'm particularly fond of the images you've all taken of the static aircraft, especially the somewhat "derelict" platforms.
Like Joe, "Really digging this one, the graininess definitely adds something to it.", your post processing of "FALLEN STAR" is superb Scott. In my opinion, your conversion to a monochrome image helps my eye to "see" the composition you've framed. The multiple cylindrical shapes of the fuselage, turbofans, and fuel tanks are wonderfully bifurcated by the wing, horizontal stabilizers, and tail fin; thus creating a very interesting "geometry" to the final image. Great work.
T-38,gear coming up, Edwards AFB,3-20-15,Walt Thomas
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8744/17618119416_b6a30d6827_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sQRt6A)Canon EOS 7D Mark II - _7D_4675-180B (https://flic.kr/p/sQRt6A) by walt thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_thomas/), on Flickr
Nasa's T-34C, Edwards AFB, 3-20-15, Walt Thomas
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5349/17458126459_434cbb65aa_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sAHsLk)Canon EOS 7D Mark II - _7D_4688-180 (https://flic.kr/p/sAHsLk) by walt thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_thomas/), on Flickr
F-16c LANDING EDWARDS,AFB, 3-20-15, WALT THOMAS
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8863/17024083413_458942a556_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rWmSTx)Canon EOS 7D Mark II - _7D_4830-180 (https://flic.kr/p/rWmSTx) by walt thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_thomas/), on Flickr
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7721/17480906360_b4cbc37d94_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sCJdrf)If Batman had a private jet, this would be IT! (https://flic.kr/p/sCJdrf) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Quote from: Jeff D. Welker on May 14, 2015, 05:31:20 AM
These last volley of images are terrific Harvey, Scott and Joe. I'm particularly fond of the images you've all taken of the static aircraft, especially the somewhat "derelict" platforms.
Like Joe, "Really digging this one, the graininess definitely adds something to it.", your post processing of "FALLEN STAR" is superb Scott. In my opinion, your conversion to a monochrome image helps my eye to "see" the composition you've framed. The multiple cylindrical shapes of the fuselage, turbofans, and fuel tanks are wonderfully bifurcated by the wing, horizontal stabilizers, and tail fin; thus creating a very interesting "geometry" to the final image. Great work.
Thank you Joe and Jeff! I generally haven't liked the Jetstar in Vietnam camouflage but the faded dark paint worked well in this case by simplifying the shape and giving it an old worn look.
That's actually the "Euro 1" camo scheme that was more of a late-70s-to-late-80s wraparound pattern. One of my personal favorites, especially on the OV-10.
Have you seen any shots of NASA Dryden's old Jetstar, N814NA? Absolutely gorgeous.
Joe, you are correct. Temporary lapse. I was thinking of some photos I'd seen recently on the net of C-140s in the Vietnam style camo. The scheme I liked best on these was the old bare metal and day glow orange. Don't think I ever saw one except in photos.
VISTA
Canberra
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR . . .
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AF-04 departing on an asymmetric loadout test flight with a solid insurance policy.
Cool photograph of the Canberra Scott. Is the "squat" stance typical or is there some "atrophy" in play? The sun has not been kind to this unique airplane.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5336/17987611492_c35ff47072_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/tpvddC)This B-52 launched a lot of aviation history. (https://flic.kr/p/tpvddC) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7752/18406346851_2f08a21c8f_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/u3vkDM)Aviation testbed. (https://flic.kr/p/u3vkDM) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
HIGHER ED
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TWEET & LOW
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VIRTUAL REALITY
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5727/20712140016_d3a1b4f675_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xyg8Cm)Shooting touch & go landings at Edwards. (https://flic.kr/p/xyg8Cm) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
DESERT EAGLE
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ASYMMETRIC WARFARE
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Great shots Joe! When are we going back? The variety of aircraft made for a great shoot, never knew what would be on final next. You can't beat the history of Edwards AFB.
Quote from: Tower Guy on September 20, 2015, 11:25:13 AM
Great shots Joe! When are we going back? The variety of aircraft made for a great shoot, never knew what would be on final next. You can't beat the history of Edwards AFB.
Thanks Harvey! Would love to go back. New PAO running things, but will put out feelers once things cool down again.
FAST GLASS
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MUSCOVITE MIDGET
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Great shot Eric!
Eric and Joe - Wonderful images from Edwards. You both have made the most of your visits.
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7382/27215485930_31d1d85619_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HsWtN3)F15E departing from Edwards AFB. (https://flic.kr/p/HsWtN3) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5531/30997264852_478fa722ea_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pe85UU)Century Series fighters guarding the main gate at Edwards AFB, Ca. (https://flic.kr/p/Pe85UU) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4329/35982398611_d3a278a977_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WPDcuX)Edwards chase and test F-16. (https://flic.kr/p/WPDcuX) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
MORNING THUNDER
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EDGE OF SPACE
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NF-104 in front of the Test Pilot School from a visit back in 2015.
I like how they mounted this F104, nearly vertical. Great angle to shoot this from Joe, very nice photo.
UNIT
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WRINKLY OLD BALLS
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Very cool shots Joe, brings back good memories, would really like to go back there someday.