IRON MAN
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Very cool shot Joe, maybe they could patrol I-10 with this to lure the idiot shooter out in the open, and then eliminate the problem.
Thanks Harvey. The freeway shooter case is certainly spooky. The cops could certainly use some help from the Marines, who have extensive counter-sniper experience from Iraq and Afghanistan, that's for sure.
"HE'S AN ANGRY ELF."
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SHIP TO SHORE TO OBJECTIVE
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SNEAKER-PEEKER
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Dave S. doesn't wear this on his sleeve, but he was an LAV-25 guy when he was in the Corps.
ROCKET MAN
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The HIMARS rocket artillery system is mindblowing. With the push of a button, you can deliver six 500-lb. warheads on targets up to 190 miles away.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5810/21319110242_d19dd3cd46_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ytU1Jf)40' above the LZ, S. lawn University of Phoenix Stadium. (https://flic.kr/p/ytU1Jf) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Oh sweet! You were able to get south of the LZ?
I did get on the south side, but I had a relentless stream of visitors. I was challenged by two female Marines that jogged over to see who I was and why I was in their restricted area. I showed them my DOD badge and they were satisfied with that. Five minutes later 2 Glendale police on bikes approached me and I gave them the same story. They had me show them DOD, Air Traffic Control Licenses and retired military card. Then they left me there. Ten minutes later a Marine Lt. came over and checked my ID's and said he'd have to take my name and check it against some list. I was hoping the choppers would get there quickly. He left me there? I was hoping to meet more new people and sure enough the Glendale SWAT team guy came over to say Hi!, and check my ID, so I explained that most of the Marines and Glendale Police had done the same. So, he left and left me there. All in all a very good location to shoot from, just to many visitors!
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SEMPER FONZIE
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DOUBLE TROUBLE
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on September 12, 2015, 08:49:46 AM
Very nice, it looks like waiting paid off!
Thanks Matt! Would've been a much better image if the skids of the Huey were above the wing of the Cobra, but I'll take it.
KING OF BATTLE
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Returning to Willie after today's MAGTF Demo.
Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764 (VMM-764) "Moonlight"
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on September 13, 2015, 04:38:29 PM
Returning to Willie after today's MAGTF Demo.
Awesome. Wish I was there for this, but James wanted to see the tanks downtown.
DEATH RATTLER
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FROM THE HALLS OF MONTEZUMA . . .
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5766/21415239115_4e2243fe09_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yCoGuB)We had Marines all over the valley last week, good to see them. (https://flic.kr/p/yCoGuB) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Awesome images guys!! Almost like being there!!
WHISKEY-A-GO-GO
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^^^ Joseph - Your brace of Marine helo photographs from downtown are a wonderful deviation from the norm. The "big city" backgrounds help create a totally different "feel". It's not often you see these flying tools of war juxtaposed with the graphical lines and textures of modern high-rise buildings. Imagery you typically only see in Hollywood productions. Well done sir.
Thanks Jeff. Catching these birds operating downtown was my main goal during Marine Week. Glad I went back with my son on Sunday morning, as that's when I got the heads-up they were leaving that evening instead of on Monday morning. Kind of gambled on the location, but had I stayed north of Jefferson and shot from the balcony above Tilted Kilt, I would have gotten maybe 3 or 4 shots before it was all belly, and I wouldn't have gotten the aircraft against any skyscrapers, as the tallest building in the background when looking south is a six-story brownstone. Plus, though it was backlit from where I was, the light was consistent, so I didn't have shots where the nose is in the shadow of a building, but the tail is lit up brightly by the sun. Oh, and having talked to the Huey pilots that morning, they knew I was going to be at the garage, and that's the side of the aircraft they put the American flag on. Nobody on the north side got that shot. Lots of compromises, but I think I made the right call.
Dang Joe, your determination for skids last week truly paid off!
Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764 (VMM-764) "Moonlight"
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Quote from: Matt Ottosen on September 15, 2015, 05:38:00 PM
Dang Joe, your determination for skids last week truly paid off!
Thanks Matt! I prioritized this because Marine stuff hits Willie all the time, and we already have opportunities to see a MAGTF-esque operation at Kiwanis in Yuma that is way better for photography than what went on at UOP Stadium. Figured this was the one really unique op of the weekend, was pretty surprised there weren't more shooters out there.
Solid Osprey shots, glad you could at least make it out to Willie.
MOONLIGHT BY DAYLIGHT
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Quote from: Joe Copalman on September 16, 2015, 08:32:20 AM
Solid Osprey shots, glad you could at least make it out to Willie.
Thanks Joe! The last time I saw "Moonlight" they were flying Phrogs, and I think this was my first time ever catching skids at Willie.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) "Death Rattlers"
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Bell AH-1W SuperCobra
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 (HMLAT-303) "Atlas"
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VIPER²
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Beautiful light, great capture Joe. I have a friend in the tower at Gateway now, he's in the process of getting rated. I hope he makes it, I've never been in that tower. Reference the lighting, what would be the best time of day to shoot from the tower, in your opinion. Thanks.
Any time past noon is good, but the later in the day, the better the light gets, right up until sunset.
Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764 (VMM-764) "Moonlight"
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A tiny piece of me regrets going to Chicago last week and not being able to shoot all the Marine Week stuffs. Excellent stuff.
Quote from: Ross Dinsdale on September 18, 2015, 07:58:37 PM
A tiny piece of me regrets going to Chicago last week and not being able to shoot all the Marine Week stuffs. Excellent stuff.
There will always be more Ospreys.
. . . TO A DELUXE APARTMENT IN THE SKY
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All you guys nailed this eight ways to Sunday!
Just standing by the fence at Gateway when a Marine passed by and asked if I wanted to go inside and see the aircraft up close. Don't mind if I do. :)
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Very nice photos Jonathan, the low angle of attack you used worked very well.
Quote from: Tower Guy on December 01, 2015, 05:42:01 AM
Very nice photos Jonathan, the JOE angle of attack you used worked very well.
Fixed. ;D
S.C.
Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but I need to know how many V-22s participated in Marine Week. Pretty sure it was three, but just need someone to confirm that. Anyone still have their shots from that week who can confirm that? Thanks!
Quote from: Joe Copalman on May 21, 2017, 06:48:13 PM
Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but I need to know how many V-22s participated in Marine Week. Pretty sure it was three, but just need someone to confirm that. Anyone still have their shots from that week who can confirm that? Thanks!
Just looked through my photos and yes, there was three Osprey's present.