Our yearly El Centro photo call trip is rapidly approaching. I'd like to take this opportunity and open up the discussion for any carpooling opportunities that may be out there. Not only for myself, but other AzAP members as well.
I am driving out there, but am staying in Yuma for the weekend. There is a balloon festival that weekend in Yuma that has caught my attention. http://www.crcballoons.com/
Any West side members going to El Centro?
The Yuma balloon gathering is quite nice. It's a fraction of the ABQ Fiesta, but offers some good shootin' potential. On occasion it gets winded out and there are rarely any clouds for a dramatic background, but the clear blue skies at dawn are nice. You can also get involved and help launch and/or catch balloons as well!! It's a good time!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7525/15861591942_769de21268_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qaCNF9)
Yuma Balloon day 1 sunrise takeoff-2450 (https://flic.kr/p/qaCNF9) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
west side - yes
If I have car pool buddies, then will do it is a one day (leave early on Thurs am, return late Thurs night). Have room for 3 + gear.
If I have no buddies, will go out Wednesday night and stay in Yuma or El Centro and come back Thurs night.
East sider here. Since I have to be back in town Friday morning, so this old guy plans on staying in El Centro Wednesday evening and then driving home after dinner (Burgers & Beer?) Thursday evening.
I was leaning toward overnighting on Thursday, but if there are enough people doing an out-and-back, I'm more than happy to not spend money on a hotel.
Rob, did you have a departure time in mind? If you don't have anyone already riding with you, I can pick up Loera on the way to your place and park my car there for the day if that works for you.
West sider here. Still looking for a possible ride for that day.
I'm leaving Thursday morning and coming back sometime Friday. I'm staying Thursday night at the Crown Motel, conveniently located within walking distance from Burgers & Beer. If anybody is interested, I have room in my car and am more than willing to share my hotel room.
Quote from: Mike Margolis on October 31, 2017, 08:26:20 PM
The Yuma balloon gathering is quite nice. It's a fraction of the ABQ Fiesta, but offers some good shootin' potential. On occasion it gets winded out and there are rarely any clouds for a dramatic background, but the clear blue skies at dawn are nice. You can also get involved and help launch and/or catch balloons as well!! It's a good time!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7525/15861591942_769de21268_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qaCNF9)
Yuma Balloon day 1 sunrise takeoff-2450 (https://flic.kr/p/qaCNF9) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
What time do they fly on Friday and from where do they launch?
Quote from: Jay Beckman on November 07, 2017, 12:28:13 AM
Quote from: Mike Margolis on October 31, 2017, 08:26:20 PM
The Yuma balloon gathering is quite nice. It's a fraction of the ABQ Fiesta, but offers some good shootin' potential. On occasion it gets winded out and there are rarely any clouds for a dramatic background, but the clear blue skies at dawn are nice. You can also get involved and help launch and/or catch balloons as well!! It's a good time!
What time do they fly on Friday and from where do they launch?
Here's the link to the schedule - figured I'd point to the source in case there are changes
http://www.crcballoons.com/PDF/2017%20CRCBF_Schedule%20of%20Events.pdf
Rocket Ship
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4553/38451837812_409dc18044_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21zRHJU)Rocket Ship (https://flic.kr/p/21zRHJU) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4520/38446490932_758262d510_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21zojij)Another great El Centro photo shoot, thanks to friends that came through in a pinch. (https://flic.kr/p/21zojij) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
PHOTO-BROS
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TRIAL BY JURY
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Quote from: Joe Copalman on November 17, 2017, 10:52:28 AM
TRIAL BY JURY
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Cracking nice capture, Joe!!
Returning to the nest after the morning's first launch, "In the Break"
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Snake Head
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4523/37775413014_88c2751d7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zy5Sdo)Snake Head (https://flic.kr/p/Zy5Sdo) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
WE'RE FROM THE GOVERNMENT, WE'RE HERE TO HELP
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ZULU KINGS
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4547/38459750902_a5563fa817_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21Ayh2u)
Bell AH-1Z Viper
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267) "Stingers"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4579/38492653401_5ba24d99e9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21DsUMX)
This is NOT the 'artistic' Growler from VAQ-130
That's a nice shot Dave.
EA-18G Growler
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Awesome photocall as always!!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4553/38442318676_fb1913c09f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21z1W2S)EA-18G Growler VAQ-129 NAS Whidbey Island Vikings Burner Departure- _79A0506- (https://flic.kr/p/21z1W2S) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4564/38442320416_bc81fc04c0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21z1WxS)EA-18G Growler B&W VAQ-129 NAS Whidbey Island Vikings Departure Full Frame- _79A0574- (https://flic.kr/p/21z1WxS) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/38497797941_2782b1325b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21DVh5V)NAF El Centro Bell AH-1Z Viper silhouette- _79A2511- (https://flic.kr/p/21DVh5V) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4551/37611297115_c4e400f955_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZizJgV)EA-18G Growler Color Bird Touchdown VAQ-129 NAS Whidbey Island Vikings Departure - _79A0796- (https://flic.kr/p/ZizJgV) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4517/37782732144_05bf30366f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZyJnWh)NAF El Centro Bell AH-1Z Viper Head On- _79A2703- (https://flic.kr/p/ZyJnWh) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
Quote from: Joe Copalman on November 17, 2017, 10:27:55 AM
PHOTO-BROS
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That's a great shot.
S.C.
You think Dave knew he wasn't in a Ross-free zone?
Bell AH-1Z Viper
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T-45 late Wednesday afternoon.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4575/24630894488_f16f1750ea_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DwxLNC)_31A1802 USN T-45C Goshawk BuNo 165630 (https://flic.kr/p/DwxLNC) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
(http://www.chrisvoylesimages.com/img/s1/v19/p2631258817-5.jpg)
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Quote from: trmphoto on November 18, 2017, 09:30:26 AM
Bell AH-1Z Viper
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Great shot, Tom!
Ahhh...the joys and rewards of being in group 2...
(http://www.chrisvoylesimages.com/img/s10/v111/p2631319591-5.jpg)
Initial squeaking of a Squawker
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4569/37617638425_88b389f829_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zj9ejR)It got a bit breezy at El Centro at times. (https://flic.kr/p/Zj9ejR) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
I don't think this is what Maverick meant about, "...hitting the brakes and he'll fly right by."
Scrutiny :D
(http://www.chrisvoylesimages.com/img/s6/v139/p2631420676-5.jpg)
ICHABOD PLANE
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(http://www.chrisvoylesimages.com/img/s12/v183/p2631258802-5.jpg)
Post processing fun.
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Off for some bombing practice.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4535/37620594355_ab8c29b285_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zjpo2a)_31A1816 T-45 off for some bombing practice. (https://flic.kr/p/Zjpo2a) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Thank You to Joe and Kris for another outstanding event. Kudos to AzAP for being the pros you all are!
Something Wicked This Way Comes...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v3/p2631770569-5.jpg)
"Viking Lander"
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Grading On A Curve
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Over The EWO's Shoulder
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s7/v155/p2631770617-5.jpg)
Two minutes of Cobra Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70-5ZYwgzpQ&t=40s
Best desk job, ever.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-November-2017/i-Btpk5Qm/0/8c96aebd/XL/A45A9846-XL.jpg)
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-November-2017/i-n4HP3tP/0/86c0712f/XL/A45A9948-XL.jpg)
I even got a couple of not horrible chopper shots.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-November-2017/i-g4Xvmbz/0/d266960a/XL/A45A0072-XL.jpg)
Peek a boo.
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S.C.
Distant Yankee. UH-1Y. 11/15/17.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4579/38447419426_084bd897be_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21zt5iQ)_31A1775 Distant Yankee (https://flic.kr/p/21zt5iQ) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Boeing EA-18G Growler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4519/38455391876_38487ab73e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21AaWeS)
Well done everyone.... Looking forward to seeing what else is posted from this photocall. It was an awesome day. :)
School Supplies
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4573/37627332445_3b61449382_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZjZV28)School Supplies (https://flic.kr/p/ZjZV28) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
3 Points
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4582/38482520252_55c0d28622_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21CyYyu)3 Points (https://flic.kr/p/21CyYyu) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
UV Rays
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4564/38482607402_583b0d62a5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21Czqt5)UV Rays (https://flic.kr/p/21Czqt5) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
I'm Loving these chopper pics.
ERIK THE RED
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PRETTY HATE MACHINE
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Vikings Colorbird departure.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4542/38499940772_787c153bc0_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21E7g5h)_31A2124 VAQ-129 Colorbird (https://flic.kr/p/21E7g5h) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Bell AH-1Z Viper
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267) "Stingers"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4530/26757133899_4fe8a782bd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GLriGP)
Quote from: Dave S. on November 18, 2017, 10:47:56 AM
Great shot, Tom!
Ahhh...the joys and rewards of being in group 2...
Thanks Dave. Being in group 2 was just a lucky throw of the dice! ;D
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Quote from: trmphoto on November 19, 2017, 08:52:13 PM
Thanks Dave. Being in group 2 was just a lucky throw of the dice! ;D
Lol, literally, a lucky throw of the dice!
Staying between the lines.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4530/26768597999_a96f0e937f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GMs4zH)_31A2166 Staying within the lines (https://flic.kr/p/GMs4zH) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4583/37659654585_6b56029ae2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZnRzgp)
McDonnell Douglas T-45C Goshawk
Training Squadron 7 (VT-7) "Eagles"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4532/26776489299_3b87bee10d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GN9voB)
Departing Vikings Colorbird.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4562/37828587684_ed9a29b197_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZCMpc3)_31A2173 Growler colorbird departure (https://flic.kr/p/ZCMpc3) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
NAF, F-18 Growler touch and Gooo,ElCentro CA,11/16-17,Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4540/24689970798_4c1db8139b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DBLy8G)_MG_3385 (https://flic.kr/p/DBLy8G) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
The "boss" demonsrating what not to do!, NAF El Centro.11-16-17,Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4563/24689971298_a28d783387_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DBLyhj)_MG_3366 (https://flic.kr/p/DBLyhj) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
Whooosh, F-18 greased lightning,NAF El Centro,CA., 11-16-17, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4574/38562310931_c459d6ed4f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21KBVxR)_MG_3344 (https://flic.kr/p/21KBVxR) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
Late departure, NAF, El Centro,CA., 11-16-17,Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4540/38505581726_ededc55f95_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21EBaW7)_7D_4836 (https://flic.kr/p/21EBaW7) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
PILOT and EWO of the year.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4564/26783992979_7b256ce021_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GNNXYp)_31A2299 Pilot and EWO of the year (https://flic.kr/p/GNNXYp) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Boeing EA-18G Growler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4573/38540447222_05b4b56a04_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21HFSem)
ISIS Nightmare.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4535/38528572652_ccdac36000_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21GD1ko)_31A2341 ISIS Nightmare (https://flic.kr/p/21GD1ko) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Quote from: Ned Harris on November 21, 2017, 09:08:49 PM
ISIS Nightmare.
Good look at the asymmetrical load out...
The Electric Norseman
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Double Nuts
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NAFEC AB Touch and GO 2017.11.16
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4583/38517716036_2dc6704241_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21FFn3m)NAFEC AB Touch and GO (https://flic.kr/p/21FFn3m) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
NAFEC AB Touch and GO 2017.11.16
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4543/37686550935_6f53934cd5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZqeqBz)NAFEC AB Touch and GO (https://flic.kr/p/ZqeqBz) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
Inbound Zulus.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4571/26785218929_d940ceaf11_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GNVfpt)_31A2736 Marine Vipers inbound (https://flic.kr/p/GNVfpt) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4545/37866860274_000206b381_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZGayih)
GRIZZLY SNOUT
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4542/38533093372_43342dc6d6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21H3bbQ)
Double Trouble
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4519/26814899939_07d9c34038_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GRxnx2)Double Trouble (https://flic.kr/p/GRxnx2) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
Hellofacopter
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4545/38534522386_d41fc88e99_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21HauZ1)Hellofacopter (https://flic.kr/p/21HauZ1) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
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The Pearl of the Desert
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READ 'EM AND WEEP
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Growler departure.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/38544381311_866575abe6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21J32Gt)_31A2156 Growler #520 departure (https://flic.kr/p/21J32Gt) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Late Afternoon Run-ups For Departing NAFEC 2017.11.15
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4526/38628873531_38306b6d2f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21Rv5hT)McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) T-45 Goshawks Ready To Go (https://flic.kr/p/21Rv5hT) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
Boeing EA-18G Growler
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4553/37756873455_83ffb3e2e2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZwrR3P)Boeing EA-18G Growler (https://flic.kr/p/ZwrR3P) by Chris Costello (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130874015@N03/), on Flickr
Bell AH-1Z Vipers
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4554/37756802875_6956e90e49_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zwru4V)Bell AH-1Z Vipers (https://flic.kr/p/Zwru4V) by Chris Costello (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130874015@N03/), on Flickr
THE JUDGES
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Boeing EA-18G Growler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
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NAFEC 2017.11.16
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4578/38611530852_8457076453_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21PYbVb)Vikings Colorbird On A Touch and Go NAFEC (https://flic.kr/p/21PYbVb) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
Sundown Over Navy Air Facility El Centro California 2017.11.16
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4584/38635823312_216ce350ca_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21S7GdG)Sundown Over Navy Air Facility El Centro California (https://flic.kr/p/21S7GdG) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
Recovery NAFEC 2017.11.16
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4569/38638394352_5ca1ed2425_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21SkSuY)Naval Air Station Meridian McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) T-45 Goshawk A-188/165630/C088 (https://flic.kr/p/21SkSuY) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
Recovery NAFEC 2017.11.16
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4525/37952361944_89833f4927_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZPHLY1)"EAGLES" Training Squadron Colorbird From Naval Air Station Meridian McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) T-45 Goshawk A-130 (VT-7) 165473 /C030 (https://flic.kr/p/ZPHLY1) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4516/37975176854_210e45bdbb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZRJH3w)
Just Skimmin' the Surface
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4551/26955743399_aa0db05132_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H4Zeox)
Growlin'
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4525/38731924391_51bac13783_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/221BeHR) (https://flic.kr/p/221BeHR)
NAF El Centro Fire
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Bell AH-1Z Viper
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267) "Stingers"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4554/38039065914_280c3e3118_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZXoa33)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4518/38725939182_74dd0998de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2215ywA)
NAFEC November 2017.11.16
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4539/38790395002_cf6407a43a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/226LUZQ)NAFEC 2017 "Vikings"Boeing EA-18G Growler 168766/G80/NJ-520 Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings" Ault Field, Washington/Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (https://flic.kr/p/226LUZQ) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
NAFEC November 2017.11.16
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4586/24948943398_9ff6bb6a42_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E1DREw)NAFEC 2017 "Vikings"Boeing EA-18G Growler 168766/G80/NJ-520 Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings" Ault Field, Washington/Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. (https://flic.kr/p/E1DREw) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
McDonnell Douglas T-45C Goshawk
Training Squadron 7 (VT-7) "Eagles"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4571/38843268131_e7dcbe393c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22brUkv)
Boeing EA-18G Growler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4537/23997712507_beaa19f49b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CyAxRV)
F-18 Growler, Colorbird T&G, NAF 11-16-17,Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4548/27125568329_efc5cc296b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HjZCqz)_MG_3379 (https://flic.kr/p/HjZCqz) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
2 Marine Vipers taxi to land NAF,11-16-17,Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4536/27125568979_f2d6917294_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HjZCBM)_7D_4813 (https://flic.kr/p/HjZCBM) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
Viper banking away, NAF,11-16-17, Walt THomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4569/38015578105_435c5f7608_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZViLVP)_7D_4693 (https://flic.kr/p/ZViLVP) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
Marine Viper photo op's, NAF 11-16-17, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4532/38015579165_398eb4f393_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZViMf6)_7D_4662 (https://flic.kr/p/ZViMf6) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
2 Marine Vipers, landing approach,NAF,11-16-17, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4549/38902205471_34f08f686b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22gDYmx)_7D_4562 (https://flic.kr/p/22gDYmx) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
Munitions check by action crew on arrival,NAF-11-16-17, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4575/38015580645_4662f42531_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZViMFB)_7D_4555 (https://flic.kr/p/ZViMFB) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
Shack Shudder - looks "bad" for shack inhabitants, but not so,, NAF-18 Growler landing, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4584/38902206681_7178c644b0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22gDYHp)_7D_4435 (https://flic.kr/p/22gDYHp) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
GRAY GROWLER
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Very nice group of shots Walt, we did have a nice variety of aircraft to shoot this time, well done..
ARR TEE BEE
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At the point of maximum compression...
Aiming for the numbers...
Bell AH-1Z Viper
Bell UH-1Y Venom
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267) "Stingers"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4526/39062748051_1b610bda99_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vQN54)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4587/24221457387_96af9985f6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CUniqg) (https://flic.kr/p/CUniqg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4644/25258870558_fc13b5e9a1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Eu3jdf)
Bozo The Clown Fish
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4691/24303785387_32fbd42c4e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D2DfEx)Bozo the Clown Fish (https://flic.kr/p/D2DfEx) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
12 o'clock
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4692/25299039668_58dc75309a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ExAc67)12 o'clock (https://flic.kr/p/ExAc67) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
NAF,El Centro,11-16-17, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4681/38424037645_f95a2d84e6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21xpeHF)_7D_4822 (https://flic.kr/p/21xpeHF) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
F-18 Growler on approach, NAF, El Centro,11-16-17, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4597/24437206187_b40ec2f90c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Der52a)_7D_4187 (https://flic.kr/p/Der52a) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
2 Cobra's on approach, NAF, El Centro,11-16-17,Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4598/38424038405_cdcbfd0bdc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21xpeWM)_7D_4167 (https://flic.kr/p/21xpeWM) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
F-18 Growler on approach, NAF, El Centro, 11-16-17, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4589/24437207027_076288af30_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Der5gD)_7D_4138-1 (https://flic.kr/p/Der5gD) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
Boeing EA-18G Growler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4662/27847162099_d0e917548d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JqKZ7t)
COMIN' IN HOT
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4611/25873535998_e1dbf9b9a6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FqmCQf)
Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4719/27967614729_dc699f8ed9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JBpktX)
Bell AH-1Z Viper
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267) "Stingers"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4702/39722981522_17f5fd3734_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23wbEtL)
ACE
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4627/39140634974_1b1f6cdc61_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22CHZ93)
T-45, Eagles Colorbird heads out for the practice range,NAF, 11-17 18, Walt Thomas
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T-45, on approach to NAF, w late afternoon sun,11-17-18, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4707/28101962949_ac37cb1cd5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JPgUwz)_7D_4372 (https://flic.kr/p/JPgUwz) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
T-45, Eagles colorbird heads to bombing practice, NAF, 11-17-18, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4608/38983142455_446876388b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22oNN6M)_7D_4421 (https://flic.kr/p/22oNN6M) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
Bell AH-1Z Viper
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267) "Stingers"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4678/25420676467_acdce91858_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EJkBti)
Boeing EA-18G Growler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/816/27326602248_8b592fa25f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HCKYNC)