Taken outside the fence prior to the AzAP Photocall.
- McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) "Rough Raiders" - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) "Rough Raiders"
RAF Merlin departing El Centro...
Nice catch Joe, I wish we had been able to see them fly on Thursday!
Thanks Matt - just happened to be at the right place at the right time.
- McDonnell Douglas F/A-18B Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106) "Gladiators" - McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) "Rough Raiders"
F/A-18C from VMFAT-101 landing at NAF El Cento on 11-20-09.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/4131289854_b0a5ea30f0_o.jpg)
F/A-18B from VMFAT-101 landing at NAF El Centro on 11-20-09.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2673/4131271036_534f60fb1b_o.jpg)
F/A-18C from VMFAT-101 landing at NAF El Centro on 11-20-09.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/4132193042_9ba436b548_o.jpg)
F/A-18C from VMFAT-101 landing at NAF El Centro on 11-20-09.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/4132171896_d0e5ddee5c_o.jpg)
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18D Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) "Rough Raiders"
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4144673116_b8e0e59025_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/4144673116/)
Beware of jet blast.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2522/4139594298_5967593cba_o.jpg)
Nice Abstract...
Imagine if I had done it on purpose (wink wink).
Quote from: jslugman on December 02, 2009, 06:28:44 PM
Imagine if I had done it on purpose (wink wink).
James, AzAP has a one-wink policy on forum posts. Anything beyond that is considered flirting. ;)
To all,
Just a reminder to please provide copies of your better images to Michelle, our gracious B.D. hostess at El Centro. Some of the flight crews ask for copies and are thrilled to get these types of shots. If she uses them for any pubs, she will provide appropriate credit.
If you need an address, send me a pm or email.
Thanks,
Dave S.
Quote from: Joe Copalman on December 04, 2009, 09:07:32 AM
Quote from: jslugman on December 02, 2009, 06:28:44 PM
Imagine if I had done it on purpose (wink wink).
James, AzAP has a one-wink policy on forum posts. Anything beyond that is considered flirting. ;)
I suppose a (nudge nudge) would just be over the top then. :-X
A Nudge is as good as a Wink to a Blind Photographer... 8)
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) "Rough Raiders"
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4167068267_c577488b07_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/4167068267/)
Spent a day and half here and a half day at Yuma...
I can't post pics, so please check out my pics on my website...
http://philmyersphotography.smugmug.com/
Phil
Awesome shots Phil. Pretty cool that you caught those UH/AH-1s in HMM-165 markings. Looks like they're getting ready to head out to sea.
Also - you can post shots, by either uploading them directly or using the HTML to BBCode converter to post linked photos. I think the only restriction on sponsored members with regard to posting is that they can't start new threads.
Hey Guys,
I am trying to post pics to the NAFEC forum...Any suggestions on how I can do that..
Thanks,
Phil
Quote from: Phil Myers on February 13, 2010, 07:36:52 PM
Hey Guys,
I am trying to post pics to the NAFEC forum...Any suggestions on how I can do that..
Thanks,
Phil
For linked photos (from flickr, photobucket, zenfolio, pbase, etc), just copy the html of the image you want to post and paste it into the converter box at http://www.seabreezecomputers.com/html2bbcode/ and then copy the new code and paste it into a regular message like this one. Should look like this:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4308047675_81a2726b0b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/4308047675/)
Second option is to attach photos to posts by clicking "additional options" and using the "browse" button to locate photos on your PC that you want to attach. This is exactly the same function as on Fencecheck, only you can post images as large as 500k instead of only 200k.
When attached, they should look like this:
Just one hot off the presses from 2/18 at El Centro.
BA Diamond Pass
(http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p419221993.jpg)
Now, I must sleep...
Well-worn Gladiator on final into El Centro. Anyone else seeing some annoying rust/green artifacting just below the LERX in this shot?
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4386391225_f3c21976fd_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/4386391225/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4491699296_399301234c_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjpalmer/4491699296/)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4491701892_4ffdc48573_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjpalmer/4491701892/)
From last November. Can't believe I've sandbagged this for almost a year :o
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/5143915079_49c3cb49c9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5143915079/)
I spent a little time at NAF El Centro yesterday.
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/5412061368_4e3eef6f90.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5412061368/)
Blue Angel 02-01-11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5412061368/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/5412062226_a98ed8ae53.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5412062226/)
Burner (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5412062226/)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5411486397_e16b89c91b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5411486397/)
Hot street light-6218 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5411486397/)
Lynn,
Those burner shots are extraordinary.
Very cool the way the light is diffracted by the exhaust heat.
Lynn, those AB shots are awesome. Looks like the lower Hornet dumped a bit too much JP into the AB Cans.
Daaaaang, that's some cool light!
Thanks for the compliments BillOz, wingsnstuff, and jslugman. You guys post some really good photos also.
Wow nice ones Lynn!!
Thanks Chris.
Le Rôdeur. :P
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5012/5427221457_4899dbe702_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5427221457/)
Le nice Joe ;D
I love the exhaust mirage - very nice.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5293/5445774109_026fc77f43.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5445774109/)
_E8F6507 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5445774109/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5051/5446375764_0290574029.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5446375764/)
_E8F6514 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5446375764/)
Blue Angels 5 and 6 taking off for another practice session.
another visit to El Centro 2-18-11
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5456930701_dfd82aa273.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5456930701/)
_E8F7247 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5456930701/)
150th T-45A Goshawk
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/5457168385_2a31f017d5.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5457168385/)
_E8F7620 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5457168385/) by ins.1355 (http://www.flickr.com/people/22254535@N08/), on Flickr
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5457741052_76142da925.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5457741052/)
_E8F7431 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5457741052/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5457538604_5ab251b325.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5457538604/)
_E8F7906 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5457538604/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5460409390_4c722d89fe_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/5460409390/)
Two more from ElCentro.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5171/5471993108_bd417d272f_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5471993108/)
F-18 at NAF El Centro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5471993108/)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5471999950_d9ea12a13b_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5471999950/)
Blue Angel NAF E l Centro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/5471999950/)
For goodness sakes Lynn - I am really loving your evening AB shots from El Centro. To my eyes, seems like very good IQ considering 1600 ISO. The Mk IV is serving you well.
You should post a series of these low light AB launches - a purely selfish request ;D
Thank you Jeff! We all appreciate those good thoughts.
Lynn, That belly shot of Blue Angel 7 is awesome. How did your eardrums feel after he passed overhead? (I don't know, I'll let you know as soon as the bleeding stops).... ;D yikes that is awesome.
Thanks Vance, a good pair of shooter's muffs seems to work for me. I like the piano keys reflection.
Nice Lynn, very nice!!
Thank you Bubak!
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106) "Gladiators"
Taken the Thursday before CONA, right before the Blues practice.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5014/5498073525_8f07729b8f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5498073525/)
Lookin' forward to this Friday! ;D
This shot was taken during the practice the Thursday before CONA.
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5511154614_a3fcd854d5_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5511154614/)
Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker
912th Air Refueling Squadron (912 ARS)
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5630284580_1c1682f554_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/5630284580/)
Les Canadiens
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2318/5721374614_e524e1597e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/5721374614/)
From November, 2010 .. The evening before our last visit
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/v23/p838518989.jpg)
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6127/6003737569_da03eca166_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/6003737569/)
Great image Joe.
Thanks Jeff.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6182/6143609345_5b405bca96_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/6143609345/)
Nice prop spin Joe.
- Rob
This is one of those shots that you wish you had been better prepared for, or in this case prepared at all. Shot with a 100-400mm lens on an EOS-50D at f/7.1, 1/1600 sec., ISO 500. It's interesting enough but pretty soft. Looks really good on my iPhone!
An Osprey, needless to say! October 2010.
One more from El Centro...
Noisy or not, that T-45 shot is something else. And you just can't beat that evening light out there. Gorgeous shots.
Thanks Joe! Looking forward to the next trip out there.
Posted in anticipation of our next trip out.
Lots of heat distortion but I'd rather think of it as a special effect!
Quote from: Scott Youmans on November 08, 2011, 08:53:05 PM
Posted in anticipation of our next trip out.
Almost there....
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6335779487_b10a04451a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45450840@N04/6335779487/)
El Centro Time Again! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45450840@N04/6335779487/) by John Bezosky Jr. (http://www.flickr.com/people/45450840@N04/), on Flickr
Quote from: John B. on November 12, 2011, 11:35:45 AM
Quote from: Scott Youmans on November 08, 2011, 08:53:05 PM
Posted in anticipation of our next trip out.
Almost there....
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6335779487_b10a04451a_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45450840@N04/6335779487/)
El Centro Time Again! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/45450840@N04/6335779487/) by John Bezosky Jr. (http://www.flickr.com/people/45450840@N04/), on Flickr
Superb shot, John!
Non-Icelandic COD
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v33/p731274049-4.jpg)
Full Afterburner Eh!
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6037/6357839433_1a8a1e9dfb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6357839433/)
Hey guys, as always, it was great having you here! I am looking for a new photo to be the Facebook image for the base...so let me see your best shots!
Quote from: ELCNPAO on November 18, 2011, 09:04:05 AM
Hey guys, as always, it was great having you here! I am looking for a new photo to be the Facebook image for the base...so let me see your best shots!
Reckmann, did Michelle put you up to this? ROTFL!
Wow Scott, #61 there is a superb shot! I can only imagine the stress on those hydraulics.
John, on your F-18 there, 233, those MK76's look pretty sexy there. And the squatting position of the jet is pretty nice, almost ready to pounce.
Jeff, The flame on that Canadian bird is very nice!I imagine that shot's difficult to get during the day.I never thought about it until now, but that tail hook must get pretty hot. I know its held on by a single bolt, similar to the way we attack a piston to a rod in a car motor. It must be made out of some very strong metal. What's over the "a" on the fuselage where it says Canada? Is it a logo?
Quote from: AC2 Sanchez on November 18, 2011, 10:03:46 AM
Jeff, The flame on that Canadian bird is very nice!I imagine that shot's difficult to get during the day.I never thought about it until now, but that tail hook must get pretty hot. I know its held on by a single bolt, similar to the way we attack a piston to a rod in a car motor. It must be made out of some very strong metal. What's over the "a" on the fuselage where it says Canada? Is it a logo?
Thanks for the kind words. The symbol above the word "CANADA" is a grey silhouette of the Canadian flag (i.e. maple leaf w/bars).
1-2-3 Skedoo(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6110/6359437625_a5ce01e277_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6359437625/)
Molson's Special Delivery Service
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6047/6359724153_530d63bc7b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/6359724153/)
Flight lead break....1...2...
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v32/p65022524-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v32/p65022524-4.jpg)
Overhead T-45 Symmetry
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v37/p489972237-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v37/p489972237-4.jpg)
Rollin' and a Rockin', Canadian style
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v31/p120986018-4.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v31/p120986018-4.jpg)
Thanks again Michelle, Sanchez and Reckmann.
Some of my shots from the corner.
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6359377313_404ecac97c_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6359377313/)
British Army AH-65D Apache NAF El Centro 11-17-11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6359377313/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6119/6359315937_519d98f4bf_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6359315937/)
British Army AH-65D Apache NAF El Centro 11-17-11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6359315937/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6035/6358387879_c050fffc4d_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6358387879/)
British Army AH-65D Apache NAF El Centro 11-17-11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6358387879/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6099/6360278283_55e80cbcd0_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6360278283/)
T-45C recovery (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/6360278283/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr
Not bad for a cell phone shot....
A Teaching Moment...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v32/p578660101-5.jpg)
It was a great time! It was good to meet some members at last. Thanks to everyone who made this trip possible. The crew from NAF El Centro are outstanding.
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6094/6360689593_6bfa6aa2c8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6360689593/)
El Centro shooters Nov 17 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6360689593/)
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6113/6360670057_32790c17dc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6360670057/)
El Centro Nov 17 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6360670057/)
Thanks to all involved in making it happen.
140 Knots Landing
Profiling
T-time
Salty Dog on final.
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6037/6363101847_e8a00b2242_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6363101847/)
_92W4252 Salty Dog (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6363101847/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Taken minutes before sunset on the day before the Photocall.
Goshawk incoming, NAF El Centro, 11/17/11.
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6219/6365798339_8a204daf69_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6365798339/)
_92W4916 Goshawk Incoming (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6365798339/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6218/6366734297_0e6ca3bd6b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/6366734297/)
Thanks again to the El Centro crew!!
Michelle Nov 17
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6055/6367423257_762c8ae78d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6367423257/)
Michelle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6367423257/)
CO Captan Jones and Michelle Nov 17
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6038/6367482337_292f933504_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6367482337/)
CO Devon Jones and Michelle getting a bit of work done (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6367482337/)
CF-18B departing NAF El Centro on 11/17/11.
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6220/6363922521_85bbf046c5_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6363922521/)
_92W4501 RCAF CF-18 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6363922521/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
T-45C on the go portion of a touch & go. 11/17/11.
(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6234/6371872935_c24191484d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6371872935/)
_92W5168 T-45C Goshawk (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/6371872935/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Twist and Shout
Beatles cover band version of the above shot.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6404692265_95aee8c483_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/6404692265/)
C-2 Greyhound VRC-30 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25090567@N07/6404692265/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
Where is the paint shop?
NAF El Centro Feb 11, 11 at sunset
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7156/6521824833_6ab1534de9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6521824833/)
Where is the paint shop? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6521824833/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6524316935_1eaef06b4e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6524316935/)
C130 close up (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/6524316935/)
Dry Heat
Hornet Leaving the Nest - February 2009
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7269/6892800864_b375a37d4d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/6892800864/)
EA-6B Prowler VAQ-129 "Vikings" BuNo 159908 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/6892800864/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/6943167710_80f0559e98_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/6943167710/)
F/A-18A Hornet VMFA-314 BuNo 162443 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/6943167710/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
VT-22 Golden Eagles color bird, 10-23-12.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8332/8129777630_e4f16e4d4a_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8129777630/)
_92W4249 VT-22 Golden Eagles (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8129777630/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
MH-60S from HSC-4, 10-23-12.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8323/8129796562_f328e01163_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8129796562/)
_92W4316 MH-60S (BuNo 167899) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8129796562/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Super Bug on final, 10-23-12.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8129782201_c6420dbabd_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8129782201/)
_92W4357 F/A-18F (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8129782201/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
VFA-106 Hornet, 10-24-12.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8046/8131326987_dee5be908c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8131326987/)
_92W4489 F/A-18D (BuNo 164228) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8131326987/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
VAQ-129 Prowler, 10-24-12.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8052/8131381829_0aa3a0c8c3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8131381829/)
_92W4574 EA-6B (BuNo 162227) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8131381829/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
EA-6B Prowler, 10-24-12.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8050/8131391505_7d6a9b49c0_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8131391505/)
_92W4583 VAQ-129 Prowler (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8131391505/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Hawks F/A-18D with CBU-99 Cluster Bombs. 10-24-12.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8194/8131533527_b9936a5ccc_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8131533527/)
_92W4666 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8131533527/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Super Bug, 10-24-12.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8188/8132400103_79ef0cc13f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8132400103/)
_92W4685 F/A-18F Super Hornet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8132400103/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Hawk with cluster bombs and fire bomb, 10-24-12.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8056/8132442290_0823fa9986_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8132442290/)
_92W4700 F/A-18D (BuNo 164679) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8132442290/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
VMFA-115 Silver Eagle with cluster bomb and fire bomb, 10-24-12.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8051/8132513748_cdd22503f3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8132513748/)
_92W4793 Here comes trouble (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8132513748/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
VFMA-115 WAKERUPPER
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8490/8151438513_10f22c76a2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffwelker/8151438513/)
Pluto Platter - Ok, how many of you remember when Frisbees were called Pluto Platters?
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8181114393_4c96b600e8_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/8181114393/)
Just Prowling Around (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/8181114393/)
FANCY FANGS
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8079/8262269149_c7b21f7ba7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8262269149/)
I think the temperature is missing a zero...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s2/v58/p1402061342-5.jpg)
Smokin'
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v17/p1402090804-5.jpg)
COD Piece
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v80/p1402227050-5.jpg)
Not Exactly Maverick In The Alert Five...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s2/v73/p1404105552-5.jpg)
Would you send a Knight out on a dog like this?
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s4/v64/p1404191096-5.jpg)
Woosh...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v80/p1404238198-5.jpg)
Son, I'm Already On Your Six...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v81/p1404263518-5.jpg)
Hornet, Large
Lots of action in El Centro yesterday.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8242/8454085973_42aeefd63e_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8454085973/)
Redhawk colorbird (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8454085973/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8454087189_96ac3d836f_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8454087189/)
untitled-9582 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8454087189/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8372/8455938112_2492d7ce52_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8455938112/)
_E8F9018 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8455938112/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/8454088241_c45b2b0eee_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8454088241/)
Fiery Eagle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8454088241/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8455178806_e103a42461_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8455178806/)
Redhawks (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8455178806/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8514/8455178302_0268314831_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8455178302/)
untitled-9638 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8455178302/)
Very nice Lynn!
Thank you Jay.
NAF El Centro April 17, 2012
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8231/8463230668_018ff13eac_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8463230668/)
untitled-4755 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8463230668/)
Very nice set!
Thank you Chris.
Low & Slow
Clear for takeoff
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8470004031_5fe13a05d6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8470004031/)
Ready to go (http://www.flickr.com/photos/22254535@N08/8470004031/)
Quote from: Lynn Evans on February 15, 2013, 10:01:50 PM
Clear for takeoff
Lynn, that is an awesome shot, one of your best, IMHO!
Excellent shot Lynn, great light.
Thank you gentlemen!
Quote from: Lynn Evans on February 15, 2013, 10:01:50 PM
Clear for takeoff
Absolutely killer image Lynn. Any chance you caught this pair lighting up their AB's?
Thank you Jeff! I was hoping, but they went off one at a time.
Nice one Lynn.
For those of you who have been to previous photocalls: Have you guys found earmuffs to be sufficient ear protection? or are earplugs + earmuffs required?
Quote from: FelipeG on February 16, 2013, 07:57:08 PM
Nice one Lynn.
For those of you who have been to previous photocalls: Have you guys found earmuffs to be sufficient ear protection? or are earplugs + earmuffs required?
Felipe,
You won't go wrong doubling up with earplugs + muffs. The double layers of protection really help reduce the levels of both noise and shear energy that reaches your eardrums. But man is it cool to
feel that energy as they pass by.
I concur with Dave's suggestion of doubling up. The word "loud" does not adequately convey how intense the noise is. It would damaging without very good protection. The foam things are not enough.
I was under the impression that somebody had mentioned about doubling the protecion before, or I saw a photo of somebody wearing earmuffs and also the little plastic cord of the foam plugs was visible. I guess I'll make sure to have both for Thursday.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8480435743_589f630bba_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/8480435743/)
T-45 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tom_morris_photos/8480435743/)
Thank you Felipe. Doubling the hearing protection is probably a good idea. "What did you say?"
RAF Apache returns from Check Flight. 2/20/13. NAFEC.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8500644463_f2d8f9cf1b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8500644463/)
_92W2426 RAF Apache (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8500644463/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
NAFEC, 2/20/13.
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8501926410_e1664ff54e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8501926410/)
_92W2599 Blue Angel #3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8501926410/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
MH-60S Knighthawk, NAFEC, 2/20/13
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8500810163_80c9636b10_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8500810163/)
_92W2562 MH-60S Knighthawk (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/8500810163/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8101/8500795919_75cce10dff_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8500795919/)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler BuNo 164402 US Navy VAQ-129 "Vikings" NAS Whidbey Island, WA (http://www.flickr.com/photos/collingwoodbarry/8500795919/) by Barry Griffiths CAD (http://www.flickr.com/people/collingwoodbarry/), on Flickr
Angel's Playground!
(http://yipdog.smugmug.com/Other/El-Centro-Blue-Angels/i-8Z69wWt/1/X2/Angel%27s%20Playground-X2.jpg)
Got Marshmallows?
(http://yipdog.smugmug.com/Other/El-Centro-Blue-Angels/i-kLNtNKK/0/X2/Got%20Marshmallows%3F-X2.jpg)
Moved to AZAP in Public
CRIMSON EAGLE
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8515/8544549459_6f58d06fd2_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8544549459/)
AV8NGER
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8551032427_eaacba182b_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8551032427/)
PLIGHT OF THE INTRUDER
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8387/8572406310_6dfa0090f6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8572406310/)
^^^^ Great image Joe. The prettiest bird in the fleet as far as I'm concerned ;D
Great shot Joe! Not sure why I like the old hulks so much. Maybe it goes back to seeing the rows of mothballed Navy planes at Litchfield when I was a kid. Really like that shot. Great light, clouds, composition.
Thanks, guys. Love this bird, though I think Welker's got me beat as a suitor.
GETCHYO BACK UP OFF THE WALL
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8574194733_0cf41645fb_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8574194733/)
This one was just begging for a Voylesesque treatment.
WHO DOES NUMBER TWO WORK FOR?
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8096/8576674874_d284e07843_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8576674874/)
BERT
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8096/8579321934_d079af6ae3_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8579321934/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8564485703_a1bdf233a9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8564485703/)
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8572733410_431447e64e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/8572733410/)
'ALLO GUV'NAH
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8371/8588833337_1034755603_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8588833337/)
Dusted off one from Nov 2010, used some of my newly learned editing techniques
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8107/8601756768_3870b9a688_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8601756768/)
EA-6B Prowler VAQ-129 BuNo 159908 (re-edit) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pasley/8601756768/) by Chris Pasley (http://www.flickr.com/people/chris_pasley/), on Flickr
Very nice Chris, cool interaction between co-pilot and photographer.
This is indeed a cool shot Chris.
Harvey, the Right front seat and the two back seats are occupied by Electronic Countermeasure Officers (ECMOs). The Prowler only has one pilot. He sits in the let seat. The A-6 Intruder also had a single pilot, but the RBN (Radar/Bombardier/Navigator - Right Seat) did have a small stick to fly the FLIR when on bombing runs.
Thank you Harvey and Vance!
IMPERIAL PRESENCE
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8261/8654467058_87c4dd5b29_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8654467058/)
DAWG 2
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8547/8711175362_789db05622_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/8711175362/)
THINGS THAT JOHNNY CASH FALLS INTO
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7449/9454794895_8e30a7c971_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/9454794895/)
What is a ring of fire?
Fire of Vengeance
(http://www.jeffdwelker.com/img/s10/v106/p1660207124-6.jpg)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3782/9735675862_63b3067ea4_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/9735675862/)
Blue Angels
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3759/9984338303_a5650d1702_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/9984338303/)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7335/10001093453_68d324427e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/10001093453/)
Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 (HMH-466) "Wolfpack"
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2849/10121984915_c11e3ee6b9_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/10121984915/)
Bell AH-1W Super Cobra
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 (HMLA-369) "Gunfighters"
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5446/10146788296_43d3cdcb2e_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/10146788296/)
Very nice shots Matt, I really like the "53" background, great light really shows the airframe well.
Quote from: Tower Guy on October 07, 2013, 07:59:07 PM
Very nice shots Matt, I really like the "53" background, great light really shows the airframe well.
Thank you!
Bell UH-1Y Venom
Bell AH-1W Super Cobra
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 (HMLA-469) "Vengeance"
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3704/10179028283_8bec3d0772_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/10179028283/)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5323/10256011233_fc05c3c702_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/10256011233/)
Not your typical NAFEC image...
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/10314009394_27005359d8_b.jpg)
Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 (HMH-466) "Wolfpack"
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/10384095764_0176cf370d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/10384095764/)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2820/10486275133_87d2ed085f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspyder/10486275133/)
(http://www.jeffdwelker.com/img/s8/v79/p888761421-5.jpg)
I LOVE THE SMELL OF BIOFUEL IN THE MORNING
(http://www.jeffdwelker.com/img/s5/v132/p478789028-5.jpg)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5494/10493065075_05e51c3d1d_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspyder/10493065075/)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5503/10503440316_b81fc0145e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspyder/10503440316/)
INTO THE SUN
(http://www.jeffdwelker.com/img/s5/v120/p260612513-5.jpg)
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/10771719375_7517ec9f34_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/10771719375/)
NAFEC departure (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/10771719375/) by Tower Guy (http://www.flickr.com/people/controltower/), on Flickr
Solid Conversion Harvey!
Thank you Jay.
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5500/10807636955_cb2f4a0bee_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspyder/10807636955/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7381/10807859775_40a19aab20_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspyder/10807859775/)
Bell AH-1W Super Cobra
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 (HMLA-469) "Vengeance"
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3834/10861325735_8d12d69bb6_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/10861325735/)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2856/10479661324_cfe49bd26f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/10479661324/)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2852/10479632955_7049827009_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/10479632955/)
(http://www.chrisvoylesimages.com/img/s10/v105/p1026149465-5.jpg)
(http://www.chrisvoylesimages.com/img/s5/v121/p393360030-5.jpg)
Chris, That work stand is one heck of a piece of ground support equipment to haul half-way around the world! Gives some insight into what it takes to support an aircraft even when away from home.
Agreed Scott, it's a really nice platform to work from though I would imagine, full access all the way around the helo.
Here's a shot from November 2009. Heavily cropped and noisy original partially saved by Lightroom's noise reduction. Cool jet in any case.
Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 (HMH-466) "Wolfpack"
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3731/11214160106_15bb9eeb47_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/11214160106/)
Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM-166) "Sea Elk"
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/11282330396_6e1470b026_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/11282330396/)
Bell AH-1W Super Cobra
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 (HMLA-369) "Gunfighters"
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3737/11299256743_db5d8bd4ec_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/11299256743/)
ALL THEM BLUES
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5532/11553379094_ec4d8f641f_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/11553379094/)
No Aircraft Required
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3711/11556030666_cede6d1e39_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/11556030666/)
I saved this for Christmas day, Naval Aviator Casey, levitating across the runway at NAFEC. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/11556030666/) by Tower Guy (http://www.flickr.com/people/controltower/), on Flickr
This guy was obviously meant to fly.
GUNRUNNER
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7315/11640958556_31682874ee_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/11640958556/)
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2888/11898779325_5971e59066_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspyder/11898779325/)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/11899192813_bfd497abde_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspyder/11899192813/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/11899906736_33894a3047_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspyder/11899906736/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3697/11899416515_f60d9a6cb1_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azspyder/11899416515/)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3782/12513979135_ea7701b362_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/12513979135/)
On the go from a touch & go. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/12513979135/) by Tower Guy (http://www.flickr.com/people/controltower/), on Flickr
Bell AH-1W Super Cobra
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 (HMLA-469) "Vengeance"
(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5521/12575849884_d43219f671_b.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/kahw31)
Really like the silhouette. Very nice image Matt.
Went out to shoot at EC last Friday and Saturday morning with my son. The first plane I shot blew a tire on takeoff and it hung shredded on the gear. He flew around and dumped fuel for a while before he diverted to Miramar to take the hook there.
(http://leadingedgeimages.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v104/p464888111-5.jpg)
Wow...
Nice catch Glenn. Hope they got the jet down as intact as possible.
Hell of a catch, Glenn. Not a bad time to have an instructor aboard.
Quote from: RenderBay on February 16, 2014, 07:16:23 PM
Really like the silhouette. Very nice image Matt.
Thanks Anna!
Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 (HMH-466) "Wolfpack"
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7292/12601507393_a769819a8c_b.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/kcy27R)
Very cool shot of this "beast" Matt!
Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM-166) "Sea Elk"
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/12623054745_54b034dc77_b.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/kessoV)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7327/12644941283_d8aacdb05e_c.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/kgoCv2)
Quote from: Matt Ottosen on February 18, 2014, 05:06:58 PM
Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM-166) "Sea Elk"
Great shot Matt!
LIFTING LORRY
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/12712857125_b9025a2df7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/12712857125/)
The Blue Angels preparing to depart for this morning's practice.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/12842824515_f6f11eb65d_b.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/kySQhT)
Solo hittin' the burner.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2844/12859224294_8c6afa3c7e_b.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/kAjTnG)
(https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7389/12879225715_ed82d00754_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/12879225715/)
(https://v4s1.yimg.com/sj/2858/12839435773_238d2de1f5_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/12839435773/)
(https://v4s2.yimg.com/so/7365/12834152353_fcbab86d2c_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/12834152353/)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/12917763925_047bebbe2b_b.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/kFuVaF)
Departing for this past Friday's practice.
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/12938328655_39c94683cd_b.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/kHjjkZ)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2838/12958696465_361fbacffb_b.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/kK7GZ8)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/12944143784_142574dea7_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/12944143784/)
TW-1 Training Wing One T-45C Goshawk NAF El Centro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/phantomphan1974photography/12944143784/) by PhantomPhan1974 Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/phantomphan1974photography/), on Flickr
The Blues, ready to roll.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7326/13096166014_61b0b6e1c4_b.jpg) (http://flic.kr/p/kXggTL)
The Blues, on the go.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/13137299353_fd2421c660_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/m1U6pg)
Opposing Solos departing in a hurry.
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3804/13254958814_9a54ebe68e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/13254958814/)
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7235/13277245173_256a3e5960_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/13277245173/)
THE SLEEPING GIANT
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/13363065713_884b4c446e_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/13363065713/)
Contact...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s12/v183/p596752698-6.jpg)
^^^^ I really like the tight framing on this image Jay. The instructor is looking cool ;)
Wow.... Great image Jay!
SAR LIGHT, SAR BRIGHT
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/13659581843_46e0293ae8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mP3VMM)
All of these helicopter shots really look great Joe, the color scheme on these really light up great.
COBRAAAAAAA!!!
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2869/13802320655_0c6bf0bfe5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n2Ev4M)
Quote from: Tower Guy on April 06, 2014, 12:25:06 AM
All of these helicopter shots really look great Joe, the color scheme on these really light up great.
Thanks Harvey! The color scheme is exactly why I shot it, I thought that orange would pop nicely at night.
Grumman EA-6B Prowler
Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) "Vikings"
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/13998017611_40e96220f4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/njXuXe)
TANGLED
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/13933052930_fc78be6130_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nedxdw)
Better than Frozen ;)
FREQ OF NATURE
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/14224145300_6c5be25fc9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nEWsQu)
Westland AH.9A Battlefield Lynx
672 Squadron Army Air Corps
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Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM-166) "Sea Elk"
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3888/14395648550_8f7465dea6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nW6sM5)
I decided to dig into the archives and polish up a few older shots. This one is from November 19, 2009 during the very first AzAP Photocall at NAF El Centro. VFA-125 was deactivated on October 1, 2010.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) "Rough Raiders"
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3886/14461376968_9c07eaf4ed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o2UkxE)
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106) "Gladiators"
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/14692937205_3e3dc43b78_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oon9kx)
Matt, the wide angle and low shooting position worked well for you here. Nice shot!
Quote from: Scott Youmans on July 19, 2014, 12:25:38 PM
Matt, the wide angle and low shooting position worked well for you here. Nice shot!
Thank you, Scott! This is another re-edit from the first AzAP Photocall from back in 2009.
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El Centro in August - What else can I say?
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3910/14697822032_8fdddcdd24_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ooNbqG)C-2A Greyhound VRC-30 BuNo 162164 (https://flic.kr/p/ooNbqG) by Pasley Aviation Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Boeing Chinook HC2
Royal Air Force (RAF)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14680645396_019e48b448_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/onh9pN)
Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106) "Gladiators"
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5592/14855277202_466dc0fed0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oCHbn1)
Bell AH-1Z Viper
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/14716438187_c64e776f15_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oqrAmT)
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) "Rough Raiders"
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5561/14984641072_c6e0204ac7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oQ9cJy)
Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (VMM-166) "Sea Elk"
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/14871653590_4b2a9d4a41_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oEa7uw)
Great shot of the 22 Matt. The lighting is perfect, the clouds add a neat touch also.
Quote from: Tower Guy on August 27, 2014, 09:01:50 PM
Great shot of the 22 Matt. The lighting is perfect, the clouds add a neat touch also.
Thank you, Harvey!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/15450926676_58abeb7b01_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pxm3cw)EA-6B Prowler VAQ-129 BuNo 158815 (https://flic.kr/p/pxm3cw) by Pasley Aviation Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/25090567@N07/), on Flickr
A re-edit of an old photo that was taken during AzAP's very first Photocall at NAF El Centro.
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (VFA-106) "Gladiators"
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5611/15409863218_4dd245cd3d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ptHzsS)
Dynamic!
Bell AH-1W Super Cobra
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 (HMLA-469) "Vengeance"
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7564/15672739316_8bc2eb3f55_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pSWTno)
Quite nice Matt!
AH-1Z, HMLA-267 "Stingers", 11/19/14.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7517/15228391713_fe15b91d34_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pcFuiP)_X5A6054 USMC AH-1Z "Zulu" (https://flic.kr/p/pcFuiP) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/people/36593690@N05/), on Flickr
F/A-18F Super Bug. 11/19/14.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7581/15851081085_f615559699_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q9GWat)_X5A6177 F/A-18F Super Hornet, AD/230 (https://flic.kr/p/q9GWat) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/people/36593690@N05/), on Flickr
Marine Super Cobra, Ah-1W, NAF,El Centro CA.,01-12-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7471/16110019537_e19dbbce7e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qxA4xx)- _7D_9836-180,cs4 (https://flic.kr/p/qxA4xx) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
Blues practice session, 01-12-2015, NAF, El Centro,CA., guess they're allowed to get the numbers "wrong" , once in awhile, Walt Thomas :-)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8641/16108519620_f1b4af0642_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qxsnEU)- _7D_9696-180,cs4 (https://flic.kr/p/qxsnEU) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
T-45 (Color Bird), landing approach, NAF,El Centro,CA., 01-12-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7546/16109738319_c2d505e9f3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qxyBWX)- _7D_9380-180,cs4 (https://flic.kr/p/qxyBWX) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
Royal Air Force ,C-17, NAF,El Centro, CA. 01-12-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8662/16294086411_18f86cf10b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qPRsdk)- _7D_9354-180,cs4 (https://flic.kr/p/qPRsdk) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
Navy C40-A, 737-700 "Transport", arriving NAF El Centro, CA. 01-13-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8657/16269941226_aea370ded7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qMHGG3)- _7D_9338-180,cs4 (https://flic.kr/p/qMHGG3) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
T-45's lined up and ready to go, NAF, El Centro, CA., 01-13-15, Walt Thomas
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8673/15673465754_b090732970_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pT1Bjb)- _7D_0448-180,cs4 (https://flic.kr/p/pT1Bjb) by Photos by Walt1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/39256646@N02/), on Flickr
Great series of shots Vance! That green and white Hornet was in Phoenix a couple of weeks but I wasn't in a position to shoot it.
Thanks Scott
I am really liking my new set-up!!
Canon 7d MkII 100-400mm MkII
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/16359080568_0b3083012b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qVAyHf)number 4 close up runway reflection on takeoff El Centro Blues Practice - 3359 (https://flic.kr/p/qVAyHf) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8679/16359282170_cea21fece5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qVBAD9)Solo rolling El Centro Blues Practice - 4626 (https://flic.kr/p/qVBAD9) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
Running the dirty diamond through it's paces - they are looking very sharp!!
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8612/16520750226_08f4bbbc31_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/raTat9)Inverted Dirty Diamond Burner on top El Centro Blues Practice - 4105 (https://flic.kr/p/raTat9) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7446/16360854177_df6ddd3f3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qVKDWH)Botton Dirty Diamond Loop on top El Centro Blues Practice - 4168 (https://flic.kr/p/qVKDWH) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7361/15926568703_696bae34af_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qgnQ18)Outbound Dirty Diamond Loop full frame 400mm El Centro Blues Practice - 4209 (https://flic.kr/p/qgnQ18) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
Best seat in the house! Well, they have the best seats... Best seat on the ground!
After falling off the hay stacks... Well, the bottom bale, I decided to shoot from the bed of my truck.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7342/16359081818_8d7226a6d4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qVAz5N)Fingertip takeoff 4 slides into slot El Centro Blues Practice - 3330 (https://flic.kr/p/qVAz5N) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7450/16545065621_21d0b62be9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rd2MA6)After takeoff 4 slides into slot El Centro Blues Practice - 3340 (https://flic.kr/p/rd2MA6) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
I can not believe I am not 100% confident, but is this maneuver called the "Tuck-Under Break"? It begins with the solos overflying the crowd from behind, then rolling and crossing paths while flying away from and perpendicular to the runway.
Anyway, this is how it looks from the side.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/15924171334_395c12dcdc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qgaxmb)Tuck under break 2 from side El Centro Blues Practice - 4385 (https://flic.kr/p/qgaxmb) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7404/16360470749_472d66f9cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qVHFXT)Tuck under break 1 from side El Centro Blues Practice - 4373 (https://flic.kr/p/qVHFXT) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
Again, very happy with my camera and lens combo!!
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8680/16545060951_e1ddba2d1e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rd2Lcz)Belly Check El Centro Blues Practice - 4424 (https://flic.kr/p/rd2Lcz) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
Full frame 400mm (640mm equivalent due to 1.6 crop sensor)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8615/16545064261_b55827c153_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rd2MbD)Inverted Solo Overhead El Centro Blues Practice - 3813 (https://flic.kr/p/rd2MbD) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/16359077758_b1931b7f23_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qVAxSN)Solo Looking El Centro Blues Practice - 5342 (https://flic.kr/p/qVAxSN) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
Precision from start to finish!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/15926567023_b137c178d5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qgnPva)Taxi back in El Centro Blues Practice - 6479 (https://flic.kr/p/qgnPva) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
Terrific set of images Mike. Looks like you and your new "set-up" are doing very well. Thanks for sharing.
Mike: I've been using the same camera & lens for the past week and am very pleased with mine too. Very impressive set of Blue Angel images.
What is the lens/camera combination responsible for these dynamic shots?
Thanks!! Looking forward to some bird images as well!!
Canon 7d MkII with the new 100-400mm MkII - Super fast focus and frame rate! Great reach! Quite happy with it!
Thanks Mike, I have those and would agree. Very effective!
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8626/16336880527_f518baf44f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qTCMpV)Blue-Angels-#7 (https://flic.kr/p/qTCMpV) by zbubakaz (https://www.flickr.com/people/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
Heading back out to NAF El Centro tomorrow to shoot another couple rounds of Blues practice from Low Road!
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8667/16625990126_05455f90ff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rkbxCb)Blues El Centro Winter Practice initial takeoff slot in position by the end of the runway - 1233 (https://flic.kr/p/rkbxCb) by Mike Margolis Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people/124003731@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8724/16329328023_56652843e3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qSY5jk)Complete Chaos! (https://flic.kr/p/qSY5jk) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people/58629531@N03/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8703/16773255747_99bbb3864f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rycjyB)Double Trouble (https://flic.kr/p/rycjyB) by Tower Guy (https://www.flickr.com/people/58629531@N03/), on Flickr
AIR COMBAT CHAMELEON
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7617/16908758959_84d21d3999_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rLaNWT)
GREAT DANE
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5444/17763885522_ae0ae8a13e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/t4Jyhj)
FISH OUT OF WATER
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DOGSHIP 514
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My beloved Intruder :-*
Tons of character in this shot Jeff. Is this the one that was pulled out of the ocean? Great treatment, great photo.
Quote from: Tower Guy on July 27, 2015, 04:56:54 PM
Tons of character in this shot Jeff. Is this the one that was pulled out of the ocean? Great treatment, great photo.
Thank you for the kind words Harvey. I'm not sure exactly where this Intruder was serving before El Centro, but I know where I'd like to see it go next ;) ;D
Blue Angels
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Blue Angels
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5794/20606786186_957a66702c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xoXaB1)
Blue Angels
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/611/20602984340_316940966e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xoBFrW)
Blue Angels
Fat Albert
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5831/20633103519_5ab50f6909_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xrh3Q8)
From last years photo call in November.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/748/22529746866_4297a15480_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AjSQPu)
Very nice shot Jonathan, I like how you have a wing tip to wing tip shot with another F18 crowding into the frame from behind and you can see the canopy of the other jet and the pilot.
Quote from: Tower Guy on October 28, 2015, 10:42:18 PM
Very nice shot Jonathan, I like how you have a wing tip to wing tip shot with another F18 crowding into the frame from behind and you can see the canopy of the other jet and the pilot.
Thanks Harvey :)
ARMED RECONNAISSANCE
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/662/22796469569_b6b07ce12d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AJrSbM)
Have had to go through some older folders for a short-notice project with a near-immediate deadline and realized there were a lot of keepers from the October 2012 photocall that went unedited. That was a really good day.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/612/23602011602_54cf072f64_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BXCtLw)Men on a mission. (https://flic.kr/p/BXCtLw) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1558/24622751349_5908333ecc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DvQ38F)Flaps, Slats, & Speed Brake! (https://flic.kr/p/DvQ38F) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1520/24913339861_ccb4e7d0ea_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DXvnYr)All the Blues that fit in the frame. (https://flic.kr/p/DXvnYr) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1717/24733040840_08128c0792_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DFzimC)Returning from a bombing mission. (https://flic.kr/p/DFzimC) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1579/24418689334_5a26748c6b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DcNaB5)A gentleman on top of a 20' tall hay bales, nearly lost balance when these guys flew over on final. (https://flic.kr/p/DcNaB5) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
^^^^ An absolutely terrific composition Harvey. Well seen my friend.
Thank you Jeff, I thought for a minute I was going to have to help pick him up off the ground. We were dead on runway centerline and they went over us and the wake turbulence was more than I expected also. I took the shot and saw him go down on his knees.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1630/25122835175_3d1db9b0f5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Eh26CB)Late afternoon departure of a C40 from NAFEC. (https://flic.kr/p/Eh26CB) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Legacy Hornet Emergency Landing. 2/17/16.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1524/25074504511_5c8eb9a78b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EcKoBi)_31A4657 Legacy Hornet emergency landing. (https://flic.kr/p/EcKoBi) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Blue Angels, 2/17/16.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1580/24885444690_d8e4666468_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DV3pHd)_31A4627 Blue Angels (https://flic.kr/p/DV3pHd) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
The big picture
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1514/24868055170_b7db055acb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DTvhpU)El Centro Salton Sea departing SAN-9665 (https://flic.kr/p/DTvhpU) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1612/24604997694_1b2209e9f8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Dug3Ab)McDonnell-Douglas-FA-18C-Hornet-163485 (https://flic.kr/p/Dug3Ab) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1710/25817030581_2857f0e370_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fkn2JV)Heading to the bombing range to drop those BDU-33s. (https://flic.kr/p/Fkn2JV) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1469/26411819830_4859309203_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GeVtRY)Boeing-C-40A-Clipper-B737-7AFC-165835 (https://flic.kr/p/GeVtRY) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
HORNET ON THE GOGH
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I've been obsessed with this app called Prisma over the last few days. It is available for iOS and Android and renders photos so that they look like photos. There are something like 30 filters, all applying a different effect. It's been fun going through and finding images that A) work with Prisma's square format, and B) match up with the various filters in the app. This filter is 'Candy' and it applies Van Gogh-like swirls to midrange tones in an image while leaving the blacks black and the whites white, though it does seem to sort of mute shadows to create a sort of pastel effect.
That would make a pretty cool poster for a kids bedroom Joe.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8534/28515183744_eec1378c04_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KrMLF3)Built with a single purpose in mind. (https://flic.kr/p/KrMLF3) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
ROUGHEST RAIDER
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Re-edit of an ancient shot from our first photocall at NAFEC
BLUE ON BLUE
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One I hadn't gotten to yet from a 2012 trip. This was my favorite of all the fixed-wing CoNA schemes.
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5660/30273308463_f839c294fb_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N89BUc)Size does matter when it comes to Flaps. (https://flic.kr/p/N89BUc) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5535/30624178940_f0b2923745_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NE9Vtb)A proud LSO watching his student taxi past the shack. (https://flic.kr/p/NE9Vtb) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5699/30901249996_27312f17a4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P5CZ3m)I always kind of wonder how these guys get these call signs. (https://flic.kr/p/P5CZ3m) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/419/32315275335_5b01088a91_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ReAevz)Follow Me! (https://flic.kr/p/ReAevz) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
You never know what will present itself... Blues practice on 2 Mar 17. Farmers burning their fields south of "the field." The Blue's Diamond rolled out just north of the burning fields and added some of their own smoke!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2820/33281787895_b231333af6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SGZS2e)Blues practice El Centro Mar 2017 Diamond Out of the Smoke with Smoke on-4961 (https://flic.kr/p/SGZS2e) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
Great catch Mike, beautiful shot! Right place, right time.
GREAT DANE
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Wowl, very nice!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4230/35051493262_eee3ebb982_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vpo4LJ)Lockheed CC-130H Hercules 130341 (https://flic.kr/p/Vpo4LJ) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4239/34829514210_da4e4eb928_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V4Ln8G)Grumman EA-6B ICAP II Prowler 161880 (https://flic.kr/p/V4Ln8G) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4288/34372138694_55ab29ab8e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UnmcjW)McDonnell Douglas FA-18 Hornet 188933 (https://flic.kr/p/UnmcjW) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4277/34513726003_356c834def_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UzRSir)Boeing EA-18G Growler 168392 (https://flic.kr/p/UzRSir) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4244/35157511642_f4e61d552a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VyKrkQ)Boeing EA-18G Growler 168270 (https://flic.kr/p/VyKrkQ) by Zdenek Kaspar (https://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/), on Flickr
Great group of shots from El Centro Kaspar!
From the 2016 Fall Visit...
Hay There!
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The 412 From El Centro
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Changes In Attitudes...
The "Hornet Heave"
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The 412 from El Centro, perfect!! Its' a Beckman!
Quote from: Tower Guy on October 20, 2017, 02:38:51 PM
The 412 from El Centro, perfect!! Its' a Beckman!
Not entirely sure that's a good thing, but thanks! LOL
Uncle Zulu Comes A Callin'
From our 2015 fall visit
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BOUNCING BEAR
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Taking the 540 to El Centro...
Getting light on the gear...
*MIC Drop*
#7 Gone Flyin'
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Love That "New Growler Smell"
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Just Havin' A Ball...
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Day Ranger
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Night Ranger
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Eyes On The Prize
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HOMESICK
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Quote from: Jay Beckman on January 22, 2018, 10:30:09 AM
Eyes On The Prize
I like that mustaches seem to be a thing again with the Navy pilots. Swagger....
The images from the January trip to El Centro are outstanding gentlemen...
NAF,El Centro, _ practice, Blues knife edge pass.3-8-2018, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/820/39273420560_ddaa9ee96f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22QsxEG)_7D_7918-1 (https://flic.kr/p/22QsxEG) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
NAF ElCentro, Blues practice, Double Farvel pass, 3-8-2018, Walt Thomas
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/866/39273421070_d838e36766_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22QsxPu)_7D_7898-2crop (https://flic.kr/p/22QsxPu) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
NAF El Centro,CA., Blues practice, Double Farvel, 3-8-2018, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/866/39273421070_d838e36766_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22QsxPu)_7D_7898-2crop (https://flic.kr/p/22QsxPu) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
NAF El Centro, Air Show arrivals, P-51D, Man O' War, 3-8-2018, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/901/39273421550_affcab713c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22QsxXL)_7D_7632-1 (https://flic.kr/p/22QsxXL) by Marilyn Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/124112545@N08/), on Flickr
NAF El Centro,CA., Air Show arrivals, CAF SCW (PBJ -1J,),MB-11-- 3-8-2018, Walt Thomas
(http://)(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/794/39273422160_b9556551d7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Qsy9h)_7D_7580-1 (https://flic.kr/p/22Qsy9h) 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"
(http://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s9/v93/p2645430842-4.jpg) (http://www.ottosenphotography.com/p1009573308/e9dae123a)
Cleared to Taxi...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1925/44899954041_a638529039_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bpE13D)
CATCHING RAYS
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VMM-163 "Evil Eyes" colorbird in airplane mode. 11/13/18.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4869/32043125548_c62c4d3704_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QPxoRS)_94A3569 USMC MV-22 Osprey (https://flic.kr/p/QPxoRS) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Harrier with live ordnance and boat markings. 11/13/18.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4918/45033666615_9f149403ca_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bBtj8R)_94A3768 Harrier with live ordnance & Boat Markings (https://flic.kr/p/2bBtj8R) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
"Blackjacks" Evening Arrival
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4871/31054166757_f62631f3c4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pj9HSe)"Blackjacks" Evening Arrival (https://flic.kr/p/Pj9HSe) by Paul Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
RCAF BAe Hawk on final into NAFEC. 2/13/19.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7824/47062436682_cc3dfe3e5f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eGKhN7)_94A4724 RCAF BAe Hawk 155204 (https://flic.kr/p/2eGKhN7) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
RCAF BAe Hawk over NAFEC on 2/13/19.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7836/32181078177_fdfb5936d4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R2Jrnt)_94A4844 RCAF BAe Hawk 155209 (https://flic.kr/p/R2Jrnt) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48622578611_8af2d7d10a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h5BqCT)Showtime! (https://flic.kr/p/2h5BqCT) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
AV-8B+ Harrier II VMA-223 "Bulldogs" based at Cherry Point, NC. NAFEC 2/5/20(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49521780806_8491c65d7e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2is5581)_W5A6411 USMC AV-8B+ Harrier II VMA-223 "Bulldogs" based at Cherry Point, NC (https://flic.kr/p/2is5581) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
F/A-18F Super Hornet with blue BDU-33 practice bomb.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49534836466_c7d9ce0c1c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2itdZ7A)_W5A7370 F/A-18F with blue BDU-33 practice bomb (https://flic.kr/p/2itdZ7A) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
USMC AH-1Z BuNo 168520. NAFEC 2/6/20.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49538889187_e5b4217e3d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2itzKR6)_W5A7439 USMC AH-1Z BuNo 168520 (https://flic.kr/p/2itzKR6) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/), on Flickr
C-2 Greyhound
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49628554018_b6ac17c365_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iBvj5s) (https://flic.kr/p/2iBvj5s)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49721230186_f91d887fad_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iKGitq)Line up and wait runway 26. (https://flic.kr/p/2iKGitq) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50014113686_182c7fdc61_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jczpwW)SMOKE ON! (https://flic.kr/p/2jczpwW) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50185592181_0f0f8a4562_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jsJh7H)T-Bird #5 departing NAF El Centro. (https://flic.kr/p/2jsJh7H) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Great capture, Harvey. Nice panning.
Thank you Ned, who knew this was one of their last flights for 2020.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50486031512_ef8d8a609b_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jVh7gb)An F/A18 going to knock some chips off of Chocolate Mountain. (https://flic.kr/p/2jVh7gb) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50485112318_850cccfaa8_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jVcp21)Another fine day at NAF El Centro. Congrats Sir! (https://flic.kr/p/2jVcp21) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
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Beauty Tom. This guy didn't fly last Wed. I saw him in the bomb load area but was backlit and wasn't worth a shot. Congrats!
Thanks Harvey. There were quite a few F-18's parked in that same area when we left on Friday.
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Great shots Tom!!
Quote from: Jonathan Navarro on October 21, 2020, 07:25:28 PM
Great shots Tom!!
Thanks Jonathan!
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Killer Hornet shots Tom. You guys won the F-18 lottery that day for sure.
I agree with Joe's assessment Tom, this is a great group of F-18 shots, congrats!
Quote from: Tower Guy on October 22, 2020, 09:26:47 AM
I agree with Joe's assessment Tom, this is a great group of F-18 shots, congrats!
Quote from: Joe Copalman on October 21, 2020, 10:03:28 PM
Killer Hornet shots Tom. You guys won the F-18 lottery that day for sure.
Thanks!!
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50959118463_104fecd59d_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kD5NwK)Something is about to get stung by a Hornet, (https://flic.kr/p/2kD5NwK) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Finally getting around to posting photos from the last Photocall, last November. I'm really looking forward to this week and the BA Supers!
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4034718407-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p1009573308/ef07ceac7)
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4034718464-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p1009573308/ef07ceb00)
(https://www.ottosenphotography.com/img/s/v-10/p4034719855-4.jpg) (https://www.ottosenphotography.com/p1009573308/ef07cf06f)
And a few more from the last Photocall.
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50981648146_25026d8a2c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kF5gPy)These Hornets are "Super" (https://flic.kr/p/2kF5gPy) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50981862693_44e0ecea54_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kF6nAD)They look good in flight also, you can see the Thunderbird pilot in the back seat of the family model, (https://flic.kr/p/2kF6nAD) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50986373313_f057e45467_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kFuurX)Thunderbird catching a ride. (https://flic.kr/p/2kFuurX) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Excellent capture, Harvey.
Thank you Ned, see you on Friday.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50990170747_005e2782f8_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kFPXhX)A great day when you can see the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels fly. (https://flic.kr/p/2kFPXhX) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II
Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1)
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A great day indeed...
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Here's some from a mostly gloomy, windy day back in January (my first and so far only trip)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50993734642_740f76847b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kG9dHq)PSX_20210124_200955 (https://flic.kr/p/2kG9dHq) by brianlafetra (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116893237@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50992920513_db41df284a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kG53GH)DSC_5981 (https://flic.kr/p/2kG53GH) by brianlafetra (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116893237@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50993619616_751fd0c162_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kG8Cwd)PSX_20210202_142014 (https://flic.kr/p/2kG8Cwd) by brianlafetra (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116893237@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50992920028_c00283b76e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kG53ym)DSC_6118 (https://flic.kr/p/2kG53ym) by brianlafetra (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116893237@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50992919948_b7ae1dd273_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kG53wY)DSC_6299 (https://flic.kr/p/2kG53wY) by brianlafetra (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116893237@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51080714997_52d300bbcb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kPQ1WH)EMPIRE11 taxing out for departure at El Centro (https://flic.kr/p/2kPQ1WH) by Cayden Smith (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135317748@N07/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51191406429_0e0d44a484_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZBkDF)Someday we'll be flying a gray jet too. (https://flic.kr/p/2kZBkDF) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
PUMA TAMER
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51785431261_374435f80d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mU6Sx8)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51839431341_ffee01330d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mYSCSZ)EMPIRE21 taxing out for departure at NAF El Centro (https://flic.kr/p/2mYSCSZ) by Cayden Smith (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135317748@N07/), on Flickr