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Aviation Locations and Aircraft Types => Military => Topic started by: Matt Ottosen on June 24, 2009, 09:07:51 PM

Title: Thunderbirds
Post by: Matt Ottosen on June 24, 2009, 09:07:51 PM
Thunder in the Desert 2009
Luke AFB
March 21, 2009

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3399566830_71058b4643_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewphx/3399566830/)
Thunderbird No.4
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: JD Costner on July 17, 2009, 09:50:48 PM
(http://jdcostner.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p701826847-4.jpg)
Old School T-38 in Hanger 1 Homestead AFB, FL 1979
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on July 17, 2009, 11:18:28 PM
"Stinger Loop" in B&W From Luke '09

(http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/110830054/original.jpg)

Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Bubak on July 18, 2009, 06:49:16 AM
LUKE
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: wingsnstuff on August 12, 2009, 02:24:06 PM
Thunderbirds at Luke Air Force Base airshow Thunder in the Desert
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Rob Silliman on August 13, 2009, 06:01:28 AM
#5 inverted over the crowd at Thunder in the Desert '09.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3420497137_1ea5ccf020.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rob-the-org/3420497137/)

Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Joe Copalman on August 18, 2009, 02:28:17 PM
Luke 2009:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3390352689_e843f86f89_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/24526864@N03/3390352689/)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Joe Copalman on August 18, 2009, 02:35:38 PM
Taken during Red Flag 09-3.  The Thunderbirds were recovering after their morning practice.  I was shooting from the Speedway and was tracking this aircraft through my viewfinder when he crossed the sun.  I was at around 400-415mm.  Not fun, and it took a while for my vision in that eye to return to normal.  Not something I care to repeat, but the resulting image turned out looking pretty cool:
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Dave S. on August 18, 2009, 03:37:36 PM
OUCH!!  Nice looking shot.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: coyote41 on August 24, 2009, 01:55:53 PM
T-Birds over Willie.  Dark sky is a building thunder storm to the North.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Joe Copalman on September 04, 2009, 08:48:31 AM
Not the greatest image quality, and definitely more of a case of luck than skill, but it's still my favorite T-Bird shot that I've taken.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: CJPalmer on September 13, 2009, 06:17:45 PM
The Thunderbirds take off at Thunder in the desert. The haze is from the strong wind and blowing dust and is why I made this black and white.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2447/3917777596_6b2c25ef29_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cjpalmer/3917777596/)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Dave S. on September 16, 2009, 05:18:40 PM
Joe and I made a detour on the way back from Tucson this afternoon and stopped by the American Legion Post #109.  This is an authentic Thunderbird alumni, having flown with them back when they used the F-4.  Anyway, bit of a tough shoot, owing to a white iron fence right in front of the plane.

Dave
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Joe Copalman on September 16, 2009, 07:56:57 PM
Killer detail shot Dave.  Didn't even think about shots like that.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: jslugman on September 16, 2009, 07:58:32 PM
Nice. I should stop by since it's right up the road from me.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Dave S. on September 16, 2009, 08:36:08 PM
Joe & James,

Thanks, wasn't sure how that b&w would end up.  That second shot was a result of Joe's comment about switching to work on his Jay Beckman style shot.  I thought, "That's a great idea."

Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Bubak on September 17, 2009, 07:05:15 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris V on September 17, 2009, 08:19:35 PM
Luke 2009

(http://cv-photozz.smugmug.com/photos/496432476_DDR6g-XL.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Joe Copalman on September 17, 2009, 10:48:37 PM
Chris, that's got to be one of the coolest burner shots I've ever seen.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Bubak on September 18, 2009, 05:58:01 AM
Chris V: SUPEEER!!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Bubak on October 07, 2009, 06:59:17 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Bubak on December 01, 2009, 04:16:55 PM
 :)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris V on December 17, 2009, 08:47:39 PM
 (http://cv-photozz.smugmug.com/Other/Thunderbirds/Tbird-takeoff-2/304315806_ujpHE-XL-2.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on December 18, 2009, 04:36:58 PM
Moved these here from the F-16 Thread:

Thunderbirds
"Calypso Pass"
(http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p842459272-4.jpg)

"Echelon Pass"
(http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p733129535-4.jpg)

"High Alpha Pass"
(http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p909274769-4.jpg)

#6 Base To Final At Nellis
(http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p49974845-4.jpg)

#7 Dusk Approach
(http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p151949912-4.jpg)

"Calm After The Storm"
(http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p685523658-5.jpg)

Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris V on December 19, 2009, 11:53:06 AM
(http://cv-photozz.smugmug.com/Other/Thunderbirds/IMG7215/496432702_6jVyV-L.jpg)

Taken from a roof top in Chicago, very crappy light but a unique perspective.

(http://cv-photozz.smugmug.com/Other/Thunderbirds/387553841img7712/744756903_J6TeN-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on December 19, 2009, 01:48:44 PM
That is cool Chris.  Looks like you caught #5 rolling inverted for the Mirror Pass.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Ned Harris on March 23, 2010, 11:38:53 AM
Thunderbird 8 departing Davis-Monthan on 3/22/10. Note the fuel tank and cargo pods.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4457313490_6e64ddc1a8_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on April 13, 2010, 03:38:42 PM
A few shots from DM 2010
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: jslugman on April 19, 2010, 07:30:03 PM
Not your normal T-bird shot....

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2700/4536245453_49bb056cdf_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on August 17, 2010, 01:34:36 AM
Thunderbird 7 departs Oshkosh for previously scheduled advanced duties at Rockford, Illinois...
(http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v18/p590590396.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on September 02, 2010, 05:46:07 PM
"Summer Thunder"

(http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v14/p185896453.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: bilwor on March 18, 2011, 08:12:07 AM
Thunderbirds arriving Luke AFB 03/17/11

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5058/5536980857_735b06e99b_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5536980779_928e257a8a_b.jpg)

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5537558912_4bec53f90e_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Kennedy on March 18, 2011, 05:51:08 PM
One of the few even half-decent shots I got today. That white background is a killer.  :-\

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5538819338_6818771dcd_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52882109@N07/5538819338/)

Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chetan on March 18, 2011, 06:10:53 PM
Thunderbird-1 at DMAFB last year.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 19, 2011, 12:34:28 AM
Let's Do That Again!
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v18/p272638470.jpg)
Opposing Solo Captain John Williams seems pleased with practice...
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on March 19, 2011, 06:13:54 AM
Great shot Jay! It is really cool to see how much these guys love to fly.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: bilwor on March 21, 2011, 08:10:27 AM
Did anyone get or know the air force numbers of the Thunderbird F-16s at Luke this last weekend. I know they change from time to time. I would like to id them by something other than 1,2,3,4,5,6.
thanks
bill word
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Kennedy on March 21, 2011, 08:23:21 AM
Quote from: bilwor on March 21, 2011, 08:10:27 AM
Did anyone get or know the air force numbers of the Thunderbird F-16s at Luke this last weekend. I know they change from time to time. I would like to id them by something other than 1,2,3,4,5,6.
thanks
bill word

I would like to know that too, Bill. I sent an email to the Thunderbirds asking about them. I'll let you know if they respond.

I read somewhere that the last three digits of the serial are painted on the side of the ejection seat, but that's kind of hard to see.  ???

Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Joe Copalman on March 21, 2011, 08:33:36 AM
Eh?  http://www.f-16.net/aircraft-database/view_airframes_bysearch/key/ADS/actype/F-16/startnum/37

Unless there have been any airframe changes between the 2010 and 2011 seasons, this should be current.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Kennedy on March 21, 2011, 08:50:41 AM
This is what they were reported to have been at the November, 2010 show at Nellis, but from what I have been reading, they have several spare airframes and they do sometimes bring different ones to a show.

92-3898 /1
91-0392 /2
92-3908 /3
92-3888 /4
92-3890 /5
92-3896 /6
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: bilwor on March 21, 2011, 09:37:40 AM
Thanks Chris & Joe
bill
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2011, 09:49:27 AM
They change within the squadron as well.

In fact 8 became 2 for Saturday's performance...!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Bubak on March 21, 2011, 01:54:31 PM
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5547437043_cb3e7d4765_o.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/5547437043/)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on March 21, 2011, 02:22:37 PM
Great shot Kaspar! How did you get that angle? Where you the guy they were chasing with the A-10 during the show on Saturday  ;D
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 21, 2011, 02:47:21 PM
Kaspar and I were shooting opposite ends of the "Elephant" I guess...   ;D

(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s9/v14/p838040202.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Hankmann on April 26, 2011, 10:00:44 PM
(http://www.hankplumley.com/Photo%20Gallery/Aviation/USAF%20Thunderbirds/photos/USAF_Thunderbirds_8_Fist_Pump_Tight_Shot_July_2010_1.jpg)

(http://www.hankplumley.com/Photo%20Gallery/Aviation/USAF%20Thunderbirds/photos/USAF_Thunderbirds_8_Fist_Pump_Tight_Shot_July_2010.jpg)

During Red Flag 10-4. Little old, but after a ton of work on my site and blog, can finally post some pics.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on June 22, 2011, 12:44:12 AM
7 of 8

(http://crosswindimages.com/img/v25/p297796375.jpg)
TBird 7 .. Arrival Day
Luke AFB .. March, 2011
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Bubak on July 27, 2011, 01:06:47 PM
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6001/5981946123_8686b04fc7_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/5981946123/)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Bubak on August 12, 2011, 10:30:49 AM
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6031964125_7dba111309_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37585658@N00/6031964125/)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on August 12, 2011, 11:33:18 AM
Good Eye Kaspar...

Great composition!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Bubak on August 12, 2011, 12:04:02 PM
Thank You Jay!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on October 23, 2011, 03:29:30 PM
TBirds at Fort Worth, Texas...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v27/p448548059-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on October 24, 2011, 07:42:59 PM
The "Monet" Shot
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v29/p622693402-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Joe Copalman on October 24, 2011, 07:48:49 PM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on October 24, 2011, 07:42:59 PM
The "Monet" Shot

Well played, mon frere.

(And well-shot).
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on October 24, 2011, 07:53:05 PM
Murky Buck Ups...
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on October 26, 2011, 12:06:39 AM
Thunderbird 8, Captain Kristin Hubbard gives a "Local Hero" flight in Fort Worth, Texas
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v31/p901613092.jpg)
1DMkIII .. 1/1500 @ f/4.5 ISO 100
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on October 26, 2011, 12:35:59 AM
Serendipitous "Three-Fer"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v29/p986702944.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on October 27, 2011, 10:53:11 AM
A blended image I've been mucking about with in an attempt to create something "Robert Taylor-ish"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s6/v6/p539618420-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on October 29, 2011, 03:03:25 AM
And, we're back...
Thunderbird 8 returns overhead after a Hometown Hero flight at Fort Worth, Texas.
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v27/p161473503-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on October 29, 2011, 06:09:01 PM
"Boss Bird"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v29/p149576187-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: wingsnstuff on October 29, 2011, 08:12:22 PM
Jay, the heat distortion was very Monet like.  Good title.  Great capture too.   8)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on November 19, 2011, 11:57:14 PM
"Does This Baggage Blivet Make Me Look Fat?"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v36/p229042686.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on December 07, 2011, 04:49:50 PM
Wake Up Call
F-16 Shell in TBirds colors that was part of the USAF display at Fort Worth, TX
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s11/v37/p333530154.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on June 05, 2012, 06:09:07 PM
Bird With Baggage...

(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v44/p335891114.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on July 09, 2012, 03:01:34 PM
In honor of our current "Heat Wave"
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v24/p1058566420.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on July 09, 2012, 03:06:35 PM
El perfecto Sir Jay  :D
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Tower Guy on August 31, 2012, 07:02:08 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8034/7903583464_b76c07e198_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/7903583464/)
A private moment. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/7903583464/) by Tower Guy (http://www.flickr.com/people/controltower/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on September 01, 2012, 09:56:05 PM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8314/7911034774_a2102a4b04_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/86231412@N03/7911034774/)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Tower Guy on September 02, 2012, 11:24:22 AM
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8030/7915400300_d825bd77dd_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/7915400300/)
Sunrise (http://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/7915400300/) by Tower Guy (http://www.flickr.com/people/controltower/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Dave S. on January 10, 2013, 08:14:55 AM
Synchronized Duplicity, Thunderbird style
(http://www.roxphotography.com/img/s11/v31/p1373728832-5.jpg) (http://www.roxphotography.com/p313488423/e51e17040)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on January 31, 2013, 02:16:24 PM
Hometown Hero Ride Returns to Ft Worth
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v80/p1408596946.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on January 31, 2013, 02:42:31 PM
If you squint hard, it's air to air!
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v83/p1408643324.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 30, 2013, 12:36:28 AM
Another angle on Thunderbird 8 from 2011 at Fort Worth, TX

(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s8/v85/p1507377228-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on February 08, 2014, 12:30:50 AM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/12378952483_480de53c30_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/86231412@N03/12378952483/)
USAF Thunderbirds (http://www.flickr.com/photos/86231412@N03/12378952483/) by Chris Janes (http://www.flickr.com/people/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on February 08, 2014, 12:42:07 AM
Thunderbird 5, Maj. Blaine Jones, heads out for a practice hop at Nellis AFB
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s10/v108/p664398924-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on February 08, 2014, 12:45:35 AM
Nice treatment on your shot Chris!  ;D
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on February 08, 2014, 12:51:00 AM
QuoteNice treatment on your shot Chris!
Thank you Jay!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on February 09, 2014, 03:02:37 AM
From Your Left...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v130/p661051105.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on February 09, 2014, 03:22:02 AM
One Gozinta Two...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v118/p853791216-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on February 11, 2014, 01:15:35 AM
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7448/12453472134_032a64f830_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/86231412@N03/12453472134/)
Knife Edge (http://www.flickr.com/photos/86231412@N03/12453472134/) by Chris Janes (http://www.flickr.com/people/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on February 11, 2014, 03:15:00 PM
When life gives you a featureless sky, concentrate on making the jet look good...

(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v39/p897509129-6.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on February 12, 2014, 02:30:49 AM
Even Their Vapor Is In Formation...
Head On view as the TBirds round out the Finger Four to Diamond Loop on takeoff...

(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v126/p1012852511-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: azbill on February 12, 2014, 10:00:19 AM
Quote from: Jay Beckman on February 12, 2014, 02:30:49 AM
Even Their Vapor Is In Formation...
Head On view as the TBirds round out the Finger Four to Diamond Loop on takeoff...

Great shot Jay!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on February 12, 2014, 02:09:59 PM
Thanks very much...

That one took a little massaging in post.  Had to up-rez it by 150% and then tone down the jaggies.

Really wish I'd have had my 2X extender mounted for that one!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Ned Harris on February 17, 2014, 03:51:43 PM
Thunderbird departing Nellis on 2/4/14.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7396/12599447085_705c6c4f99_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/12599447085/)
A92W5835 Thunderbird departing Nellis AFB (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ned_harris/12599447085/) by Ned Harris (http://www.flickr.com/people/ned_harris/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on March 02, 2014, 03:19:04 PM
From Luke in 2011
May be a re-post, but it's a fresh edit and I'm just cleaning house, so...

(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s9/v87/p404027797-5.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: azbill on March 14, 2014, 04:50:05 PM
I remember those '11 Luke skies. Nice catch Jay!
Tomorrow's forecast is looking better.
Here's one from earlier today.

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3827/13156706144_685f55e80a_h.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on March 14, 2014, 08:17:14 PM
THUNDERBIRD 1
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7255/13159020425_a02fde08fa_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on March 15, 2014, 06:06:26 PM
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2731/13178572975_a252985182_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Tower Guy on March 15, 2014, 07:33:18 PM
This is a photo I would be proud to display in my home, I really like the flight path from cloud to blue sky, great photography Jeff.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: azbill on March 15, 2014, 08:21:53 PM
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3753/13181360395_4d94a65dcb_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on March 16, 2014, 12:53:24 PM
Quote from: Tower Guy on March 15, 2014, 07:33:18 PM
This is a photo I would be proud to display in my home, I really like the flight path from cloud to blue sky, great photography Jeff.

You're waaaaaaaay too kind Harvey. I am terrible at catching the T-Birds or BA's up close and personal during their performance the way you, Bill, Jay and most everyone else on AzAP can. I finally gave up Friday and racked my zoom back and took the wide view  ;)

CALYPSO in the CLOUDS
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/13198389873_30881a1491_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on March 20, 2014, 12:28:05 AM
PAINTING THE SKY
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/13283172104_a73c480eb7_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Scott Youmans on March 20, 2014, 03:19:09 PM
Dreamy.  Very nice!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on March 24, 2014, 10:43:53 PM
T-Bird #2 looking for a parking spot after Friday's practice at Luke AFB.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on April 11, 2014, 06:26:44 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3721/13788927743_6d8d51c3dd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n1tRPv)Thunderbird F-16 (https://flic.kr/p/n1tRPv) by Chris Janes (https://www.flickr.com/people/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Ned Harris on April 12, 2014, 07:42:07 PM
Hero's Day Air Show, Davis-Monthan, 4-10-14

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2854/13789939493_ff43ec2e0a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n1z3zt)A92W2527 Thunderbirds. (https://flic.kr/p/n1z3zt) by Ned Harris (https://www.flickr.com/people/36593690@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on April 12, 2014, 11:45:49 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7254/13814856763_900c529b73_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n3LKBz)Thunderbird head on (https://flic.kr/p/n3LKBz) by Chris Janes (https://www.flickr.com/people/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on April 12, 2014, 11:47:50 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3833/13815173614_e3acab0508_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n3NnNw)After shutdown (https://flic.kr/p/n3NnNw) by Chris Janes (https://www.flickr.com/people/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on April 18, 2014, 11:24:11 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/13931360075_7cb48ab2f3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ne4RZn)Thunderbird Diamond (https://flic.kr/p/ne4RZn) by Chris Janes (https://www.flickr.com/people/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on May 19, 2014, 09:43:23 PM
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/14204162406_9b0af57cbd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nDb3BQ)Thunderbirds (https://flic.kr/p/nDb3BQ) by Chris Janes (https://www.flickr.com/people/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Scott Youmans on May 19, 2014, 10:15:48 PM
Chris,  Great feel to this one.  Kind of spacey in a good way.  I really like the understated color.  Well done!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on May 20, 2014, 07:17:19 AM
Thank you Scott!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jeff D. Welker on May 20, 2014, 07:50:49 AM
Quote from: Scott Youmans on May 19, 2014, 10:15:48 PM
Chris,  Great feel to this one.  Kind of spacey in a good way.  I really like the understated color.  Well done!

Chris, I agree with Scott. Very cool feel to this image.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on May 21, 2014, 08:54:58 PM
Thank you Jeff!!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: azspyder on May 22, 2014, 12:09:14 PM
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Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Jay Beckman on June 02, 2014, 12:30:15 AM
TBird 7 makes a courtesy call at Oshkosh back in 2010.  This year, AirVenture is on the schedule for the full demo...
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Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Chris Janes on October 09, 2014, 11:51:53 PM
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2948/15306703069_d9568ed930_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pjARxB)Thunderbird Delta Formation (https://flic.kr/p/pjARxB) by Chris Janes (https://www.flickr.com/people/86231412@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Mike Margolis on February 27, 2016, 11:23:57 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1490/24720400790_bde5662c3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DEsvUJ)Thunderbirds Number 4 Slot Taxi in LA Airshow 2015-9299 (https://flic.kr/p/DEsvUJ) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Mike Margolis on February 27, 2016, 11:24:32 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1450/24385313744_e3c9141ff0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D9R7cS)Thunderbirds Delta LA Airshow 2015-8763 (https://flic.kr/p/D9R7cS) by Mike Margolis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikemargolisphotography/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Ross Dinsdale on March 28, 2016, 10:45:24 PM
Matt and I challenged each other with several different compositions from our El Centro/DM trip. This is one of those frames.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: wingsnstuff on March 29, 2016, 11:40:50 AM
Well Jeff, it looks like your approach worked because you nailed both of these Thunderbird shots.  Nicely done.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: David Loera on April 13, 2016, 08:25:02 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1577/26326261092_305de3dcd0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G7mYej)IMG_2170 (https://flic.kr/p/G7mYej) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: David Loera on April 16, 2016, 10:08:58 PM
Opposites Attract
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1607/26201411990_4da71493e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FVk5WA)Opposites Attract (https://flic.kr/p/FVk5WA) by David Loera (https://www.flickr.com/photos/burneraviation/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Brian Corbett on January 11, 2019, 07:32:04 AM
Shifty Sky
Thunderbird 1, Lt. Col. Jason "Shifty" Heard, gives a thumbs up as he leads his troupe down the taxiway before the start of their demo at Nellis AFB in 2017.
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Southbound and Down
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Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Joe Copalman on February 22, 2020, 10:51:33 PM
 COMMANDER/LEADER
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I recently gave a presentation on airshow photography to a camera club on the west side ahead of the Luke show and went through a bunch of old folders looking for shots for my presentation.  It's amazing how little I post from airshows, especially given how much I shoot.
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Ross Dinsdale on August 23, 2020, 01:05:12 AM
I wish I could say I planned it to look this way, butt I didn't.  Total digital dark room surprise.  I've also kept myself from editing and posting this image because it is not quite sharp at 1:1.  I caved. You're welcome.
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Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Air one Delta on August 23, 2020, 07:33:01 AM
Great catch, thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Tower Guy on August 23, 2020, 11:35:19 AM
Ross, not every outstanding capture has to be tack sharp. it's always a bonus and a little luck. I'd be proud to have taken this shot, well done!
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Ross Dinsdale on August 23, 2020, 10:29:40 PM
Quote from: Tower Guy on August 23, 2020, 11:35:19 AM
Ross, not every outstanding capture has to be tack sharp. it's always a bonus and a little luck. I'd be proud to have taken this shot, well done!

Thank you Harvey. 
Title: Re: Thunderbirds
Post by: Ross Dinsdale on October 11, 2021, 01:24:53 PM
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