Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, KIWA, IWA) "Willie"

[Joe Copalman]

Gorgeous set of shots.

I saw that Kodiak come in on Flightaware and thought nothing of it.  Then I saw Anna's shot of it on Flickr just now and flipped out.  That logo on the tail was such a huge part of my childhood and early teen years growing up as a skateboarder.  Hoping this bird is still there today.

[Anna M. Wood]

Thanks Joe....

I did not realize the significance of the logo to skateboarders until I googled the n-number after I got home.

The paint scheme certainly fits the persona of the Bones Brigade.

[Joe Copalman]

THE RIPPER

[Matt Ottosen]

Tim Lachenmaier departing earlier today in his VFA-14 "Tophatters" F/A-18E.

[Anna M. Wood]

Allegiant up and out of here....

[Matt Ottosen]

Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet
Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14) "Tophatters"

[Joe Copalman]

LOS BRONQUEROS

[Anna M. Wood]

A very busy ramp this evening at Willie....

[Matt Ottosen]

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Night Attack
Marine Attack Squadron 311 (VMA-311) "Tomcats"

[azspyder]

[Matt Ottosen]

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II Night Attack
Marine Attack Squadron 311 (VMA-311) "Tomcats"

[azspyder]

[azspyder]

Crappy lighting...but here it is...

[Joe Copalman]

30R? 

[azspyder]

30R? 

Yea, 30R, the pilot specifically requested it. I would have been in good position for 30L. I probably should have expected it and went east of the "well" on Pecos.

Oh, well. Maybe we will get a nice departure.