MCAS Yuma Airshow 2012

[Jay Beckman]

John Colver has been flying "War Dog" for quite some time.

I'm surprised you haven't shot him Scott.

[Scott Youmans]

Jay, I live a sheltered life!  Seriously though, I don't think I've seen it in "person".  Did you post some photos of it at Oshkosh or somewhere?  Seems like I might have even commented about it.  Something to do with shooting on cloudy days.

[Jay Beckman]

I know he's flown at El Centro and March as well as other "left coast" events...

Guys like Clark Cook and Keith Braezil seem to see John a half dozen times a year or so in Cali.

[Scott Youmans]

Jay, I located the photo I was thinking of. Different SNJ.  The one I was referring to had "49" on the side, gray fuselage, yellow-orange wings, Navy...

I've got to get out more. I actually don't go to very many air shows.  Judging by some of the very fine shots you get at these events I should consider doing more of it!  I've gotten into a bit of a rut shooting mainly military stuff in past three years or so.  Not a bad rut to be in I guess but it is rather limiting.

[Chris Kennedy]

There's a web site for "War Dog." The schedule shows all events in California, except Yuma, which is pretty close.

http://www.wardog-17.com/

[Joe Copalman]

HYDRA'S HEAD

[Joe Copalman]

DEATH RIDES...

[Lynn Evans]

More from Yuma.

F-16

Man O'War

[Joe Copalman]

OY

[Jay Beckman]

OUT-standing!!!  

[Dave S.]

If we could attach soundbites, I'd totally add some of Wagner's 'Ride of the Valkyries' to this.

DEATH RIDES...

[Jay Beckman]

Very strong effort all around Eric but this last one is OUTstanding!!

[Matt Ottosen]

North American SNJ-5 Texan "War Dog"

[Matt Ottosen]

Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat

[Matt Ottosen]

Nakajima B5N Kate (Replica)
Commemorative Air Force
Tora! Tora! Tora! Squadron