Luke Air Force Base (LUF, KLUF)

[Tower Guy]

Feel the HEAT! by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Tower Guy]

Pre-flight check list nearly complete. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

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F-16 deploying drag chute on runway 21R by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

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As these jets age they require lots of TLC, and they get it. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

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To call this Chinook a "workhorse" is an understatement. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

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Coming out of burner, gear coming up! by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Scott Youmans]

Super shot Harvey. I need to study your panning technique!

[Tower Guy]

Thank you very much Scott. I really don't have any secrets but I do practice every chance I get. It's always rewarding to shoot something that others enjoy also. Thanks again.

[Tower Guy]

The changing of the guard. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Jonathan Navarro]

BREAK

[Tower Guy]

Very nice capture Jonathan, hope you had a good time and lots of great shots like these.

[Tower Guy]

Two pilots that know the value of having "AAA Towing". by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Jeff D. Welker]

^^^^ Nice catch Harvey. Looks like the Air Force has implemented some fuel saving measures. Amazing that the tug can achieve a speed fast enough to launch the F-16 

[Tower Guy]

Thanks Jeff, I understand that the pilot fires a quick burst from the 20mm to indicate to the tug driver to really pick up the pace for takeoff. At that point the tug driver becomes very motivated. 

[Tower Guy]

Last minute adjustments prior to taxi. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr