Luke Air Force Base (LUF, KLUF)

[Tower Guy]

Thank you very much Bill, I appreciate that.

[Tower Guy]

Flying ops about to come to a screeching halt! by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Scott Youmans]

Batten down the hatches! Looks pretty intense. Haven't been checking the site very often lately and have missed a number spectacular shots of yours!

[azbill]

Thank you very much Bill, I appreciate that.

Subjects are tack sharp and I love the background.

[Tower Guy]

Scott and Bill, I do appreciate your comments, thank you both very much.

[Tower Guy]

Giddy Up Cowboy! by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[John S]

Ya-Huuuuuuuu!!

[Chris Kennedy]

Is this some kind of obscene Chinese fighter pilot gesture or did he do three of something? And shouldn't he be watching where he's going?

[John S]

Maybe he is an ASU fan? Fear the fork.

[Joe Copalman]

The groupings of the fingers - 2 and 1 - could also be a reference to the squadron's designation (21st FS).

[Tower Guy]

Where have all the clouds gone? by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[Tower Guy]

Climbing right turn out into the sun. by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr

[John B.]

Great shots, Harvey!  Love the F-16 shot ("Where have all the clouds gone?")

Something I have noticed is that it doesn't seem take a lot for the F-35 to leave those trails off of the wingtips...

[Tower Guy]

Thank you very much John. The F-35 is a very edgy aircraft, the sharp edges and the position lights on the wing tips create these vaportrails. I have a few shots of this happening on the gear doors when they are closing also. They will eventually be addressing the wing tip light issue. You are right, it doesn't take much moisture in the air to create these. I personally like seeing this effect, proof of motion and speed.

[Tower Guy]

This student really SHINES! by Harvey Brugger, on Flickr