WTI 2-15

[Mike Margolis]

Numerous tankers and fighters cycled through the "Dome" refueling track overhead Yuma all afternoon and into the night (16 Apr 15)
First time I've seen F-35's on a tanker in real life. Ned caught them in a dissimilar formation the other day. Slowly becoming operational!

KC-130 Refueling pair F-35B WTI Yuma-8184 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr

[Mike Margolis]

Just one of a couple thousands shots over the past couple days as WTI 2-15 comes to a close.
I think this pilot was wondering what Ned, Bruce and me were doing pointing all that glass in his direction... Say Cheese!!

FA18 VMFA-122 WTI Yuma-6418 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr

[Mike Margolis]

WTI meets "Low Light Panning" - 1/40th of a second, handheld, 100-400mm MkII (at 400mm) on the 7dMkII 1.6 cropped sensor, 20 minutes after sunset.
F5 Low Light Panning Yuma Takeoff 40th sec-3656 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr

[Mike Margolis]

Lots of visiting Osprey activity! Flocks of them!
There were actually six (I missed the last one going for the distant shot) that departed Yuma 15 minutes after sunset - more low light practice.
Handheld, 1/80th of a second shutter priority, 400mm on a cropped sensor (640mm equivalent), ISO 1600, +1/3 EC, and either f5.6 or f7.1.

Osprey V-22 YUM Low Light-3377 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr
Osprey V-22 YUM Low Light-3447 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr
Osprey V-22 YUM Low Light-3469 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr
Osprey V-22 YUM Low Light-3476 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr
Osprey V-22 YUM Low Light-3482 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr
Osprey V-22 YUM Low Light-3496 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr

[Joe Copalman]

Awesome first volley Mike! 

Really wishing I could make it out to the HA/DR evolution tonight, but I'm anchored to a desk with a deadline at my big-boy job, so no getting Stallion-blasted at Kiwanis with everyone.  Hope it's a busy night for y'all!

[Mike Margolis]

Awesome first volley Mike!  

Really wishing I could make it out to the HA/DR evolution tonight, but I'm anchored to a desk with a deadline at my big-boy job, so no getting Stallion-blasted at Kiwanis with everyone.  Hope it's a busy night for y'all!

Thanks Joe! It was a nice afternoon with a good number of AzAP folks!! Nice weather, slight breeze kept the dust mostly at bay and none of the 53's buzzed us (no dirt bath) like years past.

Visibility 1/8 Mile: Dust and Grass
WTI 2-15 HADR Kiwanis Park Yuma 17 Apr 15-0730 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr

[Mike Margolis]

Cyborg Option

WTI 2-15 HADR Kiwanis Park Yuma 17 Apr 15-9015 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr

[Mike Margolis]

Are We There Yet? Are We There Yet?

WTI 2-15 HADR Kiwanis Park Yuma 17 Apr 15-9177 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr

[Mike Margolis]

See ya!

WTI 2-15 HADR Kiwanis Park Yuma 17 Apr 15-9078 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr

[Mike Margolis]

Departing into the sun... Had to go artsy.

WTI 2-15 HADR Kiwanis Park Yuma 17 Apr 15-9102 by Mike Margolis Photography, on Flickr

[Matt Ottosen]

Bell UH-1Y Venom

[Ross Dinsdale]

These are rad. Keep em comin.

[Matt Ottosen]

Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 (HMH-361) "Flying Tigers"

[Ned Harris]

VMAQ-3 "Moon Dogs" Prowler. 4/14/15.

_31A7588 Grumman EA-6B Prowler (Bu No 163032) by Ned Harris, on Flickr

[Matt Ottosen]

VMAQ-3 "Moon Dogs" Prowler. 4/14/15.

I love me some Prowler!  Awesome shot, Ned.