Elrondeliannath 92 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Airshow Photography has been a hobby of mine for the last 15 years or so, and only started taking it seriously about 8-10 years ago? I've been going to the EAA AirVenture air show since I was a little kid and look forward to staying the entire week in my camper-trailer on EAA's campgrounds. Since I literally have thousands upon thousands of static and action photos from my AirVenture weeks, I'd like to share some of them so others might enjoys them. Is there any particular aircraft you'd like me to post a picture of here ? Ask away ! Chances are I have a snapshot of it ! I'll start off with one of my faves... 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 33,100 Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Elrondeliannath said: you'd like me to post a picture of here There's a thread called ' Just some nice aeroplanes' in this section. Please feel free to post as many of your photographs as you wish. It's there for members to show their own photos. Just keep adding whenever you are able to. There will certainly be no complaints from me regardless of what you show, as so far you have shown us some real beauties. Was that P-51 on a low fly past or had it just tucked its gear up after take off ? Superb regardless ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 17,213 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 13 hours ago, Elrondeliannath said: Is there any particular aircraft you'd like me to post a picture of here ? I like the oldies normally - WWII or just after, although my all time fave aircraft is the SR-71 Blackbird. Two other favourites are the B-29 & P-61 Black Widow. I also love to see photos of the unusual stuff. Aviation oddities. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elrondeliannath 92 Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 18 hours ago, RWG686 said: There's a thread called ' Just some nice aeroplanes' in this section. Please feel free to post as many of your photographs as you wish. It's there for members to show their own photos. Just keep adding whenever you are able to. There will certainly be no complaints from me regardless of what you show, as so far you have shown us some real beauties. Was that P-51 on a low fly past or had it just tucked its gear up after take off ? Superb regardless ! Sorry bout that, still kinda learning my way around in here :-) Actually, that P-51 was doing grass-mowing low passes...The pilot and Mustang were both lost the next year in a horrific crash. The pilot/owner's name was Vlado Lenoch, I'd met him several times at the EAA Airshow and my ladder truck partner bought a table saw from him a couple weeks before his accident. Super nice, down-to-earth fellow and he always gave phenomenal flight displays...he made it really easy for amateur photographers to get great shots. As far as this thread, would it be easier to just continue this as it is or would it be easier to move the thread ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elrondeliannath 92 Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 7 hours ago, Gorby said: I like the oldies normally - WWII or just after, although my all time fave aircraft is the SR-71 Blackbird. Two other favourites are the B-29 & P-61 Black Widow. I also love to see photos of the unusual stuff. Aviation oddities. I was only able to get SR-71 pics at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona USA...and the B-29 I was able to get some pics at EAA AirVenture...they actually have TWO in flying condition and you can even pay to get rides in them ! Its on my bucket list :-) As far as the P-61...unfortunately there are none in flying condition, but I believe they have one currently being restored. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 17,213 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Thanks, they look fantastic! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elrondeliannath 92 Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 9 minutes ago, Gorby said: Thanks, they look fantastic! My pleasure ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 33,100 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, Elrondeliannath said: Sorry bout that, No need for any apology. Rather than disrupt the flow, I would just keep adding here. That Mustang shot is indeed a stunner. A sad tale re the pilot though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mad Steve 20,611 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Evening All I'm not a planey kind of person, but I have always had a thing for Harriers But I could be swayed with a couple of pics of a Curtis Jenny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Noser 3,549 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 To be honest, doesnt matter where you post them to me, I just appreciate the opportunity to view the wonderful pics, just keep posting! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elrondeliannath 92 Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 22 minutes ago, Mad Steve said: Evening All I'm not a planey kind of person, but I have always had a thing for Harriers But I could be swayed with a couple of pics of a Curtis Jenny This fellow from EAA AirVenture (circa 2013) privately owns this British Aerospace Sea Harrier...My apologies if the photos aren't so good, it was before I got a good Canon DSLR camera/lens. As far as that Jenny, only one I have is a static display from the Denver Colorado airport. :-) 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Long 1,521 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 22 hours ago, Elrondeliannath said: Is there any particular aircraft you'd like me to post a picture of here ? He-162 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elrondeliannath 92 Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 Unfortunately, I don't recall ever seeing an He-162 at any airshow or even at any air museum here in the States... Any other suggestions ? I did see a couple Bf-109's at AirVenture last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miggers 7,769 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 (edited) 3 hours ago, Elrondeliannath said: that P-51 was doing grass-mowing low passes. No,no,no,that ain't grass mowing low passes,this is a grass mowing low pass: Keep looking to the right. Alain de Cadanet's response has been edited,so it's family friendly. Sadly,Alain passed away in July of 2022 after suffering from bile cancer, a much loved tv presenter,vintage sports car racer and Spitfire pilot. Edited March 15 by Miggers 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elrondeliannath 92 Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Miggers said: No,no,no,that ain't grass mowing low passes,this is a grass mowing low pass: Keep looking to the right. Alain de Cadanet's response has been edited,so it's family friendly. Sadly,Alain passed away in July of 2022 after suffering from bile cancer, a much loved tv presenter,vintage sports car racer and Spitfire pilot. I seen that one...Free haircuts ! :-D When I was aboard the Eisenhower in my younger days, an EA-6B performed a similar low pass...The crew of 4 were ordered to Captain's Mast before they could even disembark the aircraft. Glad I wasn't one of those lads ! Edited March 15 by Elrondeliannath 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miggers 7,769 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Elrondeliannath said: I was aboard the Eisenhower in my younger days Oh you were were you,the natives hereabouts love good ex-military dits,you've got some bean-spilling to do my lad. 14 minutes ago, Elrondeliannath said: an EA-6B performed a similar low pass...The crew of 4 were ordered to Captain's Mast before they could even disembark the aircraft. Glad I wasn't one of those lads ! Aha!!,a real "Negative Ghostrider,the pattern is full" moment eh? ,was coffee spilt perchance? Edited March 15 by Miggers 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elrondeliannath 92 Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 9 minutes ago, Miggers said: Oh you were were you,the natives hereabouts love good ex-military dits,you've got some bean-spilling to do my lad. Aha!!,a real "Negative Ghostrider,the pattern is full" moment eh? ,was coffee spilt perchance? I'm not sure about spilt coffee, I'm pretty sure a lot of sailors needed a change of skivies! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 33,100 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 49 minutes ago, Elrondeliannath said: When I was aboard the Eisenhower in my younger days, 36 minutes ago, Miggers said: the natives hereabouts love good ex-military dits A subtle hint (well as subtle as a brick in the teeth ) pointing you towards 'Tales from work and play' I saw the Eisenhower at Stokes Bay, Portsmouth, England in June 1990. Were you aboard then ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elrondeliannath 92 Posted March 15 Author Report Share Posted March 15 6 minutes ago, RWG686 said: A subtle hint (well as subtle as a brick in the teeth ) pointing you towards 'Tales from work and play' I saw the Eisenhower at Stokes Bay, Portsmouth, England in June 1990. Were you aboard then ? I was actually aboard back in 88-89, after she had collided with another vessel during a Med cruise...She put in at Norfolk for minor repairs. I was a brand new AO (Aviation Ordnanceman) at the time so I got to learn the ropes aboard ship while we were docked for repairs. I'm sure I have a tale or two, most of which being practical jokes on the FNG who happened to be an 18 year old kid at the time :-D 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gorby 17,213 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Click here for the 'Tales from work and play' thread. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Col. 7,396 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 18 hours ago, Mad Steve said: Evening All I'm not a planey kind of person, but I have always had a thing for Harriers But I could be swayed with a couple of pics of a Curtis Jenny I honestly read that as Jenny Curtis first time 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miggers 7,769 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 On 15/03/2023 at 18:23, Elrondeliannath said: privately owns this British Aerospace Sea Harrier.. Art Nalls. He's also got an AV-8. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RWG686 33,100 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 5 hours ago, Col. said: I honestly read that as Jenny Curtis Aye..but which one ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elrondeliannath 92 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 21 hours ago, Col. said: I honestly read that as Jenny Curtis first time I think I used to date a Jenny Curtis in high school :-D 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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