Our very own Dave Budd was invited out to Mojave Space Port to photograph the Orbital L-1011 known as Stargazer”  This  aircraft is an L-1011 commercial transport aircraft modified to serve as the launch platform for Orbital’s air-launched Pegasus rocket as well as a platform for airborne research projects. The L-1011 has been used to successfully launch 32 Pegasus rockets as well as the captive carry flights of the ... Read More

STILL RED HOT? Bruce Hales-Dutton examines Virgin Atlantic Airways as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Mark Ayton contacts Dave Budd for use of one of his VS 747 landing shots at LAS. Mark has let on that it’s a two page featured shot in the VS article. ... Read More