On September 10, 2011, while on assignment at the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, I had the unexpected privilege and honor of meeting Medal of Honor recipient Captain Thomas Hudner (retired). Captain Hudner was one of only two United States Navy pilots that received the Medal of Honor during the Korean Conflict. For those that do not know the Hudner story, don’t feel bad, I didn’t know ... Read More

Reno 2011 was gonna be the first year that I attended the Reno Races and stayed for the entire week. I wanted to experience Reno in full effect. From the arrivals day.. all the way to the following Monday when all the aircraft left on departure day!! I had arrived on Saturday, September 10th late in the day and I drove straight to Stead Field before checking into my ... Read More

Members of Photorecon who were in Northern Nevada to attend the 2011 Reno Air Races took a day off and went to NAS Fallon on Monday, Sept 12th for a planned Photo call. In attendance were Phil Myers, Mark Hrutkay, Tood Allen and Dave Budd. I can't think of a better way to spend the weekend of the September 11th anniversary then to spend it with our U.S. Military ... Read More

As Dave and I sit in our hotel room in Reno, Nevada and reflect on the events of yesterday, we have decided to write this tribute to Jimmy Leeward. Dave arrived last Saturday and spent a lot of time around the unlimited pits, at times speaking with the crew of the ghost. We have gathered lots of images and video footage which we still need  to edit. Our thoughts and prayers go out ... Read More

As we honor the loss of life 10 years ago today we MUST NEVER FORGET what those who HATE US did to US. Keep  our troops and first responders, who are still engaged in this war on Terror in your thoughts. Take a moment out of you busy day to thank them  and remember!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Photo Provided by our friend Dirk at "InfiniTees Scientific Apparel" Visit his site ... Read More

                                                                                                                                                                               News Release    September 10, 2011   Stead Airport, Reno, NV. - Visitors to the Reno National Championship Air Races September 14-18 are invited to take a journey through aviation history to see beautifully restored testaments to our rich aviation legacy at the National Aviation Heritage Invitational. Rare planes dating back to the 1920’s along with the powerful warbirds are vying for the prestigious Rolls-Royce Aviation Heritage Trophy.  The National Aviation Hall of Fame’s ... Read More

  One Monday Sept 12th while Photorecon was away at TOP GUN shooting with the Navy at NAS Fallon "Team Strega" and SteveO Hinton qualified with a new record of 499.160 mph. After being the top qualifier they have not flown Strega since and are suppose to go back up Friday. Will Whiteside in VooDoo is ranked second and Stewart Dawson is third in Rare Bear. For more qualifiers click here. Race ... Read More

While walking around Reno last week we had the pleasure to bump into Bob Odegaard and had a chance to talk with him. He was piloting this fine Supper Corsair in the races and we watched a few different times as the crew maintained and polished this fine machine. I have to say...this is my first time seeing a Super Corsair. About this Aircraft F2G-2 Corsair, BuNo. 88463, is better known ... Read More

During the two weeks that preceded the 2011 NAS Patuxent River Air Expo, southern Maryland endured the rattle of an earthquake and the rain and winds of Hurricane Irene.  Definitely not good air show weather!  The two-day (Saturday and Sunday) Labor Day weekend air show went on as planned though, with only a few downed trees and departing convoys of electric service trucks serving as reminders of the power ... Read More