On April 4, 2012 just after 2PM, Howard Pardue left us before his time had come.  He was 77 years young.  His XF8F-1 Bearcat NL14HP crashed shortly after takeoff from Breckenridge Texas.  We send our sincerest condolences from the staff here at PhotoRecon to his family and friends and we shall remember him in our prayers. Howard was known and loved by the warbird community.   He raced at Reno for ... Read More

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  In a press conference to discuss the future of the National Championship Air Races, the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced on Wednesday the formation of a Blue Ribbon ReviewPanel to study the event. The panel will examine any possible changes or modifications that could bemade to enhance the already high level of safety established by the FAA and existing RARA procedures.  RARA also announced that, despite many challenges ... Read More

It was the end of a seemingly routine day at the Reno Air Races. Each class flew and pilots advanced in the rankings just as they have in years past. The day's show was to end around 4:30 and as was predetermined, I would meet my boyfriend at the car at the end of the day. I was about to leave the Pit area for the day when I received ... Read More

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

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

  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

I took a little weekend trip down to the Planes of Fame in Chino, California on the last day of my vacation. I had heard that they were working on a Reno Racer and sure enough look what I found. Airframe Info Manufacturer: Hawker Aircraft Ltd Model: SEA FURY F B II Search all Hawker Aircraft Ltd SEA FURY F B II Year built: 1947 Construction Number (C/N): 41H609972 Aircraft Type: Fixed wing single engine Number of ... Read More

Yes Folks....Its time to start thinking again about making plans to attend the 2011 Reno Air Races. We had such a great time last year that the excitement is already starting to build. We have sent off our "Media Request" and plan on spending almost the entire week hanging out with the Race fans and our old friends. In fact..I started thinking this evening about what I'd like to cover this ... Read More