Joe meets Bob Odegaard at Reno Races
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...
Author: Dave Budd
2011 Patuxent River Air Expo
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...
2011 Boston Portsmouth Air Show
The dust has settled (I had a quick 3-day business trip to Seattle last week), and I’ve found the time to report on the 2011 Boston Portsmouth Air Show. The weather held out and allowed for almost unlimited flying...
Dr. Sky interviews SR-71 Pilot Colonel Richard Graham – USAF Retired
In June of 1986 Colonel Graham was selected to be the Vice Wing Commander, 9th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (SRW), Beale AFB, California. In that capacity, he was able to fly all of the wing’s aircraft: the U-2, T-38, KC-135Q,...
Quonset Air Show – Rhode Island’s Famous Air Show
Rhode Island’s Famous Air Show – Although officially known as the “Rhode Island National Guard Open House Air Show”, local enthusiasts call it by another name – the “Quonset Air Show”. Sponsored by the National Guard Association of Rhode...
Tribute to Capt. Eric “Dirk” Ziegler
U.S. Air Force officials have identified the pilot involved in an aircraft mishap near Caliente, Nev., June 28 as Capt. Eric Ziegler, an operational test and evaluation instructor pilot with the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis Air...
Thunder Mustangs of Reno Racing
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...
Planes of Fame – Chino Air Show 2011
The County of San Bernardino Planes of Fame Airshow is an annual event and one NEVER to be missed. Joe and I have been making this trip for the past three years and it just keeps getting better....
Centennial of Naval Aviation – Aircraft Bureau Numbers
We did attend the Friday media day but left with hardly a photo. Most of my shots were from Saturday before the crowds were let in. Below is a table of the planned heritage schemes. Aircraft Type BuNo Assignment...
Luke Air Force Base 2011 Airshow & Open House
For three days in March the sky was filled with Military and Civilian aircraft. Also on the list of performers were the United States Army Golden Knights and the Red Bull Skydiving Team. There were spectators from across Arizona...
NAF El Centro Air Show 2011
The 2011 United States Air Show season kicked off this last Saturday down at Naval Air Station El Centro. Performers included The Blue Angels, Viper West F-16 team, Navy VAF-122 F-18 team, and other civilian performers. There were many...
Red Flag 11-3 Media Day
Once again Air Forces from many different nations met at Nellis AFB to simulate war games during Red Flag 11-3. This Flag had RAF G4 Tornadoes from the UK show up. One had the Commemorative scheme from TWO squadron....
