Category: air racing

September 7, 2012

Freedom of Flight Celebration Honoring Heroes, Legends and Reno air Racers

On the evening of September 6th 2012 Photorecon was on hand to cover the Freedom of Flight Celebration Honoring Heroes, Legends and Reno air Racers. This special tribute celebration was hosted by Atlantic Aviation DVT. The event honored the...

air racing / military / post / warbirds

July 14, 2012

Wings Over Gillespie 2012

This is San Diego County’s #2 Air show, and while the County’s #1 Miramar Air show is considered one of the best in the World, “Wings Over Gillespie” is a very well performed and organized show put on by...

air racing / warbirds

April 4, 2012

Howard Pardue… Gone West

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...

air racing / warbirds

October 3, 2011

Helping the Injured at Reno

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...

air racing / fighters / military / post / warbirds

September 26, 2011

Photorecon meets Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Thomas Hudner (ret.)

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...

air racing / fighters / military / post / warbirds

September 25, 2011

Reno Air Races 2011

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...

air racing / featured / friends / warbirds

September 17, 2011

Jimmy Leeward – Blue Skies and Tailwinds Forever

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...

air racing / post

June 29, 2011

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...