Category: Aviation Photography

Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon Scrapbook

The F-16 Fighting Falcon was earned the nickname of “Viper” over time; the first flight of the type occurred in 1974. Photos by William Ellison, Tim Adams, Bob Finch, Don Linn, Scott Jankowski, Scott Zeno and Ken Kula Lockheed...

U. S. Navy and Marines “CAG” Aircraft Scrapbook

“AA-100” is a Grumman F-14D Tomcat assigned to the Navy’s VF-11 fighter squadron. One or two aircraft in a Navy or Marine Corps squadron wear what has been called CAG (Carrier Air Group) colors, … special markings denoting a...

Aviation’s Greatest Gathering: Why AirVenture 2026 Should Be on Your Radar

Story and photos by Steve Lewis Oshkosh Aviation’s Greatest Gathering: Why AirVenture 2026 Should Be on Your Radar For as long as I can remember, one aviation pilgrimage sat at the very top of my bucket list — the...

Airliner Special Color Schemes, Volume 2

Southwest Airlines B-737-700 “Maryland” at an event at BWI Photos by William Ellison, Shawn Byers, John Freedman, Scott Jankowski and Bob Finch Royal Jordanian Airlines B-787-8 wearing tourism colors  Southwest Airlines B-737 MAX 8 Herbert D. Kelleher retro colors...

SPOTTING MILITARY AIRCRAFT AT MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski My hometown airport of General Mitchell International does see a good number of military movements with the FBO (Fixed Base Operator) Avflight handling the majority of traffic. Milwaukee is also home to the...

Government Operated Aircraft Photo Collection

One of the U. S. Air Force’s C-40 executive transports on a short final approach. Photos by William Ellison, Scott Jankowski, Scott Zeno, Bob Finch and Ken Kula Most governments around the world operate aircraft to support its politicians,...

Colors! Military Aircraft Wearing Special Color Schemes – Volume 1

RNLAF J-002 F-16AM – 65 Years 323 (Diana) Squadron Photos by: Ken Kula, Tim Adams, Scott Jankowski, Shawn Byers, Scott Zeno and Bob Finch  US Navy Grumman KA-6D  USMC EA-6B Prowler – VMAQ-1 USAF F-15E Strike Eagle – 334th...

Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center

Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center 162nd Wing Arizona Air National Guard Story and photos by Ken Middleton The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) is located at Morris Air National Guard...

Military Patrol and Anti-Submarine Aircraft Scrapbook

Photos by Bob Finch, Scott Jankowski, Tim Adams, Shawn Byers, Scott Zeno and Ken Kula Since World War I, patrol aircraft have performed reconnaissance flights to help guard countries’ coastlines and sovereign airspace and seas. Patrol aircraft also performed...

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