Nellis Weapons School ME Phase 11A
On June 8th, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle accelerated down the runway in front of a small group of photographers and videographers, on the first ever media day for a ME Phase. We were escorted out to the...
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Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s – 21st Anniversary World War II Weekend
The stage was set for the 21st annual WWII Weekend in Reading PA. The cast of characters were the over 2000 military and civilian re-enactors, that assembled here to provide an awesome living history experience.
It has been characterized by many as like being on a movie set…you pass through the gates and you find yourself in a quaint French villa. Soldiers mingling about, while families sit outside their homes, enjoying a cool breeze
Lt. Col. John McCarthy – The Story of a USMC Combat Pilot
United States Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel John “JJ” McCarthy started his military career as a submariner. In 1946, a seventeen year old John McCarthy enlisted in the United States Navy. After boot camp he scored high enough on a...
A Gem Show at Joint Base Andrews
The Joint Services Open House (JSOH) at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland is held every May around Armed Forces Day. The event showcases the personnel, aircraft, and other hardware from seven major American military operators, including the Air Force, Army,...
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....
A Reunion of Legends
On April 14, 2011 VMA 214 Black Sheep hosted a historic squadron reunion at MCAS Yuma. The reunion was attended by three of the five remaining original Black Sheep Squadron members (Ed Harper, Jim Hill, and Harry Johnson). In...
Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Yuma2011
Yuma Arizona’s main airport is a joint-use facility that’s home to a busy Marine Corps base and an interesting mix of civilian operators. In fact, the Marines say that MCAS Yuma (on the south side of the main runways)...
Beale Air Force Base Open House 2011
Thousands came out to celebrate the annual Beale Air Force Base open house which brought out several of the top tier teams in the United States from The all Civilian Patriots team to the United States Air Force Ambassadors...
Chino 2011 Media flight
As I get older, it takes more to get me out of the house. It takes a lot more to get me and 150+ pounds of camera gear to move cross country 2200 miles to California. The Chino Airshow...
A-10 Simulators at Davis Monthan Air Force Base
On Friday March 4, 2011, Photorecon was invited to the A-10 flight simulator training facility at Davis Monthan Air Force Base outside Tucson, Arizona. The A-10 Thunderbolt II (later called the “Warthog” for it’s ugly appearance) was designed in...
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...
UH-1N Retirement – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
On March 18, 2011, a ceremonial event was held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to celebrate the final flight of the Marine Corps’ workhorse for the last 40 years – The UH-1N Huey. The UH-1N entered service...
