NORTHERN LIGHTNING 2019
The 21st edition of Northern Lightning was held from August 12th to the 23rd 2019 at the Volk Field CRTC (Combat Readiness Training Center). Volk Field is located in Juneau County Wisconsin near the city of Tomah or 34...
Category: U.S. Air Force
THE DOVER AIR SHOW FOR 2019
Dover Air Force Base in Delaware had its big air show for 2019, officially called “Thunder Over Dover”, on Saturday and Sunday, September 13th and 14th. Counting both the Static Ramp and the Hot Ramp, the organizers were able...
TRAINERS, TANKERS, AND TRANSPORTS: A closer look at these integral aircraft at AirVenture 2019
As we wrap up our coverage of the modern military presence at AirVenture 2019 we take a look at the trainers, tankers, and transports at this year’s show. These aircraft often overlooked in favor of the sleek fighters...
Wings Over Wine Country 2019
This September, the Pacific Coast Air Museum in Santa Rosa, CA hosted its annual Wings Over Wine Country Airshow at the Sonoma County Airport. The airshow provides people a unique look at the Pacific Coast Air Museum’s aircraft,...
Honoring an Aviation Legend Bob Gilliland
Family and close friends turned out recently to honor the life of legendary aviation test pilot Robert J. “Bob” Gilliland. The private event was held on September 28th 2019 at the March Field Air Museum Riverside, CA. This...
AirShow London 2019 Dances Around Weather Issues Nicely
I had a few days of photography planned during 2019’s edition of Airshow London (Ontario). Having attended some eight shows over the past three decades, I knew that weather could “rain on my parade” during my quest for photographing...
AIRVENTURE 2019 “YEAR OF THE FIGHTER” PART 2 A LOOK AT TODAY’S MODERN FIGHTER AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT.
Our coverage of AirVenture 2019 continues with a closer look at the modern fighter aircraft during the “Year of The Fighter” salute. Almost every modern-day fighter and attack aircraft was present from the United States Air Force, United States...
Red Flag 19-3, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
When most people think of Las Vegas, they may think of the casinos, the strip, the gambling, the drinking, the lights, or even the shows. (Ed. note: don’t forget to add the Aviation Nation Air Show on the weekend...
Major Paul “Loco” Lopez II: An Interview With The Raptor Demonstration Pilot and Team Commander
The call sign Loco is about to join those of Dozer, Max, Zeke, Schadow, Taboo and Rock as former F-22 Raptor Demonstration pilots. Major Paul ‘Loco’ Lopez II has always been a friend to the airshow community. I had...
An Alpine Village Airshow: Small Town Charm Present in Abundance at Wings Over Northern Michigan 2019
Czech-Mate’s echelon right pass in revue… Not bad for a single team practice! About an hour west of Traverse City, Gaylord is a small town in Northern Michigan best known for golfing, winter sports, and its “Alpine Village” aesthetic....
The 2019 Quad Cities Airshow
The Quad Cities Airshow made its return this year after a two year hiatus and was held on June 28th and 29th at the Davenport Municipal Airport (KDVN).The Davenport Municipal Airport is located seven miles North of Davenport Iowa...
Boeing EA-18G Growler
The Grumman EA-6B Prowler, predecessor of the Boeing EA-18G Growler, was taken out of service with the US Navy at the end of 2015. She had her maiden flight on 25 May 1968 and was put into service after...
