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Airshow / Civil aviation / Formation Flying / military / museums / RCAF Snowbirds / Transports / U.S. Air Force / U.S. Coast Guard / U.S. Marines / U.S. Navy / warbirds

December 7, 2019

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...

air force / fighters / military

August 16, 2014

104th Fighter Wing F-15 Eagle Night Missions

Unit background The 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard is located at Barnes Air National Guard Base (ANGB), at Westfield Barnes Regional Airport, Westfield MA. It currently operates a single fighter squadron of F-15C/D Eagles...

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May 27, 2014

Fathers Day Hike to Dreamland Resort

Yesterday I checked another item off my list of things I have been wanting to do. I hiked to the top of Tikaboo Peak and peered in on Groom Lake..better know as Area51. I had been planning this trip...

bombers / fighters / friends / military / warbirds

April 27, 2012

An experience of a lifetime…

Almost all aviation photographers have one dream, crave one chance, an event that can make or break a career, and that is to be able to shoot Air 2 Air! Shooting an aircraft while up in another aircraft. This...

assignments / featured / Marines / military

February 14, 2012

Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 1-12)

Weapons and Tactics Instructor In October 2011, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma was once again home for the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course or as it’s more commonly known as “WTI.” I was fortunate enough to be invited to...

fighters / friends / military / post / warbirds

August 16, 2011

A Tribute to World Renown Aviation Photographer – Frans Dely

Today some very sad news came across the wires. Frans Dely,one of the leading international aviation photographers, was killed in a plane crash over the weekend. The crash occurred in the Limpopo province of South Africa, officials say they...

post / space

July 18, 2011

Dr.Sky Joins Media For Launch Of STS-135/ Shuttle Atlantis

Dr.Sky was given the high honor of being a part of the last space shuttle launch (STS-135), attending as part of the media. This was the first time that I have seen a live launch and memory of the event, will last a lifetime! I had arrived in Florida on July 7th, with poor weather prospects predicted for the Friday morning launch; (11:26AM EDT). Heavy rain was all around us for a good portion of Thursday, July 7th,

friends / post / warbirds

October 5, 2010

Reno 2010 – From a First Timers Perspective

Reno 2011 (September 14-18) is less than a year away and I am ready for my second Reno National Championship Air Race and Air Show experience! Reno 2010 was my first time covering an air race. My experiences at...