Military Aircraft: airshows, operational, whatever, lets see what you have!

[Erik X]

Strange question, but can anyone else see Darth Vader’s helmet on the nose?

Ah, thats probably where the prop makers got the idea from...
I guess it is well known by now that the lightsabers are made from 1940 Graflex flash handles?
Except Obi-wan Kenobi's, which originates from a balance pipe from a Rolls-Royce jet engine!
http://resourcemagonline.com/2017/0...lightsaber-using-a-camera-flash-handle/76122/

 

[Nat_WA]

Wow, impressive pictures!

Here is a link to an everyday video.. cockpit view from a beautifully restored DH Mosquito flying in formation with a 2-seated Spitfire and a Vampire!
NZ looks great from that viewpoint, is it the right place to be..?

Thanks for sharing Erik! Impressive - with those two big counter rotating props so close in front, almost touching the (short) nose...
I'd have loved to be the camera operator , both for the flight with such a plane / formation and for the country
Wiebe.

 

[Nat_WA]

@Roo - Excellent series of both "Darth Vader" Catalina and the Avenger
W.

 

[Erik X]

I'd have loved to be the camera operator

I think we need to let the world know that the best (and most modest) aviation photographers happens to be sitting here at canonrumors, waiting for any exciting assignment... We can shoot anything, like Spitfires, Mustangs, Mosquitos, Vampires, Dragonflies, Cats, Dogs or whatever... cheap

 

[Roo]

I think we need to let the world know that the best (and most modest) aviation photographers happens to be sitting here at canonrumors, waiting for any exciting assignment... We can shoot anything, like Spitfires, Mustangs, Mosquitos, Vampires, Dragonflies, Cats, Dogs or whatever... cheap

We shoot anything, anytime! I would love to do another air to air shoot soon, especially with something like a Kittyhawk I will always defer to John Dibbs air to air shots though - exceptional imagery

 

[zim]

Wow, impressive pictures!

Here is a link to an everyday video.. cockpit view from a beautifully restored DH Mosquito flying in formation with a 2-seated Spitfire and a Vampire!
NZ looks great from that viewpoint, is it the right place to be..?

absolutely brilliant, thanks for sharing. I think I just wet my pants!

 

[zim]

We shoot anything, anytime! I would love to do another air to air shoot soon, especially with something like a Kittyhawk I will always defer to John Dibbs air to air shots though - exceptional imagery

living the dream

 

[MUSTANG_51]

New member...hope you like these

TF-51D Mustang "Contrary Mary" by MUSTANG_P51, on Flickr

RAF BE2c Replica A2943 by MUSTANG_P51, on Flickr

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.LFVc AR501 by MUSTANG_P51, on Flickr

BBMF Spitfire Mk IXc MK356 by MUSTANG_P51, on Flickr

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.LFVc AR501 by MUSTANG_P51, on Flickr

Peter

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Peter.
Welcome to the forum, a really excellent set of shots, very good panning shots!

Cheers, Graham.

 

[Roo]

Welcome Peter! It's hard not to like those great shots!

 

[Click]

Great shots, Peter.

Welcome to CR.

 

[Nat_WA]

Totally agree with the previous posters - @MUSTANG_51 - excellent shots Peter!
Welcome to CR and keep posting those quality shots!
Wiebe.

 

[Erik X]

Some staff that fell out of a C130 passing by..

F36A9693_DxO by Erik Astrom, on Flickr

 

[Nat_WA]

Some staff that fell out of a C130 passing by..

[...]

- CR for the humour...
W.

 

[Click]

LOL

Very nice shot, Erik.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Erik.
I see they don’t let blind parachutists use their guide dogs any more then!
In all seriousness, a very good shot.

Cheers, Graham.
Ps I hope the guide dog joke is international and not just a warped British sense of humour!

 

[Roo]

Some staff that fell out of a C130 passing by..

F36A9693_DxO by Erik Astrom, on Flickr

At least he's still attached to the parachute some language NSFW...

 

[Erik X]

Ps I hope the guide dog joke is international and not just a warped British sense of humour!

Skydiving dogs are quite common these days but skydiving cats are obviously rare

 

[Erik X]

The landing procedure looks more complicated than I thought; steer toward the landing area, deploy airbrake, remove oxygen mask, fold computer, drop front pack, prepare for touchdown and remember to make a good impression on the public...

 

[Click]

Nice pictures, Erik.