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

[Erik X]

Thanks Graham.
I agree, vintage jets are definitely nice but they can match the magic sound of a 27-litres Rolls Royce Merlin V12
Speaking of jets, the de Havilland Vampire was in desperate need of some new paint but it made a nice display anyway. Unfortunately, this was the last airshow for the season so I guess I have to focus on bats and ducks instead the coming months. I have some homework to do, have to figure out how to get sharp pictures when the stabilisation in EF100-400 quits during aerobatics. Too fast yaw rate I guess, the piezo gyros seem to saturate..
Erik

 

[KeithBreazeal]

SAAB historic flight still lacks 32 Lansen but there is just paperwork needed to get it back in the air. There is also work ongoing to make a Viggen SK-37 2-seater airworthy, I hope both will be flying next summer

Refueling of 39 Gripen from a C-130 was demostrated, the Gripens were not allowed to connect at such low altitude so they had to stay a few meter from the probes during the fly-by.

The first photo of the historic flight is superb! Good job!!!

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Erik.
All very nice shots of the Vampire, a very old lady of the skies.

Cheers, Graham.

Thanks Graham.
I agree, vintage jets are definitely nice but they can match the magic sound of a 27-litres Rolls Royce Merlin V12
Speaking of jets, the de Havilland Vampire was in desperate need of some new paint but it made a nice display anyway. Unfortunately, this was the last airshow for the season so I guess I have to focus on bats and ducks instead the coming months. I have some homework to do, have to figure out how to get sharp pictures when the stabilisation in EF100-400 quits during aerobatics. Too fast yaw rate I guess, the piezo gyros seem to saturate..
Erik

 

[KeithBreazeal]

Grumman TBM-3 Avenger
Nevada County Airfest in Northern California

TBM tight & Low 8087 Nevada County AirFest 2013 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Great shot, Keith. Very nice panning.

 

[Sharpening Iron]

Gentlemen,

What a great mix of aircraft, and quality photography! Here are a few black & whites to add to the stew.

 

[Roo]

Gentlemen,

What a great mix of aircraft, and quality photography! Here are a few black & whites to add to the stew.

Great images Rich!

 

[Erik X]

I really like the blue Avenger, great shot Keith.
And those B/W F-16:s.. very nice, Rich
I wish I had kept my pilot license.. maybe I would have flown a Klemm-35 then.. I imagine it is less expensive than a set of Canon prime lenses and at least ten times more fun Flying Gripen simulator is just boring..!
Klemm-35 was used as trainer in the Swedish Airforce between 1939-1949, I guess it's origin caused some confusion during that time..

 

[KeithBreazeal]

Thanks Click and Erik X
There are some really talented shooter on this thread!
I really enjoy the European aircraft- something we don't get much of at show here in California or the US for that matter.

 

[zim]

Rubbish weather at the Scottish Ayr Air Show this year, everything seemed so grey, my 7D got a soaking (still working perfect ;D ) really feel an upgrade coming on though

AeroSparx (Arial ballet)
These guys fill the air with (environmentally friendly) soot
Check their vimeo vid out, I missed their night show I can't wait for next year!!
http://www.aerosparx.com/

 

[zim]

Something a bit different
No it’s not a yak

Chinese Nanchang CJ6

 

[zim]

The Blades – Almost

 

[zim]

The Blades – Perfect

 

[zim]

Pitts Special - Lauren Richardson

 

[Click]

Very nice series, zim.

 

[zim]

Red Arrows – No matter what the weather always simply perfect!

Which is more than can be said for the guy at the other end of the lens but thanks Click! ;D

 

[Erik X]

Nice shots, Zim
The Nanchang CJ6 definitely looks like a cousin to YAK-52. Same but different..
Soviet Air Force primary trainer from 1979. Now spread over the world.. still produced in Romania!

 

[Click]

AeroSparx (Arial ballet)
These guys fill the air with (environmentally friendly) soot
Check their vimeo vid out, I missed their night show I can't wait for next year!!
http://www.aerosparx.com/

I watched the video and loved it. Awesome. Great flying skills. 8)

Thanks for the link.

 

[zim]

The Nanchang CJ6 definitely looks like a cousin to YAK-52. Same but different..
Soviet Air Force primary trainer from 1979. Now spread over the world.. still produced in Romania!

Yeah I get the feeling that they took the curves out of the skin but the chassis is the same
Interesting that the YAK-52 is still in production, didn't know that, wonder how much to buy

@Click, I'm actually a bit annoyed, I had no idea there was a night display on the Friday before the main event, definitely going to take a half day off work next year to go to that. Looks like the organisers plan to expand. Given it's a free public event I think the organisers are doing an absolutely brilliant job.

 

[Erik X]

> Interesting that the YAK-52 is still in production, didn't know that, wonder how much to buy

At least Wiki claims that it is still being produced but the link to Aerostar SA is not working www.aerostar.ro
Let me know if you manage to get a quotation, maybe the Chinese version is cheaper ;D
Here is a used one for £38000 http://www.yakuk.com/aircraft/yak-52-for-sale-3/ Only 1061 hours.. I like this note "The parachutes can be thrown in as long as the buyer signs something to say they verify the integrity and function of them before ever using them in anger"

Saab B17A, dive bomber / reconnaissance. In service 1942 - 1955.
Hard to find as used, this is the only remaining individual. It is kept flying by a group of enthusiasts, supported by Saab Linköping