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

[dhr90]

Here are a few of my favorites from the 2017 AirVenture in Oshkosh

Wow. Great series.

 

[Roo]

Great series chasinglight. Awesome shot of the f-35

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Wiebe.
Thanks, I nearly called the shot spot Merlin ;D but didn't think it was quite well enough hidden!

Cheers, Graham.

Hi Folks.
A couple of shots of the Merlin helicopter, this was also flying 'support' for the Marines beach assault.
...

Cheers, Graham.

Nice set of the helo Graham,
+1 (+2? ) on the panning, lucky for us you did such a good job otherwise its camo colour would have hidden it against the background!
I keep being amazed by the size combined with speed and agility these machines have reached over the years

Wiebe

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Kieth.
Nice shots, let's hope it's not needed in its final role.

Cheers, Graham.

The "Doomsday" E-4 Night Watch

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Erik.
Nice series (both of them).
Really like the 4th shot in the second set, that exhaust haze is incredible, well caught. Interesting landing gear!

Cheers, Graham.

AJ37 part 2 follows.. oh nice pictures Keith!

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Chasinglight.
Some very nice shots, excellent panning in the first shot, and I really like the fireworks over FIFI. Some cool shots of the blue angels too, liking the one with wheels top and bottom!

Cheers, Graham.

Here are a few of my favorites from the 2017 AirVenture in Oshkosh

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Folks.
Some of the WWI aircraft from both sides.

SE0A3930_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A3933_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A3935_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A3943_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A3972_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A3975_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Cheers, Graham.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Folks.
WWI planes Part 2.


Ok, you all spotted the helicopter, can anyone see the highly camouflaged triplane?
SE0A3982_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A3990_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A3998_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A4012_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A4029_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

All the planes (I think) in one shot, shame they were so spread out.
SE0A4051_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Cheers, Graham.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Folks.
Some of the Breitling Wing Walkers, this year we only had one plane, there were two last year which made for a more interesting display.

SE0A4160_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A4182_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

SE0A4204_DxO by Graham Stretch, on Flickr

Cheers, Graham.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Erik.
I remembered to try the different modes on my 100-400II, I did not encounter the IS issue that you describe when panning the Red Arrows as they flew over, and at one point I was pointing almost straight up as they passed over, probably the closest we get to see them is at this point I'd guess they were close to their display hard floor height.
I didn't experience it at Goodwood either when panning race cars at close range which was probably resulting in faster yaw rates than the Red Arrows.
I think it might be that you have an issue, if you were close by I'd let you borrow my lens (with me present, after all I don't really know you! ) to see if you could replicate the issue to confirm if it is your lens or all of them.

Cheers, Graham.

... Sharper, more contrast, and the IS is much better. keeper rate was much better.

Keith, do you experience that the IS starts to behave funny when panning after jets at close distance?
I realize that the piezo gyros have an upper limit in yaw rate they can handle.. at very high yaw rate, the IS seems to quit completely but there seems to be a critical speed where it starts to behave quite unpredictable..
Erik

 

[KeithBreazeal]

Our California National Guard gets the newest C-130J version with fire fighting capabilities.
California Capital Airshow, Sacramento, CA.

C-130H water drop CCA 2017 6217 © Keith Breazeal-39 by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Our California National Guard gets the newest C-130J version with fire fighting capabilities.
California Capital Airshow, Sacramento, CA.

Very nice shot. Well done, Keith. 8)

 

[Click]

I really like your series, Graham.

 

[KeithBreazeal]

Our California National Guard gets the newest C-130J version with fire fighting capabilities.
California Capital Airshow, Sacramento, CA.

Very nice shot. Well done, Keith. 8)

Thanks

 

[Nat_WA]

@Valvebounce - Very nice series Graham! Lots of tri-planes in your aerial display... No Sopwith Pup or Camel present?

@KeithBreazeal - Nice shot of the C130J using its hydro-jets Did he need to apply reverse thrust on the props to avoid speeding? ;D

Wiebe

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Kieth.
Very nice shot, good to see ongoing investment to combat the wild fires. I hope it is not needed too often if at all.

Cheers, Graham.

Our California National Guard gets the newest C-130J version with fire fighting capabilities.
California Capital Airshow, Sacramento, CA.

 

[Valvebounce]

Thanks Click.

I really like your series, Graham.

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Wiebe.
Thank you.
Sorry I have no idea what the planes are, not an era that I am particularly familiar with, far more in to the WWII aircraft, you might have a look at my Flickr album if you didn't already as there are some more shots of the WWI display team there.

Cheers, Graham.

@Valvebounce - Very nice series Graham! Lots of tri-planes in your aerial display... No Sopwith Pup or Camel present?

Wiebe

 

[KeithBreazeal]

California Capital Airshow 2017

P-38 Lightning CCA 2017 5314 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

F-15 CCA 2017 6246 © Keith Breazeal-40 by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

CCA 2017 U-2 4712 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

Patriots Jet Team formatiom CCA 2017 5078 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

Kent truck top landing CCA 2017 5906 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

P-38 & A-10 heritage Flight CCA 2017 5879 © Keith Breazeal-37 by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Beautiful series, Keith.

I especially like the P-38 and the F-15.

8)