Military cool shots - Page 4

corby78 · 01-01-2008, 01:08 PM

-blueangle, here are some more I found. the one is probably my favorite its a shot of lead over Mt Rainier. The second is just looking at 1-4, redundancy is nice.

blueangel_78 · 01-04-2008, 03:39 AM

Awesome shots on here lately!

Here's a few from the drives....

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D-AIHC · 01-04-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by blueangel_78

Awesome shots on here lately!

Awesome indeed! Thanks! I can't seem to take my eyes off the sleek F-111 in the background of the 1st pic. BTW, is that Nellis AFB in the 3rd pic where the F-22 took off?

blueangel_78 · 01-04-2008, 02:11 PM

. Good eye guys! Yup, it sure is Nellis and it is an F-111 there, Guess we have a request? When I get home tonight, I'll get some up for you.

Sagar

D-AIHC · 01-04-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blueangel_78

Guess we have a request? When I get home tonight, I'll get some up for you.

Thanks in advance, Sagar! It'll be a nice way to end the week...enjoying those awesome pics of yours!!!

corby78 · 01-04-2008, 07:25 PM

That second pic reminds me of one of the coolest avation experiences of my life. I was tooling around in a 172 at 55 mph at night in san antonio. When ATC tells me to be aware of trafic taking off from lackland. So right in front of me while at 4,000' a three ship of F-16's take off with afterburner and vanish in the night. reall cool and so impresive considering how fast i was puttering around.

Spectre · 01-04-2008, 07:41 PM

That #1 shot...you do not see a load like that every day

blueangel_78 · 01-04-2008, 11:12 PM

Here you go guys!

Enjoy!

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2.

blueangel_78 · 01-04-2008, 11:23 PM

Oh yeah, that day I also saw this funny looking thing.

~Sagar

blueangel_78 · 01-04-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by corby78

That second pic reminds me of one of the coolest avation experiences of my life. I was tooling around in a 172 at 55 mph at night in san antonio. When ATC tells me to be aware of trafic taking off from lackland. So right in front of me while at 4,000' a three ship of F-16's take off with afterburner and vanish in the night. reall cool and so impresive considering how fast i was puttering around.

Now that's cool!

Spectre · 01-04-2008, 11:31 PM

F-111s are the cats ***...but I have a bad taste in my mouth from Tornados.
I used to help the Brits with their broken thrust reversers while in Saudi Arabia in the mid 90s...but I got a hell of a lot of free beer for doing that....so I guess the Tornado is alright

corby78 · 01-05-2008, 11:48 AM

Its a real shame that the US tried to create a do everything fighter/bomber with the F-111. If they would have focused a little more on one or two roles she could have been really special. Interceptor/Bomber/Jammer/Nuke/Carrier, thats a lot of roles for one jet. Although the carrier thing never did come full circle.

Spectre · 01-05-2008, 12:02 PM

The F-111 was a remarkable aircraft...but very hard to maintain.
I was given the opportunity to help change out the left wing on an EF-111A for its last operational mission into Iraq from Saudi Arabia in the 1990s. Me being used to the simplicity of the C-130 the F-111 blew my mind. A truly remarkable airplane. Shame the mission has since gone to the EA-6B.

D-AIHC · 01-05-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blueangel_78

Here you go guys!

Enjoy!

Way to go, Sagar! Thank you heaps! I was staring at the pics for a good 10 minutes...just love the long slender nose, swing wing design, side-by-side pilot seating, the quadrant intake and the large tail! It's a shame they are no longer in service!

blueangel_78 · 01-05-2008, 03:20 PM

Thanks guys! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed them. Hopefully more then the usual boring stuff that I post! If you have any requests, I'm always up for it.

S

D-AIHC · 01-05-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by blueangel_78

Thanks guys! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed them. Hopefully more then the usual boring stuff that I post! If you have any requests, I'm always up for it.

Oh no, NONE of your pics are ever boring! Just keep 'em coming...anything at all!!!

But since I've been spoilt with pics of a swing-wing aircraft, how about the BONE or Tomcat? Thanks in advance!

Spectre · 01-07-2008, 05:10 PM

As I learn new teqniques, I go back and try to fix some of my old pictures.

I thought I would try my hand at these machines...

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7.

blueangel_78 · 01-07-2008, 05:57 PM

I think my favorite is #4. Great balance between the lights and darks. I am not sure if you are asking for feedback or not, so if you would like constructive criticism, then let us know. I know I am always looking for it on mine, so feel free to offer me any tips.

blueangel_78 · 01-07-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by D-AIHC

But since I've been spoilt with pics of a swing-wing aircraft, how about the BONE or Tomcat? Thanks in advance!

Here's a pair of Bones!

~Sagar

1. Taken at EDW during their 2006 Open House.

2. Landing at Travis AFB with authority!

blueangel_78 · 01-07-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by D-AIHC

But since I've been spoilt with pics of a swing-wing aircraft, how about the BONE or Tomcat? Thanks in advance!

And here are a few of the mighty cat for ya! All of these were taken at Oceana during their final years.

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4.

~Sagar

B-16707 · 01-07-2008, 06:26 PM

dang it sagar. youre making real jealous. i still want to ride on a c-17 =P

blueangel_78 · 01-07-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kaitanium

dang it sagar. youre making real jealous. i still want to ride on a c-17 =P

Well, you know we have a C-17 pilot in the making amongst our group.

Can't get a better chance then through him.

Spectre · 01-07-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueangel_78

I think my favorite is #4. Great balance between the lights and darks. I am not sure if you are asking for feedback or not, so if you would like constructive criticism, then let us know. I know I am always looking for it on mine, so feel free to offer me any tips.

Yes, I am always looking to improve.

I know the last two are a tad on the light side...

01-01-2008, 01:08 PM	#151
corby78 Buff man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 249	Re: Military cool shots -blueangle, here are some more I found. the one is probably my favorite its a shot of lead over Mt Rainier. The second is just looking at 1-4, redundancy is nice. Attached Thumbnails

01-04-2008, 03:39 AM	#152
blueangel_78 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Age: 30 Posts: 253	Re: Military cool shots Awesome shots on here lately! Here's a few from the drives.... 1. 2. 3. __________________ http://www.horizontalrain.com/ http://www.horizontalrain.com/blog

01-04-2008, 02:11 PM	#154
blueangel_78 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Age: 30 Posts: 253	Re: Military cool shots . Good eye guys! Yup, it sure is Nellis and it is an F-111 there, Guess we have a request? When I get home tonight, I'll get some up for you. Sagar __________________ http://www.horizontalrain.com/ http://www.horizontalrain.com/blog

01-04-2008, 07:25 PM	#156
corby78 Buff man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 249	Re: Military cool shots That second pic reminds me of one of the coolest avation experiences of my life. I was tooling around in a 172 at 55 mph at night in san antonio. When ATC tells me to be aware of trafic taking off from lackland. So right in front of me while at 4,000' a three ship of F-16's take off with afterburner and vanish in the night. reall cool and so impresive considering how fast i was puttering around.

01-04-2008, 07:41 PM	#157
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	Re: Military cool shots That #1 shot...you do not see a load like that every day __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

01-04-2008, 11:12 PM	#158
blueangel_78 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Age: 30 Posts: 253	Re: Military cool shots Here you go guys! Enjoy! 1. 2. __________________ http://www.horizontalrain.com/ http://www.horizontalrain.com/blog

01-04-2008, 11:23 PM	#159
blueangel_78 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Age: 30 Posts: 253	Re: Military cool shots Oh yeah, that day I also saw this funny looking thing. ~Sagar __________________ http://www.horizontalrain.com/ http://www.horizontalrain.com/blog

01-04-2008, 11:31 PM	#161
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	Re: Military cool shots F-111s are the cats ***...but I have a bad taste in my mouth from Tornados. I used to help the Brits with their broken thrust reversers while in Saudi Arabia in the mid 90s...but I got a hell of a lot of free beer for doing that....so I guess the Tornado is alright __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

01-05-2008, 11:48 AM	#162
corby78 Buff man Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nevada Posts: 249	Re: Military cool shots Its a real shame that the US tried to create a do everything fighter/bomber with the F-111. If they would have focused a little more on one or two roles she could have been really special. Interceptor/Bomber/Jammer/Nuke/Carrier, thats a lot of roles for one jet. Although the carrier thing never did come full circle.

01-05-2008, 12:02 PM	#163
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	Re: Military cool shots The F-111 was a remarkable aircraft...but very hard to maintain. I was given the opportunity to help change out the left wing on an EF-111A for its last operational mission into Iraq from Saudi Arabia in the 1990s. Me being used to the simplicity of the C-130 the F-111 blew my mind. A truly remarkable airplane. Shame the mission has since gone to the EA-6B. __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

01-05-2008, 03:20 PM	#165
blueangel_78 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Age: 30 Posts: 253	Re: Military cool shots Thanks guys! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed them. Hopefully more then the usual boring stuff that I post! If you have any requests, I'm always up for it. S __________________ http://www.horizontalrain.com/ http://www.horizontalrain.com/blog

01-07-2008, 05:10 PM	#167
Spectre Insane Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryville, TN Age: 35 Posts: 1,421	Re: Military cool shots As I learn new teqniques, I go back and try to fix some of my old pictures. I thought I would try my hand at these machines... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. __________________ My collection is for sale...please look "You've never lived until you've almost died. For those who fight for it, life has a special meaning the protected will never know."

01-07-2008, 05:57 PM	#168
blueangel_78 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Age: 30 Posts: 253	Re: Military cool shots I think my favorite is #4. Great balance between the lights and darks. I am not sure if you are asking for feedback or not, so if you would like constructive criticism, then let us know. I know I am always looking for it on mine, so feel free to offer me any tips. __________________ http://www.horizontalrain.com/ http://www.horizontalrain.com/blog

01-07-2008, 06:26 PM	#171
B-16707 i need more space Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,887	Re: Military cool shots dang it sagar. youre making real jealous. i still want to ride on a c-17 =P __________________