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SLRdude · 30 August 2006, 02:30 AM

Those pics were taken by a very fortunate friend of mine.
Boy... I need his connections!!!

30 August 2006, 03:00 AM

Wow!!!

Sure beats the hell out of the static pics I have from my air show days.......

I knew a bunch of "aviation photographers" from back in the 80's and early 90's and these guys usually had a lot of access at air shows, etc. At the show I worked security at for 15 years, one of the jobs I had for several years was escorting these guys around to the "premium" spots to get pictures. The people who were able to get air to air shots were of the "rare" breed. It required extraordinary levels of sucking up to get a ride to take photos......

JJ Irani · 30 August 2006, 04:01 AM

Terrific and truly amazing pics, Chip. Thanks for sharing!!

SLRdude · 30 August 2006, 04:30 AM

I wish that I was the one taking the pics!!!!!

30 August 2006, 04:31 AM

Nice Fagot!

Never seen a pic of one flying in the modern age.

SLRdude · 30 August 2006, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Nice Fagot!

Never seen a pic of one flying in the modern age.

Good Catch!!!!

Most people that half way know their birds thought it was the F-86 Sabre.

30 August 2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by comatox

Good Catch!!!!

Most people that half way know their birds thought it was the F-86 Sabre.

Try and stump me with an aircraft. LOL
The F86 has wings that bisect the fuselage on the bottom of the bird, not half-way, and the tail of the 86 is completely different. The MIG15 is also quite a bit smaller than an 86. At our national aviation museum they have an 86 and a Czech-marked 15 almost side by each. Great comparison.

My dad is ex-RCAF and I was in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in my yout (and flew gliders). I love planes, trains and automobiles.

steve-o · 30 August 2006, 06:54 AM

I guess you'll want my job...sadly my beloved F-14 is being officially retired next week. I first flew it in 1988.

Otis · 30 August 2006, 07:02 AM

Wow, Chip!

What a combo of amazing subjects, locations & photos

I'm sure we all want his job

The one with the smoking biplane & the staten island ferry terminal is probably my favourite!

Uncle-AJ · 30 August 2006, 07:20 AM

Great pictures! Send me an application form for that job..............please.

GerardoG · 30 August 2006, 07:55 AM

Outstanding!!!

mailman · 30 August 2006, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomic

Nice Fagot!

:

Which one is the Fag?

I'm just asking for a friend, you know.

Yeah, in case JJ ever comes to the good ole USA we know which aircraft to fly him in on.

This way there'll be a fag in a Fag.

30 August 2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Which one is the Fag?

I'm just asking for a friend, you know.

Yeah, in case JJ ever comes to the good ole USA we know which aircraft to fly him in on.

This way there'll be a fag in a Fag.

The one in the Red Bull livery. It was the CCCP's fighter of choice until the MiG21 was made operational.

C.J. · 30 August 2006, 03:25 PM

That P-51 is just gorgeous isn't it?

31 August 2006, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

That P-51 is just gorgeous isn't it?

Two designs to come out of WWII for aircraft that are timeless are the P-51D and the Spitfire. Just classic, beautifully proportioned machines!

Earl · 31 August 2006, 03:12 AM

simply awesome!

30 August 2006, 02:30 AM	#1
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Air Show Those pics were taken by a very fortunate friend of mine. Boy... I need his connections!!! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

30 August 2006, 04:01 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Terrific and truly amazing pics, Chip. Thanks for sharing!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

30 August 2006, 04:30 AM	#4
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I wish that I was the one taking the pics!!!!! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

30 August 2006, 06:54 AM	#8
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	I guess you'll want my job...sadly my beloved F-14 is being officially retired next week. I first flew it in 1988. __________________

30 August 2006, 07:02 AM	#9
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Wow, Chip! What a combo of amazing subjects, locations & photos I'm sure we all want his job The one with the smoking biplane & the staten island ferry terminal is probably my favourite! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

30 August 2006, 03:00 AM	#2
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Wow!!! Sure beats the hell out of the static pics I have from my air show days....... I knew a bunch of "aviation photographers" from back in the 80's and early 90's and these guys usually had a lot of access at air shows, etc. At the show I worked security at for 15 years, one of the jobs I had for several years was escorting these guys around to the "premium" spots to get pictures. The people who were able to get air to air shots were of the "rare" breed. It required extraordinary levels of sucking up to get a ride to take photos......

30 August 2006, 04:31 AM	#5
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Nice Fagot! Never seen a pic of one flying in the modern age.

30 August 2006, 07:20 AM	#10
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Great pictures! Send me an application form for that job..............please. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

30 August 2006, 07:55 AM	#11
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Outstanding!!!

30 August 2006, 03:25 PM	#14
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	That P-51 is just gorgeous isn't it? __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

31 August 2006, 03:12 AM	#16
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	simply awesome!

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