Category: Plane Pr0n
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Ridgecrest run phone pictures.
It’s not all of them but these seemed to be the best from the Samsung Galaxy 7. Vivid sunset this evening out here in my world.
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Desert Wanderings, aka, A run to Ridgecrest and the Upper Mojave and gratuitous Plane Pr0n.
The Fremont Valley and Indian Wells Valley have been getting smoke from the Ferguson and other fires on the other side of the Sierra Nevada Range. It was also extremely windy coming back south to Cal City on the 14. I have some pics on my phone that I will post later. I also had…
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Overdue Plane Pr0n
WE’VE WAITED FOR AT LEAST 60 YEARS TO SEE THESE VIDEOS. THAT’S LONG ENOUGH! A couple of great videos at the above link!
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Time Flies……….It’s been three years since that awesome day……Already?
This day three years ago, I was privileged to spend a great day onboard The Good Ship USS Ronald Reagan CVN 76 with my dear friends, Chris Goodrich, aka the OldAFSarge and The WSO, Erika Cho. I thought for the sake of waxing poetic that I would post a few pictures of that most awesome of days.…
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China Lake Air Show
It was a small show. I was impressed by the way it was run though. The Blue Angels were there for their first show on the road. I have seen them so many times that I spend my time wandering through the static displays. The Brits and Dutch had their Test F-35s under the canopies…
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Bob Hoover — Engine-out Aerobatics!
I saw some footage of Bob Hoover doing this a long time ago. I wonder if the new generation of fighter pilots in their electric jets could do this in an airplane with cable, linkage and pulley flight control systems? There was no one like him at all.
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Super Scoopers Arrive in Los Angeles 3 Weeks Early Amid Active Fire Season | KTLA
A pair of bright yellow and red firefighting planes affectionately known as “super scoopers” landed at the Van Nuys Airport late Saturday afternoon. The aircraft, which Los Angeles County leases fr… Source: Super Scoopers Arrive in Los Angeles 3 Weeks Early Amid Active Fire Season | KTLA The best fire fighting aircraft available. Quick turnaround…
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Plane Pron: Cape Air Special Liveries
I was going through the JetPhotos site and came across these beauties. Cape Air is also the EAS carrier in Eastern Montana, including my hometown of Havre. These beauties are strictly for Caribbean routes though. Enjoy!
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F-35As from Edwards test readiness at Mountain Home AFB
The boys from Edwards and their new jets are on a det to Mountain Home. I have been to Mountain Home while doing a PCS back in 79. The room didn’t cost a fortune and I needed to get paid. Source: F-35As from Edwards test readiness at Mountain Home AFB
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RARE PHOTOS: ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOEING 727’S FIRST FLIGHT
Today is the 53rd anniversary of the Boeing 727’s first flight. What a day. At the time, the 727 was a risk and important to the success of Boeing. Luckily for everyone, not only was the first flight a huge success, but the aircraft would go on to help redefine domestic air travel. My first ride…
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These Stunning Photos Capture Night Ops Aboard The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
America’s second oldest operational aircraft carrier, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) is hard at work in the Atlantic training with its escorts and air wing for its next deployment. Part of this training includes executing night operations, just as they would in combat. These photos capture this colorful but dangerous world in awesome detail.…
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An afternoon of watching airplanes (pictures)
Found while surfing the net. This spotting location for Los Angeles International Airport is equipped with a large grass space and an IN-N-OUT Burger………………………..what’s not to like! Source: An afternoon of watching airplanes (pictures)
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Mojave Desert, Plane Pr0n, Train Pr0n on a Sunday
I did the Diet Pop run to Stater Bros in Mojave for the Missus today and even in the 106 degree heat……………………..it was time to use the Nikon……………………………….. The Union Pacific(Southern Pacific) yard also has the junction with the BNSF Mojave Subdivision. The BNSF has trackage rights over the Tehachapi Summit and the Tehachapi Loop…
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More Random Desert/Boneyard Pics/Etc from today
Seems I had to go to Mojave and the Stater Bros Market therein………………..Missus ORPO needed some fixins for Mango Salsa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I took the Trusty Nikon with me and managed to grab a few pictures of the Boneyard and other sundrie items………………………………………………………. Please do enjoy them!
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Super Cool air-to-air images of the world’s sole flying examples of Sea Vixen and Seafire: The Aviationist.
Say what you will about The Aviationist but David Cenciotti does come up with some real gems from time to time. These are two of the most beautiful fighters ever built………………………just my humble(or not so humble) opinion. Both planes represent important part of Fleet Air Arm (FAA), the branch of the British Royal Navy responsible for the…
Among The Joshua Trees 