Earlier this year, the United States Marine Corps retired the venerable EA-6B Prowler. The last squadron to fly it was VMAQ-2 "Death Jesters" out of MCAS Cherry Point in North Carolina. With the last Prowlers out of service with the USMC, this was also the end of the Prowler as a whole sin...

Amazing shots!

The Chicago airshow was last month, and took place on the lakefront as usual. I only went on the practice day. The Red Arrows were the special guest however they did not fly on the practice day so I don't have any shots of them unfortunately. 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48703374222_5cae80b...

Some of my photos from the show, a few weeks ago! This were actually the same F-22/F-35 which flew at Oshkosh that same weekend. They pulled double duty, flying in both shows every day. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48547431121_ceaf64732e_o.jpg F-22 09-4185 FF 1st FW by Ivan Voukadinov , on Fl...

Some shots from last year's Hawgsmoke competition at the Cannon range in Missouri. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48458850931_68ba6fe518_o.jpg A-10C Thunderbolt II 80-0223 FT 23rd FG / 74th FS by Ivan Voukadinov , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48451133316_e7e74c8f08_o.jpg A-10C ...

Wissam24 wrote:Great conditions and interesting to see the coloured paint on the F-35! This was at the fence?

The landing shots and a couple of takeoffs were at the fence. The rest of the takeoff shots and the taxiing were on base.

In August of 2018, the Northern Lightning 2018-2 exercise took place at Volk Field in Wisconsin. More than 70 aircraft participated, including F-22, F-35, Harriers, Super Hornets, F-15s, F-16s and more. 1 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48318718452_e0dc3d354b_o.jpg F-15C 85-0126 OT 85th TES by I...

Red Flag 19-3 is about to begin but nevertheless, since I am a bit behind on photos, here are my results from 3 days around Nellis AFB almost a year ago for Red Flag 18-3. It was hot, the light can be tricky sometimes, and especially the numerous runway switches make things difficult and hectic. But...

A year ago in June of 2018, I had another great base visit at NAS Fallon. Beautiful day and lots of flying. 1) https://live.staticflickr.com/7823/47120569802_55c68e9f88_o.jpg Grumman E-2C Hawkeye 164112 '600' NAWDC Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center by Ivan Voukadinov , ...

I realize it is now almost time for Oshkosh 2019 but last year I went during one of the days (Wednesday). Here are my impressions. The best was the dusk departure of the B-1! 1) https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33915405668_6c87801f37_o.jpg B-1B Lancer 86-0135 DY 28th BS from Dyess AFB by Ivan Vou...

Thanks everyone for the comments! Absolutely amazing. What is it used for? That jet exhaust looks a bit bashed up.... Nothing really, just private flying. Stunning set! Great plane! The main gear construction is said to be the most complicated ever created in aviation history. Well, the legend is th...

Last July, I was lucky to see this MiG-23UB flying in Texas. There are only a few flyable MiG-23s in the USA, and they fly quite rarely. I believe at the time of the photos, this was the only one airworthy. As the MiG-23 is one of my all time favorite jets, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. The je...

Spiny Norman wrote:A tidy set and no mistake. The first one is a Picture of the Week contender, great image.

I agree, and number 7!

But does Picture of the Week even exist anymore??

Excellent work Bartek!

Excellent set of photos!

Draken wrote:Thanks for your kind comments
The transition time might be interesting indeed... (do I feel next Japan trip coming in November? )
Except Japan - where can we still meet Phantoms? Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Greece... Anywhere else?

Collings Foundation has one in the USA

capercaillie wrote:Sabre would be nice to see here in Britain

Rest of it sponsored by Matchbox and Dulux by the looks

Good location though

I think that Sabre actually came to the USA from Britain several years ago...

Every year in the spring (April or May), Rockford airport, about an hour outside of Chicago, hosts a small fly-in. Usually this involves mainly a lot of L-39s and other jet warbirds. Last year, this was what showed up. A lot of the L-39s are actually based at Rockford anyway, as well as the MiGs, so...

I am at a loss for words....

Thank you everyone for the comments! Oh wow! Amazing stuff!!! That's my 'never going to happen' dream to board a carrier and see all the action live. Thanks a lot for sharing! Never say never.. Wonderful set! Can’t deny that I am a tad jealous though (don’t think I’m the only one )! How did you get ...

In April/May 2018, the French Navy brought 12 Rafale Ms and one E-2C Hawkeye to the USA. Initially they flew out of NAS Oceana for familiarization. Following that they commenced flying from CVN-77 USS George HW Bush. It's not very often French Rafales operate from US carriers so it was a unique oppo...

Sid-104 wrote:Do they still take part at airshow in the local area? I'm not sure on this but I think Titusville and Daytona beach have been venues, even after they took on the present work contract.

Sid.

They no longer fly at the airshows

CJS wrote:How often do these actually ever fly? I always thought the one in Norway was the only flying one!

It is sporadic, and depends on whatever needs they have. I'd estimate at least once a month.

andrewn wrote:Really nice - I'm going there in March so be good to take a look for myself. How did you get to them, can you just drive or walk up from KSC?

No, KSC is a secure facility. I contacted them beforehand, so I suggest you contact them and work out these logistics.

:love: Great stuff! I didn't know that they have that many Starfighters, amazing! btw, what is 'KANON'? N104RN: are you sure that this is a CF-104G? Never heard of such a variant... Image 13 shows two Starfighters at the far end of the hangar in the upper right corner, the right one in white pointi...

Inside the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one can find eight F-104s in immaculate condition. Not all are airworthy but it is still an impressive sight. During my visit, there were no flights planned. The guys at Starfighters Aerospace were nice enough to pull out one of the F-104s, I chose the bla...