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Title: NAF El Centro
Post by: Phil Myers on August 22, 2009, 05:56:59 PM
Drove out to NAFEC on Thursday...Complete bust. 2 hornets, 1 CH53 all day  The catch of the day were 2 Merlins returning from some type of sling load work.  Please don't judge me on these photos alone...Weather was aweful and I was using a new lens...

Phil
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on August 22, 2009, 08:08:36 PM
That's definitely a rare catch.  8)

But yeah, NAFEC is never good this time of year. Not only is it hotter than blazes, but the activity drops WAYYY off down there this time of year. Sucks to drive all the way out there for nothin. :(
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Kevin Joyce on August 22, 2009, 08:11:05 PM
Maybe that is the one that is going to be at Big Bear next Saturday
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Phil Myers on August 22, 2009, 08:28:59 PM
I was warned of slow activity before I drove out there...I have had better luck during winter months...

Also, any c&c on my pic..Let me know..

Phil
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on August 24, 2009, 07:50:10 AM
Quote from: Phil Myers on August 22, 2009, 05:56:59 PM
Drove out to NAFEC on Thursday...Complete bust. 2 hornets, 1 CH53 all day  The catch of the day were 2 Merlins returning from some type of sling load work.  Please don't judge me on these photos alone...Weather was aweful and I was using a new lens...

Phil

Great catch ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Phil Myers on September 07, 2009, 10:43:23 AM
Thoughts I'd throw a few of my NAFEC pics from Oct 2008...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Phil Myers on September 07, 2009, 10:47:29 AM
and some more.....(sorry for the double post!)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on September 07, 2009, 10:54:03 AM
Nice!  <rocker>    ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Kevin Joyce on September 07, 2009, 11:36:39 AM
One of mine from the October 2008 photo call. VMFAT-101 Sharpshooters MIG killer.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: WARBIRD KEITH on September 08, 2009, 12:10:41 AM
Nice shots Phil
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on October 28, 2009, 11:47:41 PM
Some from today before the dust made things cruddy.  :D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 30, 2009, 08:02:50 AM
Quote from: Phil Myers on September 07, 2009, 10:47:29 AM
(sorry for the double post!)

We like double posting <laughing>

Great shots ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on October 30, 2009, 08:04:36 AM
Quote from: gfydad on October 28, 2009, 11:47:41 PM
Some from today before the dust made things cruddy.  :D

Nice ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 21, 2009, 11:00:41 AM
RAF Merlin
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 21, 2009, 11:40:12 PM
Couple more shots of the Merlin HC3
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 22, 2009, 08:00:35 PM
VFA-125 Rough Raiders F/A-18C
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 22, 2009, 10:04:36 PM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on November 23, 2009, 07:10:03 AM
Hey Damon... was it true there was a second photocall the next day? If so, was that were you got these shots? You've got 2 different loadouts than the 24 pounders he was carrying on wednesday...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: MatthewPHX on November 23, 2009, 10:09:59 PM
Quote from: kick Z tail out on November 23, 2009, 07:10:03 AM
Hey Damon... was it true there was a second photocall the next day? If so, was that were you got these shots? You've got 2 different loadouts than the 24 pounders he was carrying on wednesday...

There was a second Photocall the next day arranged by the Arizona Aviation Photographers (AzAP).
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on November 23, 2009, 10:17:02 PM
Quote from: MatthewPHX on November 23, 2009, 10:09:59 PM
There was a second Photocall the next day arranged by the Arizona Aviation Photographers (AzAP).

Nice ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 17, 2010, 02:53:45 PM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on January 17, 2010, 03:10:21 PM
Quote from: gfydad on January 17, 2010, 02:53:45 PM
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Great shots Jim <rocker>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: CHILIBEAN on January 17, 2010, 03:28:26 PM
Aw some shots Jim  <thumbsup>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 17, 2010, 03:34:10 PM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on January 17, 2010, 05:31:48 PM
Ditto that! nice job & congrats on the awesome score!  I may go down there on the Fri before the Palm Springs P-38 demo. Anyone know if the Blues fly on Fridays?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 17, 2010, 07:47:00 PM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: DaFalcon on January 17, 2010, 11:55:21 PM
Wow, Jim you certainly get around!  You should share your teleporter with the rest of humanity. :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Dragonskiss on January 18, 2010, 04:56:28 AM
Quote from: DaFalcon on January 17, 2010, 11:55:21 PM
Wow, Jim you certainly get around!  You should share your teleporter with the rest of humanity. :)

<rolf>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on January 18, 2010, 07:21:25 AM
Quote from: DaFalcon on January 17, 2010, 11:55:21 PM
Wow, Jim you certainly get around!  You should share your teleporter with the rest of humanity. :)
You know i was thinking the same thing.  Hey Jim how many miles you suspect you put on your car shooting in one year?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 18, 2010, 07:41:23 AM
Let's just say that, for a 2005, it's been out of warranty for a long, long time.  :D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on January 18, 2010, 09:22:55 AM
Quote from: DaFalcon on January 17, 2010, 11:55:21 PM
Wow, Jim you certainly get around!  You should share your teleporter with the rest of humanity. :)

<rolf> or at least the plans to build some more <laughing>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 19, 2010, 09:53:42 AM
Couple more Growlers  ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on January 19, 2010, 08:23:44 PM
<rocker>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on January 19, 2010, 08:27:46 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on January 19, 2010, 08:23:44 PM
<rocker>

<rocker>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 19, 2010, 09:58:45 PM
Thanks guys!  :)

Here's the Boss coming back from practice...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on January 19, 2010, 10:07:09 PM
Great shot Jim, like the way the main gear looks.. "super heavy duty"
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 19, 2010, 10:27:34 PM
Thanks! Sometimes they come in with the right light and the right angle.  ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on January 20, 2010, 06:38:06 AM
That's one of the new C models.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 24, 2010, 02:38:55 PM
Nice variety yesterday.  :D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 24, 2010, 02:40:30 PM
 :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on January 24, 2010, 04:05:48 PM
Nice ones Jim!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 24, 2010, 04:28:34 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on January 25, 2010, 09:38:45 PM
Jim, how is the dirt road holding up out there?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 25, 2010, 10:03:21 PM
Saturday, the only place to shoot from was the end of Aten. The rest was cruddy and a good way to spend the day waiting for a tow.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Raaver on January 26, 2010, 01:17:51 PM
well, dating allmost year and a half back, in 2008 i had a nice time at EC;

Robert
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on January 26, 2010, 06:53:16 PM
Nice pic's, Robert.   ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on January 30, 2010, 09:51:53 PM
Just got back from a day and a half (Fri-Sat AM) out at EC. Will have photos up soon, but here's the rundown on what I got: three color birds on Fri - blue tailed Harrier, VMFA-323 boss (was on display at Miramar last year), and the all-white VFA-125 Hornet  <rocker>. VMFA-323 had four Bugs on Friday, left late that day, did not return. Blue tailed Harrier and white Bug were still there as of this morning.

Also, about 40 T-45s (if I see another one, I'll.......well nevermind, lol), my first Growler (VAQ-129 low vis plain jane), some VMFAT-101 Sharpshooter Hornets (one of which appeared to have a kill mark on it), some AD tail coded Bugs, and bunches of Marine helos - 4-5 Cobras, two hueys, six Chinooks. A USMC VIP transport showed up late Fri, left this morning.

Weather & lighting started out good on Friday morning, but got worse as the day progress (thin white clouds, which ruined many shots) and became flat out overcast at times. They switched the pattern in the late afternoon, so I managed to get some takeoff shots from the end of Aten. Bright & sunny this morning, looked like it was gonna stay that way. Looks like the dirt roads are drying out.

Keith, how did you guys do out there?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: WARBIRD KEITH on January 30, 2010, 11:06:02 PM
el sweato virgins  <angel> Chilibean & Bill are probably smiling in there sleep maybe counting SHEEP :o! ! <cheers>(they held up well!!)We had a good day! Today your 40 T-45s seem to double :D, Canadian CF-188'S,the Blues,more T-45s a few Harriers (CAG) included ,&more T-45's,C-9B, Cobras, Huey, Canadians the Blues again,& even moreT-45s, Growlers 3or4 which hot fueled and then shut down  ??? ,twr closed @ 3:30 not 3:31 not 3:45 >:(       

Brian, was there any mil traffic @ Kpsp?  good to see you today! :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on January 30, 2010, 11:13:08 PM
Quote from: f4_phantom_fan on January 30, 2010, 09:51:53 PM
and the all-white VFA-125 Hornet  <rocker>.
No way, you suck!!!  8)


Those AD tail code birds are VFA-106 :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on January 30, 2010, 11:42:48 PM

Quote from: f4_phantom_fan on January 30, 2010, 09:51:53 PM
Just got back from a day and a half (Fri-Sat AM) out at EC. Will have photos up soon, but here's the rundown on what I got: three color birds on Fri - blue tailed Harrier, VMFA-323 boss (was on display at Miramar last year), and the all-white VFA-125 Hornet  <rocker>. VMFA-323 had four Bugs on Friday, left late that day, did not return. Blue tailed Harrier and white Bug were still there as of this morning.

Also, about 40 T-45s (if I see another one, I'll.......well nevermind, lol), my first Growler (VAQ-129 low vis plain jane), some VMFAT-101 Sharpshooter Hornets (one of which appeared to have a kill mark on it), some AD tail coded Bugs, and bunches of Marine helos - 4-5 Cobras, two hueys, six Chinooks. A USMC VIP transport showed up late Fri, left this morning.

Weather & lighting started out good on Friday morning, but got worse as the day progress (thin white clouds, which ruined many shots) and became flat out overcast at times. They switched the pattern in the late afternoon, so I managed to get some takeoff shots from the end of Aten. Bright & sunny this morning, looked like it was gonna stay that way. Looks like the dirt roads are drying out.

Keith, how did you guys do out there?


Quote from: WARBIRD KEITH on January 30, 2010, 11:06:02 PM
el sweato virgins  <angel> Chilibean & Bill are probably smiling in there sleep maybe counting SHEEP :o! ! <cheers>(they held up well!!)We had a good day! Today your 40 T-45s seem to double :D, Canadian CF-188'S,the Blues,more T-45s a few Harriers (CAG) included ,&more T-45's,C-9B, Cobras, Huey, Canadians the Blues again,& even moreT-45s, Growlers 3or4 which hot fueled and then shut down  ??? ,twr closed @ 3:30 not 3:31 not 3:45 >:(       

Brian, was there any mil traffic @ Kpsp?  good to see you today! :)

Very cool 8)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: WARBIRD KEITH on January 31, 2010, 12:40:47 AM
Quote from: f4_phantom_fan on January 30, 2010, 09:51:53 PM
and the all-white VFA-125 Hornet  <rocker>. .

The Queen, Oh she didn't fly today, ??? not feeling well  :-[
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Raaver on January 31, 2010, 02:12:31 AM
sounds like an airshow....  :D
too bad i'm 6000mi away, or i'd take the car and go!

Robert
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on January 31, 2010, 09:18:49 AM
Quote from: WARBIRD KEITH on January 30, 2010, 11:06:02 PM
el sweato virgins  <angel> Chilibean & Bill are probably smiling in there sleep maybe counting SHEEP :o! ! <cheers>(they held up well!!)We had a good day! Today your 40 T-45s seem to double :D, Canadian CF-188'S,the Blues,more T-45s a few Harriers (CAG) included ,&more T-45's,C-9B, Cobras, Huey, Canadians the Blues again,& even moreT-45s, Growlers 3or4 which hot fueled and then shut down  ??? ,twr closed @ 3:30 not 3:31 not 3:45 >:(       

Brian, was there any mil traffic @ Kpsp?  good to see you today! :)

Keith,

Yeah there were 4 T-45s out there. Departed shortly before the P-38 demo, which ended up not taking place until after 2.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on January 31, 2010, 12:17:48 PM
Some of Friday's shots........
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on January 31, 2010, 12:22:57 PM
Another group from Fri........
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on January 31, 2010, 07:06:28 PM
Quote from: f4_phantom_fan on January 31, 2010, 12:22:57 PM
Another group from Fri........

Nice  <thumbup>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on January 31, 2010, 07:28:09 PM
Great shots, Brian!  <rocker>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: CHILIBEAN on January 31, 2010, 09:41:01 PM
Here are a few more
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on January 31, 2010, 10:11:43 PM
Some killer shots, Robert.  <rocker>   ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on January 31, 2010, 10:31:16 PM
Nice.....

Great shots, Brian! 


Thanks guys!

Hey Chilibean, nice to see you got the blue tailed Harrier in much better light than I did! Nice shot!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on January 31, 2010, 10:46:05 PM
Quote from: CHILIBEAN on January 31, 2010, 09:41:01 PM
Here are a few more

<rocker> <rocker>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Phil Myers on February 07, 2010, 11:10:52 PM
test
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Phil Myers on February 13, 2010, 06:22:42 PM
From NAFEC last week..
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Phil Myers on February 13, 2010, 06:35:04 PM
Guys,

I am trying to post pics buy they aren't coming up!

I have them sized right, ect..Any suggestions...

Thanks,
Phil
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: aero-engineer on February 14, 2010, 12:46:56 AM
Quote from: Phil Myers on February 13, 2010, 06:22:42 PM
From NAFEC last week..

Just curious:
What setup did you use to get that shot?

Looks good!

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 14, 2010, 01:15:15 AM
Nice Phil!  <thumbup>

Here are some from yesterday...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: f4_phantom_fan on February 14, 2010, 09:07:05 AM
I take it the road to the hay bales is drying out?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 14, 2010, 09:43:43 AM
No problems with the road (from Aten use the road closest to the fence).
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 14, 2010, 10:36:24 AM
Three more interesting angles...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on February 14, 2010, 11:51:52 AM
Great shots guys <rocker>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 14, 2010, 01:46:05 PM
One of four Vance T-38s that came in and some Gladiators...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 14, 2010, 04:06:53 PM
Few more of the Blues...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: rander on February 14, 2010, 09:38:49 PM
Nice shots, Jim
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on February 14, 2010, 10:24:42 PM
Quote from: rander on February 14, 2010, 09:38:49 PM
Nice shots, Jim
Yes they are   ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on February 15, 2010, 12:26:48 AM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on February 14, 2010, 10:24:42 PM
Yes they are   ;)

<rocker>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 15, 2010, 03:43:08 AM
Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on February 15, 2010, 06:57:05 AM
Got out to NAFEC this weekend.  Lots of Blue Angels flying, and not a lot of anything else.  Saw Jim out there as usual! 
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 15, 2010, 03:26:36 PM
Thanks, it keeps me out of trouble... sometimes...  :D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on February 15, 2010, 04:05:16 PM
Chris, great burner shot on 7.  8)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on February 15, 2010, 09:13:54 PM
Quote from: kick Z tail out on February 15, 2010, 04:05:16 PM
Chris, great burner shot on 7.  8)
Thanks, i concentrated on getting some shots of the diamond takeoff after it passed us.  Most of the time i just am still in shock after the takeoff that I forget to take pictures.  Worked out well!  When you headed out?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: DaFalcon on February 15, 2010, 11:09:13 PM
Any tips for shooting from the hay bails from the veterans?  I'll be out there for the FC photocall on Thursday, but plan on hanging around until Sunday.  I hope to see some of you regulars out there.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on February 16, 2010, 07:16:08 AM
Quote from: DaFalcon on February 15, 2010, 11:09:13 PM
Any tips for shooting from the hay bails from the veterans?  I'll be out there for the FC photocall on Thursday, but plan on hanging around until Sunday.  I hope to see some of you regulars out there.
Well judging from going there last weekend, you probably won't be shooting form the top of the hay bales unless you are a spectacular climber.  Last year there were more steps to help you up, this year it is just 10 bales or so piled high.  I did see one guy up there, not sure how he got up there.  So your best bet is to stand on a truck to get the best shots over the fence on takeoff.  After that it doesn't matter too much if you're on a truck or the ground.  Here is another tip, look back at the El Centro thread and compare my shots and Jim's.  Now besides for the fact that his are worlds better then mine, you might want to consider moving down the road a couple hundred yards like Jim did.  It depends on what type of experience you want (i.e. you want good shots or you want the experience of seeing the show from the end of the runway).  I personally haven't moved down the road to take picture yet because I like sitting at the end of the runway to much, but as we all know head on shots can only do so much for you. 

Other then that be careful for mud (if there is any out there still) out there, you will get stuck, and make sure to get the Imperial Valley mud off of your car quick it is hard to get off once it dries and hardens.  Best place to spot other military arrival action, IMHO, is where Aten Rd changes from a dirt to asphalt road (drive to the end of Low Rd, and go right, Basically hug the base perimeter fence), on the map it is the corner of Aten Rd. and John W. Finn Blvd. that's the money spot. 
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 16, 2010, 07:47:26 AM
I can say that, if you haven't experienced the practice from the hay bales, don't pass it up. You won't only see it in a way unlike any other, but you'll certainly feel it too!  ;)

I was lucky enough to shoot from the bales a lot last year so this year I'm looking more for different light and angles.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on February 16, 2010, 08:52:53 AM
Quote from: gfydad on February 16, 2010, 07:47:26 AM
I can say that, if you haven't experienced the practice from the hay bales, don't pass it up. You won't only see it in a way unlike any other, but you'll certainly feel it too!  ;)

I was lucky enough to shoot from the bales a lot last year so this year I'm looking more for different light and angles.
Well said Jim.  That's my problem is that my love of being at the end of the runway trumps the urge to move down the road to get better shots.  Oh well!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: DaFalcon on February 16, 2010, 11:21:21 AM
Blues flight schedule for the rest of the week:
http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_0_4890.html

From February 18, 2010 at 1630 UTC
To February 18, 2010 at 1730 UTC
From February 18, 2010 at 2100 UTC
To February 18, 2010 at 2200 UTC

From February 20, 2010 at 1630 UTC
To February 20, 2010 at 1730 UTC
From February 20, 2010 at 2100 UTC
To February 20, 2010 at 2200 UTC
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: CHILIBEAN on February 16, 2010, 11:32:58 AM
I should be out there this sat with wombat 1 and another friend
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: DaFalcon on February 16, 2010, 02:42:49 PM
Do the Blues also have a morning session when they head out over the ranges?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: CHILIBEAN on February 16, 2010, 04:21:46 PM
@ weeks ago when i was there with Keith & Bill they did
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 16, 2010, 06:05:40 PM
Now Thur & Sat both prectoces on base and other days over the range (closed to public).   ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: CHILIBEAN on February 16, 2010, 06:49:47 PM
Jim...So your saying the area is going to be closed to the public?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: DaFalcon on February 16, 2010, 06:58:35 PM
I was asking when they usually depart/arrive for the days they aren't practicing over the base (Friday for instance).  Sorry if I wasn't clear.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 16, 2010, 08:24:14 PM
Quote from: CHILIBEAN on February 16, 2010, 06:49:47 PM
Jim...So your saying the area is going to be closed to the public?

The area over the range, yes... the area around the base (hay bales, etc) open.  ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on February 16, 2010, 08:48:06 PM
Quote from: DaFalcon on February 16, 2010, 06:58:35 PM
I was asking when they usually depart/arrive for the days they aren't practicing over the base (Friday for instance).  Sorry if I wasn't clear.

I believe they fly at the same times each day.  You know they do have a day or two when they are over the range 3 times a day.  I want to say that one of those days is Friday, and the third practice is around 3:30 i think.  If your on ASB they have a good thread, and folks who can answer all those good questions.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Code20photog on February 21, 2010, 12:28:08 AM
From before we went on base for the photocall:

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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Code20photog on February 21, 2010, 12:30:18 AM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on February 21, 2010, 04:42:09 AM
Great shots.  8)


I have some from this weekend... waiting to find my copy of Photoshop again. I finally got my new computer today  ;D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on February 21, 2010, 10:38:56 AM
Quote from: kick Z tail out on February 21, 2010, 04:42:09 AM
Great shots.  8)


I have some from this weekend... waiting to find my copy of Photoshop again. I finally got my new computer today  ;D
How was it out there?  Roads weren't too bad?  Was 6 flying?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on February 21, 2010, 01:20:14 PM
Quote from: Realbigtaco on February 21, 2010, 10:38:56 AM
How was it out there?  Roads weren't too bad?  Was 6 flying?
6 finally did fly for the afternoon flight on saturday, which I was glad to see. People were speculating, so I was glad to see Baxter get back up and fly.

Initially the roads were nasty... luckily I have my mud terrains.  8) It dried up reasonably fast though, before long people were actually driving out in little Hondas and such like.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on February 21, 2010, 08:58:28 PM
Quote from: kick Z tail out on February 21, 2010, 04:48:45 PM
Here are a couple Gladiators. Can't find my old Photoshop. :(


NATE!  Good to finally see some shots from you, it's been a while since i've seen some, haven't lost it i see! If you go to adobe you can download a fully functional Elements or Light room for a month.  Might be able to hold you over if need be.

You going out to El Centro again next week?  How long were you out there this weekend?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on February 22, 2010, 05:17:11 AM
Quote from: Realbigtaco on February 21, 2010, 08:58:28 PM
NATE!  Good to finally see some shots from you, it's been a while since i've seen some, haven't lost it i see! If you go to adobe you can download a fully functional Elements or Light room for a month.  Might be able to hold you over if need be.

You going out to El Centro again next week?  How long were you out there this weekend?

Thanks Chris  8) it was kind of cool, I was able to go out there kind of on a spur of the moment type thing. The wife decided she would let me go.  :D I was out there friday and stayed for saturday. I didn't stay long saturday though... I hit the road by 1320 ish.

Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be headed back out there again until March. :( Last year I was out there left and right... not so this year.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on February 22, 2010, 06:29:41 AM
Gladiators, 'Shooters and 'Raiders.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on February 22, 2010, 10:07:20 AM
Boy you were way on the other side of the field....with that color CAG bird.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on February 22, 2010, 01:47:57 PM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on February 22, 2010, 10:07:20 AM
Boy you were way on the other side of the field....with that color CAG bird.
Yeah, I was showing my friend one of my spots I usually go to in the AM when he came out. He must have overnighted, because I never even knew that bird was there  <laughing>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Venom1 on February 22, 2010, 03:44:25 PM
Great shots Nate! ;D I've been trying to get my video uploaded to youtube from all the spotting we did out there for the two days. But it's a no go from youtube :( We were all over NAFEC Friday.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on February 22, 2010, 06:22:55 PM
Quote from: Venom1 on February 22, 2010, 03:44:25 PM
But it's a no go from youtube :( We were all over NAFEC Friday.
I wonder why?   ???
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: CHILIBEAN on February 22, 2010, 07:06:57 PM
Ok here are some of mine from Saturday.  Nathan and David it was nice to meet you guys.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Venom1 on February 22, 2010, 07:33:42 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on February 22, 2010, 06:22:55 PM
I wonder why?   ???

I have no idea. I uploaded one again a few hours ago and it just now posted. So hopefully I'll get the other ones up soon.

Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on February 22, 2010, 10:45:15 PM
Thats a cool video there, Venom.  <rocker>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on February 23, 2010, 08:57:55 AM
Quote from: Venom1 on February 22, 2010, 07:33:42 PM

Nice  ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Venom1 on February 23, 2010, 03:16:19 PM
Thanks guys!  ;D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Phil Myers on February 23, 2010, 09:42:50 PM
A few from my trip to NAFEC....
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Phil Myers on February 23, 2010, 09:45:32 PM
and more....
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: DaFalcon on February 23, 2010, 09:59:19 PM
A few shots from Saturday:
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 23, 2010, 10:26:52 PM
 <thumbsup>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Code20photog on February 24, 2010, 12:12:39 AM
Quote from: Phil Myers on February 23, 2010, 09:45:32 PM
and more....

Was the BA #6 shot the 1pm practice Thursday? We're all trying to figure out if he indeed tail smacked or not.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on February 24, 2010, 06:45:03 AM
Quote from: Code20photog on February 24, 2010, 12:12:39 AM
Was the BA #6 shot the 1pm practice Thursday? We're all trying to figure out if he indeed tail smacked or not.
Nah, that's not the infamous thursday practice...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on February 24, 2010, 07:17:21 AM
I want to see the grooves he carved on the desert floor, that be a cool shot
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on February 24, 2010, 07:22:53 AM
But Phils shot shows how low they are.  Like 3 ft, maybe 4 ft from that plowed dirt?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Sortie on February 24, 2010, 08:57:44 AM
Davis those last two shots look familiar,were those taken in the field at the end of RWY. 26
that was an awesome day.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: DaFalcon on February 24, 2010, 05:26:15 PM
Quote from: Sortie on February 24, 2010, 08:57:44 AM
David those last two shots look familiar,were those taken in the field at the end of RWY. 26
that was an awesome day.

Yes, some were taken from that field, others were from the corner near the taxiway, on Saturday the 20th.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: DaFalcon on February 24, 2010, 10:34:18 PM
More of my El Centro shots are located here:
http://www.mercierphotography.com/elcentrophotocall2010/index.html (http://www.mercierphotography.com/elcentrophotocall2010/index.html)
and here:
http://www.mercierphotography.com/elcentrosaturday2010/index.html (http://www.mercierphotography.com/elcentrosaturday2010/index.html)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on February 24, 2010, 11:07:17 PM
Quote from: DaFalcon on February 24, 2010, 10:34:18 PM
More of my El Centro shots are located here:
http://www.mercierphotography.com/elcentrophotocall2010/index.html (http://www.mercierphotography.com/elcentrophotocall2010/index.html)
and here:
http://www.mercierphotography.com/elcentrosaturday2010/index.html (http://www.mercierphotography.com/elcentrosaturday2010/index.html)

Good stuff  ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Wombat_1 on February 25, 2010, 01:15:51 AM
The Gladiators of Strike Fighter Squadron 106 at NAF El Centro.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Wombat_1 on February 25, 2010, 01:32:26 AM
VMA-214 Blacksheep Rule!!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: CHILIBEAN on February 25, 2010, 08:51:46 AM
Orale' homeboy those are some firme shots
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Sortie on February 25, 2010, 06:57:22 PM
Nice shots John, I really like the Superhornet with the cloud behind it. It looks like you do to, its your new avatar. <thumbup>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Wombat_1 on February 25, 2010, 08:00:27 PM
Sortie and Chilibean. Thank you for the compliments. Glad you like them.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Wombat_1 on February 25, 2010, 09:34:56 PM
F/A-18F Super Hornet of VFA-106 Gladiators at NAF El Centro.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Wombat_1 on February 25, 2010, 10:44:14 PM
Superbugs in action.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 26, 2010, 07:56:29 AM
Moon over El Centro yesterday afternoon   :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 26, 2010, 11:28:52 AM
Here's a Gladiator with the moon.   :D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 26, 2010, 07:34:07 PM
Some more Gladiators from yesterday...  ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on February 27, 2010, 06:04:46 PM
This Super Hornet carries the name of Rear Admiral Richard J. O'Hanlon (Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic) who was serving as commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic, Norfolk, Va. at the time of his nomination to Rear Admiral in 2007.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on February 27, 2010, 10:35:49 PM
VFA-11 CAG at NAFEC. :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: CHILIBEAN on February 27, 2010, 11:40:19 PM
Nice shot Nate  <thumbsup>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Wombat_1 on February 27, 2010, 11:47:46 PM
ORALE VATO!!!!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on February 28, 2010, 10:01:55 AM
Que?  See catch on the Rippers!!!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on March 19, 2010, 06:54:25 PM
Ahhh thanks guys.  8)


Saw this rainbow off on the western edge of the Imperial Valley early one morning and couldn't believe what I was seeing. The base was largely under the shadow of a big cloud bank at the time. This was when all those unsettled storms moved through back in February. Gladiator birds were loading up MK83s and heading to the Chocolate Mountain ranges.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Raaver on March 22, 2010, 09:05:17 AM
looks like a very old scanned slide... cool effect though  8)

Robert
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on November 14, 2010, 07:31:47 AM
Yesterday was a good day, including 2 nice section takeoffs
and some nice banks...  :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: aero-engineer on November 14, 2010, 10:48:35 PM
Quote from: gfydad on November 14, 2010, 07:31:47 AM
Yesterday was a good day, including 2 nice section takeoffs
and some nice banks...  :)

Good catch on CF-188 793.  I looked at my shots, and the mission markings are only on the LHS.

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on November 18, 2010, 12:38:11 AM
Interesting visitors yesterday!

Pair of F-5s and a CAG Osprey... :D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: g0_command0 on November 18, 2010, 01:46:56 AM
very nice F-5 pic!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on November 18, 2010, 06:03:25 AM
Is that a section landing Jim?  I never even knew they did that anymore.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on November 18, 2010, 06:37:21 AM
Thanks!

No section landing. They came in and the tan bird flew as if he were a chase aircraft (high and off to the side) as the gray bird did a touch and go. I just timed the shot to catch them the moment the tan passed in front of the gray as they came around.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on November 18, 2010, 09:57:46 PM
I tried this low light of the Canadian F-18 during dusk after I lost the light.  :)

1/200
F 4.5
ISO 320
400mm
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on November 18, 2010, 11:05:28 PM
Three more conventional images...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: sr-aeronut on November 18, 2010, 11:30:26 PM
Great Shots Jim!!  Take it easy!!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on November 18, 2010, 11:34:37 PM
Quote from: gfydad on November 18, 2010, 09:57:46 PM
I tried this low light of the Canadian F-18 during dusk after I lost the light.  :)

1/200
F 4.5
ISO 320
400mm

WoW!!!    :o   

REAL COOL SHOT!!! And very sharp!!!  ;)    <rocker>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on November 18, 2010, 11:41:54 PM
Thanks!...It was a fun day!  <laughing>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on November 19, 2010, 08:10:17 AM
''Honest guys, I emailed Michelle that I'd be out here shooting!''   :D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 19, 2010, 10:58:44 AM
Quote from: gfydad on November 19, 2010, 08:10:17 AM
''Honest guys, I emailed Michelle that I'd be out here shooting!''   :D
Great catch, take it easy Jim!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on November 19, 2010, 06:57:01 PM
Carrier break...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on December 05, 2010, 01:00:16 AM
''Point and Shoot kept a low profile while they waited to get the perfect shot...''
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on December 05, 2010, 12:44:38 PM
Quote from: gfydad on December 05, 2010, 01:00:16 AM
''Point and Shoot kept a low profile while they waited to get the perfect shot...''

Very nice 8)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Diegos Aviacion on December 05, 2010, 12:59:17 PM
Quote from: gfydad on December 05, 2010, 01:00:16 AM
''Point and Shoot kept a low profile while they waited to get the perfect shot...''

lovely Jim!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: SBGrad on December 11, 2010, 06:06:48 AM
from the Fencecheck photocall...

409 Squadron CF-188
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3 Goshawks, including CO and Centenial birds:
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'burner takeoff
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NASA T-38 takeoff
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Centenial T-45 landing
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410 Squadron overhead break
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Super Hornet takeoff
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on December 12, 2010, 12:26:00 AM
From yesterday...  :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on December 12, 2010, 03:27:57 PM
Had a nice variety yesterday...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: g0_command0 on December 12, 2010, 04:12:41 PM
Quote from: gfydad on December 12, 2010, 03:27:57 PM
Had a nice variety yesterday...

nice to see a new high viz -314 bird
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: rander on December 12, 2010, 07:39:23 PM
Nice Shots JIM
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on December 12, 2010, 10:49:28 PM
Finally got around to editing some more photos from the photoshoot, these are all from outside the fence before we went in.

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couple more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14955970@N04/sets/72157625588050826/with/5257035690/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14955970@N04/sets/72157625588050826/with/5257035690/)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on December 18, 2010, 12:10:54 AM
I was hoping to get the best exposure after the sun had set on Friday. This is one of the last of VFA-122 to depart...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on December 18, 2010, 02:30:58 PM
Quote from: gfydad on December 18, 2010, 12:10:54 AM
I was hoping to get the best exposure after the sun had set on Friday. This is one of the last of VFA-122 to depart...

Very nice  8)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on December 18, 2010, 08:04:09 PM
Thanks a million!
Here are some more from a nice day, even though they tended to shift between 8 & 26 and the light was always changing. Most of the aircraft on base are long gone now...

In the last shot, it almost looks like the pilot is wearing a helmet of WWII vintage.  :D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: aero-engineer on December 18, 2010, 11:18:29 PM
Does that Blacksheep Harrier have "Maj Gregory "Pappy" Boyenton" on the rail?

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on December 18, 2010, 11:43:31 PM
Sure does!  :D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: NikonGuy on December 20, 2010, 09:18:46 PM
Great shots Jim!  ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: rander on December 20, 2010, 09:48:49 PM
Great Stuff Jim!!  <thumbup>  Have you moved to El Sweato?   Seems like you spend a lot of time there.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on December 20, 2010, 11:00:07 PM
Thanks guys!

I was really pleased with this angle on this Prowler also from Friday. :D
As well as the next and the Canadian Hornet from a few visits prior...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 15, 2011, 11:07:42 PM
Some from Saturday...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Diegos Aviacion on January 16, 2011, 12:15:42 AM
All nice shots Jim, but my favorite the bugs with the moon!!!!!!!!!! >:D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: DaFalcon on January 16, 2011, 11:13:08 AM
Your shots are looking good Jim!  You must be feeling better lately...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 16, 2011, 02:51:01 PM
Thanks guys! I wish I could say the leg and foot are improving, but it's more a case of working with what I have.  ;)

Here are a few more. Including a really "Plain Jane" from VFA-122 Also, the angle on the T-45 is accurate, he did the steep approach twice yesterday.  :o

Interesting fact is that the F-18 Moon shot and the shot with the T-45 in the background were shot at 2:14pm and 2:45pm respectively although the angle is identical.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 16, 2011, 09:51:30 PM
To round out saturday, here's a Sharp Shooter and the Blues' lead (3# for the day)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: rander on January 17, 2011, 08:36:10 PM
Nice shots, Jim. What time do the Blue Angeles take off and land weekdays and on weekends?
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on January 18, 2011, 07:24:50 AM
Quote from: rander on January 17, 2011, 08:36:10 PM
Nice shots, Jim. What time do the Blue Angeles take off and land weekdays and on weekends?
Here is the NOTAM from the FAA website:
M0025/11 - AERODROME CLOSED DUE TO BLUE ANGEL LAUNCH AND/OR RECOVERY DURING
THE FOLLOWING TIMES.

TUES:         WEDS:        TUES, WEDS, THURS, FRI, SAT:
1500-1510     2330-2340    1600-1610
                           1700-1710
                           2000-2010
                           2100-2110. 18-22 JAN 2011, 15 JAN 22:30 2011 UNTIL
22 JAN 21:10 2011. CREATED: 15 JAN 22:28 2011

Now i keep looking, and hopefully soon they will have a new NOTAM which they will use for the over field practice, which if it is the same as last year is Thursdays and Saturdays.  The morning being at 9:00 am, and the afternoon is at 1pm.  But like i said they have not started these yet.  And if i were you I would wait until these dates to go.  Otherwise all you get is a takeoff and a few passes then they are gone to Shade Tree.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on January 18, 2011, 08:07:01 AM
Sat morning the Diamond took off at 0804
Then 1224 for the afternoon practice
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on March 06, 2011, 01:01:59 AM
From today...  :)

The first one is a reprise of the one I shot in 2009. This time, though, I was a lot lower as no hay bales to stand on...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on March 06, 2011, 10:57:11 AM
More from yesterday...

The final one shows the opposing cross with a seagull behind the near aircraft and another bird just aboce and left of the other plane...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: CHILIBEAN on March 06, 2011, 11:06:11 AM
Awsome shots Jim  <thumbsup> <thumbsup>
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on March 06, 2011, 08:35:39 PM
Thanks!

Here's the Fortus, some more Longbow action and another angle on Fat Albert  :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on March 07, 2011, 09:04:05 AM
Great shots!!!!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on March 07, 2011, 12:44:17 PM
Nice shots Jim! Good seeing you again. :)

Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: gfydad on March 07, 2011, 04:55:24 PM
Thanks guys!
Since my bad leg makes the show a no-go for me, I was happy to get the chance during the Blues' practices on Saturday and the copters were the icing on the cake.  ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Code20photog on November 16, 2011, 10:21:48 PM
Woof
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: nmcbride on November 16, 2011, 10:55:32 PM
Nice.   Think I saw a couple of the T-45's flying over the lake outside of Salton City this afternoon.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on November 17, 2011, 09:51:34 PM
Some quick ones :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on November 17, 2011, 11:11:58 PM
Password 25 :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: rander on November 18, 2011, 03:57:40 AM
Great shots  guys
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on November 18, 2011, 07:02:25 AM
A couple bounces were nice and close  ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Realbigtaco on November 18, 2011, 08:51:24 AM
Quote from: kick Z tail out on November 18, 2011, 07:02:25 AM
A couple bounces were nice and close  ;)
I have video of this pass, and right after it passes you can see the camera start to tip because of the wake caused by the C-2.  I caught it just in time! :o
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: GTagami on November 18, 2011, 12:36:27 PM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Kevin Joyce on November 18, 2011, 02:11:48 PM
Here are a couple of my shots.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 18, 2011, 03:45:45 PM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on November 18, 2011, 03:58:50 PM
Very nice rotor blur Damon.  8)

Quote from: Realbigtaco on November 18, 2011, 08:51:24 AM
I have video of this pass, and right after it passes you can see the camera start to tip because of the wake caused by the C-2.  I caught it just in time! :o
Haha yep, that was awesome.  ;D
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Wombat_1 on November 18, 2011, 04:14:08 PM
British Royal Army WAH-64D Longbow Apache.  RCAF C-130 Hercules.  C-2 Greyhound.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Wombat_1 on November 18, 2011, 04:20:17 PM
Superbug holding in position.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: rammsteinmatt on November 18, 2011, 04:21:20 PM
Full disc on the Longbow, nice...  good thing i had the 200-400 mounted while you were getting sweet shots.

Moar Goshawk!!!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Wombat_1 on November 18, 2011, 11:27:25 PM
British Royal Army WAH-64D Apache Longbow. F/A-18D Hornet  & CF-18 Hornet of the RCAF
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Kevin Joyce on November 18, 2011, 11:46:40 PM
A few more shots
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: nmcbride on November 19, 2011, 12:45:26 AM


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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Code20photog on November 19, 2011, 02:18:29 AM
T-45s...
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: SBGrad on November 20, 2011, 09:07:16 AM
Wave offs-- El Centro style

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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Code20photog on November 20, 2011, 09:29:43 PM
Gladiators
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Code20photog on November 21, 2011, 05:35:02 PM
Password 25
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: rammsteinmatt on November 28, 2011, 08:10:32 PM
It appears I got the same pics as everyone else.  Hmm, strange...
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: rammsteinmatt on November 28, 2011, 08:16:38 PM
ok, a different one... ;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on November 30, 2011, 09:39:28 AM
Nice ones Matt. 


Got enought camera's Keith?????
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: rammsteinmatt on November 30, 2011, 08:16:42 PM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on November 30, 2011, 09:39:28 AM
Nice ones Matt. 


Got enought camera's Keith?????

Thanks.  Pushing the button is easy, getting the opportunity is the hard part - again, thanks so much.


I think Keith was saying he had the perfect camera for every shot, maybe just short on hands some times.  The 300 prime should be perfect for pulling NAS numbers on landing gear fasteners;)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on March 09, 2012, 03:55:38 PM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: rammsteinmatt on March 09, 2012, 08:56:47 PM
first one is pretty hot Damon!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on March 10, 2012, 08:22:54 AM
Quote from: rammsteinmatt on March 09, 2012, 08:56:47 PM
first one is pretty hot Damon!
Agreed! Bad ass shot Damon!


Last night's last daylight (if you could call it that) arrival. My first opportunity to shoot an S-3, something I'd been on the lookout for, for a long time.

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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on March 10, 2012, 08:29:43 AM
VT-22 Goshawk Arrival

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Evening and sunset

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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on May 05, 2012, 04:57:16 PM
 a couple of EC shots this winter, I like the harrier boss bird with the marines centenial logo on the nose,they don't get to that end of the runway to often but when they do, it's pretty cool,  might see a lot of that logo this airshow season
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Midnight Mover on March 15, 2013, 10:05:57 AM
El Centro Phohocall 2-21-13 has been moved into Photocalls: http://www.apsocal.com/forum/index.php?topic=3495.0

Please post here :)
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on September 02, 2013, 06:43:13 PM
Here's a EC retro shot of a long gone squadron, who remembers the field ever being in this condition.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on September 22, 2013, 10:19:17 PM
 Some more old school El Centro, things were alot more busy out there when the S-3's were around.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on September 23, 2013, 09:08:18 AM
Quote from: Charger on September 22, 2013, 10:19:17 PM
Some more old school El Centro, things were alot more busy out there when the S-3's were around.
Stop screwing with us....LOL.  Nice ones.  Love seeing the old stuff.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on September 23, 2013, 02:05:21 PM
Seriously!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on September 23, 2013, 08:25:14 PM
 Thank you guys, I'll keep digging, nothing against the T-45, but to me the TA-4's were more photogenic, Feb 1997
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: stoernblom on September 25, 2013, 09:14:12 PM
Great stuff! El Centro sure has had some cool stuff.

Stephen
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on October 19, 2013, 10:56:13 PM
always trying to get a good heat haze shot, I got real close with this one.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on March 25, 2015, 07:48:25 PM
The Big and Bad tomcat from EC in the old days, one attached to the Kitty Hawk, and the other with the Constellation, both who are sadly no more, or all three, for that matter.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on April 01, 2015, 03:40:41 PM
How much I would have loved to have been there when the Tomcat was in service.....   Keep them coming Charger!!!!!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on February 15, 2016, 06:20:30 PM
Here's a couple example's of some long since extinct reserve squadrons, EC was a busy place when navy was full of jets, maybe half that or more now. 
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: raptorf22 on February 15, 2016, 11:10:18 PM
From last photo call 2015
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on February 19, 2016, 08:47:53 AM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: kick Z tail out on February 19, 2016, 08:50:52 AM
Moon shot turned out fantastic Damon  8)


A candid COD shot ;)

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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on July 24, 2016, 06:58:56 PM
A more photogenic hornet at EC this year + a hard flex with a red devil
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: aero-engineer on August 12, 2016, 09:21:22 AM
Awesome Hornet there.

Kevin
aero-engineer
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on November 01, 2016, 06:20:31 PM
A few recent from EC,  glad to see Cona still lives.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on January 14, 2017, 10:18:22 PM
Some more long gone squadrons, and the list go's on and on.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on January 18, 2017, 04:35:12 PM
Quote from: Charger on July 24, 2016, 06:58:56 PM
A more photogenic hornet at EC this year + a hard flex with a red devil
Where were these back in Nov.......Great shots all of them and the throwback ones too!!!
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on January 18, 2017, 08:36:08 PM
The three on top were taken around WTI this year,  I really do need to keep better track of the dates on the throwback pic's, I'll work on that.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: Charger on April 07, 2018, 06:14:03 PM
It just doesn't seem like that long ago  :-\... but these guys are back
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on April 13, 2018, 09:13:25 AM
Quote from: Charger on April 07, 2018, 06:14:03 PM
It just doesn't seem like that long ago  :-\... but these guys are back
Love the OG stuff.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on February 27, 2020, 07:26:07 AM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on February 27, 2020, 07:28:18 AM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on February 27, 2020, 07:39:23 AM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: phantomphan1974 on February 27, 2020, 07:58:20 AM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: daniel rainey on February 27, 2020, 01:39:01 PM
Nice pics.  I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: samophoto on February 27, 2020, 04:09:49 PM
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Title: Re: NAF El Centro
Post by: samophoto on February 27, 2020, 04:17:34 PM
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