NAF El Centro

[NikonGuy]

Nice pic's, Robert.   

[f4_phantom_fan]

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  . 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?

[WARBIRD KEITH]

el sweato virgins  Chilibean & Bill are probably smiling in there sleep maybe counting SHEEP ! ! (they held up well!!)We had a good day! Today your 40 T-45s seem to double , 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!

[kick Z tail out]

and the all-white VFA-125 Hornet  .

No way, you suck!!! 


Those AD tail code birds are VFA-106

[Midnight Mover]

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  . 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?

el sweato virgins  Chilibean & Bill are probably smiling in there sleep maybe counting SHEEP ! ! (they held up well!!)We had a good day! Today your 40 T-45s seem to double , 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

[WARBIRD KEITH]

and the all-white VFA-125 Hornet  . .

The Queen, Oh she didn't fly today, not feeling well 

[Raaver]

sounds like an airshow.... 
too bad i'm 6000mi away, or i'd take the car and go!

Robert

[f4_phantom_fan]

el sweato virgins  Chilibean & Bill are probably smiling in there sleep maybe counting SHEEP ! ! (they held up well!!)We had a good day! Today your 40 T-45s seem to double , 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.

[f4_phantom_fan]

Some of Friday's shots........

[f4_phantom_fan]

Another group from Fri........

[Midnight Mover]

Another group from Fri........

Nice 

[NikonGuy]

Great shots, Brian! 

[CHILIBEAN]

Here are a few more

[NikonGuy]

Some killer shots, Robert.    

[f4_phantom_fan]

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!