Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) Got to spend a few hours on the F-14 lines at AMARG at Davis Monthan AFB today. 3 hours of pure Tomcat esctasy!! :D Saw a few other things as well - the 6 B-1Bs, 1 of which is returning to service, a few A-6Es, a bunch of F-4 - QF-4 conversions? And as I drove on base, of course without the camera out - an F-4 Phantom in the break!!!! Here are a couple quick shots! Saw a few of the old favorites. 3 separate areas of Tomcats, including the 47 waiting to be destroyed once they have a new contractor. Oh, and before it even comes up, let me address the issue - Yes, I kissed a Tomcat, and no, there was no tongue involved. First a teaser - a Strike Hornet This one will be seeing decal form very, very soon... Here's 100's nose art. Even the signatures are fading... These seem to be pretty popular as well. Several of the reserve jets were the original boat tail. These are from the 'waiting to be destroyed' line. Look close at the tail - Jolly Rogers fans can cry now. Got a few hundred shots to go through, so check back over the next couple days! I'm going to go have a stiff drink. -brian Edited July 12, 2007 by Brian P: Fightertown Decals Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Wow, Nice seeing that Devil's Jet again before it's gone ... Thanks for sharing Brian and looking forward to more ... Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
DPD1 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Nice catch on the Hornet... The combat stuff is cool, but it's also nice to see what happens to the test ships. Dave www.TheNorthSpin.com Dedicated to Aircraft Flight Test for the Aviation Enthusiast Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel_B Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) Great pics. :D And if you wanted to share even more, they would not go unappreciated (hint, hint )... Out of curiousity, do you know if there are there any Viggies still remaining there? Probably not, but it just occurred to me when I initially mistook one of the F-111s in the background for one... Daniel Edited July 12, 2007 by AP_Hancock Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) Update!! First I have to say 2 things. 1. Dave Brown - you absolutely ROCK!! My escort praised Dave's work on a number of occasions and she regularly refers to Dave's book as the bible for Tomcat histories. She told one story of a Congress-person recently visiting asked about the history of a random Tomcat. She grabbed TOMCAT ALLEY, and had info for her on the spot. 2. And I think this echo's Wally's comment earlier - AMARG is so backed up w/ requests for Tomcat visits and photojournalist types that they have become INCREDIBLY selective as to who and why people get out there. It does take some major credentials to even get consideration. I felt extrememly lucky and grateful to have the opportunity I did today. It was a most unique and special project! Ok, more pictures! These are the 4 confiscated airframes, 3 from Chino and 1 that was in Victorville (the former JAG airframe) They occupy their own special, fenced in and untouchable spot next to some Vietnam era C-119s that they said are 'never touched'. They were former test airframes. A line up of F-14B Big Nose Fighter! anybody care to guess which jet this is?... Last one for the night. Another shot of VF-143 100 aircraft. Of note here is the star and bar under (and above) the wing is a different shade of blue than the rest of the blue markings! (This could be a fine detail point that a certain decal sheet will contain :D ) Nite, Baby! Edited July 12, 2007 by Brian P: Fightertown Decals Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 My guess on the "Big Nose Fighter" is Victory 100 ... Nice additions to the thread and cool story about Mr. Brown's work ! Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 For Marcin - sorry bud, no time for details. No kidding it was point, shoot, run! I watched thousands of shots that I would practically kill for go by... Gotta have at least one beauty shot. This one hasn't been edited or touched up. Just a natural Tomcat line sunset. Link to post Share on other sites
Scotsman Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) "Good night Sweet Prince" ...... Soon nothing but a memory ..... B) Fabulous pics tho'! Edited July 12, 2007 by Scotsman Link to post Share on other sites
shadowy_one Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Brian great shots dude! but no good for decals all the canopy rails are covered! Link to post Share on other sites
Ironhead Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Nice shots! Link to post Share on other sites
jcunny Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 [This one will be seeing decal form very, very soon... Do the decals include the Spraylat as seen? Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 You got on AMARG.....I am in awe of you.... :blink: Do you have any more VF-103 Tomcat shots, or VF-84. When I took the bus tour a few years back, I did see a couple of the old VF-84 jets in thier final markings before they got axed. Unfortunately, they were far off and the camera that I had at the time sucked (I left my good camera at home by mistake ). Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Fantastic shots! Thanks for sharing them. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian P: Fightertown Decals Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Next round! This is the Big Nose Fighter shot from earlier. Another reserve VF-302. This aircraft used to be on the distinguished visitors line, but is now slated for destruction. Can barely tell what squadron this F-14A is from - the vagabond stripe is the give away that this was a Vf-84 F-14A This one's for Wild Man - D-Rob - Darren Roberts. Once upon a time a VF-2 F-14A all but faded out. Finally an F-14B from VF-101 -brian Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Jeez...unbelievable, my friend! Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Roberts Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I couldn't think of a better guy to get out there than you, buddy! Thanks for the line up of Rippers' jets. I bet you got a TON of reference material for future projects. I'm especially liking the VF-301 and -302 shots...hint, hint, hint! Link to post Share on other sites
DPD1 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Once again, nice work... You didn't happen to get the BuNos for the 4 confiscated ships, did you? Dave www.TheNorthSpin.com Dedicated to Aircraft Flight Test for the Aviation Enthusiast Link to post Share on other sites
stump Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 man thanks for that pic of the vx-23 hornet,thats the exact jet Im building now..dang good man..STUMP Link to post Share on other sites
Frank Steffens Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Oh, and before it even comes up, let me address the issue - Yes, I kissed a Tomcat, and no, there was no tongue involved. Prude. Link to post Share on other sites
Ivan T. Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Yes, I kissed a Tomcat, and no, there was no tongue involved. Lovely! :lol: Ivan Link to post Share on other sites
VFA-103guy Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 (edited) What a wus.. :lol: I licked 163217 like there was no tomorrow. Edited July 13, 2007 by VF-103guy Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 What a wus.. :lol: I licked 163217 like there was no tomorrow. And your wife thought you spent to much time on ARC ? :lol: Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
stump Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 And your wife thought you spent to much time on ARC ? :blink: Gregg dude,now we know where VF-DECALS went... J/K Brian,gotta give ya crap for that my friend..STUMP :) Link to post Share on other sites
Johnopfor Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 What a wus.. :) I licked 163217 like there was no tomorrow. I'm just hoping that he didn't leave any other DNA samples!! :blink: Link to post Share on other sites
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