Falcon053 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Well, I finally got my paroll and I and finally home safe and sound with all my models. As usual, very long flight back to Utah. But I was able to get a window seat for most of the trip back and was armed with my little digital camera, so I was able to catch some cool stuff for you all! These were some of the last pictures I took before leaving Afghanistan. No Paint Shop, I actually caught this F-15 and sunrise, they have some killer sunrises there! Was the first time I was able to catch this guy, very surprising to see them already playing in the sand box! Also had the Hawaii guys here at the same time. First stop was Turkey, caught these two KC-135s... Next was on to Germany and caught this guy. Then on to the USA. Flew over New York City, first time I've gotten to see. Then to San Fran, all I could get was some bridge??? Then on the Utah, this was over southern Utah, lots of canyons. Thanks to everybody that was supportive while I was there. Oh yea, one more, been keeping this one hush, hush, but just got to. This one is already at one of the local decal guys. :) Duane :) Link to post Share on other sites
tomcatlover Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 OMG!!! THAT PROWLER!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Sig Saur & Son Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Welcome Home and thanks for your service. BTW, great shots. Cheers, Dave Link to post Share on other sites
otis252 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Welcome Home Duane, Thank you for your service. Fells pretty good to be home, huh? Chuck Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Thanks for your service Duane and welcome home. Link to post Share on other sites
Almansur Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Thanks for your service, and thanks for that Prowler! A desert cammo Prowler... now I KNOW the fate of one of my Monogram's. Link to post Share on other sites
jefropas Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Glad your home safe Duane, start giving Scott grief immediately! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Cool pics! Thanks for sharing! Good to hear you're back safe and sound! Really like the sunrise F-15 shot. Absolutely awesome! Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Thank You for Your Service Duane ! Awesome shots too ... Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 It's darn great to hear you're home Duane!!! Enjoy the well deserved rest. Steve B Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Duane, Welcome home! Cool pics, that prowler is looking sweet. I've got one in the stash that has been waiting for just such a scheme. Thank you for your service. You have earned a well deserved rest. Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Welcome back, and Thanx for keep the tradition going. Link to post Share on other sites
Midnight Storm Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 :D Great shots!!! Link to post Share on other sites
PBoilermaker Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Next was on to Germany and caught this guy. Glad you made it back safe, Duane. Is this Evergreen bird a firebomber? What was it doing in Germany? -Mike Link to post Share on other sites
cr7driver Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Glad you made it back safe, Duane.Is this Evergreen bird a firebomber? What was it doing in Germany? -Mike Yes N470EV (aka "tanker 947") is "technically" capable of being a fire bomber. But, there were some issues (CG and borate discharge etc etc...) getting the aircraft certified in time for the fire season. Hence the company chose to convert her back into cargo config. for the remainder of the year. I believe next year she will have a chance at putting out some fires, and if all goes well, plans are afoot to include some more aircraft into the program. This aircraft is one of three nose loaders that we operate, and all used to be ex world airways aircraft prior to being operated by Evergreen. Link to post Share on other sites
ravensfan6711 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Welcome back Duane! Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Glad to have you back Duane! Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Long trip eh, you must have been bushed! Nice pics BTW Link to post Share on other sites
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