Moose135 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I caught the first PSA CRJ-200 to get new AA colors at CLT today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) If you live in SoCal in or around Riverside County if you didn't see it you missed about a 10-12 min mini one plane airshow; the 144th FW introduced it's new mount to the area, as one of it's F-15's did some flying around, at one point it went into burners, there was no mistaking it, as the engine noise announced it's presence rather nicely, thanx to my great friend Holmes I had my binoculars handy and followed it quite a ways. What I gather from this is that they have moved the Vipers and now have the Eagles standing 5 min alert at the airbase. It was a grand sight as me an my #2 son watched it until it went BVR or RTB. Maybe someone knows who's nearer their home base, the tail flash on this bird appeared orange, and all the pix I've seen of 144th Eagles they have no flash at the tip of the verticals, a new paint job, loaner or what?. Edited February 16, 2015 by #1 Greywolf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 we finally got some sun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VMFA314Knights Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Actually this was a few years ago when I was on vacation in Europe and went on a day trip to Switzerland. While I was on lake Luzern, I heard the sound of these two approaching which gave me a couple of seconds to pull out the camera and get a half decent shot of a duet that I had never seen flying before. Not a great shot however you can clearly make out the famous aircraft. From the sound I new it was something different... don't hear a Ju-52 flypast everyday... let alone two! Cheers, David :cheers:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 If you live in SoCal in or around Riverside County if you didn't see it you missed about a 10-12 min mini one plane airshow; the 144th FW introduced it's new mount to the area, as one of it's F-15's did some flying around, at one point it went into burners, there was no mistaking it, as the engine noise announced it's presence rather nicely, thanx to my great friend Holmes I had my binoculars handy and followed it quite a ways. What I gather from this is that they have moved the Vipers and now have the Eagles standing 5 min alert at the airbase. It was a grand sight as me an my #2 son watched it until it went BVR or RTB. Maybe someone knows who's nearer their home base, the tail flash on this bird appeared orange, and all the pix I've seen of 144th Eagles they have no flash at the tip of the verticals, a new paint job, loaner or what?. After discussing this event with a very reliable source here on ARC, I'm not so sure it was a Ca ANG bird, the one thing I am sure about is it was an Eagle, with Red/Orange flash on the vertical. If possible I'll get over by March ARB and see if I can get a pic or two of it, if it is still there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Might have been one is the new test F-15SAs flying out of Edwards. It has the orange test markings over a grey scheme. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Like >>> this <<< one as Jeff has pointed out, Clif? -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I finally got to use my Tamron 150-600 in anger. I've either been too busy at work or its been raining like crazy. our Do328 landing and an actual military aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devilleader501 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Got to fuel this today. Took about 12,000 pounds. The guys were really nice they train here all the time but this was my first time refueling a Blue Angel. I asked about getting a Patch but there were none on the plane to give out. They will have Personnel on static for our air show next weekend so I will get a patch then. we have a pretty big show this year so everyone be ware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
82Whitey51 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Nice...I have a '48 scale 'Bert warming up in the bullpen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Spent a little time at the new hourly parking deck at CLT to catch some 36R departures. Maybe the new "signature shot" for CLT? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dylan Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I really like those US Airways colours. the neighbors had their toys out this morning and a DC-10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I really like those US Airways colours. Enjoy them while you can, Dylan - almost all of them are going away. In fact, the two "American" jets in the post were US Airways jets that have been repainted. Love the shots of the Mosquito! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Devilleader501 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Here for training for another 2 weeks or so. They have been here for a month already. Even more impressive is the female pilot behind the controls. Not sure what the crews names are but stand up guys and gals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Tapsell Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Made a trip down to RAF Northolt last Thursday for their bi-annual Night Shoot event (the events raise money to help restore the No. 11 Group Ops Room at Northolt from the Battle of Britain). March 2015 also represents the 100th Anniversary of Northolt as a military airfield. Regards, John Northolt is the home to 32 (The Royal) Sqn - the RAF's VIP fleet - who host the events on their pan. Possibly the last public appearance of 32 Sqn's HS-125 fleet as it is about to be retired 32 Sqn BAe 146 in white livery 32 Sqn BAe 146 in the newer grey livery SAR Sea King from 771 Naval Air Sqn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Tapsell Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 French Turbo Tracker with 30th Anniversary markings (30 years of Trackers operating with the Securite Civile) Cessna C182 of the Belgian Federal Police PC9 from the Irish Air Corps Hawk T1 from 736 Naval Air Sqn Finally - an EC145 from the Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit dropped in briefly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Exhausted Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 Here for training for another 2 weeks or so. They have been here for a month already. Even more impressive is the female pilot behind the controls. Not sure what the crews names are but stand up guys and gals. I was in Yuma when the crew was training in Ernie as a stand in for Fat Albert. It made my run to the civilian side of the airport a lot more interesting. :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Lequerica Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Had an OV-10G+ doing some testing over the weekend. OV-10G+ by John Lequerica, on Flickr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Nice grab with some blur. Interesting to see the USN Special Warfare bubbas testing the OV-10. Wonder if this is like the Tucano deal a few years ago? Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Even more impressive is the female pilot behind the controls. Agreed Great pics John Tapsell, thats a flight line with variety! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Spent a little time at the new hourly parking deck at CLT to catch some 36R departures. Moose - what's the deal across the runway? Just noticed lots of interesting aircraft. Is that a museum? I go through CLT quite a bit, maybe I'll plan an extended layover and try to check it out. Great pics BTW... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Yes, that's the Carolinas Aviation Museum. They have a nice facility - although I haven't been there since they did a major renovation a couple of years ago. Outside, as you can see, they have a DC-7 - that's the one out of Florida, it had been operating, and actually had an engine problem while at CLT. It's parked at the museum waiting funding for a new engine. They also have the final Delta (former NW) DC-9, a C-130 from the local guard unit, and various fighters. Inside, they have the US Airways A320 that went down in the Hudson River, along with a bunch of other aircraft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Yes, that's the Carolinas Aviation Museum. They have a nice facility - although I haven't been there since they did a major renovation a couple of years ago. Outside, as you can see, they have a DC-7 - that's the one out of Florida, it had been operating, and actually had an engine problem while at CLT. It's parked at the museum waiting funding for a new engine. They also have the final Delta (former NW) DC-9, a C-130 from the local guard unit, and various fighters. Inside, they have the US Airways A320 that went down in the Hudson River, along with a bunch of other aircraft. That's good to know. Next time I pass through, I'll try to bump my layover up to 4-5 hours so I can check it out. It'd be worth it just to see the DC-7! CLT was always one of my favorite airports, it just got bumped a bit higher on the list. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moose135 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Let me know when you're visiting and I'll try to meet you there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Let me know when you're visiting and I'll try to meet you there. You got it! Thanks again for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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