jmel Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 From a trip out west last fall. First up is the 523rd Fighter Squadron with their block 30s. Jake Link to post Share on other sites
kstater94 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Holy crap Jake First Ken posts and then you do! If I could only take photos like you guys do! Thanks for sharing! Cheers! John Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 The 524th's block 40s. Unfortunately, the 522nd Fighter Squadron's block 50s were at depot getting CCIP'd. Only two jets remained on their ramp. Good night. Jake Link to post Share on other sites
Liberator24 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Jake, I am always jealous of the opportunities you get. You truly have a talent, Sir!! The pictures are as beautiful as ever! -Jim Link to post Share on other sites
wardog1 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 (edited) Once again You've out done yourself Jake..Man oh Man are you good :D I haven't been oner to FM but I hope you post there too so I can give you more Thanks for posting Charles PS:are these gonna make it in your little project? Edited August 6, 2006 by wardog1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I love the low light pictures a the beginning and the line of jets with the dark sky in the background. Interesting shot of an ALE-50 also. Chappie Link to post Share on other sites
Guard Hog Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Jake, great shots (as always). Would you happen to have any pictures of 89-008 (or 89-2008)? That was my good friend's jet when it was at Pope, and its now at Cannon. I believe it's a 524th FS bird. Thanks! -Tom Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Enjoyed these pics Jake! The low light pics gives a lot of ambience to it. Quick questions for those that know, is that WAR(?) HUD only on these Block 40 Vipers or are they also on others such as the Block 50's? What is the difference between WAR HUDs and regular HUDs other than the look? Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 is that WAR(?) HUD only on these Block 40 Vipers Yes, I'm pretty sure that's correct. More information from habu2's website: http://www.habu2.net/vipers/viperblocks/ "Block 40/42 F-16s introduces features that enhance the air-to-ground role without sacrificing the air-to-air role. This includes a Wide Angle Raster (WAR) HUD capable of displaying sensor imagery, LANTIRN (AN/AAQ-13 navigation pod and AN/AAQ-14 targeting pod) capability, an upgraded AN/APG-68(V) radar, GPS navigation, automatic terrain following, and many other features. Block 40/42 F-16D models have an extra HUD repeater display mounted on top of the glareshield in the rear cockpit. This allows the back-seater to see the same sensor imagery and symbology as the front seater sees through the WAR HUD." Link to post Share on other sites
burpinator Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 What kind of camera are you using? The resolution is fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites
VOODOO73 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Very cool shot. ;) Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 great pics Jake. Man i wish those two at Afterburner would bump their proposed Fireball/Crusader sheets up the release table alittle!!!... ;) Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Stuff keeps cropping up painted blue, brown and green... Blah....Aggressors....like they are ever gonna sell decal sheets! ;) Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom Phreak Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 great pics Jake.Man i wish those two at Afterburner would bump their proposed Fireball/Crusader sheets up the release table alittle!!!... :lol: Amen ... it would be nice to have the sheets in hand before Cannon starts flying heavily armed trash haulers!! :lol: (Just messin' with you Scott/Mike ... just get it right and we'll be happy! ) Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 So Scott, this means you have copies of all these shots? Gary, nice to see your here again! Chappie Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 Jake, great shots (as always). Would you happen to have any pictures of 89-008 (or 89-2008)? That was my good friend's jet when it was at Pope, and its now at Cannon. I believe it's a 524th FS bird.Thanks! -Tom Sure do, Tom. Have your buddy e-mail me and I'll send him the hi-res image.What kind of camera are you using? The resolution is fantastic. Canon 10d. So Scott, this means you have copies of all these shots? Gary, nice to see your here again!Chappie He was there with me, and, in many cases, making me curse at him to get the he** out of the way!! Thanks, guys. I appreciate the nice words. Jake Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 (edited) He was there with me, and, in many cases, making me curse at him to get the he** out of the way!!Thanks, guys. I appreciate the nice words. Jake Excellent!!!!! Chappie Edited August 7, 2006 by Chappie Link to post Share on other sites
Taco44 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Those look great Jake. Any news on getting the 150th pics out? ;) Link to post Share on other sites
RipVW Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Nice Shots Jake!! I've got to get out to Cannon before their Vipers go away!! ATB - - Rip - Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Man you sure do like F-16's. BTW cool pics Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Those look great Jake. Any news on getting the 150th pics out? Well...about that--my wife left the CD with those pictures out on my desk while I was away on a trip. Evidently, my 2-year-old found it and it became his shiny new toy for an hour or so until my wife noticed he'd swiped it. I think I may have lost nearly all the images on that CD. I've managed to save some, but I'm not too optimistic. Nice Shots Jake!!I've got to get out to Cannon before their Vipers go away!! ATB - - Rip - Yeah, I guess you better hurry. Any new target date for the last Viper fly-out that you're aware of? The reason he doesn't have more of the 'saders is shortly after we arrived at their spot on the ramp and began to shoot, Chief Master Sergeant of planet Earth waddles out and starts yellin'! Actually I've got quite a few. It's a good thing they were active that day and I could catch them taxiing by. You're right-what a mess that guy was. :P Man you sure do like F-16's. :wacko: yep. Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Yes, I'm pretty sure that's correct. More information from habu2's website:http://www.habu2.net/vipers/viperblocks/ "Block 40/42 F-16s introduces features that enhance the air-to-ground role without sacrificing the air-to-air role. This includes a Wide Angle Raster (WAR) HUD capable of displaying sensor imagery, LANTIRN (AN/AAQ-13 navigation pod and AN/AAQ-14 targeting pod) capability, an upgraded AN/APG-68(V) radar, GPS navigation, automatic terrain following, and many other features. Block 40/42 F-16D models have an extra HUD repeater display mounted on top of the glareshield in the rear cockpit. This allows the back-seater to see the same sensor imagery and symbology as the front seater sees through the WAR HUD." Thanks for the link Dave. That site is very helpful. Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 (edited) Double post. Edited August 8, 2006 by Raptor Supporter Link to post Share on other sites
Rapier01 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Sharp lookin photos dude. Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Scott, Don't you just love those Holly'er Than Thou Chiefs? Chappie Link to post Share on other sites
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