C-23B Sherpa
Based on the Short Brothers 330-UTT and manufactured in Northern Ireland. Withdrawn from service in 2014, this was the US Army's last tactical fixed-wing transport aircraft. Performed with distinction in Iraq and surrounding countries during the GWOT. Grunts loved this aircraft as relying on Air Force C-130 transportation and supply aircraft that were not always available for the Army. This photograph was taken in 2014 and I was glad to catch it one more time.
A-10A Thunderbolt II
Commonly referred to as the "Warthog", on the ramp at Quonset Point RI, Jun 2010. Taken with a much lesser camera but, still one of my favorite shots of the A-10.
Oracle Challenger III
Being flown by Sean D. Tucker, Jun 2011. Both the aircraft and the pilot have since retired with the pilot still flying and the aircraft has been donated and is due to be hung in a new building at the National Air and Space Museum.
F/A-18 Hornets
On the ramp at Quonset Point RI, Jun 2010. Taken with a much lesser camera.
A-10C Thunderbolt II
More affectionately known as the "Warthog".
C-188 (F/A-18A)
Retro paint celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Battle Of Britain in which Canadian pilots participated. Quonset Point ANGB, RI several years ago.
UH-60L Blackhawk
M998 HMMWV for a sling load.
C-130J-30 Super Hercules
Dropping a load over Quonset Point RI ANGB.
F8F-2 Bearcat
At Quonset Point RI several years ago. Built too late to see US Navy service in WWII, most of what were produced were transferred to the French Navy/Air Force for use in Indochina.
S-64F Skycrane
Photographed at work mid-1998. "Hurricane Bubba" arrived to lift air conditioning units for a new building. Originally built as a CH-54B Tarhe and registered for the US Army as 70-18485. Long retired from military service, this aircraft was converted to the S-64F standard in 1993 and is still flying for Erickson Air Crane (as shown here) in January, 2021. I remember the CH-54B well from my time at Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA in 1988 while attending the NCO Academy there. Scanned in from a 3.5x5" print.
F-15 Eagles
En-route to NYC from Boston, July 4th, 2020. A stretch at 300mm as they were well south of my position.
B-2A Spirit, F-22A Raptures
B-52H Stratofortress
B-1B Lancer, F35B Lightning II
F/A-18
Nighttime after-burners over Virginia Beach, VA. WOW!
B-25-NA
Completed in February 1941 as a B-25-NA, this is the fourth production B-25 and currently the oldest B-25 still flying (2020).
RV6A
Amateur-built, Experimental on an early morning approach to Simsbury, CT, 4B9.
Icon Aircraft Inc A5 Light Sport Aircraft
Built in 2017. Early morning runway arrival to 4B9 Simsbury, CT, late 2019.
2008 ACRO Sport II
Early morning arrival at 4B9, Simsbury, CT.
F/A-18 Hornet
A pair over NAS Jacksonville, FL, Late summer 2018.
Douglas DC-3A
One of 607 civil variants of the DC-3, DC-3A manufactured. This was an Improved version of the DC-3 with two 1,000–1,200 hp (750–890 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial piston engines. This DC-3A, N61981, was produced in 1940.
WACO YMF
Built in 1988 and spotted at Beverly, MA Airport (BVY) in 2018.
MH-60T Jayhawk
One of six fleet-wide to be painted in this chrome yellow 'retro' scheme of the late 1940's to early 1950's. This aircraft is based out of Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod and will remain in this scheme until 2020. An extremely long shot using the Sigma 150-600mm lens.
Kitfox
Big tires... always loved the Kitfox!
2018 KODIAK 100
QUEST AIRCRAFT CO INC.
Barrows Bearhawk
IMG_1194P
AT-6 "Texan"
Fully restored 1941 manufacture. Low pass over the crowd.
1958 CESSNA 175
With floats on TO from a paved surface.
2004 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Giving rides at a car show.
Kaman K-MAX
Kaman Aircraft. Apparently, the US Navy is no longer interested in the manned version of this aircraft for VERTREP duties. The USMC has purchased two (unmanned) and have used them quite successfully in A'Stan. This one was spotted in Simsbury CT. Video capture.
Fokker D.VII (Reproduction)
I believe I have the description correct. Owned and operated by the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Rhinebeck, NY. Scanned from a ~35 year old slide.
Cessna L19/O-1E Bird Dog
Production commenced in 1950, this is one of 3,431 produced. A veteran of both Korea and Vietnam, this series of aircraft has long been retired from military use. Scanned from ~35 year old slide.
