Author Topic: Just some cool photos...nothing more, nothing less... (Read 1220420 times)

perttime · « **Reply #5600 on:** February 25, 2024, 02:31:24 PM »

... Don't know if it is the same house as in this 1980s clip:

https://youtu.be/WiwLxnUaeY8?feature=shared&t=150

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #5601 on:** February 27, 2024, 08:14:40 AM »

Found on Twitter.

Aero-Spot @johnbilcliffe
Just managed to catch this lot, about 30 min's ago. KC-10 ROMA21, leading on KC-135 ROMA32. With I think 6 F-15s trailing. This time too high and too far to my North...Still nice to see though...🇺🇸🎇🇬🇧🇺🇦👍

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #5602 on:** February 28, 2024, 01:51:11 AM »

During recent stealth mode travels I had a break and sat having a drink overlooking the White House (I am a higher power!):

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #5603 on:** February 29, 2024, 02:28:20 AM »

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing sits on a the ramp alongside two Saab JAS 39C Gripens at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2024, during Bomber Task Force 24-2.

(📸/USAF photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #5604 on:** February 29, 2024, 02:30:27 AM »

Flagship of 55th FS ‘Shooters’. This aircraft is sporting new radar-absorbing Have Glass paint scheme that USAF F-16s are currently getting.
Credit: Frank Crebas

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #5605 on:** February 29, 2024, 10:50:40 PM »

Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie conducts its second test flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023.

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #5606 on:** March 01, 2024, 02:43:42 AM »

Something different:

CFBVs

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #5607 on:** March 02, 2024, 11:58:36 PM »

perttime · « **Reply #5608 on:** March 03, 2024, 02:39:34 AM »

finsrin · « **Reply #5609 on:** March 03, 2024, 03:00:12 AM »

Looks like quick clearing of snow from the road.

perttime · « **Reply #5610 on:** March 03, 2024, 03:50:19 AM »

"Hanki 24, the main exercise of the FInnish Air Force in 2024, was arranged in winter conditions from 26 February to 2 March 2024. In total, the exercise involved approximately 40 aircraft and 3,800 airmen, including 2,300 reservists. As per the Air Force’s agile combat employment concept, F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets operated from eight airfields and two highway strips"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebu8xV3GsjY

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #5611 on:** March 03, 2024, 06:41:27 AM »

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #5612 on:** March 05, 2024, 06:34:22 AM »

USS Iowa (BB-61) alongside the USS Midway (CV-41), as the two made their way into the Indian Ocean (Dec 1, 1987)

The Big Gimper · « **Reply #5613 on:** March 05, 2024, 06:40:42 AM »

Original caption says, "Image taken in April 1944 - View of a line of replacement B-17G Flying Fortress four engined heavy bombers pictured lined up at Langford Lodge, 3rd Air Depot, Northern Ireland, after being delivered from the United States during World War II."

Photo: Authors Own Collection.

Image Repair & Colourisation - Nathan Howland @ HowdiColourWorks.

1/32 HK Models Diorama anyone?