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US Navy F/A-18E (?)
EAA AirVenture Air Show
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
The EAA Air Show attracted 677,000 people this year, the biggest turnout ever for the EAA event. I did not attend, but got some glimpses here and there of some of the aircraft flying over my neighborhood and from a couple of city parks.
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The cockpit of the MIG-21 at Aviodrome, Aviation museum Lelystad.
Above the radar, to see the practical use of a periscope to watch what is happening outside behind the fighter.
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII
Rego: VH-HET Military S/N: A58-758
History
CA-16 Wirraway This Spitfire is one of two flying Spitfire's in Australia both of which are here at Temora Aviation Museum.
The Spitfire Mk VIII is an all-metal, semi-monocoque construction with a canti-levered wing, fabric covered elevators and rudder and retractable landing gear. A total of 20,334 Spitfires were built before, during and after the war with a total of 1652 Spitfire Mk VIII variants were built.
This aircraft was the last Spitfire acquired by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It was built by Supermarine in England in 1944, test flown and then shipped to Australia. The Air Force took delivery of the aircraft in April 1945. with World War II drawing to a close, the aircraft was not required on active service and was placed into storage.
After the war, the aircraft was used at Sydney Technical College as an instructional airframe. It was then acquired by Mr. Sid Marshall who stored it, disassembled, at Bankstown until 1982. Mr. Colin Pay of Scone obtained the Spitfire and began a detailed restoration program which was completed in 1985 when the aircraft flew again.
The aircraft is painted in the green and grey camouflage colours worn by the RAAF aircraft defending Darwin during World War II and in operations in the South West Pacific. The aircraft carries the markings of Wing Commander R.H. (Bobby) Gibbes OAM DSO DFC*.
David Lowy acquired the aircraft in May 2000 and donated it to the Temora Aviation Museum in July 2002. The aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition and regularly flown at Museum displays and airshows.
Specifications
Engine
Rolls-Royce Merlin 70
1710 horsepower (1275.66 kW)
27 Litre liquid cooled V-12 piston engine equipped with a two speed, two-stage supercharger.
Propeller
Rotol Constant Speed
10'9" diameter (3.22m)
An engine driven propeller governor hydraulically controls four wooden blades.
Fuel
Aviation Gasoline 100 Octane
Wing Tank Capacity:90 Imperial Gallons409 Litres108 U.S. Gallons
Wing Tank Capacity (2):30 Imperial Gallons136 Litres36 U.S. Gallons
Dimensions
Wingspan:36' 10"11.23 m
Length:31' 3 ½ "9.54 m
Wing Area:242 sq. ft22.50 sq. m
Height:12' 7 ¾"3.85 m
Weights
Empty:5,805 lb2,633 kg
Maximum Takeoff weight:8,021 lb3,38 kg
Armanent
Two 20mm Hispano Cannons.
Four .303 in. Browning Machine Guns.
Provision for one 500 lb (227 kg) or two 250 lb (114 kg) bombs.
Performance
Maximum Speed:361 knots416 mph669 km/h
Cruise Speed:220 knots253 mph407 km/h
- See more at: www.aviationmuseum.com.au/aircraft_colection/spitfirsmkv1...
The RCAF CF-18 Hornet demo during the 2023 Abbotsford Airshow. The Cf-18s are now due to be replaced by the new CF-35 Lightnings by 2027 making this years airshow one of the last few times that they'll be at Abbotsford. It'll be sad to see them go when they're finally retired.
I rebuild my old fighter plane MOC, Nightbird with minor modifications, and give it a new name, this is it, Raven / Nightbird v2.0.
Convair NB-36H airplane, the first aircraft to fly with an operating atomic reactor aboard, August 6, 1956
Photographer:
Convair
Subjects (LCSH):
Convair airplanes
Fighter planes
Digital Collection:
Transportation Collection
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Item Number: TRA852
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From "Wings Over Wayne 2007" at Seymour-Johnson AFB.
I wish it hadn't been so overcast that day. But still it was great to see and hear that Sabre roar by!
A USAF F-35 Lightning II flying in the 2023 Abbotsford Airshow. This was the plane that I most excited to see. The pilot put on an incredible demo too, she didn't hold back, showed off all the F-35 can do, and came close to breaking the sound barrier.
The west coast rhino demo-team performs the missing man along with Louis Horchel in the F4U in honour of Bill Anders who passed away in a tragic accident on Friday June 7th 2024. Was an absolute privilege to witness. I will never forget it.
A spectacular sight at Duxford - Spitfires and Hurricanes powering overhead in a tribute to the famous Big Wing.
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Actor John Phillip Law was instrumental in creating a lasting motion-picture monument to the legendary Red Baron. In his own inimitable style, he brought Manfred von Richthofen to life in the best possible way. Without a doubt, the 1971 film Von Richthofen and Brown should prove to be Law's most enduring work — It's not just an inspired movie... it's the Red Baron film.
John Phillip Law passed away May 13, 2008, possibly without even knowing that VR&B was his career defining masterpiece — Belatedly, the film is experiencing a renaissance with home video audiences worldwide.
"Brake a leg," John!
Von Richthofen and Brown can be purchased online :
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Note: Some vendors state this flick is from 1970 — Actually, VR&B was released July 28, 1971... Got it? Also, despite this black & white photo, the film is in colour.
Codi von Richthofen,
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A USAF F-15 Eagle and an RCAF CF-18 Hornet flying together for a NORAD Flyover during the evening show of the 2022 Abbotsford Airshow.
Planes returning back to Helsinki-Vantaa airport in Vantaa from Helsinki Airshow 2021 #HelsinkiAirshow
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Fighter (1940-45)
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AIRCRAFT SET
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The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" is a long-range fighter aircraft operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. It entered service in 1940 and upon introduction was considered to have been the most capable carrier-based fighter combining excellent maneuverability and very long range, it was also frequently used as a land based fighter. But by mid-1942 with new allied aircraft and tactics it had become less formidable.By 1944, with opposing Allied fighters approaching its levels of maneuverability and consistently exceeding its firepower, armour, and speed, the A6M had largely become outdated as a fighter aircraft. However, as design delays and production difficulties hampered the introduction of newer Japanese aircraft models, the Zero continued to serve in a front-line role until the end of the war in the Pacific. During the final phases, it was also adapted for use in kamikaze operations
The Zero was used to attack Pearl Harbour on the 7th December 1941, outclassing every allied fighter plane. Its supremecy was finally broken in 1943 by the new F6F Hellcat and by 1944 Zeros were being used in Kamikaze attacks on allied shipping.
This cockpit was built around 1944, nothing is known of its service history and it is thought that it was captured in 1945 and evaluated by Allied Technical Air Intelligence Unit - South east Asia. It was transferred to the Museum by the RAF in 1961
Many thanks for a fantabulous
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Shot 23:09:2015 at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire - Ref 110-534
A USAF F35 Lightning II performing during the Lightning demo at the 2025 Abbotsford International Airshow. It was an awesome demo, it was cut short however due to technical problems. A warning light came on and the pilot had to land. That said she put on a good show, didn't hold back, and she nearly broke the sound barrier.
Camera Info:
Canon 5d Mark II w/ 24-70mm 2.8 L
Æ’2.8 | 1/125 | ISO 2000
Strobist info:
SB80 DX at 1/64th Power in Westcott 28" Apollo Camera Left inside of aircraft.
Val-Halla, a restored P51 Mustang, flying at the 2025 Abbotsford International Airshow. It was supposed to be taking part in the USAF Heritage Flyover alongside the F35 Lightning II but the F35 hand to land due to technical problems so Val-Halla flew on it's own while the RCAF Snowbirds prepared for their performance. Val-Halla was named for both it's pilots Bill Anders wife Valerie and for the Black Knights P51 squadron that was stationed at Keflavik, Iceland during the Cold War.
Camera Info:
Canon 5d Mark II w/ 24-70mm 2.8 L
Æ’4 | 1/200 | ISO 400
Strobist info:
SB80 DX in Westcott 43" Apollo Orb on Boomed overhead.