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Douglas C-47 Skytrain
USAAF 94th TG
Camel Caravan to Berlin
Neubiberg AFB, Germany
Berlin Air Lift, 1948
Led by 88th Squadron Commander Major Abdullah al Ghamdi, the Saudi Hawks are one of the most distinguished and well-loved regional aerobatic teams. Flying British-made Hawk Mk65 smoke-capable jets proudly bearing the RSAF green and white 'coat of arms', the Saudi Hawks' breath-taking performances have been a regular feature of the Al Ain Aerobatic Show for many years, with a fresh take and a brand new set of manoeuvres each season.
The combination of intensive training, constant reinvention and unflinching determination won the Saudi Hawks an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest ever aerial drawing. The majestic manouevre, dubbed the 'emblem move', resulted in a smoke drawing of the Saudi emblem, consisting of two swords crossed over a palm tree, and took two years to perfect.
"We bring something new to Al Ain every year," said Al Ghamdi. "We create and rehearse fof six months ahead of the display season to surprise the public with every one of our performances."
description taken from www.alainaerobaticshow.com
A Lockheed P38 Lightning flying in the 2026 Abbotsford Airshow. One of three Warbirds that flew in the flyover. It was cool to see this most unique fighter plane from WWII.
The current 2010 Duveen Commission, by Fiona Banner.
The suspended Sea Harrier transforms machine into captive bird, the markings tattooing its surface evoking its namesake the Harrier Hawk. A Jaguar lies belly up on the floor, its posture suggestive of a submissive animal. Stripped and polished, its surface functions as a shifting mirror, exposing the audience to its own reactions. Harrier and Jaguar remain ambiguous objects implying both captured beast and fallen trophy.
[From the Tate website]
Both planes are de-commissioned fighter planes.
The Jaguar has been polished, the Harrier painted with feathers.
Sea Harrier.
This particular plane is BAe Sea Harrier ZE695.
The British Aerospace Sea Harrier is a naval VTOL/STOVL jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft, a development of the Hawker Siddeley Harrier. It first entered service with the Royal Navy in April 1980 as the Sea Harrier FRS1. The Sea Harrier was withdrawn from service in 2006 and the last remaining aircraft from 801 Naval Air Squadron were decommissioned on 29 March 2006.
Contrary Mary was flown by Lt Col Roy B Caviness of the 84th Fighter Squadron under the 78th Fighter Group (they have checkerboard noses). They flew out of Duxford England and this Fighter Group was known as the Duxford Eagles and was one of the shining stars of the 8th Air Force in England.
Lockheed F104 Starfighter.
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Still not finish as it shoud be.
During a find in an old dump in Malta, an F4 surfaced, with the main compass platform mounted on the rh side of airframe. We found the same in our airframe. If this is related to a repair shop, production diferences or spesial equipmen is yet not nown.
I tried to make a plane a while back and I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied with the result.
RF-9 (reconnaissance fighter 9)
A two person (pilot and navigator/photographer) jet developed for heavy missions, built like I tank it can withstand multiple small caliber round hits without sustaining much damage. Very few were ever created because of the great cost of manufacturing such a beast.
Chance Vought F4U Corsair on display at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, VA. The Marines used Corsairs for close air support in World War II and the Korean Conflict.
An F-22 Raptor performs during the 2009 Atlantic City Air Show "Thunder Over the Boardwalk" on Wednesday August 19, 2009.
Vought A-7 Corsair II.
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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 plane that I was most excited to see fly at the airshow this year! A restored Mikoyan Mig-17 Fresco flying during the 2025 Abbotsford International Airshow. It was unique to see this Cold War era jet. The Mig-17 was actually the most feared fighter plane for a time. No NATO fighters were able to beat it until the F4 Phantom II entered service in the 1960s. It was still cool to see and just as intimidating as it was back in it's prime.
The Messerschmitt Me 163, designed by Alexander Lippisch, was a rocket-powered fighter aircraft of the German Luftwaffe during WW2. It is the only rocket-powered fighter aircraft to have ever been operational. Its design was revolutionary, and the Me 163 was capable of performance unrivaled at the time. Messerschmitt test pilot Rudy Opitz in 1944 reached 1,123 km/h (698 mph). Over 300 aircraft were built, however, mainly due to the peculiar nature of its power plant, the Me-163 proved ineffective as a fighter, having been responsible for the destruction of only about nine Allied aircraft.
Darnit, again, kicking myself for not bringing my tripod along (they are allowed in the Museum); you'll hear that a lot. This plane I liked a great deal due to its flashy paint and, frankly, general cute factor (sorry, gentlemen—I like fast-moving machinery, but I'm still a woman!).
The name "Peashooter" came from the ship's pilots after its introduction to the USAAC in 1933. This particular Peashooter has been painted in honour of Wheeler Field, Hawaii's 1938 19th Pursuit Squadron, 18th Pursuit Group.
According to the Museum's website, the P-26A was very important in fighter plane development, because it was the US Army Air Corps' first all metal monoplane fighter. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 with 500 hp, the maximum speed is 234 mph—faster than earlier planes because the metal is lighter than wood and even fabric biplanes.
A shot that I'd been wanting to take, some light trails of a plane taking off. This was about the best position I could get on the RAF Base,
Experimenting with texturing to get a vintage look.
This the first of three images of the North American P-51 D Mustang fighter built in Inglewood California. The D model became the major production model. Nearly eight thousand of this model were built. It was heavily used on all fronts during World War II and continued in use in the Korean War until it was replaced by the earliest jet fighters.
The P-51D was powered by a V-1650 Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which was built in America under license to Packard Motors. A versatile aircraft it had a maximum speed of 436 MPH at 25,000 feet and could fly up to a ceiling of 42,000 feet. The effective range of the aircraft was 950 miles. The P51_D's were heavily armed with six 50 caliber machine guns and had a payload of ten five inch rockets or 2,000 pound bombs.
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P-47D-6-RE "Feather Merchant II"
Unit: 84th FS, 78th FG, 8th AF, USAAF
Serial: WZ-Z (42-74641)
Pilot - Maj.Jack Price. Duxford, UK, November 1943,
The current 2010 Duveen Commission, by Fiona Banner.
The suspended Sea Harrier transforms machine into captive bird, the markings tattooing its surface evoking its namesake the Harrier Hawk. A Jaguar lies belly up on the floor, its posture suggestive of a submissive animal. Stripped and polished, its surface functions as a shifting mirror, exposing the audience to its own reactions. Harrier and Jaguar remain ambiguous objects implying both captured beast and fallen trophy.
[From the Tate website]
Both planes are de-commissioned fighter planes.
The Jaguar has been polished, the Harrier painted with feathers.
Sea Harrier.
This particular plane is BAe Sea Harrier ZE695.
The British Aerospace Sea Harrier is a naval VTOL/STOVL jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft, a development of the Hawker Siddeley Harrier. It first entered service with the Royal Navy in April 1980 as the Sea Harrier FRS1. The Sea Harrier was withdrawn from service in 2006 and the last remaining aircraft from 801 Naval Air Squadron were decommissioned on 29 March 2006.
Chance Vought F4U Corsair on display at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, VA. The Marines used Corsairs for close air support in World War II and the Korean Conflict.
Photographers get a night time shot of a WWII Navy Hellcat fighter at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, Addison, Texas.