I saw a B-52H flying overhead last Thursday afternoon. He was flying at about 4,000 feet, going West from the Thumb tip area of Michigan, towards the center of the state
Originally shared by +Fred Robel It was a really neat sight, and caused me to reflect on how long it has been since I have seen one flying with my own eyes. About 25 years. Not since Wurtsmith AFB closed up here in N. Michigan. I looked it up, and there are only two AFB's left that have them stationed: Barksdale, and Minot. Nowhere near here. Perhaps he was going to an airshow? Or maybe some kind of wargame exercise, as there is a bombing range in the middle of Michigan, near Grayling Army base. Not sure, as the low altitude I observed him at, wouldn't be suitable for a long flight. At any rate, it was a treat to see the old BUFF again. (photo via the US Air force site, taken by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Imwalle ) EDIT: I just found a reference to a B-52 doing a flyby in Toledo on Thursday, where someone took a nice photo of it flying over the line of Thunderbird F-16's. There is an airshow this weekend down there. Maybe this was the same B-52 I saw (though that is waaay South of where I saw it) #aviation #aircraft #airplane […]
17 Jul 2016 in G+ Posts, by
The Red Bull P-38 Lightning on the flight-line display at 2016 Flying Legends show at IWM Duxford in the UK
Originally shared by +**** #albatroff #aircraft #airplane #aeroplane #plane #fighter #lockheed #lightning #flyinglegends #iwm #duxford #redbull #warbird #museum #aviation  
13 Jul 2016 in G+ Posts, by
F-22 Raptor topside with vapour at the Flying Legends show, IWM Duxford during the Saturday displays
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13 Jul 2016 in G+ Posts, by
A Fairey Firefly that ended its working life as a target tug in Sweden, waiting restoration at IWM Duxford. They do have the wings! They're stored in another hanger, near the Super Sabre
Originally shared by +**** I've tried to photo this one many times, but it's challenge to fit in the huge prop and keep the background clear of parts of other aircraft. #albatroff #firefly #fairey #fighter #navy #airplane #aeroplane #plane #aviation #aircraft #duxford #iwm #cambridgeshire  
30 Dec 2015 in G+ Posts, by
The MiG-21 at IWM Duxford. I wasn't sure if I could make anything of this shot as it's taken at 17mm focal length and bit weirdly proportioned, plus there's the usual museum clutter around it. But I think it came out OK in the end
Originally shared by +**** #albatroff #aviation #iwm #duxford #mig #fighter #military #museum #airplane #aircraft #aeroplane #miyokan #coldwar  
20 Dec 2015 in G+ Posts, by
Vancouver was lucky enough to be picked as the destination for this incredible airplane's inarguable flight. Truly beautiful!
Originally shared by +Marek Wozniak Canon EOS 7D w/Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM Lens #aviation #aviationplus #airplane #airplanes #airplanepics #aviationcommunit #theaviationcommunity #ana #airnipponairways #boeing #dreamliner #commercialaviation #aircraftmanufacturers  
21 Oct 2015 in G+ Posts, by
Hanging a rudder on a B767.
You your rudder falls off this is what you will need to fix it…. Originally shared by +Fred Robel Hanging a rudder on a B767. The guys in the other hangar are busy today. #aviation #aircraft #airplane #boeing  
26 Sep 2015 in G+ Posts, by