CAF B-29 "Fifi" Gallery Added

A gallery dedicated to the only airworthy B-29 Superfortress "Fifi" was added to the site today. "Fifi" was shot at the Deer Valley Airport after a two week hunt across Arizona which was complicated by weather delaying her travels.

Red Flag 11-03 Gallery Added

As I get caught up editing images from the first part of the year prior to the 2011 Reno Air Races in September, a gallery from February's Red Flag Exercise 11-03 was added today. Participants included Royal Air Force Tornados, Michigan Air National Guard A-10s, and US Navy EA-18G Growlers. The next Red Flag exercise will take place early 2012.

2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow Gallery Added

I added a gallery with images from the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow to the site today. This was the last summer airshow before I finish out the airshow season with 7 airshows in a 9 week stretch.

Classic Warbirds at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow

A couple of the many classic warbirds at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow.

N-9M Flying Wing at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow

N-9M Flying Wing at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow.

United DC-3 at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow

‎11mm wide angle shot of a United DC-3 on the ramp as the morning fog burns off at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow.

F-18 Super Hornet at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow

F-18 Super Hornet breaks from the US Navy Tailhook Legacy Flight at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow.

P-38 Lightning "Honey Bunny" at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow

The P-38 Lightning "Honey Bunny" was among the great variety of classic warbirds at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow.

2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow

Good day shooting at the 2011 Wings Over Camarillo Airshow yesterday....great mix of classic aircraft. This was airshow number five for the year so far. Next on the schedule are the 2011 Reno Air Races and the 2011 NAS Oceana Airshow in September.

Flight With 6th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10

Had the privilege to fly a refueling mission on board a Travis AFB based 6th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender prior to the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo. During the flight we refueled a C-17 Globemaster III and the Thunderbirds as they made the trip from Nellis AFB to Travis AFB for the show.

2011 Travis AFB Air Expo Gallery Added

A gallery with images from the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo was added today. I would like to thank the Travis AFB Public Affairs Office once again for their hospitality during my visit.

Thunderbird Fan at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo

Oddly enough this is one of my favorite images from the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo. I just happened to see this woman's outstretched hand among the crow of thousands as she tried to catch a glimpse of the Thunderbirds with her camera.

Thunderbirds at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo

The Thunderbirds headlined the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo.

Team Travis Airpower at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo

Travis AFB based KC-10 Extenders participated in both static and aerial airpower displays at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo.

Kids enjoying the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo

Here are some of the younger airshow fans I captured at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo.

Autographs With the Thunderbirds at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo

Thunderbird #8 Captain Kristin Hubbard signs an autograph during the Greater Bay Area Make a Wish Foundation's meet and greet with the Thunderbirds at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo.

Air Force Father and Daughter at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo

An Air Force officer watches the Thunderbirds as his daughter sleeps at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo.

Team Travis Airpower Demo at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo

A KC-10 Extender prepares to land as a C-17 Globemaster III prepares for another pass as part of the Travis AFB based airpower demo at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo.

Alex Photographing the Thunderbirds at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo

Another one of the amazing Greater Bay Area Make a Wish Foundation youngsters I had the pleasure to meet with the Thunderbirds at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo was Alex. Here is Alex taking pictures of the Thunderbird Diamond.

Ruby's Pony at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo

After their practice show the day before the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo the Thunderbirds met a number of the Greater Bay Area Make a Wish Foundation's children. Being able to photograph this event was a special honor for me. An amazing young lady named Ruby brought her stuffed pony and had it autographed by the entire Thunderbirds team...this is Ruby's pony in the cockpit of Thunderbird #1.

American Spirit at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo

One of the many American flags at the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo.

Thunderbirds Aerial Refueling

View of the Thunderbirds from a KC-10 tanker as they make their way to Travis AFB for the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo.

2011 Travis AFB Air Expo in the Books

I would like to thank the Travis AFB Public Affairs Office for making the 2011 Travis AFB Air Expo an awesome experience. Their outstanding hospitality and professionalism was truly appreciated over the four days I was on base. Images forthcoming.