Here's something you don't see every day

Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:19 am

I was blessed with a golden opportunity to photograph 2 classic trainers air-to-air. What's very cool is that they flew in formation too!

Many MANY thanks to the fine folks at the Inland Empire Wing and Third Pursuit Squadron of the CAF. Without them, and some help from a guy in Florida who brought us together, it would not have happened.

Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:47 am

Cool shots! Do you happen to remember who the pilots were?

Gary

Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:52 am

It was Terry Freedman in the PT-22 with Carter Teeters flying the PT-17. John Maglica was in the front seat of the of the PT-17. We shot it from the AN-2 Colt from the 3rd Pursuit Squadron of the CAF. We couldn't have asked for better weather.

Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:23 pm

Thanks for that info. Those are some great folks for sure.

Gary

Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:02 pm

I couldn't agree more. They were very gracious and welcoming. I am working on the edits to have more shots on my website and should have those up in the next few days. I am also working on shots from the rest of the Cable Airshow. It was a nice show.

Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:09 pm

Nice photo's.

Thanks for sharing.!

Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:06 pm

I got the photos up in 4 galleries on my website for your viewing (or perhaps drooling) enjoyment.

http://www.vg-photo.com/airshow/1-12-08/a2a.html

Enjoy, gang!

Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:24 pm

Great pix!

Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:34 pm

Gorgeous -- thanks for sharing!

Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:51 pm

Thanks guys! I am planning on getting more air-to-air work done this year.

Fri Jan 18, 2008 5:04 am

Yes I can only agree, GREAT PHOTO'S, any more on the way?

Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:53 am

Yep, the link is a few posts down from the pictures. I am in the middle of edits from the whole Cable Airshow and should have them up early next week.

Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:00 pm

those are excellent photos

Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:08 pm

Great shots!!

Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:40 am

One of the shots of the PT-22 solo has received a Screener's Choice award on jetphotos.net. I plan on posting some of the formation shots as well. Enjoy!

http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6159348