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pgengler
2012-04-16, 03:34 PM
I don't think anyone's posted anything about this yet; here's the info from the show's website (http://www.jbmdlopenhouse.com/) as of April 16.

Performers

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Rockwell B-1B Lancer
C-17 Globemaster III, KC-10 Extender, KC-135 Stratotanker formation
F-18 Tac Demonstration
GEICO Skytypers
Herb & Ditto
Marine Air Group Task Force Demo (F-18s, CH-47, CH-53, Cobras with Pyro)
Navy Legacy Flight - F-4U
Northeast Raiders Aerobatic Team
U.S. Army Golden Knights
U.S. Coast Guard Hoist Demonstration
U.S. Navy TAC Demo – VF-106


Static Displays

B-52 Stratofortress
Bell AH-1 Cobra
Bell UH-1 Iroquois
C-5 Galaxy
C-17 Globemaster III
C-21
C-47D Skytrain
C-118
C-130 Hercules
CH-53D Sea Stallion Helicopter
CH-46 Sea Knight
Civil Air Patrol
Coast Guard Strike Team
DAV Flight Team: B-25B Mitchell
Delta Airlines Boeing 757
FedEx Airbus A300
F-16 Fighting Falcon
KC-10 Extender
KC-135 Stratotanker
T-1A Jayhawk
North American T-6 Texan
T-28B Trojan
Beechcraft T-34 Mentor

megatop412
2012-04-16, 08:35 PM
I will be there as I certainly don't want to be square

steve1840
2012-04-17, 07:36 AM
How is the angle of the sun for the show? Is the flightline set up so the sun is at your back during the performances? If so, I may consider going.

Joe
2012-04-17, 08:27 AM
Thanks for posting the info Phil, I was starting to think that it wasn't going go to happen because there was so little info on it. A B1-B, wow, missed the one a few years back at Jones Beach.

Steven Holzinger
2012-04-17, 10:37 AM
The lighting sucks at McGuire... it's basically almost on top of you the entire day.

steve1840
2012-04-17, 11:41 AM
The lighting sucks at McGuire... it's basically almost on top of you the entire day.

As much as I'd like to see the KC-10, KC135, and C-17 fly in formation, I'm not going to waste my gas for crap lighting.

I really wish that these shows would take the light into consideration. Granted I know that 80% of the crowd isn't there to take top quality photos, but still would be niceto go to an airshow and not have it backlit.

threeholerglory
2012-04-17, 11:52 AM
yeah the ramp is on the north side of the field so you're facing south...there CAN be some ok shots but not really worth it unless you're already in town.

steve1840
2012-04-17, 11:54 AM
yeah the ramp is on the north side of the field so you're facing south...there CAN be some ok shots but not really worth it unless you're already in town.

Yeah, and at 4.25/gal, and a truck that gets 14mpg on a GOOD day, I'm not making the 5 hour drive for a few "CAN be some ok shots".

Chris S
2012-04-17, 11:55 AM
Besides the crap lighting, the traffic is usually nightmare also !!
I'd love to see the BONE flybys but unfortunately I'll have to pass on this show.

threeholerglory
2012-04-17, 12:58 PM
yeah that's the other thing...traffic down there is HORRIBLE...absolutely horrible.

eric8669
2012-04-17, 01:37 PM
Ill be there. Bad lighting and all. Ill try to make it work. I was at this show a few years back. I enjoyed it except for the heat that day.

threeholerglory
2012-04-17, 02:49 PM
Eric, I was there as well...both days actually, and the first day the show was cancelled or weather. They do have a decent show, and shots are definitely salvageable.

Mateo
2012-04-18, 11:03 PM
The traffic is like Oceana. The show... is not. Last time I was there, I got the OSI harassing for taking a picture of the F-22. I won't be returning.

megatop412
2012-04-19, 12:38 PM
The traffic is like Oceana. The show... is not. Last time I was there, I got the OSI harassing for taking a picture of the F-22. I won't be returning.


you were harrassed for taking a picture of an airplane at an airshow? wow

moose135
2012-04-19, 12:50 PM
you were harrassed for taking a picture of an airplane at an airshow? wow
A few years back, 2006, maybe - the first time they had an air show at McGuire since 9/11 - they had an F-22 on the static display ramp. They had CAP cadets along the rope line around the back of the aircraft, telling people they couldn't photograph the rear of the aircraft. It's possible a few shots were taken at the end of the day, when most people, including the CAP-types, had left the ramp. Not that I would have done anything like that, mind you, I'm just saying...

pgengler
2012-04-19, 12:55 PM
Weird. I didn't get any hassle at the 2007 show about taking this:

http://photos.pgengler.net/photos/2007-05-13/scaled/IMG_7213.jpg

gonzalu
2012-04-20, 01:05 AM
F-22 at Dayton Airshow in 2008 was off limits directly from behind... engines were covered and had an armed Marine asking everyone within earshot to not bother with pictures.

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/dayton2008

Steven Holzinger
2012-04-20, 09:40 PM
Here is a photo I took while flying one time and then I layered an airshow key to give you an idea of what you're dealing with.

http://www.stevesairshow.com/photos/mcguire air.jpg (http://stevesairshow.com/photos/mcguire air.jpg)

http://www.stevesairshow.com/photos/mcguire key.jpg

Chris S
2012-05-04, 10:01 PM
FYI - they posted the schedule for the show and it looks like the B1-B is actually going to be based at McGuire for the entire weekend. I wish I could make it down there just to see that RARE on base BONE performance !! :cool:
http://www.jbmdlopenhouse.com/event-info/open-house-schedule/
Friday, May 11
(For DOD ID card holders only)
11:00 a.m. – Show begins with Golden Knights flag jump, National Anthem KC-10/C-17/KC-135 flyover
11:15 a.m. – Golden Knights
11:35 a.m. – Herb & Ditto
11:50 a.m. – F-18 Super Hornet Demo and F4U Legacy Flight
12:15 p.m. – MAGTF Demo
12:50 p.m. – C-17 Static Line Demo
1:10 p.m. – Bull Stearman
1:30 p.m. – Thunderbirds
3:15 p.m. – USCG Rescue Demo
3:25 p.m. – GEICO Skytypers
3:45 p.m. – F-18 Super Hornet Demo and F4U Legacy Flight
4:05 p.m. – NE Raiders
4:20 p.m. – B-1
Saturday, May 12 & Sunday, May 13
(Open to the public)
11:00 a.m. – Show opening w/flag & anthem
11:10 a.m. – KC-10/C-17/KC-135 flyover
11:25 a.m. – Golden Knights
11:55 a.m. – Bull Stearman
12:10 p.m. – MAGTF Demo
12:30 p.m. – GEICO Skytypers
12:50 p.m. – Herb & Ditto
1:05 p.m. – B-1
1:25 p.m. – C-17 Static Line Demo
1:45 p.m. – F-18 Super Hornet Demo and F4U Legacy Flight
2:05 p.m. – USCG Rescue Demo
2:35 p.m. – NE Raiders
3:00 p.m. – Thunderbirds
4:30 p.m. – Show End

megatop412
2012-05-05, 03:32 PM
Thanks for posting the schedule! Now I can't wait!!! Giggity!

gonzalu
2012-05-05, 03:40 PM
I was planning to skip this show but with the BONE performing, I must go :tongue:

Zee71
2012-05-05, 09:23 PM
Right now, I'm up in the air about attending, but would want to see the B-1.

eric8669
2012-05-05, 09:36 PM
come on guys, make the trip. If the weather is good count me in.

Wavefront
2012-05-05, 09:48 PM
I plan to be there on Saturday. I don't want to miss BONE.

moose135
2012-05-05, 09:49 PM
come on guys, make the trip. If the weather is good count me in.
Same here.

Steven Holzinger
2012-05-06, 12:29 PM
I'll be there all weekend especially since I'm about 35 minutes away. They also updated the static display and if everything shows, they are going to have a FANTASTIC ramp full of goodies! Heck, in 2000, 2005, 2007, and 2008 there were some good static displays... I do recall in 2008 one or two people got interrogated for taking close up photos of the Alaskan E-3 that showed up...

If you want to see photos of the 2008 McGuire show, here's photos from several friends:

http://www.ademartiniphotography.com/Airshows/2008/McGuire2008/12588079_Z8cfMP#!i=903989686&k=WwdQM

http://chrisadolor.smugmug.com/Airshows/McGuire-Air-Expo-2008/5091215_Vmntcv#!i=306838958&k=KRvpc

http://airshowmag.com/2008briefs/june2008/mcguire2008_deveney/index.html

Big Tim #70
2012-05-06, 03:39 PM
I decided yesterday (Fri) that I was going to make the trip, now seeing the B-1 is going to be flying, my decision looks like a good one. Heading over first thing on Sat morning to be there for gate open. Hoping for a full day of good flying!

megatop412
2012-05-06, 06:00 PM
Taken in 2008:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3240/2955410788_60c201d881_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3037/2954566195_a01d8fd524_b.jpg
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3045/2955411322_111a7087c6_b.jpg

Chris S
2012-05-11, 11:04 AM
FYI- one of my buddies is at the DOD practice show right now and
he said the BONE is from Dyess and it's already on the HOT RAMP !!:cool:
Also, 2 F-18s from VMFA-112 "Cowboys" came in yesterday and they
will probably be apart of the MAGTF Demo also.
Anyway, enjoy the show tomorrow and GOOD LUCK with the traffic !!

megatop412
2012-05-11, 11:52 AM
I am just keeping my fingers crossed that the weather cooperates like it is today- I know stuff will be backlit especially in the PM but hoping I can make some kind of somthin happen, photographically speaking

Hope to see some of you out there! Let's gets some terrific shots of that B-1 posted!!!

gonzalu
2012-05-11, 01:34 PM
One of the worst shows photographically .. by 10:00am the light is in your face relative to the flight-line until sunset :-( You actually want OVERCAST skies with very high clouds for this show. It is also unfortunate that the active RWY is invisible mostly from the airshow crowd position.

However for the B-1, we make exceptions :tongue:

gonzalu
2012-05-11, 01:46 PM
Some of mine from years past at McGuire

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/127127034/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/127127104/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/79118118/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/79117224/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/98279655/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/98279719/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/98279711/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/98279954/original.jpg

The P-51 was so low in this pass we thought he would hit the ground... WOW!!

http://www.pbase.com/gonzalu/image/98279128/original.jpg

tiny123
2012-05-11, 10:23 PM
Does anyone think it would be a problem to bring a 400mm lens with a gimbal head and a large tripod? I was planning to make the trip but i would hate to bring 10k of camera gear and have to leave in in my vehicle? Thanks in advance!

gonzalu
2012-05-12, 07:19 AM
You should be able to as long as it's naked... no backpacks or roller bags... nothing big. But I have seen folks with large pods all the time...

Chris S
2012-05-12, 12:20 PM
I just heard from my friend at McGuire and they actually sent 2 BONES from Dyess !! WOW !! :cool:
One is on static display giving tours of the cockpit and the other will be doing the flybys !!
Sure wish I could've made it down there and I can't wait to see all the photos !!

Steven Holzinger
2012-05-12, 06:51 PM
Wait until you see the VIDEO... :cool:

Joe
2012-05-12, 09:15 PM
I just heard from my friend at McGuire and they actually sent 2 BONES from Dyess !! WOW !! :cool:
One is on static display giving tours of the cockpit and the other will be doing the flybys !!
Sure wish I could've made it down there and I can't wait to see all the photos !!



Yes, they sent two as you described, one for static and one for the show. It was a very good show, I just got home a few minutes ago. They let you into the cockpit of the B-one, while technically not completely inside, you could go up the ladder until the top rung. There were no restrictions on photography, so I snapped a few and will post them tomorrow or soon after. Due to some technical issue, there was no F/A18 Super Hornet display during the regular show today. I say regular show because he did an intense display about 25 minutes after the show had ended - lots of burner!!! He did several high speed passes, the slow pass with his gear down, many loops and it put a nice ending on other than photography related, a really good show. I am happy that I went.
Joe

Joe
2012-05-12, 09:20 PM
Manny,
Those images don't look bad at all. I wish I saw the F117 demo before they were mothballed. I caught one about 11 years at a show in Arkansas, I didn't get to see it fly, but it was clearly visible. I was on a business trip and got to watch a good part of the show while waiting for my plane to depart. Fortunately, the airshow caused us to be delayed.

moose135
2012-05-12, 09:32 PM
I ended up elsewhere today, and am planning to hit McGuire on Sunday. Can someone tell me what the deal is with bringing bags in? Is a small camera bag OK? Looking at their web site, they say no backpacks or "tote bags" and I don't want to get to the gate and be sent back to the car, or stuff things in my pockets only to find everyone dragging bags along.

eric8669
2012-05-12, 09:36 PM
I ended up elsewhere today, and am planning to hit McGuire on Sunday. Can someone tell me what the deal is with bringing bags in? Is a small camera bag OK? Looking at their web site, they say no backpacks or "tote bags" and I don't want to get to the gate and be sent back to the car, or stuff things in my pockets only to find everyone dragging bags along.

I had know problem getting my camera bag in, you should be fine.

I went down with my brother and gave Jason and Dennis ride down(hoped they enjoyed there first airshow) and met up with Manny. The show was ok. B1 was great. F'18s were grounded for the day for some testing, but about 45 minutes after the show had ended if you stayed around F18 did its full demo for the remaining crowd.

Joe
2012-05-12, 09:55 PM
I ended up elsewhere today, and am planning to hit McGuire on Sunday. Can someone tell me what the deal is with bringing bags in? Is a small camera bag OK? Looking at their web site, they say no backpacks or "tote bags" and I don't want to get to the gate and be sent back to the car, or stuff things in my pockets only to find everyone dragging bags along.

Hey Moose,
They didn't give me any grief with regards to my camera bag, which is about 14" wide by 10" deep and about 9" high. By time I got to the gate, they had me open it, saw my camera and a few lenses and said "you're good, enjoy" When we parked, got there are 8:15 and they made us park a good half mile from the entrance, so we had to walk across a big grass field, while others were able to park close to the gate, I guess it was a matter of which entrance you choose, anyway, my point was to say that the guys doing the parking were looking over what people were bringing in, and he told a woman that her pocket book was too large, to keep it in her car. If it's the bag that you had with you when the shuttle came in, that would be fine. They definitely were not letting anyone in with backpacks. I also brought a folding chair with me and no issues, water bottles are also allowed. They also checked you with a metal scanner after you showed them your bags, which was a first at an airshow for me. I've been to shows at other bases and never came across this. My sneaker gave them a false positive and I had to take it off to show them that other than my socks and feet, there was nothing in there.

If you go, as soon as you pass the check point, there is a large hangar, make sure you go inside as there was a surprise in there that I didn't see any mention of....the Predator UAV, which was really cool to see up close.

Joe
2012-05-12, 10:11 PM
One other note, I didn't see the B-52 anywhere. I doubt that I missed it since those wings are so large, but I could have! They didn't list in their paper that they gave out when you walked in showing where all of the statics were.

moose135
2012-05-12, 10:36 PM
Thanks for the info, guys. Joe, the bag I'm bringing is about half the size of the one I had for the shuttle shoot, only bringing part of my stuff, plus some water. The last time they had a show at McG, they sent me through the metal detector about 4 times. Finally, I realized my bluetooth headset was in a lower pocket of my pants. Then, when the guy saw me carrying a camera, he asked if it was all camera gear in my bag, and when I told him it was, he said "That's OK, then, you don't need to open it..."

yankees368
2012-05-13, 12:09 AM
First pass of rough edits. Here are some highlights, much more here:
http://s880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/McGuire%20Air%20Show%202012/

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DWaviation
2012-05-13, 01:25 AM
Nice day out there.
Here are mine
http://www.dwaviation.de/wp-content/gallery/mc-guire-afb/img_9822.jpg

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gonzalu
2012-05-13, 09:00 AM
I ended up elsewhere today, and am planning to hit McGuire on Sunday. Can someone tell me what the deal is with bringing bags in? Is a small camera bag OK? Looking at their web site, they say no backpacks or "tote bags" and I don't want to get to the gate and be sent back to the car, or stuff things in my pockets only to find everyone dragging bags along.


John, I was REALLY surprised how much more relaxed McGuire was this year with security. They were responsible for me getting my ThinkTankPhoto speed belt with pouches after one year almost getting arrested for arguing with a sergeant that my bag was no more of a threat than the diaper bag for the baby next to me. I had to walk back to my car that year over a mile in each direction and walk in naked as I call it.

This year, they were allowing pretty much anything... I saw really really big camera bags waling in.

Interestingly though, they were asking everyone if they had scanners or radios of any sort (???) never asked why.

gonzalu
2012-05-13, 09:04 AM
Manny,
Those images don't look bad at all. I wish I saw the F117 demo before they were mothballed. I caught one about 11 years at a show in Arkansas, I didn't get to see it fly, but it was clearly visible. I was on a business trip and got to watch a good part of the show while waiting for my plane to depart. Fortunately, the airshow caused us to be delayed.

Joe,

My enjoyment of the hobby is the combined air display, aircraft AND photos :tongue: so for me, the picture is a huge part of it... McGuire usually SUCKS for me photographically... however, they can sometimes put on a great show. Also this year was a nice change of weather from the last few shows which is welcome. It was literally a PERFECT show all around ... great crowd, great performers great wx and NO TRAFFIC!!!

Other than being held captive by the Thunderchickens (you can't move on base while they perform so I couldn't escape early :-( ) I had a great time... it was also nice hanging with Dennis, Jason, Eric and his brother for a little bit. The BONE Cockpit view was also a boner for me. Pun intended

gonzalu
2012-05-13, 09:07 AM
Dennis, Jason: TERRIFIC job with the photos... well done!

yankees368
2012-05-13, 09:56 AM
Thank you, sir! Sorry we didn't see you before you left, Dennis and I were busy being memorized by a DC9 and charging his camera battery in a Delta 757. What a fun day!

Zee71
2012-05-13, 11:12 AM
Nice set Dennis and Jason!!! Looks like you guys all had a great time.

lijk604
2012-05-13, 11:56 AM
Had to throw a few up before going to Mom's. Manny, Dennis, Jason, sorry I missed you guys.
http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Joint-Base-McGuire-2012/i-9PWGwzn/0/L/85-1607WRI051112-2-L.jpg

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Greg_NY
2012-05-13, 01:38 PM
Very nice, John! Love that top view of the B1...

yankees368
2012-05-13, 01:44 PM
Here are some flight deck shots I uploaded later:

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/McGuire%20Air%20Show%202012/DSC_0555-1.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/McGuire%20Air%20Show%202012/DSC_0123-1.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/McGuire%20Air%20Show%202012/DSC_0069-3.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/McGuire%20Air%20Show%202012/DSC_0066-2.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/McGuire%20Air%20Show%202012/DSC_0064-1.jpg

Taken by the Delta pilot
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/McGuire%20Air%20Show%202012/DSC_0062-1.jpg

FedEx A300
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/McGuire%20Air%20Show%202012/DSC_0036-2.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/McGuire%20Air%20Show%202012/DSC_0032-1.jpg

Auto Pilot Rope
http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/McGuire%20Air%20Show%202012/DSC_0030-1.jpg

eric8669
2012-05-13, 02:10 PM
Had to throw a few up before going to Mom's. Manny, Dennis, Jason, sorry I missed you guys.


Nice shots, John did you happen to be sitting just right of show center? I thought I saw you. Dennis, Jason, Manny and I were setup left of show center.

lijk604
2012-05-13, 06:39 PM
Nice shots, John did you happen to be sitting just right of show center? I thought I saw you. Dennis, Jason, Manny and I were setup left of show center.

Tim & I were just to the right of the announcers stand. Right before the barriers turned to bring the crowd further from the action.

Joe
2012-05-13, 07:31 PM
Here are some of the B-1, I will post other images when I get the chance to, although it may be a while, very busy for the next two weeks:
http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_1678b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_1691b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_1695b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_2349b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_2357b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_2366b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_2460b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_2478b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_2526c%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_2603b%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_3659b%201024.JPG

Joe
2012-05-13, 07:32 PM
And two of the Predator:

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_1634a%201024.JPG

http://joeogden.net/McGuire/IMG_1635a%201024.JPG

moose135
2012-05-13, 09:07 PM
Great shots, guys! Just got home a little while ago - stayed until they threw us off the ramp at 5pm, then typical Sunday traffic...I spent most of the day with NYCA's "Other Phil". Great show, better weather, a boatload of photos to go through...hard to beat it!

pgengler
2012-05-13, 09:31 PM
Good seeing you again Moose! I'm really going to try to get through my photos sometime in the next couple of days (and maybe then start catching up on all the rest!). McGuire usually has a good show and this year was no exception, even though it's not great light. The MAGTAF demo was neat; I think I managed a couple of photos with the pyro.

On my way back, there was an accident on the southbound Turnpike; apparently a serious enough one for a state police chopper to land on the highway. It took off headed south right over traffic when I was about 10-15 car lengths away.

moose135
2012-05-13, 09:36 PM
They were just cleaning that up when I went by, Phil. Saw an SUV on a flatbed on the SB side, looked like a roll-over.

megatop412
2012-05-13, 09:59 PM
Fantastic shots people. That B-1 was the sexiest plane I've ever seen. I still have another day or 2 before I can post anything. I saw people with both camera bags AND scanners so no idea what happened with that. Good seeing you over there Manny

eric8669
2012-05-13, 10:55 PM
a few from me.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_1503.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_1658.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_2039.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_2356.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_2411.jpg

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac155/southpawcaptures/IMG_2519.jpg

moose135
2012-05-14, 12:58 AM
A few from Sunday:

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/McGuire-AFB-Open-House-2012/i-SwHgfRx/0/XL/JM20120513McGuireT-28001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/McGuire-AFB-Open-House-2012/i-9wdWwTT/0/XL/JM20120513McGuireSkytyers002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/McGuire-AFB-Open-House-2012/i-SF8n7cT/0/XL/JM20120513McGuireKC-135R60-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/McGuire-AFB-Open-House-2012/i-MJKWtV9/0/XL/JM20120513McGuireC-5001-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/McGuire-AFB-Open-House-2012/i-rj52vQW/0/XL/JM20120513McGuireB-1B002-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/McGuire-AFB-Open-House-2012/i-LHFkS9L/0/XL/JM20120513McGuire004-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/McGuire-AFB-Open-House-2012/i-jwRqzCb/0/XL/JM20120513McGuireFA-18F003-XL.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/McGuire-AFB-Open-House-2012/i-tSVd3pS/0/XL/JM20120513McGuireThunderbirds0-XL.jpg

DWaviation
2012-05-14, 12:38 PM
One more..

http://www.dwaviation.de/wp-content/gallery/mc-guire-afb/f18.jpg

yankees368
2012-05-14, 07:11 PM
I'll see your photoshop job and raise you one poorly 'shopped photo

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/DSC_0693-1.jpg

megatop412
2012-05-14, 10:49 PM
Finally finished editing my shots, that lighting was a b*tch so I decided to get creative. Also got myself a tour of the base Command Center thanks to a friend, unfortunately photos were a no-no so I could only get a photo of the plaque on their wall. Very cool nonetheless.


Gettin ready to drop
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/095228.jpg
http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/100323.jpg
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/102650.jpg
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/112945.jpg
http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/121236.jpg
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/103403.jpg
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/124838.jpg
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/122057.jpg
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/132902.jpg
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/135128.jpg
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/125101.jpg
The Turkeybirds!
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/144410.jpg
steam gauges galore
http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/085800.jpg
http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/160350.jpg
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/160642.jpg
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/476411/20120512/161327.jpg

lijk604
2012-05-14, 11:05 PM
A few statics from Saturday
http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Joint-Base-McGuire-2012/i-DgCWDb8/0/L/165934WRI051212-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Joint-Base-McGuire-2012/i-47grvBN/0/L/N700HSWRI051212-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Joint-Base-McGuire-2012/i-m9QrMgq/0/L/86-0098WRI051212-5-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Joint-Base-McGuire-2012/i-tCk9JJW/0/L/53-3255WRI051212-2-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Joint-Base-McGuire-2012/i-Vc7c6GX/0/L/08-3930WRI051212-2-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Joint-Base-McGuire-2012/i-SDmrDfD/0/L/N25KPWRI051212-2-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Joint-Base-McGuire-2012/i-2g87WwJ/0/L/04-4128WRI051212-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Artistic-Aviation/i-5RBQLps/0/L/KC135-tail-markings-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Artistic-Aviation/i-zR2VvnV/0/L/B25-gun-L.jpg

http://www.jklosphotography.com/Airplanes/Artistic-Aviation/i-gk6pLL3/0/L/Rivets-L.jpg

puckstopper55
2012-05-15, 09:00 AM
I'll see your photoshop job and raise you one poorly 'shopped photo

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac1/yankees368/DSC_0693-1.jpg

I kinda like this .. a bit Tron'ish

yankees368
2012-05-15, 10:39 AM
I kinda like this .. a bit Tron'ish

lol, that is exactly what I was going for! Welcome to the grid.

puckstopper55
2012-05-15, 01:03 PM
lol, that is exactly what I was going for! Welcome to the grid.

I thought I was the only one who liked that movie (the original & Legacy).

yankees368
2012-05-15, 01:08 PM
I thought I was the only one who liked that movie (the original & Legacy).

I've actually never seen the original, but I love Legacy. Seen it several time. I know Dennis likes it, too.

puckstopper55
2012-05-15, 02:08 PM
I've actually never seen the original, but I love Legacy. Seen it several time. I know Dennis likes it, too.

A few lines from Legacy refer to the original, and make you chuckle. the original was too early for its time. The concept (in 1981) is actually pretty cool when you look at how each user has an online (grid) persona .. fast forward to the mid 90's and every user does have an online persona in the form of AOL screen name, or email address.

megatop412
2012-05-15, 04:43 PM
I love that Simpsons episode where Homer asks if anyone's seen Tron and everyone's like 'no' except for chief Wiggum...wait what thread is this

puckstopper55
2012-05-16, 09:15 AM
I love that Simpsons episode where Homer asks if anyone's seen Tron and everyone's like 'no' except for chief Wiggum...wait what thread is this

Its a Tron aviation thread .. duh

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/TronLegacy_LightJetBig_DanielSimon_001.jpg

yankees368
2012-05-16, 10:36 AM
Maybe next year, instead of the papatroopers, we will get this:

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110217053220/tron/images/thumb/6/61/BG_chute02.png/640px-BG_chute02.png

puckstopper55
2012-05-16, 01:00 PM
Maybe next year, instead of the papatroopers, we will get this:

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110217053220/tron/images/thumb/6/61/BG_chute02.png/640px-BG_chute02.png

One could only hope .. but replace guy in back with
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c87/puckstopper55/-gem-from-tron-legacy-25080231-900-451.jpg

yankees368
2012-05-16, 01:12 PM
Yes, please!