Greetings!
It is hard to believe the end of 2023 is near. This is has been the most prolific air show season ever for me and yet I feel next year will be even bigger. I plan to push the limits to get the best aviation images I can. I am talking; brand new camera gear, going to airshows even farther away (Alaska?), and maybe even doing air-to-air photo shoots. All to get the best possible and most unique photos. I can't wait. However, let's finish this weeks blog first. This image stars the venerable Beechcraft T-34 "Mentor". The Mentor is a tandem seat US Air Force and US Navy trainer. These three are beautifully stacked in a perfect air show fly-by. I had the opportunity to fly in a T-34 once while I was still in college as part of a US Navy recruiting effort. I had to put the parachute on and was shown the bail out procedures. We did a loop and barrel roll among other things, what a great memory. I hope you enjoy the photo!
Talley ho!
Steve