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F-16s from the OK Air National Guard on Approach
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Jul 18, 2019 20:19:26   #
jcspics
 
trainspotter wrote:
Looks like "FREEDOM" shots to me.......great job! God BLESS America!


These are the warriors that put their lives on the line fighting to protect our freedom and yes, God BLESS America!!! Thank you! - Jim

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Jul 18, 2019 20:22:40   #
fbeaston Loc: Vermont
 
Really nice images Jim ... & I particularly enjoyed the story. Thanks for sharing.

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Jul 18, 2019 20:23:32   #
jcspics
 
queencitysanta wrote:
I sure am glad they are on our side.


Right??? Me too!! These guys have my love and admiration for the courage and sacrifices they make going into harms way to protect our way of life... Thank you! - Jim

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Jul 18, 2019 20:41:34   #
jcspics
 
PixelStan77 wrote:
Jim, Great story and the second image is a prize winner.


Thank you for the encouraging comment, it is very appreciated... - Jim

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Jul 18, 2019 21:53:41   #
jcspics
 
fbeaston wrote:
Really nice images Jim ... & I particularly enjoyed the story. Thanks for sharing.


Thank you, it filled me with pride to even have that opportunity. I'm really happy people appreciate the effort and symbolism. - Jim

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Jul 19, 2019 05:32:17   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
jcspics wrote:
I was in Tulsa driving towards the airport a couple of days ago when I noticed three F-16 Fighter Jets in formation circling the airport. I looked at my girlfriend and she said, "Well let's go!" so I pulled off the highway and headed to the access road at the end of the main runway. This process took longer than I thought and we saw them descending until they dissipated below the treetops. I thought I might at least get some taxiing shots as the headed to their hangers but nothing.

So disappointed I half threw my camera into her arms and pulled onto one of the main roads when I see two of them in the distance and vectoring in for a landing. I find a paved but long abandoned entrance and swerve in as the first F-16 roars past less than a block away across the street. I throw the lens cap to my trusted 70-200mm VR lens and get the WB, Aperture, and Exposure adjusted from pure muscle memory to get these awesome shots...

Aim High right?? The location was pure luck but the rest I chalk up to experience...

Thanks!
Jim
I was in Tulsa driving towards the airport a coupl... (show quote)



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Jul 19, 2019 05:58:43   #
machia Loc: NJ
 
The 2nd shot belongs on a calendar. Nice work.

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Jul 19, 2019 08:42:21   #
sr71 Loc: In Col. Juan Seguin Land
 
One does not really want to dog fight an F16...........

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Jul 19, 2019 10:55:49   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Very good set, Jim, right place, right time.

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Jul 19, 2019 11:46:36   #
Alafoto Loc: Montgomery, AL
 
sr71 wrote:
One does not really want to dog fight an F16...........


Unless you're in an F-15 or F-22. Fortunately our enemies have neither. I'm hoping that what they do have is not as capable as they claim

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Jul 19, 2019 12:11:47   #
Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY
 
Nice set Jim. #2 is great. Right place and time.

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Jul 19, 2019 12:36:41   #
kmpankopf Loc: Mid-Michigan; SW Pennsylvania
 
Great set. Looks like you've practiced enough with rushed shots. ha. Good lesson to keep the gear with you.

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Jul 19, 2019 13:02:28   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Nice work.
--Bob
jcspics wrote:
I was in Tulsa driving towards the airport a couple of days ago when I noticed three F-16 Fighter Jets in formation circling the airport. I looked at my girlfriend and she said, "Well let's go!" so I pulled off the highway and headed to the access road at the end of the main runway. This process took longer than I thought and we saw them descending until they dissipated below the treetops. I thought I might at least get some taxiing shots as the headed to their hangers but nothing.

So disappointed I half threw my camera into her arms and pulled onto one of the main roads when I see two of them in the distance and vectoring in for a landing. I find a paved but long abandoned entrance and swerve in as the first F-16 roars past less than a block away across the street. I throw the lens cap to my trusted 70-200mm VR lens and get the WB, Aperture, and Exposure adjusted from pure muscle memory to get these awesome shots...

Aim High right?? The location was pure luck but the rest I chalk up to experience...

Thanks!
Jim
I was in Tulsa driving towards the airport a coupl... (show quote)

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Jul 19, 2019 13:53:34   #
jetengr Loc: AZ
 
The aircraft itself is sometimes referred to as a "weapons platform". Just thought I'd add some food for thought.

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Jul 19, 2019 18:13:50   #
Mojaveflyer Loc: Denver, CO
 
Good story and a nice catch! Thanks for sharing...

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