Then you must see those B-52's all the time! I saw one in Alaska- years ago- but never imagined what a FLOCK of them look like. Screeching loud, too! Thanks for looking in!
Mallardo wrote:
Bossier City, Louisiana. It’s where I live. Nice shots. :)
Then you must see those B-52's all the time! I saw one in Alaska- years ago- but never imagined what a FLOCK of them look like. Screeching loud, too! Thanks for looking in!
Yes, the BUFFS are pretty common place along with the occasional B-1B and B-2.. I miss seeing the A-10’s, though. I always consider the sound of the Big Birds coming and going as the Sound Of Liberty. God bless ‘em!
As far as bases go- Barksdale is certainly one of the better looking places. Though, some are of the opinion the Air Force spends their money on looks, the Army on weapons and the Navy on penicillin...
I wouldn't know 'bout any of that...
...and you're right, HOT! but not today...
mjmjam wrote:
I was stationed there in 1972 in the Air Force Band. Nice place but really hot
A-10's are special... unmistakable looks, distinctive sound and downright awesome... just don't be in front of one. Really liked watching them in Alaska (mid 1990's) and the pilots seemed to like flying the mountains... good times.
Mallardo wrote:
Yes, the BUFFS are pretty common place along with the occasional B-1B and B-2.. I miss seeing the A-10’s, though. I always consider the sound of the Big Birds coming and going as the Sound Of Liberty. God bless ‘em!
Got to ride in a B24 last month. Experience of a lifetime. There's a deal this summer where you can actually fly one. Need to check my wallet. The little ride we had in Dallas was fairly expensive . . . but worth it.
All nice shots of some venerable aircraft! I’ve always thought the F5 Had the most beautiful lines of any jet fighter - just look at that profile (2nd image)!
Stan
Actually, that is a Northrup T-38 Talon. While the T-38 and the F-5 share a common airframe, they are very different aircraft. The T-38 became the first Air Force supersonic trainer, the F-5 was designated to be one of the first fighters slated for export. Believe it or not, the F-5 had very similar flight characteristics to the F-16 at about 20 percent of the cost.