Barksdale Air Force Base, near Shreveport, LA
Apr 28, 2018 08:09:23 #
fuminous wrote:
Spent a couple of days at Barksdale AFB near Shreveport, Louisiana… had a few moments to waste so, grabbed a few “tourist” shots…
Very nice set
Apr 28, 2018 09:15:41 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
jerrydownunder wrote:
Actually, that is a Northrup T-38 Talon. . . . .
I stand corrected, Jerry. Eagle eyes, you are! Did you fly these aircraft?
Stan
Apr 28, 2018 09:36:08 #
Apr 28, 2018 09:53:54 #
A few moments to waste??? You apparently put those few moments to very good use. Have fun with the paperwork.
--Bob
--Bob
fuminous wrote:
Spent a couple of days at Barksdale AFB near Shreveport, Louisiana… had a few moments to waste so, grabbed a few “tourist” shots…
Apr 28, 2018 10:00:45 #
Apr 28, 2018 13:42:10 #
Paperwork is neverending. These images saved your day! Impressive machines and even better, the awesome skies. Your work is remarkable!
Apr 28, 2018 16:07:11 #
jfdnp
Loc: Coastal Connecticut
fuminous wrote:
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...
I wouldn't know 'bout any of that...
...and you're right, HOT! but not today...
I lived in Northern Maine when Loring AFB was still active.....they seem to like to use our Main Street for bomb runs (or so it seemed)!
Apr 28, 2018 17:43:19 #
jerrydownunder
Loc: Newcastle, NSW Australia
StanMac wrote:
I stand corrected, Jerry. Eagle eyes, you are! Did you fly these aircraft?
Stan
Stan
Stan,
No. Was an Air Traffic Controller in the USAF for 20+ years and have worked in the aviation industry for over 40 years. I am also a pilot and have an affinity for aircraft. I've seen or been around pretty much every airplane the US military has flown, including that Boeing KC-97.
Cheers!
Apr 28, 2018 18:53:48 #
Apr 28, 2018 21:43:52 #
Great shots,
Shreveport and Bossier City Louisiana are great places to visit and live. Barksdale has a lot to offer in the way of planes and the 8th Air Force museum. Not to mention one of the best air show and open house you will ever experience during "Holiday in Dixie".
I was raised in Shreveport, but now a transplant to Michigan.
Shreveport and Bossier City Louisiana are great places to visit and live. Barksdale has a lot to offer in the way of planes and the 8th Air Force museum. Not to mention one of the best air show and open house you will ever experience during "Holiday in Dixie".
I was raised in Shreveport, but now a transplant to Michigan.
Apr 28, 2018 22:44:37 #
Skate
Loc: Kilgore, TX
The second aircraft is a T-38 from Vance AFB, OK. During the Air Force undergraduate pilot training program the students will fly an “out and back” training sortie to Barksdale AFB and back to Vance AFB for training.
Apr 29, 2018 02:05:29 #
Just love them birds. Seeing them in flight is like bringing music to my ears. USAF retired. Mahalo for sharing.
Apr 30, 2018 09:11:16 #
Fuminous, I love the face off photo. The foreboding light and perspective is really fantastic.
Apr 30, 2018 11:59:29 #
I agree, John
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!
Apr 30, 2018 12:01:54 #
Glad you do, Gregoryd! Thanks!
gregoryd45 wrote:
Great shots fuminous, love the last shot
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