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"Spiral"
I took this photo at the annual Durban Airshow at Virginia Airport. The skydiver is the leader of the South African Air Force's, Golden Eagles Skydiving Team, Johnny Beukes.
Oryx "Handstand on Take-off"
I took this photograph at Roodewal Bombing Range during the annual Air Capability Demonstration, where live ordenance is delivered by South African Air Force aircraft. The Oryx helicopter is a trusted workhorse and a very powerful machine. This photo was taken after troops were dropped off to attack a staged enemy position.
Belguian Female F-16 Pilot
Belgium Military Female F-16 Pilot, Karen Vandenbroucke.
So lucky military pilots in Belgium to fly with her.
Aero Vodochody L-39 "Smoking"
I took this photo at Durban Airshow, South Africa. This years event was dedicated to Mark Beckley, who passed away after participating in the Tzaneen Airshow. His wife Moyra insisted that Mark's new Aero Vodochody L-39 take part in the event, saying that this is what Mark would have wanted.
"Ripp It"
I took this photo at the annual Durban Airshow at Virginia Airport, South Africa. The panning shot is a difficult technique and you are very lucky to capture a fast moving subject. I find that when you use 125/sec you have a good chance of nailing it.
Home Sweet Home
Two Mirage 2000-5F from the 1st and 2nd squadrons EC 1/2 "Cigognes", based in the AFB 102 at Dijon, France.
How to understand "1st and 2nd squadron EC 1/2 "Cigognes" in French Air Force ? :
"EC" means "Fighter Squadron".
"1" in "1/2" means the "under squadron" number.
"2" in "1/2" means the mean squadron number : There is no equivalent to translate the nuance between "Escadron", "Escadre", and "Escadrille" in english. This second number could means the regiment, "Escadre", "Escadrille", or a specific unit. Here this is the 2nd "Escadron" (or "mean squadron"). But it would be a regiment...
And these two numbers combined lost their meaning. They are not really significant, and often based on the squadron's history.
We often add a name of city, region, or animal to the squadron. Here "Cigognes" (storks in english).
At last, You can note there is two different heraldic shields on their tails (two different storks). These helradic refer to the "Escadrille" (under classification of the "under squadron") and often refers to a shibboleth or a hero from the Air Force :
The Mirage at left come from the 1st "escadrille" from the EC 1/2 squadron, named "SP3 Cigogne de Guynemer". Georges Guynemer was a WWI ace based at the AFB 102, with 53 victories.
The Mirage at right come from the 2nd "escadrille" from the EC 1/2 squadron, named "SP103 Cigogne de Fonck". René Fonck was the most famous WWI French aces, with 75 victories. The highest scoring allied Ace during the WWI.
How to understand "1st and 2nd squadron EC 1/2 "Cigognes" in French Air Force ? :
"EC" means "Fighter Squadron".
"1" in "1/2" means the "under squadron" number.
"2" in "1/2" means the mean squadron number : There is no equivalent to translate the nuance between "Escadron", "Escadre", and "Escadrille" in english. This second number could means the regiment, "Escadre", "Escadrille", or a specific unit. Here this is the 2nd "Escadron" (or "mean squadron"). But it would be a regiment...
And these two numbers combined lost their meaning. They are not really significant, and often based on the squadron's history.
We often add a name of city, region, or animal to the squadron. Here "Cigognes" (storks in english).
At last, You can note there is two different heraldic shields on their tails (two different storks). These helradic refer to the "Escadrille" (under classification of the "under squadron") and often refers to a shibboleth or a hero from the Air Force :
The Mirage at left come from the 1st "escadrille" from the EC 1/2 squadron, named "SP3 Cigogne de Guynemer". Georges Guynemer was a WWI ace based at the AFB 102, with 53 victories.
The Mirage at right come from the 2nd "escadrille" from the EC 1/2 squadron, named "SP103 Cigogne de Fonck". René Fonck was the most famous WWI French aces, with 75 victories. The highest scoring allied Ace during the WWI.
German Tornado ECR
Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat and Reconnaissance) of the 321 Squadron JBG32, based in Lechfeld Air Force Base, flying near München, Germany.
...photographed with a Nikon D2X.
...photographed with a Nikon D2X.
Shackleton "Uncle Potties"
Warrant Officer Class 1 Henry James Potgieter, Shackleton flight engineer is standing next to his pride and joy. I had the honour of flying in his "lady" today. It was awesome. You board this "old lady" and you are in another world. All the instruments are original and a mixture of smells, oils, fuel, old leather and the noise... amazing. Oom(uncle) Pottie had to have the Shackleton ready for an air display at the annual African Airospace and Defence Expo held (this year) in Cape Town, South Africa. I used a 12-24mm wide lens to capture the pride in that face!
Line Up!
Amid all the 787 roll-out hoopla, perhaps the coolest event went unnoticed. On Saturday night, Boeing had all of the 787 airline representatives at an event at the Museum of Flight. At 7:07 PM, an Omega Air Refueling Services 707 landed in front of the crowd (after taking off from Paine Field in Everett). At 7:17, an AirTran 717 landed. This continued until 8:17 when an Air France 777-300ER landed. In the end, the 707, 717, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 were lined up nose-to-tail on the taxiway. It is the first time Boeing has had every 7-series airplane in the same place (not counting the 787, which couldn't make the flight, of course).
JG73's Eurofighter take-off
Eurofighter of the JG73 "Steinhoff" Fighter Squadron based in Laage Air Force Base (Germany), taking off from Zeltweg Air Force Base, Austria.
Pitts Special "Formo Loop"
Control Instruments Pitts Special Aircraft, entertaining the crowd at the annual Durban Airshow in South Africa. I got this amazing effect, using an adjustable polarizing filter on my 300mm Nikkor zoom lens.
F/A-18 Super Hornet take off
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the "Checkmates" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, performs a catapult assisted launch from the flight deck of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
"Handstand in the hole"
Oryx helicopter from 15 Squadron, Durban. I asked the pilot to hover on the other side of the hole in the mountain, so that I can get a frontal photograph of the helicopter. I instructed the pilot to dip the nose just enough so that I can see the tailboom section above the cockpit. The pilot lifted the tail and just carried on and produced this picture. Amazing!
Shackleton "View From A Shack"
During the African Aerospace and Defence Expo held in Cape Town. South Africa in 2006, I had the honour of flying in the Shackleton. The aircraft is the property of the S.A. Airforce Museum at AFB Ysterplaat. The mountain in the background is Table Mountain from where you can see Robbin Island.
Car Vs Plane... On A Carrier !
Citroen Visa vs Super Etendard : a funny and old french commercial for Citroen Visa 1988.
Mirage F1 Star Wars
This video shows Mirage F1 flying extremely low between canyon rocks in the desert similarly to the spaceships in the movie directed by George Lucas, STAR WARS. It contains some air refuelling operations, low take offs, and more. The exciting eletronic music overpowers this video.
"Silver Falcons"
Silver Falcons Display Team over Cape Town Harbour South Africa. Used Nikon D70s with
18-70mm lens with adjustable Polarising Filter. Must be one of my favourite pics ever!
18-70mm lens with adjustable Polarising Filter. Must be one of my favourite pics ever!
Riding the Rafale
Riding the Rafale
Original Idea and Images: François Robineau
Music: New Model Army
Directed by Nemo Sandman
Original Idea and Images: François Robineau
Music: New Model Army
Directed by Nemo Sandman
Oryx "Mountain Rescue SA"
Oryx helicopter stationed at 17Sqn, Swartkop, South Africa. The Mountain Rescue Club, South Africa photographed during training in the Drakensberg mountains.
