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chuckie365
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 01:05
Working on my MCAS Miramar air show pics right now...got a lot to go through...here's one of the Snowbirds flying in formation on Friday...C&C welcome.

http://www.wizphotos.com/photos/671813551_92YP7-XL.jpg
FlyingPhotog
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 01:11
W:shock:W

That, in a word, is AWESOME!
Phenix3st
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 01:46
I've seen a lot of demo teams and they are easily the best one out there. Just amazing. Poetry in motion
garyeaton
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 06:30
freakin' incredible shot
24alpha
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 06:38
W:shock:W

That, in a word, is AWESOME!
Agreed!
PhotosGuy
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 07:07
Nice work! Sometimes an overcast day is a big plus!
ckort
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 07:28
Nice shot! This photo has a lot of depth to it.
gkarris
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 08:00
(*sitting there in total awe...*)
Rivman
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 08:07
. . . absolutely awesome, a great capture ! :-D
turboale
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 08:13
Great shot! I'm not even one for air photography, but that is exceptional!
chuckie365
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 10:26
Thanks for the great comments everyone...still have a bunch to go through...but i'll post some once i'm done ;-)
FlyingPhotog
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 11:56
Thanks for the great comments everyone...still have a bunch to go through...but i'll post some once i'm done ;-)

Why?

First Pitch

Homerun

<j/k> Looking forward to more! :D
Ramrod
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:32
Very nice indeed.
JWright
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:47
I've seen a lot of demo teams and they are easily the best one out there. Just amazing. Poetry in motion

I wouldn't say that... They just fly a different type of show than teams like the Blue Angels or the Thunderbirds. The Canadair Tutor the Snowbirds fly produces something like 2800 pounds of thrust while one F/A-18 of the Blues produces more thrust than ALL nine of the Snowbirds together.

Because of the high performance aircraft flown by the Blues and Birds, they fly an entirely different type of demo. They showcase the abilities of the aircraft. I think a Tutor would be hard pressed to perform a high alpha pass like the F/A-18 can do...

I was at Miramar last weekend also, and the Snowbirds were exceptional. It's just a different show...
Aviation Junkie
6th of October 2009 (Tue), 13:47
Second guy on the left's attitude is slightly off and blows the whole shot. kidding of course. :D

Awesome shot!!