T-Birds from Scott AFB

Some shots of the T-Birds from the show on Sunday.

Again, all great - but that fourth one is something else!!! Which lens and camera did you use?

great shots. last one is awesome

Nice series

Nice!

One of the best Mirror Pass captures I think I've ever seen. Dead Nutz on the timing...

That last shot is killer! Great job!

Awesome as usual!

Thanks guys for the comments , they flew a better show on Sunday compared to Saturday, maybe the sun has something to do with it .

Boy do we need a 'whistle' smilie, they are stunning especially the mirror flying. Do they actually 'run' laterally in alignment i.e. are they as close vertically as they look or is there lateral separation in case of errors like sudden turbulence? If so, that close proximity looks almost suicidal

PS What camera/lens combo were you using for these ones?

Box Brownie wrote in post #6367292
Boy do we need a 'whistle' smilie, they are stunning especially the mirror flying. Do they actually 'run' laterally in alignment i.e. are they as close vertically as they look or is there lateral separation in case of errors like sudden turbulence? If so, that close proximity looks almost suicidal

Pretty good smoke and mirrors job by the pilots...

The upper aircraft is offset from the lower by about three feet (as measured wingtip to wingtip) toward the crowd.

Notice #6 is looking toward the camera...(actually looking at #5)

Same with the Calypso Pass (image #3)

Box Brownie wrote in post #6367292
PS What camera/lens combo were you using for these ones?

All photos shot with the 40D -500MM

Excellent work my friend!! Number 5 is off the hook!! Nice mirror too!!

these are great - #3 is WOW!

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #6367408
Pretty good smoke and mirrors job by the pilots...

The upper aircraft is offset from the lower by about three feet (as measured wingtip to wingtip) toward the crowd.

Notice #6 is looking toward the camera...(actually looking at #5)

Same with the Calypso Pass (image #3)

Thanks for the qualified info ~ such precison flying does make for a nice show down the flightline. Have the T-Birds ever come to the UK?

andrewhuxman wrote in post #6367426
All photos shot with the 40D -500MM

Crackingly sharp lens that one. Do you handhold or use a support if so which? Tripod, monopod or chestpod?

I will have to give serious consideration to hiring a 400 or 500 prime next year ~ I have hired the 100-400 and found it very good.

Box Brownie wrote in post #6367603
Thanks for the qualified info ~ such precison flying does make for a nice show down the flightline. Have the T-Birds ever come to the UK?

Over the years, they've definately been to the UK as well as most of Western Europe at one time or antother.

In 2008 their schedule shows that Abbotsford BC will be their only show outside the US.