(Air) Tucson Air Guard at work

I'm an F-16 crew chief with the 162FW in Tucson, AZ I finally talked the PAO to let myself and a group of other photographers out on the runway to capture our pilots at work. Here are just a small sample of what I got. Jay Beckman was one of the photographers with me and after looking at his I don't want to post these cause well....he's better than me

Moments before impact

You got some great shots, & I'd be very happy with them.

That's great stuff; nice of you to help make that opportunity happen, too.

"Show me your guns" -> LOL


Thanks for the sharing and thanks for your service!

^ Indeed. #3 (show me your guns) is highlarious in all sorts of ways and I really enjoyed it. Please post more when you get the chance.

Thanks guys. I have a lot more of the pilots up close. They really did enjoy us being out there yesterday. Now I need to track them down at work and give them a copy.

These are awesome!

You got some amazing photos as well!! I love "double trouble"

Don't short change yourself... These are good shots! Especially like the "Show Your Guns" capture.

That was awesome that you worked that out with the PAO for you and some fellow photogs.

Great set and wonderfull to have such privleged access Not a shabby one in the set!

I have a question? What is it with the two seater variant, is it a trainer or a role variant 'type' compared to the single seater?

Very nice, now I feel jealous. Excuse me while I go kick myself for not taking more when I was still in

Chris

Box Brownie wrote in post #11103354
I have a question? What is it with the two seater variant, is it a trainer or a role variant 'type' compared to the single seater?

I had the same question!

And I love that canopy glass on the f16. What a view they must have.

Awesome set!!! Double Trouble is my fav

on another note, the "Guns" and "Double Trouble" are from the UAE and are F-16E/F "Desert Falcon" Block 60 models. a buddy of mine flies the Viper and he says that they are about a half gen ahead of the Block 50 F-16C. i found a link for those who are interested...

http://www.defenseindu​strydaily.com …esert-falcon-fleet-04538/


cheers

Great series, light and exposure as well as cooperative pilots !!!

Box Brownie wrote in post #11103354
Great set and wonderfull to have such privleged access Not a shabby one in the set!

I have a question? What is it with the two seater variant, is it a trainer or a role variant 'type' compared to the single seater?

Mainly used for training here but the backseat pilot normally takes care of radios and navigation on certain missions. It all depends on how the aircraft is setup.