Curious on the backstory behind the photos? This is the place. You'll find not only write ups on local outings, but also reviews of major events I’ve attended.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
AirVenture 2025 shattered attendance records while delivering an unforgettable week of rare warbirds, historic formations, major aircraft debuts, and incredible air-to-air photo flights — a perfect reminder of why Oshkosh remains the world’s greatest aviation gathering.
Resurrecting a Legend: The Final Journey of the Philippine Mars
The world’s last flying boat of its size, the Philippine Mars, has left Sproat Lake for good after 60 years. I was there to witness its final weeks before its journey to Arizona.
Burning The Midnight Oil
Burning the midnight oil! The men and women of both the USMC and USN stay busy day and night, as seen by the tremendous amount of action at this small southeastern Californian airport
Nearing The End Of An Era: The USMC AV-8B Harrier II
As the mighty AV-8B Harrier’s service comes to an end in the US Marine Corps, I had an unexpected opportunity to see over a dozen in action in Southern California.
2025 Leeward Air Ranch Warbird Round-Up
The latest adventure takes us to Central Florida at the legendary Leeward Air Ranch!
The Boom XB-1 Goes Supersonic
My travels took me to Mojave, California, to witness the inaugural supersonic flight of the Boom XB-1 demonstrator, hailed as "the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet." The
A New Look For The Dallas Poseidon
An interesting group of mumps and bumps on this P-8A Poseidon seen landing at Dallas Love Field, including a new dorsal fairing near the tail! The aircraft is part of the classified BUPERS SDC Dallas test & evaluation unit.
Triple 6: End Of An Era
The Air Force retires an important testbed, and with that, the signature smoky TF-33 engines on the type.
The Super 80 Send Off
The conclusion of American Mad Dog operations happened four years ago and I had the privilege of being on airfield for the historic day!
Dynamic Duo: The Fire Boss
A pair of Fire Boss display their impressive capabilities in a time critical situation!
Kenmore Air Harbor: Seaplane Heaven in the Pacific Northwest
A visit to the largest seaplane-only passenger terminal in the United States..
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
Despite difficult weather and events, Oshkosh 2023 was another one for the books!
2022 Wings Over Dallas WWII Air show
Though the 2022 Wings Over Dallas Air Show was marred by tragedy, we must remember both those who were lost and the mission of the Commemorative Air Force.
