Abstract Avalon Airshow 2015

Avalon Airshow 2015 · 02:45 AM

Gday guys,

Here a few photos from my recent trip to the Avalon Airshow a couple of weeks ago. It was a very overcast day which made it quite a challenge taking photos for me, there were plenty of crap photos but i thought i would put up a few of the good ones to share with everyone.

enjoy!

cheers,

stefan

**TER-OR** · 03-10-2015, 06:33 AM

Thanks a lot for sharing, looks like a fun show.

pete-tarmigan · 03-10-2015, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by silver_dragon

Gday guys,

Here a few photos from my recent trip to the Avalon Airshow a couple of weeks ago. It was a very overcast day which made it quite a challenge taking photos for me, there were plenty of crap photos but i thought i would put up a few of the good ones to share with everyone.

What make and model is that heavy-lift aircraft? I don't recognize it.

Oops, sorry. I recognize it now. It's not a cargo plane. It's a B-52.

**clackers** · 03-10-2015, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

What make and model is that heavy-lift aircraft? I don't recognize it.

Oops, sorry. I recognize it now. It's not a cargo plane. It's a B-52.

Have some respect for a senior citizen, Pete! :-)

Wolfeye · 03-10-2015, 10:25 AM

That's a very nice set, thank you for sharing. I wish airshows had more Axis powers variety. I've seen all the Warhawks, Mustangs and Corsairs I need for this lifetime.

**TER-OR** · 03-10-2015, 11:52 AM

The big shows in England and of course Planes of Fame in Cali are on my bucket list. They have some one-of-a-kinds planes flying.

silver_dragon · 03-10-2015, 10:36 PM

cheers for the positive comments guys!

Originally posted by Wolfeye

That's a very nice set, thank you for sharing. I wish airshows had more Axis powers variety. I've seen all the Warhawks, Mustangs and Corsairs I need for this lifetime.

it's a great shame that very few of the axis planes are displayed at airshows. Im going to guess that the vast majority of them were destroyed/scrapped after the war. I think its quite sad that there are very few of those fine peices of machinery exist today, largely as musuem peice's only.

i was fortunate enough to see the Mitsubishi A6M Zero on display at the military history museum in Tokyo last year which is meant to be one of the few remaining flyable Zero's left in the world if Im not mistaken.

My ultimate warbird fantasy is to see a Dehavilland Mosquito being flown around at an airshow

Wolfeye · 03-11-2015, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by silver_dragon

cheers for the positive comments guys!

it's a great shame that very few of the axis planes are displayed at airshows. Im going to guess that the vast majority of them were destroyed/scrapped after the war. I think its quite sad that there are very few of those fine peices of machinery exist today, largely as musuem peice's only.

i was fortunate enough to see the Mitsubishi A6M Zero on display at the military history museum in Tokyo last year which is meant to be one of the few remaining flyable Zero's left in the world if Im not mistaken.

My ultimate warbird fantasy is to see a Dehavilland Mosquito being flown around at an airshow

I read recently that an outfit here in the US is restoring a Val. That'd be awesome to see in flight.

swamp boy · 03-11-2015, 08:17 AM

Nice photos! Love the first one of the P-51 on taxi. It's also great to see all those photographers capturing the taxi as well

The B-52 is such an ominous looking plane to begin with. The angle of the shot and dark clouds make it so much more ominous looking.

old4570 · 03-11-2015, 01:17 PM

Great set of photos , thanks for sharing ..

OldGeaser · 03-11-2015, 03:03 PM

Great series, thanks for sharing. My comments: #1 with the P51 on taxy with all the cameras pointed to the left. Wonder what's coming?
The ominous looking B52, capable of horrendous destruction with people in foreground out for a picnic with lawn chairs. What a contrast!

pete-tarmigan · 03-14-2015, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by clackers

Have some respect for a senior citizen, Pete! :-)

The paint job threw me off. I'm used to seeing them in camo.

Yes, the B-52 is venerable, especially considering it has been in service for over half the history of aviation.

**clackers** · 03-14-2015, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by pete-tarmigan

The paint job threw me off. I'm used to seeing them in camo.

Yes, the B-52 is venerable, especially considering it has been in service for over half the history of aviation.

And will probably be in service for at least another 10-20 years! :-)

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03-10-2015, 06:51 AM	#3
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by silver_dragon Gday guys, Here a few photos from my recent trip to the Avalon Airshow a couple of weeks ago. It was a very overcast day which made it quite a challenge taking photos for me, there were plenty of crap photos but i thought i would put up a few of the good ones to share with everyone. What make and model is that heavy-lift aircraft? I don't recognize it. Oops, sorry. I recognize it now. It's not a cargo plane. It's a B-52. Last edited by pete-tarmigan; 03-10-2015 at 06:56 AM. Reason: error

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Thanks a lot for sharing, looks like a fun show.

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clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by pete-tarmigan What make and model is that heavy-lift aircraft? I don't recognize it. Oops, sorry. I recognize it now. It's not a cargo plane. It's a B-52. Have some respect for a senior citizen, Pete! :-)

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Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	That's a very nice set, thank you for sharing. I wish airshows had more Axis powers variety. I've seen all the Warhawks, Mustangs and Corsairs I need for this lifetime.

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	The big shows in England and of course Planes of Fame in Cali are on my bucket list. They have some one-of-a-kinds planes flying.

03-10-2015, 10:36 PM	#7
silver_dragon Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 69 Original Poster	cheers for the positive comments guys! Originally posted by Wolfeye That's a very nice set, thank you for sharing. I wish airshows had more Axis powers variety. I've seen all the Warhawks, Mustangs and Corsairs I need for this lifetime. it's a great shame that very few of the axis planes are displayed at airshows. Im going to guess that the vast majority of them were destroyed/scrapped after the war. I think its quite sad that there are very few of those fine peices of machinery exist today, largely as musuem peice's only. i was fortunate enough to see the Mitsubishi A6M Zero on display at the military history museum in Tokyo last year which is meant to be one of the few remaining flyable Zero's left in the world if Im not mistaken. My ultimate warbird fantasy is to see a Dehavilland Mosquito being flown around at an airshow

03-11-2015, 03:20 AM	#8
Wolfeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 782	Originally posted by silver_dragon cheers for the positive comments guys! it's a great shame that very few of the axis planes are displayed at airshows. Im going to guess that the vast majority of them were destroyed/scrapped after the war. I think its quite sad that there are very few of those fine peices of machinery exist today, largely as musuem peice's only. i was fortunate enough to see the Mitsubishi A6M Zero on display at the military history museum in Tokyo last year which is meant to be one of the few remaining flyable Zero's left in the world if Im not mistaken. My ultimate warbird fantasy is to see a Dehavilland Mosquito being flown around at an airshow I read recently that an outfit here in the US is restoring a Val. That'd be awesome to see in flight.

03-11-2015, 08:17 AM	#9
swamp boy Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Albums Posts: 42	Nice photos! Love the first one of the P-51 on taxi. It's also great to see all those photographers capturing the taxi as well The B-52 is such an ominous looking plane to begin with. The angle of the shot and dark clouds make it so much more ominous looking.

03-11-2015, 01:17 PM	#10
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	Great set of photos , thanks for sharing ..

03-11-2015, 03:03 PM	#11
OldGeaser Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 221	Great series, thanks for sharing. My comments: #1 with the P51 on taxy with all the cameras pointed to the left. Wonder what's coming? The ominous looking B52, capable of horrendous destruction with people in foreground out for a picnic with lawn chairs. What a contrast!

03-14-2015, 10:10 AM	#12
pete-tarmigan Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Conception Bay South, New-fun-land Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,272	Originally posted by clackers Have some respect for a senior citizen, Pete! :-) The paint job threw me off. I'm used to seeing them in camo. Yes, the B-52 is venerable, especially considering it has been in service for over half the history of aviation.

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03-14-2015, 11:59 AM	#13
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by pete-tarmigan The paint job threw me off. I'm used to seeing them in camo. Yes, the B-52 is venerable, especially considering it has been in service for over half the history of aviation. And will probably be in service for at least another 10-20 years! :-)