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A few shots from the Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom visiting Billings. While I'm editing these the heavens opened up for some serious rain. Glad I went early.

B-24 Liberator. I forgot to switch the shutter speed from jet to prop.

B-17 Flying Fortress. Appropriate shutter speed.

P-40 Warhawk.

B-25 Mitchell.

P-51 Mustang.

I also have some more static images I'll spread around.

Flanoman · 07-09-2019, 12:48 PM

Wtlwdwgn , the black and white photos are doing justice to these great and now historic war planes. Imagine being the front gunner on that B - 25 Mitchell ! . Not to many would sign up for that position in this modern world . A testament to the brave men in a time . Great shots by the way.

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-10-2019, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Flanoman

Wtlwdwgn , the black and white photos are doing justice to these great and now historic war planes. Imagine being the front gunner on that B - 25 Mitchell ! . Not to many would sign up for that position in this modern world . A testament to the brave men in a time . Great shots by the way.

Thanks! I chose B&W for that period look.

**Sailor** · 07-10-2019, 12:56 PM

Outstanding series, Steve. B&W is perfect for these shots!

Jer

**eaglem** · 07-10-2019, 03:39 PM

And going B&W was a very good choice

RobG · 07-10-2019, 05:00 PM

I love the rolling shot of the B17! You might want to level it a bit, but I'm guessing that the tight crop means that there's something at the edge preventing this.

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-11-2019, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Outstanding series, Steve. B&W is perfect for these shots!

Jer

Originally posted by eaglem

And going B&W was a very good choice

Thank you Jer and eaglem!

Originally posted by RobG

I love the rolling shot of the B17! You might want to level it a bit, but I'm guessing that the tight crop means that there's something at the edge preventing this.

Thanks Rob. How's this edit?

RobG · 07-11-2019, 04:54 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Thank you Jer and eaglem!
Thanks Rob. How's this edit?

Much better! The distinct fence line is more parallel with the edge of the image.

**arnold** · 07-11-2019, 06:22 PM

A lovely set of photos of classic aircraft. The first one is most artistic - it actually looked parked in a field until I saw the nose-wheel off the ground. All excellent captures.

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-12-2019, 07:06 AM

Thanks Rob!

Thanks Arnold. Yep, with the props stopped an airplane can look like it's parked on the ramp. I had to hit myself upside the head when I realized I hadn't slowed the shutter speed.

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Flanoman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 216	Wtlwdwgn , the black and white photos are doing justice to these great and now historic war planes. Imagine being the front gunner on that B - 25 Mitchell ! . Not to many would sign up for that position in this modern world . A testament to the brave men in a time . Great shots by the way.

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wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853 Original Poster	Originally posted by Flanoman Wtlwdwgn , the black and white photos are doing justice to these great and now historic war planes. Imagine being the front gunner on that B - 25 Mitchell ! . Not to many would sign up for that position in this modern world . A testament to the brave men in a time . Great shots by the way. Thanks! I chose B&W for that period look.

07-10-2019, 12:56 PM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Outstanding series, Steve. B&W is perfect for these shots! Jer

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,163	And going B&W was a very good choice

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RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	I love the rolling shot of the B17! You might want to level it a bit, but I'm guessing that the tight crop means that there's something at the edge preventing this.

07-11-2019, 01:45 PM	#7
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Outstanding series, Steve. B&W is perfect for these shots! Jer Originally posted by eaglem And going B&W was a very good choice Thank you Jer and eaglem! Originally posted by RobG I love the rolling shot of the B17! You might want to level it a bit, but I'm guessing that the tight crop means that there's something at the edge preventing this. Thanks Rob. How's this edit?

07-11-2019, 04:54 PM	#8
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn Thank you Jer and eaglem! Thanks Rob. How's this edit? Much better! The distinct fence line is more parallel with the edge of the image.

07-11-2019, 06:22 PM	#9
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	A lovely set of photos of classic aircraft. The first one is most artistic - it actually looked parked in a field until I saw the nose-wheel off the ground. All excellent captures.

07-12-2019, 07:06 AM	#10
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853 Original Poster	Thanks Rob! Thanks Arnold. Yep, with the props stopped an airplane can look like it's parked on the ramp. I had to hit myself upside the head when I realized I hadn't slowed the shutter speed.

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