The world as I see it — by R C Norman

Aviation

Blue Angels Soar at Andrews AFB Air Show


Jenny and I took the boys and spent the day at the Joint Forces Open House and Air Show at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Saturday, May 19.  It was a beautiful, clear day, and despite our sunburn, we had a great time.  I took lots of photos and created a gallery page for some of the better ones.   — Rob

To view the gallery, Click Here.


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Tandem Flyers


Tandem Flyers

The Yak-9 prop plane and the L-39 Navy jet soar above wide eyes down the flight line at the Andrews AFB Air Show. May 19, 2012.
Nikon 220 mm, F/11, 1/1600, ISO 800


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Nose Dive


Nose Dive

The Oracle Challenger III High Performance Bi-plane performs daring maneuvers at the Andrews AFB Air Show. May 19, 2012.
Nikon 300 mm, F/11, 1/1000, ISO 800


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Reach, Shoot, Hope


Reach, Shoot, Hope

This spectator used what he had to capture the excitement at the Andrews AFB Air Show. Ironically, he could not see the video image on his iPad screen that was hoisted above the crowd….but I could. May 19, 2012
Nikon 300 mm, F/8, 1/1600, ISO 640


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Above the Crowd


Above the Crowd

This little boy found just the right perch on steady shoulders complete with visual guidance at the Andrews AFB Air Show. May 19, 2012.
Nikon 240 mm, F/5.3, 1/3200, ISO 640


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Blue Angels


Blue Angels

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly in tight formation as they circle low at Andrews AFB. May 19, 2012
Nikon 270 mm, F/6.3, 1/2500, ISO 640


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Geico Skytypers


Geico Skytypers

In formation, these planes are silhouetted against a deep blue sky as the sun illuminates their Air Show contrails. Andrews AFB, May 19, 2012.
Nikon 300 mm, F/8, 1/3200, ISO 800