 | Up in the air with the T-28s| Aircraft Pictures Discuss Up in the air with the T-28s in the World War II - Aviation forums; I had the incredible privilege to fly today with Rebel Flight. These guys used to fly T-28s every Saturday, ... |
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06-05-2008, 10:20 PM
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#1 | | "Shooter"
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Country:  | Up in the air with the T-28s
I had the incredible privilege to fly today with Rebel Flight. These guys used to fly T-28s every Saturday, but have all kind of drifted apart. Today, they came together for a photo shoot. These guys were awesome! Here are some samples from today's shoot.
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06-05-2008, 11:59 PM
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#2 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | Very pretty Eric, bet that's a day you won't forget in a hurry. | |
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06-06-2008, 12:28 AM
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#3 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Country: | Nice Eric - I'm proud of you!!!!!!!
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06-06-2008, 02:09 AM
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06-06-2008, 06:14 AM
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#5 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | Thanks guys. Joe, did you notice the G meter? Yeah, we had a blast! And no, Lee, I won't ever forget this one. Good group of guys doing some great formations, tucked in tight. And by the way, I am also an honorary member of Rebel Flight with the callsign "Shooter". For the photo flight our plane callsign was "Kodak". 
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06-06-2008, 08:10 AM
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#6 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | WOW!! what a great experience... 
Lucky b*stard (with the greatest of respect intended! )
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06-06-2008, 08:25 AM
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06-06-2008, 08:43 AM
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Country: | very cool eric man im jealous now
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06-06-2008, 08:47 AM
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TO
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06-06-2008, 03:51 PM
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Country: | Awsome job there Eric, only in my wildest dreams will I get there in a flight like that.
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06-06-2008, 03:59 PM
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Country: | Another great job! I love the shot over water.
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06-06-2008, 04:53 PM
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#12 | | "Shooter"
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA
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Country: | Thanks again guys. I was telling my wife that 5 years ago, I would have given my left nut to get an opportunity to take pictures like that. Now, I have, and didn't have to give up a testicle to do it! 
It was a couple of years in the making and it was made even more special by the fact that these guys may never be flying again together.
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06-08-2008, 11:20 PM
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#13 | | "Shooter"
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA
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Country: | I have a bunch of these posted up on my website for your viewing and drooling pleasure.  Van Gilder Aviation Photography, June 5, 2008- Rebel Flight Photo Shoot-
Enjoy!
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06-09-2008, 01:51 AM
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#14 | | Senior Member
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Country: | I'm there already Eric, flight two, page two, shot 14. Could you apologise to your pilot next time you see him please.
I could'nt help for dribbling down his neck, thats a brillant captivation of being aboard.
Best series of T28 shots Iv'e seen.
Thanks for the pleasure of seeing them. | |
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06-09-2008, 06:44 AM
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#15 | | "Shooter"
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA
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Country: | Thanks Lee! I not only wanted to capture the guys in formations, but what it felt like to be in the rear seat. I'm sure Don wouldn't mind a little drool. He was a Skyraider pilot in Vietnam, I'm sure he's had worse!
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