In the back of the Caribou

[Keith Webb]

Yes indeed, it is a slow news day when that happens.

I think there were something like 7,000 plus frames taken by the stills guys. I took a couple of wider video shots at about the same time Rob took this one, as the Hudson was a bit close for good views.

And at least there is some good Candian content in the photo ship!

I was very impressed at the take-off performance and later interviewed a couple of former Caribou aircrew who served on them in Vietnam, some amazing stories including one from our loadmaster on the day. He was sitting up near the step of the cockpit on an esky when there was a bang. A full metal jacket 50 cal round had come through the floor, gone through the esky and its ice, through his flying overalls, nicked his backside and lodged in the radio rack. During the interview he produced this round from his pocket!

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

ABSOLUTELY no CMP content!

One of the truisms of the Olympic Games - it is a slow newsday when the reporters start interviewing each other. So, with a beautiful aircraft, a charming landscape and great light, why are people taking pictures of the photographers?

And yes, the Caribou is a great air to air photo platform. Canada has an air demonstration team called the Snowbirds. The CT-114 Tutor aircraft are now almost all older than the aircrew. Every year they have a training camp at Comox on Vancouver Island. When the Search and Rescue tempo permits, they fly formation behind the Buffalos. All the nice shots looking down at pretty airplanes over snow covered mountains, surf scenes, etc are off the Buff'.

http://airforceapp.forces.gc.ca/v2/n...35-IS2008-1042

[Phil Waterman]

Hi

Doesn't CMP stand for Canadian Military Plane? Sorry I could not resist.

Keith great photo, glad to see you guys were harnessed into the Caribou would hate to see you guys making like a bug on the Hudson's windscreen.

Great photo to show to people as a closeup of the Hudson then pull back to get the impact of the tight formation.

Thanks for sharing

Cheers Phil

[Keith Webb]

This one taken from the back seat of one of the Hornets.

[motto (RIP)]

Because of the leading edge position I assume the nose up attitude of the Hornet was due to the low speed required to maintain formation and that he was not just passing through.
If so it sure highlights the difference in performance between the aircraft.

David

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by motto

Because of the leading edge position I assume the nose up attitude of the Hornet was due to the low speed required to maintain formation and that he was not just passing through.
If so it sure highlights the difference in performance between the aircraft.

David

Yes, the two Hornets were burning a LOT of fuel doing this.

Here's one of Gavin Conroy's shots of the Hornet from the 'Bou:

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Why do you keep telling us about all those boring days in your office?!?!

H.

[Mike Cecil]

Hey Keefie, what's on the back of your helmet: is it 'Maverick' or is it 'Goose' ... yea, 'Goose', I suppose: he always rode in the back, too....

Nice shots, very nice: and another type chalked up on your extensive and diverse list of 'I've flown in....'s.

We are all, of course, insanely envious of your exploits: but good luck to you, I say: you've done the hard yards and earned it!


Best

Mike C