In the back of the Caribou

[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

[Keith Webb]

Hi Mike

That's Gavin Conroy, the Kiwi air to air specialist in the helmet. I'm in the first shot on the far left, at least the camera, Tyler mount and part of my hand is.
I was shooting video not stills.

Gavin is famous for his stunning shots of the Mosquito and Anson in NZ.

I would have preferred to have been sitting; would have made my job 20 times easier.

As for being jealous, I still haven't been in a C46!

Originally Posted by 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

[Keith Webb]

Here's one with the Hudson.