#aeroplane

Some moody commercial jet action to bring it back. Been MIA for awhile, and for that I apologize. Life gets in the way, unfortunately. Glad to be back!

Beautiful capture of this guy on climbout from Fukuoka by Flickr user Tsuna72.

RIP, Bob Hoover.

Too cool! If you’re like me and wishing you were at Oshkosh this year, you’ll probably love this one.

Some great helmet cam footage of the F-4’s arrival to the show, including a couple of low passes and the landing. Don’t see many cockpit videos of F-4s that’s for sure!

Happy 4th of July, avgeeks!

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Oct. 31, 2015) Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Trevor Thompson presents the Star-Spangled Banner during a demonstration at The Great Georgia Air Show. The Navy Parachute Team is based in San Diego and performs aerial parachute demonstrations around the nation in support of Naval Special Warfare and Navy recruiting. (U.S. Navy photo by James Woods/Released)

The RCAF Snowbirds did a fine tribute and missing man formation for the late Capt. Jeff Kuss, Blue Angel #6. Rest in peace, Jeff - blue skies.

Superb window shot looking out over a softly lit Chicago. Photo by Philip Kalantzis Cope.

Cold, blustery, crosswind goodness. It’s not usually that interesting watching the control input displayed by the control surfaces. This videos is different, however!

A brilliantly lit ANA Boeing 737 departs Fukuoka.

Photo by Tsuna72.

“Hey.”

Haven’t been active the last few weeks. Life went and got busy on me! Between work, the holidays approaching and … oh, and GETTING MARRIED it’s just been on to the next thing one after another! But, it’s all good stuff. I’m back, hope you’re all doing well.

Resume.

Photo by: Airwolfhound

Getting some love from this F-15E WSO (“Wizzo”) as he blasts by the camera on a low level training sortie. Photo by Flickr user Direwolf59.

Inadvertently had a bit of an “old and new” back to back set of favorites in my list of stuff to post. Oddly enough, they’re both from very similar parts of England!

Top photo: a DeHavilland Hornet Moth flying over the Shuttleworth Mansion at Old Warden. Photo by Geoff Collins.

Bottom photo: an F-15C Eagle flies over East Anglia, England, Aug. 27, 2015, during a flyover event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath. The F-15C, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, circulated until it flew in unison with the U.K. Avro Vulcan XH558 to mark the first and last time these aircraft will fly together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Trevor T. McBride)

I never know what to say on this day.

“Never forget,” I guess.

As if anyone alive that day could.

It’s as good a reason as there ever was to hug everyone you love a little tighter today.

Photos by Jason Powell.

HOLY COW.

30,000 is … nothing short of bewildering! I can honestly say I never thought this project would get beyond 1,000, let alone 30,000!

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! I love getting messages from each of you and sharing the best aviation-related media I can find on You Like Airplanes, Too?

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I decided to celebrate the occasion by giving away two t-shirts, one for the gals and one for the guys.

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: Either @reply me on Twitter (@ulikeairplanes2 or send me an “ask” here on Tumblr with an answer to the following:

“Why, like me, do you like airplanes, too?”

Best answers get t-shirts simple as that!

You can view the shirts and color choices here: https://youlikeairplanestoo.spreadshirt.com/

TIMOR SEA (July 9, 2015) An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of Talisman Sabre 2015. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise that provides an invaluable opportunity for nearly 30,000 U.S. and Australian defense forces to conduct operations in a combined, joint and interagency environment that will increase both countries’ ability to plan and execute a full range of operations from combat missions to humanitarian assistance efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Cavagnaro/Released)

I know there’s a B-17 nicknamed, “Aluminum Overcast”, however I must say, FiFi the B-29 makes a strong case … Beautiful snap from Oshkosh 2015 by Flickr user Christopher.

Stacking up to land at Gatwick (EGKK) - You don’t often see an A380 from this vantage point! Photo by Flickr user Jez.

A perform augers in toward show-center at AirVenture 2015. Excuse me, Oshkosh 2015. Cool capture by Flickr user Christopher.

Happy National Aviation day, everyone! No flying for me today, unfortunately, but my head is in my happy place!

I’m sure I’ve said it before, but aside from pilot, I think loadmaster might be a pretty awesome job. At least in moments like this one. A U.S. Air Force Loadmaster sits on the ramp of a C-130 Hercules during airborne operations at International Jump Week (IJW), Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 8, 2015. The 435th Contingency Response Group hosts IJW annually, to build global partnerships, foster camaraderie between U.S. and International paratroopers, and to exchange current tactics, techniques and procedures pertaining to Airborne Operations (Static Line and Military Free Fall). (U.S. Army Photo By Staff Sgt. Justin P. Morelli / Released)

I’m sure like me, you’re all starting to grow somewhat tired of the, “Straight outta …” memes going around. Fun for a few days, sure.

This one actually made me laugh out loud, so, naturally, I figured you guys would like it, too.