The Marines have Landed!

[Howard]

Originally Posted by Partymember

interesting aircraft, the Harrier.

I'm partial to A-10's myself something about firing depleted uranium slugs from a chain gun while sitting in a titanium tub impervious to enemy small arms fire warms my heart-cockles

I like the A-10's 30MM cannon myself.They can be a one mean tank killer!

Originally Posted by Medikor

That's some cool stuff, Howard. I live about 30 minuets away from and air base myself, so I'm used to low flying planes and training sessions. The planes I usually see flying around my place are the CP-140 Auroras, theCF-28 Hornets and CT-155 Hawks.

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/v2/.../index-eng.asp

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/v2/.../vt-vv-eng.asp

http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/v2/.../index-eng.asp

The Navy uses all 3 of these aircraft as well. That is really cool Medikor. The first one we call a P-3 Orion, then the F-18, the third one the Navy uses to train student Naval Aviators. We call it the T-45.

Originally Posted by Lynnie

The Blue Angels come to the Seattle area quite frequently, they're always soooooo cool to see flying over. Very nice shots, Howard!

I was stationed in Pensacola. Sherman Field is home to the Blue Angels. They do their season training at NAF El Centro, CA. When the Blues perform in Pensacola - they do it right above the water at P-cola beach. Awesome sight!