A day at Camarillo

[evangilder]

Here are some shots from the day at the museum yesterday. We didn't get many out for the presentation, but that's okay. I got some great pictures. Here are a few for your viewing and drooling pleasure. The flypast shots are not the best as the zoom on my current camera sucks. I will be upgrading in the next month or so to one MUCH better. So look out for more pictures!

 

[syscom3]

Beautifull pics evans.

 

[lesofprimus]

Nice Eric.... I like the close-up cowl shot on the T-6....

 

[evangilder]

Thanks guys. The cowl shot looks even better larger as you can see the raindrops on it. I posted a separate page on my website for the Polikarpov I-16 on my website using pics from yesterday, including a couple of cockpit shots.

http://www.vg-photo.com/i16.html

 

[Gnomey]

Good stuff Eric. I like the I-16 shots.

 

[evangilder]

I was waiting for them to put it outside so I could get some better shots than cramped in with everything else in the museum. I was happy when I saw it moving outside, I got out with my camera first.

 

[CurzonDax]

AMAZING! That I-16 is the real deal, not a replica? I am so envious for that is my fav Soviet aircraft of all time. Also I have only seen a Zero on the ground never in the air. WOW!!!

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[evangilder]

The I-16 is the real McCoyski. It is a model 24, built in 1939. Pretty sweet, isn't she?! I thought it was staying permanently, but it looks like it is on temporary assignment for at least the next 6 months. Looks like it should fly for the air show. It would be cool if they could take it up with the Yak-3.

 

[CurzonDax]

If it flies sent pics. To me they look like the Gee Bee racers. So I wonder if they have some of the same flying characterisitcs.

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[FLYBOYJ]

Very cool Eric, looks like you guys are in the rainy season...

 

[A6M3]

Nice shots Eric!

It was a good day out there yesterday! Cold for almost the whole day, but when any flying takes place, its fun!

Here are some shots I got yesterday.

Jason Somes's AT-6D and Chris Rushing's SNJ-4. SNJ-4 "Sugarfoot" won bronze at Reno 2005.

A view of the A6M3 Zero and F6F-5 Hellcat from the engine workstand of the C-46.

This P-51D Mustang flies into Camarillo a lot. It is based at Van Nuys.

It rained early in the morning, and you can see snow on top of the mountain in the distance.

The two fighters taxing out.

Eric

 

[CurzonDax]

Your pics didn't come out dude.

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[A6M3]

I think I fixed the picture problem.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice pics!

 

[CurzonDax]

Great shots. Missed last years airshow season because of a newborn...but this summer, hee hee!

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[cheddar cheese]

Great pics! I like the I-16 shots.

 

[trackend]

Wonderful stuff Eric A6. Having that just up the road from where you live makes me so friggin jealous that pool by Miss Universe would be dribble if I was there.
Great shots fellas, thanks very much for sharing your day with us.

 

[evangilder]

Good stuff, Eric! I didn't even see you taking pics yesterday! My wife put our new cam on order this morning, so once I get used to it, it should bring some great stuff.

 

[A6M3]

Thanks Eric. I took those shots I posted with my small camera I keep in my pocket, works good for unexpected photo oportunities.

Good to hear you will be getting your new camera soon. I think you told me it will be a SLR. What size of telephoto lens will you get/use?

I use 300 mm. It does me well.

Eric

 

[evangilder]

Yep, it's an SLR. We are getting the Nikon D-50. It's a package deal that comes with a 28-80mm zoom. I will be looking into a 300 zoom or thereabout. I had a 80-210 zoom in my old 35mm Minolta and it was pretty good, but the extra 90mm would have been nice. This REALLY makes me look forward to taking more pics!