Airventure 2013

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I love being a media member at this show. I went over to Nikon professional services and was allowed to check out my dreams lens for the day. It's a 200-400mm lens with VR. Heavy, and because of it my arms feel like lead and my lower back is screaming at me but it was SO worth it. Here I am with the lens. It's a $6,800 lens, and I got to use it for the day for free. Photos to come soon, but here I am with it.
 

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Holy **** Eric, you may have to be careful with that lens. You may get run over by low flying aircraft Getting ready for Day 3 and taking the family with me this time
 
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I have to turn it back in this morning, sadly, Paul. I did bash one person in the head with the carbon fiber lens hood though. Stupid guy stepped in front of me panning. I was following the airplane when I heard, and felt a thud. That'll teach him to step in front of a big lens.

Here are some shots from yesterday. Having some coffee and prepping for day 3 of fun.
 

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Great shots Erich, and with that lens, you could stay at home and take the pics! Heck, 200 - 400 mm, that's the equivalent of 600mm at full chat, with 35mm !!
 
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Day 3, sorry not to many pictures day. Spent the day with my family till they tired out. Still a few surprises especially the Mark III (aka B-25) from Canada. We are up to 5 P-40 Warhawk's now

Some great shots there Eric!!!
 
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Great stuff Paul. I hadn't realised that that version of the C-47 had a different cockpit/forward compartment arrangement, compared to the C-47/DC-3. Shame that B-25 doesn't have a 'glass' nose, then it would look like a proper Mitchell III.
 
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Great stuff Paul. I hadn't realised that that version of the C-47 had a different cockpit/forward compartment arrangement, compared to the C-47/DC-3. Shame that B-25 doesn't have a 'glass' nose, then it would look like a proper Mitchell III.
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Thanks Terry,

Yeah it sure threw me for a loop when I saw it as far as the B-25 goes. I found a picture of in squadron signals B-25 walk around and that's what it was labeled as. I am hoping the owners will be around more to talk about as none where around today that I could find.
 
Great thread guys.

That B-25 looks to be the one from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. From their website:

The Museum's B-25J Mitchell was assembled in Kansas City in early 1945, but never saw military service. It was operated as a civilian transport for over 25 years and the Museum found it abandoned at Wilmington Airport, Delaware, in 1975. After repairs, the aircraft was flown to the Museum, where it underwent extensive restoration. The aircraft now displays the markings of a B-25J of RAF No. 98 Squadron, which fought over North West Europe during 1944-45. It is dedicated to the Canadians who flew with that squadron.
 
Thank you, Thank You, and Thank You. It sue is nice to see some great photos from Oshkosh, I am a photo guy myself and spent 20 years up at Oshkosh, but due to health reasons can't make it any more. Keep up the good work. Thanks again.
 
Thanks guys, Here is Day 4, had a great day with Eric. Pictures for today. Eric, would you believe the bat car was in front of the Ford plaza when I left. Still haven't found the bat copter though LOL
 
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An interesting note: if you go through the pages you will find 6 different P-40's. Its the most I have ever seen in one location at one time. Another interesting note is the Bat mobile is currently valued at 4.5 million dollars. Couldn't believe that when I heard it.
 
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