Up in the air with the T-28s

[evangilder]

I had the incredible privilege to fly today with Rebel Flight. These guys used to fly T-28s every Saturday, but have all kind of drifted apart. Today, they came together for a photo shoot. These guys were awesome! Here are some samples from today's shoot.

 

[trackend]

Very pretty Eric, bet that's a day you won't forget in a hurry.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

Nice Eric - I'm proud of you!!!!!!!

 

[v2]

8)

 

[evangilder]

Thanks guys. Joe, did you notice the G meter? Yeah, we had a blast! And no, Lee, I won't ever forget this one. Good group of guys doing some great formations, tucked in tight. And by the way, I am also an honorary member of Rebel Flight with the callsign "Shooter". For the photo flight our plane callsign was "Kodak". 8)

 

[Wayne Little]

WOW!! what a great experience...

Lucky b*stard (with the greatest of respect intended!)

 

[Wildcat]

Very cool Eric!!!

 

[wilbur1]

very cool eric man im jealous now

 

[ToughOmbre]

Nice!

TO

 

[Micdrow]

Awsome job there Eric, only in my wildest dreams will I get there in a flight like that.

 

[DBII]

Another great job! I love the shot over water.

DBII

 

[evangilder]

Thanks again guys. I was telling my wife that 5 years ago, I would have given my left nut to get an opportunity to take pictures like that. Now, I have, and didn't have to give up a testicle to do it!

It was a couple of years in the making and it was made even more special by the fact that these guys may never be flying again together.

 

[evangilder]

I have a bunch of these posted up on my website for your viewing and drooling pleasure.

Van Gilder Aviation Photography, June 5, 2008- Rebel Flight Photo Shoot-

Enjoy!

 

[trackend]

I'm there already Eric, flight two, page two, shot 14. Could you apologise to your pilot next time you see him please.
I could'nt help for dribbling down his neck, thats a brillant captivation of being aboard.
Best series of T28 shots Iv'e seen.
Thanks for the pleasure of seeing them.

 

[evangilder]

Thanks Lee! I not only wanted to capture the guys in formations, but what it felt like to be in the rear seat. I'm sure Don wouldn't mind a little drool. He was a Skyraider pilot in Vietnam, I'm sure he's had worse!

 

[Njaco]

Absolutely fantastic shots, once again!! I love the ones over the water. The clarity just draws your eyes to everything in the pic.

Hats off to you, "Shooter"!

 

[evangilder]

Thanks! It really was fun. I am working on some more air-to-air work with a T-28A, and if I can make it work, some other stuff for the summer.