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    Some aviation history....

    My apologies to the mods if I should have posted this elsewhere; please feel free to move if necessary. I've never caught so much history in just one photo. Back in 2012 I was fortunate enough to attend a show at Vintage Wings of Canada's home base in Gatineau, PQ.  This photo captures the...
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    Plane Porn -- CC150 Polaris

    I've been away for a bit but recently started taking some more aviation photos...here's one of 437 Squadron's Polaris aircraft all styled up in a retro scheme that used to be on the CC-137 Husky's which were flown by the same squadron in the 80's and 90's.  Cheers!
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    The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

    So I thought I'd start this thread to get the debate rolling.... My vote goes to the SLAM Eagle.  I've stated the reasons previously. Here's a question to ponder; could a competition be held that would exclude the F-35 as mentioned by the Liberals?
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    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

    Hi everyone, Just a small note from a civvie wishing everyone in this particular board a very Merry Christasmas and a happy Holidays. CF-18 Demo Team Historic Flight by Attila Papp Photography, on Flickr
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    Hot Ramp Photography now on Facebook

    Hi everyone, With the green light from the Admin here, and my heartfelt appreciation for it, I have a small announcement to make. I've taken a bit of time to create a fan page on Facebook to display my photos on. It can be found via the link below, and if you're on Facebook, I'd love it if...
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    2013 EX Maple Flag

    From today...man, I hate editing on my laptop without Lightroom.... And a different take on a Belgian heavy...
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    ORNGE Air Ambulance Down in 2013 - 4 Fatalities

    RIP to all involved, and condolences to their families. http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/05/31/ornge_helicopter_crashes_in_northern_ontario.html Title changed for clarity
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    Possible Cuts Scenario...

    It's one thing to talk about it all...but to see it on paper is something else. http://www.news4jax.com/blob/view/-/18308172/data/1/-/1079om2z/-/Navy-fiscal-actions.pdf?format=rss_2.0
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    CF-18 Demo Team Historic Flight

    The RCAF CF-18 Demonstration Team completed a historic first in the air show industry this weekend, flying two TAC demo's at two separate venues in two separate countries during the same flight with the assistance of a CC-130H (T) Hercules tanker from 435 Squadron Winnipeg. Complete article and...
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    EX Maple Flag 2012

    Here's a couple from this past week, the Super Hornets from NAS Lemoore have arrived and the Singapore Vipers are due in this weekend.  One week down, one to go.  Will post a few more when I can, please feel free to make requests for any aircraft related photos.  Cheers!
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    Skyhawks Kickoff 2012 Season

    Had the chance to take in their first show of the year - a great group and a stellar performance by all who jumped! The entire gallery can be found here ->  2012 Skyhawks Season Opener Just gotta love the patriotism of the team.. Holding formation until they're about 100ft off the...
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    U.S. fighter jets escort Korean Air flight to Comox after bomb threat

    Wasn't sure which section to put it in... More at the link -> http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/04/11/u-s-fighter-jets-escort-korean-air-flight-to-comox-after-bomb-threat/
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    409 Squadron targets perfection - Ex. Combat Archer

    Ok, a bit of horn tooting here...thanks to 409 TFS, the RCAF, and Tyndall AFB for accommodating me during the Ex. Full article w/ photos can be found here -> Ex. Combat Archer
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    USMC Streamlining Forces

    Marine Corps Considers New Cannon for Airborne Gunship This goes a long way in showing that the US is streamlining everything into a smaller, deadlier force. Now that the Marines have this added capability to provide CAS to their own troops, I would venture to suggest that there will be...
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    U.S. thwarts alleged Iranian government plot

    Surprised this didn't get picked up by someone...pretty interesting read, right out of a movie. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/us-accuses-iran-of-plot-to-assassinate-saudi-ambassador-to-washington/article2197504/
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    2011 NAS Oceana Vapour Show

    Tonnes of cloud and moisture made for some great vapes at the eastern seaboards master jet base.  Here's a few with some more to come...
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    2011 CF-18 Demonstration Team Website Launched

    Hi everyone, The AF has launched it's 2011 CF-18 Hornet Demo Team website complete with a current schedule and bios of the pilot and crews from Cold Lake and Bagotville. Pictures of the demo plane will be coming in early April, will post when available! Attila
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    C-5 Galaxy Visit

    A neat visitor to CFB Trenton today - a C-5 Galaxy from Dover AFB made about 5 touch and goes in the circuit today.  I think it would be cool to see a CF rondel on this plane one day.
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    Darn, don't you just hate it when this happens?

    Thought I'd introduce some levity in light of recent events... :) I'm sure we've all been told, at some point and time, to "go" before we go somewhere..well, someone forgot - and someone had his tapes recording... Viper Pilot Drops a Bomb!
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    Force Protection in the Canadian Forces

    Hi everyone, I recently did an article on Force Protection in the Canadian Forces and have obtained permission from the Admin staff here to post a link to it for all those who are interested in reading about it. The article can be found here - Force Protection in the Canadian Forces As with...
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