Configuration: Equipped for an attack mission through heavily congested/defended airspace - This aircraft is loaded with both "Air to Air" and "Air to Ground" weapons along with 2, 370 gallon, external fuel tanks for extended range capabilities. *The triple ejector racks (TER) on stations 3 and 7 are empty after dispensing air to ground ordnance at simulated targets. The F-16 Viper performs a multi-role, very versatile function, allowing for both offensive and defensive measures simultaneously.  ">

Configuration: Equipped for an attack mission through heavily congested/defended airspace - This aircraft is loaded with both "Air to Air" and "Air to Ground" weapons along with 2, 370 gallon, external fuel tanks for extended range capabilities. *The triple ejector racks (TER) on stations 3 and 7 are empty after dispensing air to ground ordnance at simulated targets. The F-16 Viper performs a multi-role, very versatile function, allowing for both offensive and defensive measures simultaneously.  "/>

Mission Possible

Uploaded: August 19, 2018 03:16:29 | Entered: August 19, 2019 05:24:50

Description


Today is National Aviation Day - Honoring the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday (and never forgetting those who wear the uniform) - We have come a long way since that first flight near Kitty Hawk in 1903. I captured this F-16C just off from the north "hammerhead" of the runway as the pilot returned from the range -

Configuration: Equipped for an attack mission through heavily congested/defended airspace - This aircraft is loaded with both "Air to Air" and "Air to Ground" weapons along with 2, 370 gallon, external fuel tanks for extended range capabilities. *The triple ejector racks (TER) on stations 3 & 7 are empty after dispensing air to ground ordnance at simulated targets. The F-16 Viper performs a multi-role, very versatile function, allowing for both offensive and defensive measures simultaneously. 

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 640, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 154.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 19, 2018

Stunning capture,Jeff! Great info.too! #1713315

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 19, 2018

Beautiful sky colors and comp. Interesting info too. #11720641

Leslie McLain level-classic August 19, 2018

An amazing capture, Jeff. The Blue Angels are in town this week-end and it's always a thrill to see them fly. #11720643

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 19, 2018

Fantastic details, Jeff. Happy Aviation Day to you. #11720654

Rudi Reiner level-classic August 19, 2018

Cool shot, love the crisp details and background! #11720668

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 19, 2018

Stunning underbelly capture full of details. What a mighty aircraft. Well done, Jeff. #11720704

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures August 19, 2018

Very interesting info Jeff and an amazing capture with excellent detail and pov!! #11720738

Chuck Green level-classic August 19, 2018

Terrific image, great description, Jeff! <>< #11720752

Martha R. Mazon level-classic August 19, 2018

Incredible image, Jeff! #11720762

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 19, 2018

Excellent capture and so beautiful, Jeff! #11720781

Teresa Burnett level-classic August 19, 2018

Beautiful sharp detail, Jeff, and that sky is gorgeous! #11720802

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 20, 2018

Thanks Everyone! #11720809

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 20, 2018

Pity the fool on the business end of this impressive bird!!! Superb capture Jeff!! <>< #11720829

Lindley Johnson level-classic August 20, 2018

Impressive and beautiful, Jeff! #11720906

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic August 21, 2018

Fantastic capture, clarity and colors Jeff!,
Amalia #11721043

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 21, 2018

Exceptional capture of this incredible machine, Jeff! #11721077

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 24, 2018

Very nice!!! #11721443

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 25, 2018

Thank You! #11721609

Oscar J. Pung level-classic August 25, 2018

Great capture Jeff. Like the composition, detail, and background. Thanks for adding the background information as well. #11721641

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 26, 2018

Thanks Oscar! #11721790

Shirley D. Freeman August 19, 2019

Excellent capture, Jeff! Love the colors of the clouds in the sky, and the composition. Great details in the plane. Appreciate the details you provided as well. <>< #11774218

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic August 19, 2019

Great capture and colors Jeff!, Amalia #11774244

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