We are so used to seeing grainy black and white films of aerial combat in Europe. During my flight I was trying to imagine what it would be like if we were damaged, alone, and heading back from a mission at low altitude. Those events happened in vivid color for the men involved. I'm glad the photoshopped images convey a little of the reality of that experience.
Again, the higher res versions look even better than these ones I have posted at ImageShack.
Thanks for the comments all. You want to share photos like these with people who appreciate them.
