McChord Airshow pics

SUBMAN1 · 07-21-08, 08:13 PM

Might as well start off with the vulnerable F-16! I tried to take pics that people would not normally take. Intakes, exhaust systems, etc. Anyway, I'll do one aircraft at a time as I get time.

-S

Might as well start off with a pic of the Thunderbirds!

On to the static F-16 displays:

In this shot, you can see the 20 mm M-61:

Ever wondered what a burner looks like? These series of shots should give you a clue!:

The small holes that you are seeing along the edge is where they dump raw fuel in and ignite it. If you look close, just below center right on the turbofan, you will see a small tube - that is obviously a tempurature sensor! Around the outside, you can see fuel lines (tubing). Told you I look for the not so obvious shots!

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SUBMAN1 · 07-21-08, 08:19 PM

This is a beautiful bird!

-S

UnderseaLcpl · 07-21-08, 08:26 PM

The vulnerable F-16, followed by several pics of its' exhaust pipe? I just HAD to bring it up.

SUBMAN1 · 07-21-08, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UnderseaLcpl

The vulnerable F-16, followed by several pics of its' exhaust pipe? I just HAD to bring it up.

Do you like that or something? Please keep it to another thread. Thanks! Trying to post pics here.

-S

SUBMAN1 · 07-21-08, 08:47 PM

The vurnerable A-10. Also slated to be replaced, but I still think its a mistake. That gun is indispensable.

-S

Business end of an 30 mm!:

The wheel well of the front nose gear - notice how far offset it is - I'm a sucker for mechanical things!:

Armor plating on the tail doesn't look as thick:

Targetting pod:

Sidewinder:

This is my favorite shot from the A-10. Notice the seeker head on the Maverick! Never saw this before myself. This is usually covered up!:

nikimcbee · 07-21-08, 08:58 PM

Nice A-10

SUBMAN1 · 07-21-08, 09:05 PM

Had a couple F-15E's out there. Interesting aircraft. Reminds me of the Navy's attempt to hang on to the F-14 because they were looking to keep it in service longer!

-S

Notice how beefed up the upper body structure is over a normal F-15C!:

Here is the cockpit. I talked to the pilot about how comfortable those seats are. The answer is, he can stand about 45 minutes to an hour. Bad part is, the longest flight he has been on lasted over 8 hours! Ouch! Apparently they are solid metal with a thin layer of padding!:

SUBMAN1 · 07-21-08, 08:35 PM

Here is the F-22! You weren't allowed close to it, but that didn't stop me from trying to get some semi-close shots!

-S

Mustang and Raptor together!:

07-21-08, 08:13 PM	#1
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	McChord Airshow pics Might as well start off with the vulnerable F-16! I tried to take pics that people would not normally take. Intakes, exhaust systems, etc. Anyway, I'll do one aircraft at a time as I get time. -S Might as well start off with a pic of the Thunderbirds! On to the static F-16 displays: In this shot, you can see the 20 mm M-61: Ever wondered what a burner looks like? These series of shots should give you a clue!: The small holes that you are seeing along the edge is where they dump raw fuel in and ignite it. If you look close, just below center right on the turbofan, you will see a small tube - that is obviously a tempurature sensor! Around the outside, you can see fuel lines (tubing). Told you I look for the not so obvious shots! : __________________

07-21-08, 08:19 PM	#2
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	P-51 This is a beautiful bird! -S __________________

07-21-08, 08:26 PM	#3
UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The vulnerable F-16, followed by several pics of its' exhaust pipe? I just HAD to bring it up. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

07-21-08, 08:47 PM	#5
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The vurnerable A-10. Also slated to be replaced, but I still think its a mistake. That gun is indispensable. -S Business end of an 30 mm!: The wheel well of the front nose gear - notice how far offset it is - I'm a sucker for mechanical things!: Armor plating on the tail doesn't look as thick: Targetting pod: Sidewinder: This is my favorite shot from the A-10. Notice the seeker head on the Maverick! Never saw this before myself. This is usually covered up!: __________________

07-21-08, 08:58 PM	#6
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Nice A-10 __________________

07-21-08, 09:05 PM	#7
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	F-15E Had a couple F-15E's out there. Interesting aircraft. Reminds me of the Navy's attempt to hang on to the F-14 because they were looking to keep it in service longer! -S Notice how beefed up the upper body structure is over a normal F-15C!: Here is the cockpit. I talked to the pilot about how comfortable those seats are. The answer is, he can stand about 45 minutes to an hour. Bad part is, the longest flight he has been on lasted over 8 hours! Ouch! Apparently they are solid metal with a thin layer of padding!: __________________

07-21-08, 08:35 PM	#8
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	F-22 Here is the F-22! You weren't allowed close to it, but that didn't stop me from trying to get some semi-close shots! -S Mustang and Raptor together!: __________________