Welcome to the January 2014 issue of ISnAP! Meet ISAP members Chris Hamren Derrick Waiters Dhyan Emmanuel James Goodall Jeff Greger
Liviu Dnistran Mark Sutherland Michael Mainieto Scott Wolff
It’s A Hobby! by Dylan van Graan Marina Militare Italiana by Mike Green Aegean Phantoms by Mike Green Aeroshell Aerobatic Team by Ken Strohm The World’s Last Corsairs by Mike Green 2014 Team Schedules
ISAP XIII dates announced
It’s that time again! Mark your calendars for ISAP XIII. Our 2014 symposium is set for April 3-5 in Tampa, Florida. The event will be held in conjunction with the Sun ’n Fun (SnF) International Fly-In & Expo in nearby Lakeland, and we are partnering with the Sun ’n Fun organization to hold what we think will be the best symposium yet. Speakers, field trips and some exciting special access will be announced as we iron out the details. Whether you have been to an ISAP symposium in the past or not, this is one you won’t want to miss. Ground zero for this year’s event will be The Doubletree Hotel by Hilton in Tampa, Florida. The hotel is located just minutes from the Tampa International Airport and has a free airport shuttle service. Our room rate will be $111.00 per night, single or double, and the link for online room reservations will be available shortly. ISAP members attending the symposium and who arrive early will receive an admission wristband good for the entire week of Sun ’n Fun—this alone is a $150 value. Sun ’n Fun runs April 1 through 6, so
consider arriving early (or staying late) and spending a few extra days in Lakeland. Our symposium room rates at the Doubletree are valid for the entire week, and the hotel is only about a 40-minute drive from the fly-in grounds. Friday is the symposium’s scheduled field trip, and we will spend the day at Sun ’n Fun. Friday’s featured airshow performers will be United States Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron—yes, The Blue Angels are returning after 2013’s sequester-induced hiatus. It will be the 40th Anniversary of Sun ’n Fun, and the event is marking the 100th Anniversary of Air Combat on Friday, so we expect an enthusiastic warbird turnout. There will be many opportunities for photos during the day on Friday, and we’re working with Sun ’n Fun on special photos areas beyond the crowd line—another benefit of your ISAP membership. Much more information will be available shortly, and we will update you by email, Facebook and in the ISAP member’s forums as details are finalized. 2013 was a down year for aviation photography opportunities, and 2014 is looking like a good comeback for many of our members. The 2014 ISAP symposium will look at why ISAP was founded—to bring together people who share a love of aviation and want to preserve its history through their images. Through this organization, members seek to enhance artistic quality, advance technical knowledge, and improve safety in all areas of aviation photography while fostering professionalism, high ethical standards, and camaraderie. The 2014 symposium will be a great way for us to reconnect with fellow members, share, network, learn from each other—and most of all, have fun in the sun. In 2014 let’s reconnect and build ISAP, for today and the future. Happy Holidays to all—we look forward to seeing you during the coming year. Enjoy the issue! Sincerely, Larry Grace, President International Society for Aviation Photography www.aviationphoto.org • www.facebook.com/ISAPorg Front Cover: Jim Koepnick Back Cover: BF-05 Flight 79. Arrival (Vertical landing) on USS Wasp for DT-II. Lt Col C.R. Clift was the pilot on 12 August 2013 Photo: Lockheed Martin/ ISAP member Andy Wolfe
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Chris Hamren
Hi my name is Chris Hamren, I grew up and currently live in Orange County, CA. I am an advanced amateur photographer with very little professional training. I have taken several college classes for digital photography. Ever since I can remember I have been an aviation enthusiast. I remember when I was about three years old my dad would take me to John Wayne airport and I would sit at the terminal window and watch airplanes take off and land. My passion with photography, however, did not start until my move to Mammoth, CA. in my early twenties. Being in the Sierra Nevada, and being out in nature made me want to express myself to others through some sort of imagery that could not be put into words. My photography started with nature and snowboarding with friends, and upon returning to Southern California the photography naturally moved toward my main passion of aviation. The first year living back in Orange County, I made a conscious effort to attend every airshow within my practical driving distance. I was fascinated with taking pictures of airplanes because of the different ways to express the motion and personality of each plane. When I am at airshows there are two different setups I will usually go to. The cameras I use are the canon 5D Mark I and the Canon Rebel XTI with the canon 70-300L, canon 24-105L, and Canon 17-40L as my lens options. I prefer to shoot RAW because it is pure unadulterated data from the sensor. There are so many more options when shooting RAW. The only negative to RAW is that it is such a larger file that it burns up card space quickly. I like to use Lightroom because it allows me to make quick adjustments when I am working with a lot of photos. I heard about ISAP after talking with George Kounis. I joined ISAP to get involved with a group of people who share the same common interest and passion for aviation and photography as I do. I always share my photographs with my friends and family because I want them to enjoy aviation with a new perspective. If I were to give someone new to aviation photography advice it would be to go to as many airshows as possible. Try to capture pictures from several angles, shutter speeds, and flight configurations. Capturing the motion and the personality of each different plane is what really brings a photo to life.
“I joined ISAP to get involved with a group of people who share the same common interest and passion for aviation and photography as I do. I always share my photographs with my friends and family because I want them to enjoy aviation with a new perspective.�
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Derrick Waiters
Derrick Waiters is a native of Dallas, Texas and lives in Lancaster, Texas, a suburb of Dallas with his wife of 10 years Roxanne. Together we have 3 daughters, we refer to our children as Bonus daughters over step children. Our oldest is married with 3 children, the middle daughter is a Flight Attendant with a major airline, and our youngest is a college student trying to find her way, LOL. I’m employed by Full Color Lab, in Dallas, TX. As a Customer Service Representative and work with photographers locally and across the country. My wife and I also operate Waiters Photography, specializing in Weddings, Portraits and Senior photography. My interest in photography began in Jr. High School. In High School I was in a 3 year program studying both Still Photography and Motion Picture Production. After graduating from high school I did my first wedding 6 weeks later. My photographic education has been thru continue education programs, and workshops etc., as part of the Dallas PPA and Texas PPA. My love of aviation began as a kid, I would watch the old TV show 12 O’clock High or any movie with flying. I was such a nerd I stayed up to watch all of the Apollo programs including the Moon landings. I would build model airplane and paint them non traditional colors. In August of this year I met Jay Miller. The Dallas PPA has a workshop called Little Red School House and the theme was Planes, Dames and Classic Cars, featuring the Pin Up Style photography. Full Color Lab was one of the sponsors of the workshop and I was there to show some of our products including Metal Prints. I watched Jay’s program on Aviation Photography and some of the how to’s. Seeing Jay’s images, I could not help but think how these and other aviation photos would look on Metal Prints. But seeing the images also took me back to the little boy who loved aircraft and I knew I had to know more about Aviation Photography and I knew I wanted to do some of this photography myself. After his program Jay was kind enough to share more of his insight and stories including his experience with one of my favorite aircraft the SR-71. During the workshop we photographed static vintage aircraft that were on display. When I got back to Dallas I looked up the ISAP website and reviewed the member’s portfolio and was even more impressed and ah stuck. I found about some local Airshows that were coming up in my area, including
one in Lancaster put on by the local CAF Lancaster chapter. I contacted Kevin Hong with ISAP and went to my first Airshow event. I use Nikon equipment including D200. D7000 and D70s (yes I still love my D70 for portrait work with flash as it sync at 1/500) I also have lens, 18-200,28-105,70-300 and 70-210. We are lucky in that other lens that have been suggested to me to use I can rent locally and they are very affordable. Just starting my journey I am focusing on the static display and will grow from there. Post production is Lightroom and Topaz plug ins. One of my goals and that of Full Color Lab as well is to see more aviation images on metal prints and other products. I honestly believe that the aviation photographers can sell and market their work to current and future customers in some new and exciting ways. I am a strong believer in continuing education and I take advantage of as many opportunities that I can, from magazines, to local workshops, etc. Also as a Customer Service Representative with Full Color Lab, I have had the opportunity to give programs to Professional photographers, semi pro, camera clubs, as well as speaking to college and high school groups. Lastly what advice would I give other aspiring aviation photographers? Study some of the best in the industry, that’s what I am planning on doing. Also have fun doing the photography and finally I have learned the hard way, travel light and wear the right shoes. www.waitersphotography.com
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Dhyan Emmanuel
I was born in Sheffield, England and I consider myself as an advanced amateur photographer. My interest in aviation stems from my childhood visits of the British air shows that included the, “Battle of Britain days,” International Air Tattoo at RAF Greenham Common and the Farnborough air show. I didn’t start doing aviation photography till I came to the United States in 1977. I currently work at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. I use Nikon equipment. I use my Nikon D300 and 80-400 F4.5 -5.56 VR lens when photographing air shows. I prefer shooting JPG, as most of the time I set my release mode to Continuous High Mode. I don’t want to miss vapor trails coming off the aircraft, or miss, “The once in a lifetime shot.” I use Adobe Photoshop, for image processing as it’s easy to learn. I joined ISnAP on October 11th, 2013. I wanted to join a Professional Aviation Photography Society, as I like to network and learn from the Pros. In doing so, I think I will be able to offer better advice to other photographer new to aviation photography. I found out about ISnAP by doing a search on the internet. I currently don’t belong to any other professional photography associations or groups. When I ask for advice from professional photographers at the airshow, I will take notes and help others who come up to me at airshows for advice.
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At air shows, I use my 12 to 24 and my 80 to 200mm. If I made a living doing nothing but photography for a living, I would shoot in RAW. But for what I do and who I shoot for, JPEG is just fine. And I’ve been using Photoshop since my very first Photoshop LE, way back when. And then after learning a ton looking for the shoulder of Jay Miller on a book we cowrote, I upgraded to what I have now CS6 on my iMac 27. I’ve known Jay Miller for a bit over forty (40) years! And it was just a natural that I join an organization with of a lot of people I know and share a love/fascination and interest in aviation. I was tutored by some of the best and I have always tried to share what little I know to those less informed that me. Some of my tutors were the likes of Jay Miller, Chuck Mayer, Doug Slowiak, Brian “Buck” Rogers, Katsu has even given me a pointer or two over the years. As what would I suggest to someone new in aviation photography, ....don’t take no for an answer, push the envelope and be persistent.
James Goodall
I’m newly retired with my last position that of Associate Curator for the Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii. Spent three and one half years living in Waikiki and working on Ford Island in the middle of Pearl Harbor, and that was really enough. The people are wonderful, all of the islands are breath taking, but Hawaii is just too small. Since leaving Hawaii, Rosemary, my bride of one year, and I call Oro Valley, Arizona home. Oro Valley is about 20 miles due north of downtown Tucson. We don’t get at hot as Phoenix, usually about ten degrees cooler in the summer.
The last flight of the Aardvark or as the Aussies call it...The Pig was on a tripod set auto no flash and I set the aperture the D90 did the rest.
What am I when it comes to being a photographer, I don’t make a living at it, but on the other hand I figure there are in the neighborhood of 3,500 photos of mine in maybe a hundred different books and publications. I do it to use my photography in some of my books. I specialize in historical monographs specializing on military aircraft, naval ships and submarines. What sparked me to photograph aircraft? They’re beautiful machines and all one has to do is look at the lines of a Convair B-58 Hustler or Mr. Kelly Johnson’s family of MachThree Flying Machines and one that I have a very deep interest in. How about the sound of 1730 cubic inches of V-12 engine come to life hanging on the nose of a NAA P-51D Mustang. That is why I love shooting airplanes. I stated my life shooting over 40 years ago with several Pentax MEs, good little camera until I moved on to the Pentax LX, loved it by my need for auto focus was getting worse each year and I chose to move to Nikon. I’ve had a D90 almost from the start of digital, love the camera, I have my favorite lens, (all Nikon) 12 to 24mm f1.4, 35 to 70mm, 80 to 200mm and a straight 50mm f1.2. Some day when I’m rich and famous, I’ll move up to D600 or D800 or whatever is there replacement when the time comes.
This shot of three St. Louis ANG F-4Es at “Last Chance” at Volk Field, Toma, WI. Great place to shoot as it is a north south runway and the “Arm/De-arm” area the planes have to do a very slow 180. These were shot back in the 80s.
I had the pleasure of shooting the 787 interior way back before the first plane even started to look like and airplane, just cool lighting.
One of he very last flights of the Beech Starship as is does a flyby at Paine Field, Everett, WA on 30 APR 2004. D-90 with my 80~200mm.
U-2s in the pattern next to the runway at Beale AFB, CA on 17 APR 2006. Same as above...My trusty D90 and my 80-200mm.
A line up of Kelly’s Blackbirds at Blackbird Airpark, Palmdale, CA taken on 16 JUL 2004. I did use my handy Photoshop to remove the white chain fencing around the three Blackbirds.
Seven of the eight Lockheed Martin F-117As on the flight line of Nellis AFB, NV on their return from Desert Storm on 01 APR 1991. Again, trusty D90 and my 80~200mm.
This one is one of the few I shot with my Pentax LX back in the 80 at Mojave, CA. This was when you could just wander out on the flight line and shot whatever you wanted.
Ah, Sprot Lake in Port Alberni, BC of one of only two Martin Mars Flying Boats. Shot the Hawaii Mars on take off and a 360 inside and outside photo tour of the Philippine Mars. Taken on 10 SEP 2005. Once again, my trusty D90 and my 80~200mm
And last but not least, two CH-53E from Kaneohe Marine Corp Base on 28 SEP 2012.
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Two pieces of advice I would give to new aviation photographers are: 1. Pay attention to your shutter speed when photographing propeller aircraft so you don’t freeze the propeller. Set your shutter speed to 1/125 sec or slower. 2. Always pay attention to what is in the background of your shot.
Nikon D300, 70-200 mm & TC-17EII 1.7x, 300 mm, 1/1250 sec, f/6.3, ISO 200
Jeff Greger
I consider myself an advanced amateur photographer with no formal photography training. I am based in Madison, Wisconsin. I have always had an interest in aviation. I got my first SLR when I was in middle school. One of the first photos I remember taking with that camera is of a C-130 doing a flyover of the Memorial Day parade in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It wasn’t until 2009, when I started attending air shows, that I got hooked on aviation photography. I use Nikon equipment. My main camera body is a D300 and my backup body is a D80. For static shots I use the D300 with the 18-200 mm f3.5-5.6 VR lens. For action shots I use the D300 with the 70-200 f2.8 VR lens with a TC-17EII 1.7x teleconverter. I shoot in RAW. Shooting in RAW gives me full control of the outcome of the final photo. For photo processing I use a combination of Lightroom, Nik Collection by Google and Photoshop CC. I use Lightroom for pre-processing; setting white balance, exposure, highlights, shadows, black point, white point, and lens correction. I use the Nik Collection to do the creative processing and finally Photoshop to make any final tweaks.
Nikon D300, 18-200 mm VR, 120 mm, 1/50 sec, f/25, ISO 200
I joined ISAP in 2011 to learn more about aviation photography. I first read about ISAP on Moose Peterson’s blog. I am also a member the EAA. I do try to help others learn about photography. I have a blog jeffgregerphotogrpahy.com/blog where I post advice and photo processing tips. I am also active in the aviation photography community on Google+.
Nikon D300, 70-200 mm & TC-17EII 1.7x, 340 mm, 1/80 sec, f/32, ISO 200
Nikon D300, 70-200 mm & TC-17EII 1.7x, 340 mm, 1/125 sec, f/18, ISO 200
Nikon D300, 70-200 mm & TC-17EII 1.7x, 340 mm, 1/125 sec, f/22, ISO 200
Nikon D300, 18-200 mm VR, 18 mm, 1/250 sec, f/22, ISO 200
Nikon D300, 18-200 mm VR, 27 mm, 1/500 sec, f/8, ISO 200
Nikon D300, 70-200 mm & TC-17EII 1.7x, 340 mm, 1/500 sec, f/4.8, iso 200
Nikon D300, 18-200 mm VR, 18 mm, 1/2500 sec, f/3.5, ISO 200
Nikon D300, 18-200 mm VR, 40 mm, 1/1250 sec, f/4.5, ISO 200
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decided to join and start learning some new stuff. I’m also a member of a few local spotting communities. There’s Photoavia.NET - an aviation photography community, RoSpotters - the first Romanian spotting community and Transilvania Spotters - the first local spotting community in Transilvania dedicated to picturing the activity of the 71st Airbase of the Romanian Airforce. Since we’re such a small community we’re always learning from one-another. I’m always on the lookout for photography tutorials and portfolios that we can learn from. We’re always happy to see new members come in that are interested in aviation and aviation photography. Any new member that is interested in photography gets full use of our experience. We teach them basic photography principles and the technique for taking aviation shots.
Liviu Dnistran
My name is Liviu Dnistran and I’ve been doing aviation photography for about three years. It all started when I found out there is a spotters community in my city, Cluj Napoca - Romania. It all started innocently enough just photographing commercial airliners and discussing all sorts of aviation stuff with the fellow spotters. It started to get more serious when we started doing prints and showing them in the Cluj Napoca’s Airport terminal. We’ve had two sets of expo’s and we are talking of doing another one. I’ve also had the privilege of shooting the MiG-21 Lancer fighter jets of the Romanian Airforce at the 71st Air Base near Cluj Napoca. I consider myself an advanced amateur since I’ve been doing this only in my spare time and until now there hasn’t been any money whatsoever, let alone profit, from this. It’s just an expensive hobby that allowed me to get to know other aviation enthusiasts, airline pilots, military pilots and made me start taking classes for a pilot’s license. I haven’t taken any photograph classes and learnt only from fellow spotters or from aviation photographers. At the moment I own a Nikon D40, Nikon D90 and D600 camera. I’ve started with the Nikon D40 with the Nikon 18-55mm kit lens and the Nikon 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 VR lens. I then went on to the D90 and added the Nikon 50mm f1.8 and the Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 VR lens. Last year I got the D600 and since then that is the most used body with the 70-300mm lens. When it comes to RAW vs JPEG I like to shoot JPEG most of the time if the light is good enough and the subject is simple enough. When the shooting conditions get more complex I go for RAW since it leaves a lot more room for later on when editing. When I started doing photography, Lightroom was just coming in and I started editing using Photoshop. I keep using Photoshop to this day because it just feels simpler. I have a workflow set-up when working with Photoshop and it’s just easier and quicker for me to edit a photo this way. I joined ISAP about 6 months ago after looking into it. I’ve first heard of it on Scott Kelby’s “The Grid”. I saw that many great aviation photographers have chosen to be a part of this association and I
Nikon D600, Nikon 70-300 f4.5:5.6 @ 195mm, F8, ISO 400, 1/800s, Aperture Priority
Nikon D600, Nikon 70-300 f4.5:5.6 @ 250mm, ISO 100, F18, 1/125s, Shutter priority
Nikon D90, Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 @ 18mm, ISO 200, F9, 1/250s, Aperture Priority
Nikon D600, Nikon 70-200 f2.8 @160mm, f5.6, ISO 640, 1/1250s, Aperture Priority
Nikon D600, Nikon 70-300 f4.5:5.6 @ 70mm, ISO 1600, F6.3, 15s, Manual
Nikon D600, Nikon 50mm f1.8 @ 50mm, ISO 400, F8, 30s, Aperture Priority
Nikon D600, Nikon 70-300 f4.5:5.6 @ 240mm, ISO 640, F8, 1/125s, Aperture priority
Nikon D600, Nikon 70-300 f4.5:5.6 @ 300mm, F7.1, ISO 640, 1/1250s, Aperture Priority
Nikon D600, Nikon 70-300 f4.5:5.6 @ 300mm, ISO 100, F14, 1/125s, Shutter priority
Nikon D600, Nikon 70-200 f2.8 + 2x TC @240mm, ISO 1600, F8, 1/250s, Aperture priority
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I’m rarely asked to advise other people on their photography perhaps for obvious reasons! but I would say be patient you’ve not picked an easy subject and remember there is always something new to learn.
Mark Sutherland
I’m Mark Sutherland and I live in Birmingham UK. Unfortunately that is a bit of an Aviation waste land especially for military aviation, but I’m at least centrally located to get to various venues. I’m most definitely an amateur and nowhere near as advanced as I would like! I have no formal training whatsoever, so apart from looking at online training everything is from experience of going out and taking images.
Supermarine Spitfire LF.IXe, Old Warden, 1/320 f22 ISO 200 Nikon D300
What sparked my desire to photograph aviation? Well obviously a fascination for the subject, but I can blame really blame two people.The first is Dennis Baldry who became an editor at Osprey publishing and commissioned the Osprey colour series books, it was these books that introduced me to the idea of photographing airplanes. The second, my mother, who after attending a number of family days out at air shows uttered a sentence which has haunted her down the years, “Why don’t you buy a camera?” I pretty early on gravitated to Nikon and that’s where I’ve stayed. My primary airshow combination is the 200-400mm zoom on a D300, however I’ve recently purchased a D4 and am looking at either a 500 or 600mm. I shoot Raw .When I first went over to digital I remember picking up a guide to digital photography supplement from the sadly now defunct Aircraft Illustrated magazine. Pretty much the only thing that all the contributing photographers agreed on was shoot Raw. Message received and understood!
Gloster Gladiator Old Warden 1/250 f14 ISO 160 Nikon D4
Seriously I now appreciate that you are obtaining the maximum performance from your sensor and the scope that gives you to edit images. I’ve used Photoshop CS5 for editing ,though I recently took advantage of the Photoshop photography program and have started to use Lightroom. I can appreciate why it is has become so highly recommended. I’ve been aware of ISAP for some years,but I joined so that I could hopefully learn more and improve my photography. Sopwith Pup Old Warden 1/125 f16 ISO 200 Nikon D4
Spartan 7W Executive Old Warden 1/160 F.9 ISO 200 Nikon D4
Junkers Ju-52, Duxford Flying legends 1/250 F13 ISO 200 Nikon D300
North American F-86A Sabre, Duxford. 1/1600 F.6.3 ISO 200, Nikon D300
Mig-29 RIAT 2013 , 1/2000 f5.6 ISO 200 Nikon D300
Dassault Rafale C, RIAT 2013 1/800 f5.6 ISO 160 Nikon D300
Eurofighter Typhoon,Waddington Airshow 2013,1/800 f5.6 ISO 200 Nikon D300
Klemm KA-25, Old Warden 1/200 f16. ISO 160 Nikon D300
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I love assisting new and aspiring photographers such as myself! If you are new, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!! That’s how all of us have become decent at what we do! Know how to work everything on your camera without having to look down every time, as you sometimes don’t have time to spend ten seconds playing with settings.
Michael Mainiero
I am a 16 year old photographer and student pilot whom has been interested in aviation for the last 6 or so years. I am an aspiring professional aviation photographer, and have attended numerous major west cost airshows with media passes, including the Reno Air Races, California Capital, and California International Airshows. My aviation photography knowledge has come from myself investing time into improving my own personal abilities, and hasn’t attended any classes (although attained extreme amounts of knowledge from Mark Loper, Keith Brezeal, Jessica Ambats, Sagar Pathak, Tyson Rininger and Clark Cook).
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM @15mm, 25s, f/5.6, ISO 800
On the flying side, I own a share of a 1978 Cessna 152 based in San Carlos, CA (KSQL). I have approximately 130 hours total time, 60 logged PIC, in more than 30 types! I soloed on my 16th birthday, and my current goals are Private on my 17th, Commercial on 18th, restricted ATP on 21st, and full ATP on my 23rd. I also am a volunteer with The Patriots Jet Demonstration Team in Byron, CA. I have assisted with the team for about a year, and have been extremely fortunate to be openly accepted by the team and their foundation. It is a fair distance away for me, but I enjoy every minute of assisting in their 35,000 sq. ft. hangar, whether it is sweeping the floor or assisting with work on the jets!
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @100mm, 1/250s, f/6.3, ISO 100
My primary equipment is: - Canon T3i/600D (Soon to be upgrading to the 60D) - EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM (for aerial performers) - EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM (for air-air photography) - EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II (static shots) - EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM (static shots, night exposures) I ALWAYS shoot RAW, as editing is much easier, and it allows for more detailed adjustments. I use both Photoshop and Lightroom for image processing and editing, as they are the most common and widely used programs. I also use InDesign for creating photo layouts and photo essays. I joined ISAP very recently (only a few months ago in fact) as had been recommended my numerous photographers over the last year. I currently do not belong to any other photographer groups.
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @275mm, 1/250s, f/7.1, ISO 100
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @210mm, 1/250s, f/7.1, ISO 100
North American F-86A Sabre, Duxford. 1/1600 F.6.3 ISO 200, Nikon D300
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II @34mm, 1/400s, f/6.3, ISO 1600
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @135mm, 1/250s, f/5, ISO 160
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @235mm, 1/400s, f/5.6, ISO 125
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II @32mm, 1/400s, f/16, ISO 800
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @130mm, 1/1600s, f/5, ISO 200
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @210mm, 1/400s, f/10, ISO 100
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chance to use a fixed 400mm or 500mm. Fantastic glass and the results are always spectacular, provided I don’t goon it up in the process. A D7000 with the 28-300mm has been my standard, go-to kit for shooting airshows. If I have the opportunity to get airborne, I’ll swap out the 28-300mm for an 18-200 lens, generally speaking.
Scott Wolff
I currently reside in the Denver metro area in the beautiful state of Colorado. Aviation and photography are my two biggest passions in life, and I’m blessed that I was able to start combining the two in 2007. It’s been an amazing journey thus far, and it’s great how each time I take my camera out, I continue to grow and learn as a photographer. I have taken a grand total of one photography course in my life, and that was back in high school my senior year. Since then, I’ve been
RAW, or in my case, NEF. Always, always, always. If, as the Bible says, love covers a multitude of sins, RAW covers a multitude of settings errors! If you really want to maximize the impact desired with a given image, the absolutely best choice is RAW. It gives you the most available data, and while I’m not a huge fan of over-manipulating that data, it really allows you to get the most out of each image, depending on what the requirement is. I use both, actually. Lightroom is fantastic for my work flow, but sometimes if an imagine needs a little extra care and tweaking, then I’ll export it into PSE and finish it up there. I don’t have a lot of the plug-ins that others are using, but I plan on adding to my repertoire soon. I have used Nikon’s Capture NX software and like it, but I am much more well-versed with PSE and LR.
rather bold in accosting some of the world’s finest aviation photographers and asking ridiculous amounts of questions and seeking their counsel when I run into something I’ve not encountered or thought to learn before. I did recently attend a lighting seminar by Joe McNally, which I highly recommend to anyone who hasn’t gone yet. I absolutely love sharing my passion for photography with others looking to get into it. I think the biggest tip I would give anyone is about patience. The difference between a good shot and a great one is timing and opportunity. Aviation is definitely a very, very challenging subject to try to capture in photography, and being patient is key. Knowing your gear is key. Most importantly, don’t forget to put the camera down from time to time to enjoy the event. I am a Nikon shooter, and my best results have been either with a D300, D7000, and most recently, a D7100 camera body. I generally shoot an 18-200mm or 28-300mm lens, but always jump at the
I am so blessed by the people in this community that have taken me under their wing and been generous with their time and imparting wisdom. Glenn Bloore, above all, has been a tremendous inspiration to me. He is an excellent teacher, and has become a great friend. He has helped me so much over the past few years, and simply stated, I would not know what I do about shooting airplanes if it weren’t for him. I must also set apart Larry Reid, Jr., who has allocated many an hour to inspire me, teach me, and occasionally hook me up some great toys to play with!
Others that inspire me with the legendary quality of their work are Paul Bowen and Tyson Rininger, both of whom I’ve had the pleasure of shooting with and, most importantly, learning from. Françoise Guile has always amazed me with her eye and artistry. I always come away from looking at her images shaking my head in bewildered awe. I’ve also had the pleasure of shooting with José Ramos on many occasions and we’ve developed a very good friendship. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him take a bad photo, so there is definitely a level of greatness there that I aspire to. I’ve shot a few times with Paul Filmer and Kevin Jackson; they’re tremendous photographers and very, very helpful. Jason Hyatt, Jonathan Derden, Kevin Whitehead, Ralph Duenas, and Gary Wetzel produce some of the most spectacular images I’ve ever seen, and I’m grateful for the chance to shoot with them, too. I am so blessed to be counted amongst these folks, and grateful for every opportunity that I get to shoot with them.
adventures with their non-flying family or friends. If I am able to capture an image or produce a body of work that pays them the honor and respect they deserve for putting on the uniform and making the sacrifices they do in the name of freedom, then my job is done. There is nothing like knowing a professional aviator and warrior has something to share with his or her family…and that I was able to bless him or her with that photo or story or whatever it may be. Best. Feeling. Ever. Cover shots are great. Bylines are great. Getting a story and photos published is a tremendous honor for me, and I am humbled every time a work of mine shows up in print or online. But at the end of the day, I do what I do for the men and women who took an oath to defend America and the freedoms we hold near and dear. No one can tell their story better than they can, and my job is not to scoop or spin anything, to expose anyone’s secrets, or compromise our nation’s capabilities. I am simply an instrument to help them get their story out there, and each one is worth telling. I love what I do, I am passionate about what I do, and I am so blessed to have the opportunities that have come along. Nellis Air Force Base. I have practically lived there over the past couple of years, embedded with the USAF Weapons School, covering Red Flag and Green Flag exercises, conducting interviews and doing research for stories, as well as attending the annual Aviation Nation open house and air show there. There is ALWAYS something going on at Nellis, and is the crown jewel of Air Combat Command. Despite the sign at the gate being taken down, it is still and will always be The Home of the Fighter Pilot, and it’s a privilege to be able to spend time there amongst our nation’s finest warfighters. I use Mpix almost exclusively. They are FAST, and the quality of their work is beyond compare. I had an image damaged in transit, and a replacement image arrived literally within a day of the original, free of charge. Their customer service is tremendous.
The whole reason that I started taking photographs in the aviation arena is because of one man that I met in 2006. At the time, Colonel Thom “T-Mac” McCarthy was the Vice Commander of the 57th Wing at Nellis AFB. He is a USAF Weapons School graduate, Top Gun exchange instructor, WIC instructor, and spent twentyseven years flying the F-15C. He’s an absolute LEGEND in the Eagle community. The number of photographs of him taken actually flying an airplane during his career is four. That really struck me, and I thought it might be really awesome to find a way to bless these men and women who fly and fight for a living, but don’t have much tangibly to show for it; that is, being able to share their
I am very fortunate in that a good amount of my work has appeared in print media, as well as online. I have been published in Air International, PilotMag, and a couple of other magazines. I’ve been awarded Photo of the Month on Fence Check more than once, as well as “Hot Shots” on Airshow Buzz when it was still in existence. Like I said before, all of that is great, and I am humbled to be included in such amazing company; however, it means more to me to see my work in offices and hallways at the Weapons School or in the squadron bar somewhere. I am most humbled to be a part of that legacy—the one of professionals whose names are remembered throughout history for what they accomplished in their careers. I am a member of Nikon Professional Services and was a long-time member of Fence Check.
IT’S A HOBBY!
By Dylan van Graan Have you ever looked into somebody’s eyes and realized that they don’t believe a word coming forth from your mouth. Now I’m not including the looks of disbelief most partners male or female might experience within a relationship. In the latter case there may be some possibility of convincing the receiving partner that you are telling the truth and not attempting to mislead them in any way. I’m talking about the helplessness felt when trying to convince a perfect stranger of something and experiencing the utter defeat of watching them turn around and walk away without having made the slightest dent in their opinion, no matter how convinced you might be of your truth. Still not sure what I’m rambling on about? Let me take you back a few years to my student days. There are a few very important lessons I’ve managed to apply in my life since then, but oddly enough it’s the one I watched a lot of my friends learn during that time that has remained stuck in the back of my head ever since then. Now you may think this lesson particularly odd or even question the quality of the tertiary institution I attended but rest assured they prepared us very well for the world out there. I could possibly ascribe this particular lesson to the fact that many, and I do mean many of my friends fell victim to this fatal mistake, or maybe it was because it was so incredibly funny watching them fall victim to this, sometimes more than once, on the same night!
“Get to the point”, I hear from the back of the class…The lesson is simply this. Never attempt to convince a pretty girl that you’re not drunk, even if you are stone sober. What does this have to do with the intro or aviation photography? Let me get back to the story and it should become clear. During this year’s Swartkop air show here in South Africa we were lucky enough to have reserved space provided for the museum’s aviation photographers. Whilst occupying one of these demarcated areas during practice and validation the day before the air show proper, we were approached by a likable and friendly young man. Very interested in our small group of photographers he explained that he was bringing his young family to enjoy the unobstructed views of the flight line provided by the validation day. The fact that we were occupying an obviously reserved space together with the photography club attire seemed to peak our guest’s interest and he enquired about our purpose at the air show and our affiliations. We told him about the Air Force Museum’s photography club and answered his questions concerning our gear. The conversation was cordial and very friendly and he seemed truly interested in the technical details surrounding our gear and how we apply all of this to aviation photography. After a bit of a pause during
this conversation he made the following, startling statement. “You’re all professional photographers then?” I don’t know why but this made me feel a bit uncomfortable and suddenly I was the drunk student and he became the pretty girl, figuratively of course! None of the guys there with me were professional photographers, one being an IT developer, one being a PA and me in medical diagnostics. The first words out of my mouth were, “seriously I’m not drunk, I mean, not a professional”. All present contributed to the argument that we were just hobbyists with a very keen interest in aviation photography. However our new friend remained completely convinced otherwise and the harder we tried to stress our amateur status the less convinced he seemed. Needless to say the previously lively and interesting conversation quickly faded into something resembling a debate and our guest eventually excused himself and strolled off with his young family in tow. As the young couple walked down the flight line we turned our attention to the next display I then noted our attire, and as I lifted a 7D attached to a Canon EF 100-400mm IS USM lens I realized…Hobbyist? Yeah, right! Our visitor was obviously not convinced as to our amateur status and who could blame him.
I felt disappointed. Maybe that’s what some of my buddies felt after having their arguments rebuffed. And the ones that were stone drunk? Maybe they were closer to professional than they dared to admit…
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Carrier Operations on the ITS Cavour (550) By Mike Green
Taranto Naval Base located in the Puglia region of southern Italy is the main operating base of the Marina Militare Italiana (MMI) and is home to the Italian Naval fleet and in particular the ITS Cavour and the ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, the two current aircraft carriers operated by the MMI. Jetwash Aviation Photos was invited aboard the ITS Cavour to report on operations over a five day period as the ship prepared for the upcoming exercise Brilliant Mariner ‘13, which took place between September 26, and October 6, 2013 in the Tyrrhenian Sea between Sicily and Sardinia. Over five thousand personnel from thirteen NATO member countries participated in the annual exercise. With the ITS Cavour acting as the Flagship during Brilliant Mariner ‘13, the work-up’s priority was primarily to provide Carrier Qualifications (Car Quals) for the Italian Navy pilots of Gruppo Aeri Imbarcati (GrupAer) and their McDonnell-Douglas AV-8B+ Harriers. During the five day cruise the ship played host to six AV-8B and one TAV-8B, along with one Agusta-Bell AB.212 ASW from 4 Gruppo Elicotteri (4 Grupelicot) based at Grottaglie, and a single Agusta-Westland EH.101 from 3 Gruppo Elicotteri (3 Grupelicot) based at Catania, Sicily also taking up temporary residence on the Cavour.
The ship sailed out of Taranto at around 9am on the morning of September 16th and later that morning saw the arrival of the ship’s Search & Rescue (SAR) helicopter in the shape of an AB.212ASW from 4 Grupelicot. The next aircraft to embark on the Cavour was a 3 Grupelicot EH.101ASW to provide an Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability for the Cavour and the five other ships within the fleet. Later that afternoon saw the arrival of the first three AV-8B+ Harrier aircraft, with a further four AV-8B’s arriving around 11am on Tuesday 17th, including one of the MMI’s two twin-seat TAV-8B aircraft. Car Quals commenced early that evening using Night Vision Goggles (NVG), with what is known as Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP), continuing late into the night. Having already completed ten aided deck landings in the simulator at Grottaglie prior to the work-up, the pilots needed to complete six actual deck landings on the ship to qualify as being NVG carrier capable. Prior to the Car Quals on board the Cavour only two pilots within GrupAer were fully NVG capable. The following three days aboard the Cavour continued in a similar pattern, pilots completing Car Quals with the AV-8’s throughout the day and continuing into the night. After five days at sea the Cavour finally returned to Taranto on Friday September 20, ready to embark just under a week later as Flagship for Exercise Brilliant Mariner.
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Following the recent retirement of the German Luftwaffe Phantoms of Jagdgeschwader 71 at Wittmund, I had travelled to the Peloponnese region of Greece to see the last operational McDonnell F-4 Phantoms in mainland Europe. Home to 117 Pteriga Makhis (Combat Wing) of the Hellenic Air Force, Andravida Air Base hosts two squadrons of the mighty ‘Rhino’, 338 Mira Dioxis Vomvardamou (Fighter-Bomber Squadron) and 339 Mira Pantos Kerou (All Weather Interceptor Squadron), both part of the Hellenic Tactical Air Force head-quartered at Larissa. In 1971 the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) ordered the McDonnell F-4E Phantom II under the ‘Peace Icarus’ programme, deliveries of the 58 aircraft starting in 1974. The first unit to receive the F-4E was 339 MPK at Andravida, which converted from the outdated Republic F-84F Thunderstreak. Tasked with the all-weather interception role, 339 MPK is also the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) for the Phantom. Based alongside 339 MPK at Andravida is 338 MDV, which began conversion to the F-4 a year later, in 1975 and is assigned to the ground attack role.
To supplement and to provide some aircraft attrition replacements, 28 former US Air National Guard F-4E’s were delivered to the Hellenic Air Force in 1991 and entered service with 337 Mira, with these aircraft soldiering on until December 2005, when they were all withdrawn from service prior to an upgrade programme taking place. In addition to the F-4E, the HAF also took delivery of 8 RF-4E reconnaissance versions of the Phantom in 1979, which were delivered to 348 Mira Taktitis Anagnorisis (348 MTA) at Larissa, to replace the Republic RF-84F Thunderflash. In 1993 a further 29 ex-Luftwaffe RF-4Es were purchased, with these also being assigned to 348 MTA.
The Peace Icarus 2000 upgrade programme dramatically improved the mission effectiveness of the Greek Phantoms. Sensor and weapons delivery capabilities for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions for a total of 36 F-4E Phantoms was approved, with European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) being awarded the contract. The first HAF aircraft (72-1523, named ‘Princess of Andravida’) arrived in Germany in the autumn of 1997. After 15 months of intensive work by an integrated team of EADS, HAF and Hellenic Aircraft Industries (HAI) personnel in the EADS facilities at Ottobrunn and Manching, the integration of an advanced Raytheon AN/APG-65 radar, Hands On Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) system, mission computer, navigation & communication systems and radar altimeter had been completed, together with new multi-function color displays in the cockpit. Accompanied by a powerful new software package, the latest F-4E version for the HAF can now deliver a broad variety of intelligent stand-off, air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons like the AIM-120 AMRAAM, AIM-9L Sidewinder and AGM-65 Maverick, using the LANTIRN laser targeting pod system. The programme was based on the experience which EADS had gained after the successful conclusion of a similar, but less sophisticated modernisation programme for 146 Phantoms of the German Air Force. HAI performed the upgrade of a further 35 HAF Phantoms in their Tanagra factory, with support from EADS. The first aircraft within the ‘Peace Icarus 2000’ programme made its maiden flight on 28th April 1999 at EADS Manching. The first HAI-modified aircraft was rolled out at Tanagra on 3rd March 2000. The programme was completed in 2004, with the addition of the Rafael Lightning II sensor pod for targeting and navigation for close air support weapons such as precision-guided bombs, the Raytheon AGM-65 Maverick and the advanced IRIS-T air-to-air missile. The Hellenic F-4E’s were all delivered to the two squadrons of 117PM at Andravida and now wear the familiar blue/grey ‘Aegean Ghost’ paint scheme.
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VNA Air Show • Stuart, Florida November 14-15, 2009 STUART, FL – Before the air show season officially takes flight, I had the opportunity to spend the weekend with one of the country’s premiere formation aerobatic teams, the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team. The group has been performing for over 20 years, flying the World War II North American T-6 Texan and amassing thousands of hours in front of air show fans all over North America. This particular weekend, Aeroshell performed at the Visiting Nurses Association Air Show in Stuart, Florida, which the team has appeared at for nearly 11 years. I was genuinely surprised to find this team was really a group of down to earth guys who love to fly. But don’t let that fool you; these are skilled pilots take that job very seriously. I was curious to know how much time they spend practicing and ironically the answer was “none”. Between flying to and from shows around the country, sponsor and media rides, they keep sharp and hone their skills. Aeroshell’s performance may have looked easy from my viewpoint but left wingman Steve Gustafson says, “Flying with the team is the most challenging thing I have
ever done”. Come to a night show and understand why. They dazzle spectators with their combination of lights, smoke and precision formation flying. When asked how they were able to maintain the formations at night, sometimes as close as six feet apart, they said it takes concentration and discipline and faith in the skill of the other team members. As I watch the crowds being mesmerized by their stunts, it was obvious that Aeroshell has a strong following. They care about their fans, some of who travel around and follow them from show to show. After each performance they can be found signing autographs and talking to spectators. They perform for them and it is the spectators as well as the sponsors that keep them in the air. Right wingman Mark Henely says, “Without them we would have to go out and find real jobs!” The team’s two most important appearances are Air Venture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and the Sun N’ Fun Fly-in in Lakeland, Florida, but they participate in 20-25 shows a year. Aeroshell, the team’s main sponsor, does not own the aircraft that they fly. Instead, each member owns and maintains his own plane. So sponsorship is very important to the team. Anyone interested in sponsoring the team can visit their website, http://www.naat.net and get more details as well as their current show schedule. The team consists of: Bryan Regan - Team Lead A native of Lafayette, La., Bryan is the newest member of the team. He flew with the Red Barons from 1996 to 2007, and held the lead position from 2003 until the team was discontinued by Red Baron Pizza in
2007. A skilled formation pilot, Regan flew the Boeing A75 450, better known as the “Stearman” in every position for that team. When they found themselves in need of a backup lead pilot in the summer of 2008 when original founder and team leader, Alan Henley suffered a neck injury at home leaving him paralyzed from the chest down, Bryan was called upon. Mark Henley - Right Wing Mark has been flying air shows for over 10 years. He has flown several types of aircraft, but prefers the WWII aircraft. Before joining the team he performed in a stock PT-17 Stearman, North American AT-6, and North American P-51D. Mark has flown over 50 different types of aircraft and has type ratings in the AD4 Skyraider, Grumman TBM, Douglas DC-3, and the North American B-25 Mitchell. He also holds a letter of Authorization (LOA) that covers all piston powered experimental aircraft, single and multi-engine. Steve Gustafson - Left Wing Steve recently retired from his own Aerial Application business and farms in the Louisiana Delta as well as a car wash. By the age of 20, he had accumulated over 7,000 flying hours and holds a commercial, multi-engine instrument and a type rating in the North American B-25. He is a graduate of Sowela Technical University with an A&P license. Steve, the son of the late Merle Gustafson (Angel of Okinawa Corsair fame), started flying air shows at the age of 19 and has inherited his Dad’s skill for aerobatics and formation while acquiring a competence and style all his own. Steve is also an ICAS ACE Examiner.
Gene McNeely - Slot Gene became interested in flying in high school. Afterwards, he served a tour in the Navy, and then began flight instructing and crop dusting. Gene operated his own agricultural business for over twenty years as well as an air cargo service operating DC-3s and MU-2s. Gene’s favorite aircraft is the T-6. In addition to performing in air shows, Gene races in a T-6 at the Reno Air Races and has been finishing in the top five since 1986, taking 5th in the Gold in 1990 and 1st in the Silver in 1991.
The World’s Last Corsairs By Mike Green
Araxos Air Base in the Peloponnese region of Greece, is home to 116 Pteriga Makhis (Combat Wing) of the Elliniki Polemiki Aeroporia (Hellenic Air Force) and is quite unique in that it operates the most modern fighter aircraft in the Hellenic Air Force (HAF), as well as the oldest. The state of the art Lockheed Martin F-16 ‘Block 52’ Fighting Falcon is operated by 335 Mira, whilst the ageing but venerable Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II is flown by 336 Mira. The chance to spend some time with the LTV A-7 Corsair II’s of 336 Mira Vomvardamou (Fighter-Bomber Squadron) was our reason for visiting Araxos, and an opportunity to ‘shoot’ the last active Corsair II’s anywhere in the world. The ‘SLUF’ (short, little ugly fella) as the A-7 is colloquially known, is slated for withdrawal by 2015, and so with exclusive access at Araxos to report on the aircraft’s long and illustrious career, before yet another legendary aircraft fades into the history books was too good to miss.
The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) became the first foreign customer for the Corsair II in 1975, taking delivery of 60 new A-7H’s (the H standing for Hellenic) to replace the Republic F-84F Thunderstreak in Greek service. An order was later placed for 5 two-seat trainer aircraft, designated the TA-7H. Deliveries of these took place between July and December 1980. The first Hellenic Air Force Corsair II’s went to 115 Wing at Souda Bay, Crete with 340 Mira and 345 Mira, and to 347 Mira at Larissa. The Larissa based A-7’s were later moved to Souda Bay in July 1993 and then finally all were moved to Araxos in 2002. The original A-7H and TA-7H aircraft remained in service until March 2007, when all of the survivors were put into storage. Having proved extremely reliable and popular with pilots and ground crews alike, the HAF had decided to buy more A-7’s in the early ‘90s. This resulted in some surplus US Navy A-7E and TA-7C’s being purchased, delivery taking place in 1992, with the airframes issued to 116PM at Araxos, where they equipped 335 (Tiger) Mira and 336 (Olympos) Mira. February 27th, 2008 saw 335 Mira withdraw its A-7’s in favour of the F-16, with many of their aircraft bolstering those of 336 Mira,
which continues to fly the A-7E and TA-7C to this day and has the distinction of being the last unit in the world to fly the SLUF. Currently having approximately 30 aircraft on strength, 336 Mira has more than enough aircraft to maintain sufficient flight hours for the unit’s pilots, whilst also providing enough airframes to cope with any on-going maintenance. This aside, Araxos also has a vast storage area containing large numbers of withdrawn A-7’s, providing an almost never ending supply of cannibalized spare parts when required. The A-7’s varied role with the HAF includes close air support (CAS), tactical maritime support operations, ground attack and bombing operations. The A-7E has an internally mounted M61-A1 20mm six-barrel cannon, six wing pylons and two fuselage launch stations. The pylons can carry a large single weapon, multiple racks capable of six weapons per rack, or triple racks with three weapons per rack. The wing pylons can carry four wing-mounted 300 gallon fuel tanks and a combination of general-purpose bombs totaling 15,000lb (6,800kg), including up to 30×500lb (230kg) Mk.82 bombs, Paveway Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB), AGM-45 Shrike, AGM-62 Walleye, AGM-65 Maverick, AGM-88 HARM, and GBU-15 electrooptical glide-bombs. The Autonomous Free-flight Dispenser System (AFDS), containing 16 BLU-108B bomblets is also certified for the A-7. The Hellenic Air Force had previously participated in NATO’s nuclear weapons sharing using the A-7, whereupon they deployed the B61 unguided tactical nuclear bomb, but in 2001 the B.61’s were put into storage. The HAF A-7’s are also optimized to carry the AIM-9L Sidewinder for self-defence, utilising the two fuselage launch stations just below the cockpit, although these are rarely, if ever used now.
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