Capital Airshow, California (Warning - Lots of Images)

Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:44 am

A little late I know, but here are some photos of the Warbirds from Mather Field last month...

Also, here are some of the other performers...

And finally The Blue Angels...

If you want to see some more, then there's one or two more here...http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v249/gspinks/2006/Airshows/Capital%20Airshow%20-%2019th%20March/

Thanks for looking

Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:38 am

who's is the polished p51,that finish is almost painful(i'd hate to have to keep that clean). :lol:

paul

Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:40 am

Great shots! I can't wait for the airshow to startup in the Northeast.

What Camera gear are you using?

Tim

Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:10 am

Great photos! Thanks for posting them.
The P-51 is Tony Banta's (Don't ask me who polishes it!). He also owns the P-40. Tom Camp is flying the Wildcat.
Jerry

Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:27 am

Thanks for the comments. I was using the Canon 20D and 100-400L combination, which is quite a common site at UK shows but I was surprised to not see very many at this show!

I believe the P-51, P-40 & Bearcat are all Tony Banta's. I'm not sure on the Wildcat & T-28 though, so any info would be greatly appreciated.

Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:13 am

Wow great photos!

Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:15 am

Chuck Wahl's T-28

Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:28 am

Outstanding photos!!! What camara are you using?

Wed Apr 26, 2006 12:32 pm

gspinks...really nice pics! I have the same set-up (20D & 100-400L IS). Hope I can get as good at Chino, MAAM, Duxford, and Thunder.

Mudge the hopeful :shock:

Wed Apr 26, 2006 2:07 pm

gspinks wrote:I'm not sure on the Wildcat & T-28 though, so any info would be greatly appreciated.

The Wildcat is Tom Camp's bird.

Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:28 pm

Hi all,

EXQUISITE photography !! They are top notch photo's. And the Mustang...even in the photo, it is almost Blindingly shiny ! She must take quite abit of someone's time and energy to keep her that clean.

Thanks for posting them,

Paul

Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:10 pm

gspinks wrote:Thanks for the comments. I was using the Canon 20D and 100-400L combination, which is quite a common site at UK shows but I was surprised to not see very many at this show!

Both my buddy and I were shooting with the 100-400L and Canon's too. I've got a couple of pictures on the other forum "WIX Gatherings/Aviation Events" at http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/p ... php?t=6704