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Submitted: October 6, 2011
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Make:Canon
Model:Canon EOS 7D
Shutter Speed:1/64 second
Aperture:F/3.5
Focal Length:30 mm
ISO Speed:125
Date Taken:Oct 6, 2011, 7:34:08 PM
Lens:EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Software:Digital Photo Professional
Sensor Size:23mm

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~F16CrewChief Oct 8, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

Thanks Jim! I really like the 430th "A" model 'Vark and the 509th FIS "Duece". The F-102 is my favorite fighter!

Those look really nice!

You mentioned earlier you SEA era interest. If you get an F-14A from VF-1, CVW-14 off the Enterprise, this could be considered a Vietnam vet, since this unit flew top cover for operation Frequent Wing, the evac of Saigon.

*OpticaLLightspeed Oct 8, 2011 Professional Photographer

I thought you would like this image. SEA is an area of interest however right now my collection revolves around U.S.A.F. types. But I will look to see if a model exists of the VF-1 Tomcat.

~F16CrewChief Oct 8, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

I am working (Very slowly) on a 1/48th model of the Harvest Reaper F-111's that deployed to Takhli from Nellis for operation "Combat Lander" back in 1968. It was a poor showing for the F-111, but I really like the tail marks. [link] is a poor inflight of the jet I am modeling. The F-111A's will always be a favorite of mine!

*OpticaLLightspeed Oct 8, 2011 Professional Photographer

That isn't by any chance the operation that Ed Palmgren was lost on. Palmgren was commander of the Thunderbirds in the Early sixties.

~F16CrewChief Oct 8, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

Correct. He flew 66-0024, and was lost on 22 Apr 68.

*OpticaLLightspeed Oct 8, 2011 Professional Photographer

At one time he was my father's commanding officer.

~F16CrewChief Oct 8, 2011 Hobbyist Photographer

There is an inetersting little history of the mission and a B&W photo of the jet prior to departing from Nellis in my friend Don Logan's excellent book, "General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark".

If you are interested in the F-111, it is a great reference. Don included some of my 20 TFW pics!