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An airplane engine like this has a diameter of about 3,2 meters, large enough to fit a small car inside. A curious fact is that it can generate enough thrust to move an entire freight train, showcasing the immense power required to keep an airplane in the air. Interesting, isn’t it?
The P-51 Mustang "Gunfighter" rolling into action at Sun 'n Fun 2024 is a sight to behold! With its iconic nose art and polished fuselage reflecting the afternoon light, this legendary WWII fighter aircraft embodies speed, power, and history.
The pilot prepares to take to the skies in this meticulously maintained warbird, reminding us of its vital role during WWII as a long-range escort fighter. Whether you're a warbird enthusiast or simply love aviation, the Mustang holds a special place in history and our hearts.
What’s your favorite moment with the P-51 Mustang? Share your thoughts or stories in the comments!
The Douglas SBD Dauntless stands proudly on the tarmac at Sun 'n Fun 2024, its history shining as brightly as its presence. This World War II dive bomber played a pivotal role in turning the tide during the Battle of Midway, and here, it continues to captivate aviation enthusiasts with its graceful lines and robust design.
A masterpiece of vintage aviation, this image captures the spirit of the Golden Age of air combat. Look at the vibrant propeller blur and the vivid blue sky, a perfect backdrop for this historic beauty.
Do you share a passion for these legendary warbirds? Drop a comment below and let me know your favorite WWII aircraft!
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88NV Black Rock City 2023
(LFLX / Châteauroux Airport)
RHO - CHR
This is Broadford Airfield, also known as Ashaig Airstrip or Broadford Aerodrome, on the Isle of Skye. The airfield is next to the community of Ashaig, near the village of Broadford; hence the names. The airstrip is operated and managed by the Highland Council or “Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd” as it is called in Gaelic.
It is a rather small airfield with a single runway at 7 m / 24 ft AMSL. The RWY is 07/25, 793 x 23 meter (2,600 x 75,4 ft), an asphalt surface. The airstrip was initially constructed by the Corps of Royal Engineers and opened in 1972 to serve as a gateway to the Isle of Skye.
There are no commercial flights anymore. Loganair ran services from Ashaig to Glasgow until 1988. They also planned flights to London, but those plans were never realised. Currently most air travellers arrive via Inverness Airport, which branded itself as “The Gateway to the Highlands of Scotland”. Certainly the fact that easyJet started operations at Inverness had also something to do with it…
The airport is occasionally used by NHS Highland,the Scottish Ambulance Service for transferring patients to hospitals in Inverness or Glasgow and periodically for some small military exercises. Also Loch Lomond Seaplanes still uses the strip for some chartered scenic flights in the region.
There is no hangar available for visiting aircraft, nor are there any repairing facilities. Therefore, it is recommended to use the available concrete boulders to secure aircraft, as the Highlands are famous for the ‘4 seasons in one day’ weather. The required rescue equipment, primarily for helicopter operations, is stored in containerlike “boxes” next to the parking apron.
In recent years the airfield has been used more and more for storage of large wind turbine components, like blades and pylons. The mini bus in the background is actually from a private security company as wind turbines components would arrive the next morning from Kyle of Lochalsh.
The use of the airport is by a honesty system. After arrival you have to complete a landing log which can be found in a box on the blue sea container. Post completed logs in the box are marked as completed logs and pilots will be send an invoice. Leaving cash is not really appreciated 😉.
This was my second time at the airstrip. The first time was roughly 20 years ago. Nothing has changed much since then. Even then there were several plans to open a new airport on Skye. So, I’m wondering what the situation will be like in 10 to 15 years’ time. Honestly, I don’t have any expectations for any new developments. The Highland Council is divided on new plans. Several Highland councilors from the north of Skye have suggested building a brand new airport near the town of Kensaleyre. An airport at this location would lie more centrally within the Skye region and also answer the need of the north. It would lie closer to Portree, the largest town and economic centre of the Island. Portree is now a 45-minute drive away on a busy scenic route. A big downside to this proposal is that an airport at Kensaleyre would have a bigger impact with regards to noise, environmental and visibility. Furthermore, it would be of less interest to the Lochalsh and other surrounding mainland communities. Thereby reducing the already small catchment area even further. So in actual fact, the famous “law of preserving misery” applies here.
Technical stuff
This HDR is made from one single shot using Aurora HDR 2018. I took the photo at F14, 1/250, -1 (instead of my usual -2/3 ;-) at 500 ISO.
After the conversion to HDR, I used PS CC for post-production. This included, colour toning, curves enhancement, balancing the lighting conditions in the sky and underlining the vibrance and contrast. Finally I added the copyright watermarks. The latter is, alas, there to stay due to the frequent copying of my photos. So, don't bother commenting on that
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Jumbolair is 6 miles from downtown Ocala, 24 miles from Gainesville, home of the Florida Gators and some of the best research and medical facilities in the country, It is less than 80 miles from the beaches of Daytona and the attractions of Orlando. It is less than 100 miles from Tampa and Jacksonville.
Jumbolair, once home to three thousand crocodile, ninety eight elephants, three white rhinos and a four hundred pound gorilla named Mickey is on its way towards becoming the nation’s largest and most exclusive fly-in community. Conceived and built to be the perfect home and business center by Terri Jones and former husband Arthur Jones, the avant-garde inventor of Nautilus exercise equipment. Situated in Ocala, Florida, it's rolling hills and sprawling oaks frame its enormous 7,550' x 250' runway. The three Boeing 707’s that Terri and Arthur once parked on the south end of the runway seemed dwarfed by the huge ten acre paved parking pad. Jumbolair is rich in history. Although originally owned by the Muriel Vanderbilt Adams, the legend of Jumbolair really began with the eccentricity of Arthur Jones. Jumbolair has been featured on such programs as 20/20, Lifestyles Of The Rich and Famous, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America and NBC Nightly News.
For more history visit www.jeteditor.com/tjwel.htm
Jumbolair’s Ballroom is elegance and hospitality at it’s finest. Unique and brimming with character and personality. Located in beautiful Ocala, the heart of Florida’s horse country, this estate offers facilities which are beyond compare. Our chef and staff are dedicated to making your next event enjoyable and memorable. Jumbolair ballroom is the perfect setting for your special function…. Your dream wedding, holiday party or anniversary. Whether business or pleasure, Jumbolair can meet all your special event needs with style and ambiance that is second to none. At 9,000 square feet, Jumbolair’s ballroom can accommodate 350 guests for formal sit down dinners, 325 guests for buffets and or over 700 guests for lectures or seminars. Adjacent to the ballroom, aviators may land on the largest privately owned runway in the United States. Those who travel by more conventional means will find Jumbolair easily accessible from two major highways.
Jumbolair.com Jumbolair is 6 miles from downtown Ocala, 24 miles from Gainesville, home of the Florida Gators and some of the best research and medical facilities in the country, It is less than 80 miles from the beaches of Daytona and the attractions of Orlando. It is less than 100 miles from Tampa and Jacksonville. Money magazine consistently ranks the Ocala/Gainesville area as one of the top 10 best places to live, according to their annual poll. It’s natural beauty, mild climate, fertile soil and spring fed waters are unique to Florida. Ocala has attracted the horse crowd from all over the world and is currently home to more than 850 world class horse farms.
Jumbolair’s Ballroom is elegance and hospitality at it’s finest. Unique and brimming with character and personality. Located in beautiful Ocala, the heart of Florida’s horse country, this estate offers facilities which are beyond compare. Our chef and staff are dedicated to making your next event enjoyable and memorable. Jumbolair ballroom is the perfect setting for your special function…. Your dream wedding, holiday party or anniversary. Whether business or pleasure, Jumbolair can meet all your special event needs with style and ambiance that is second to none. At 9,000 square feet, Jumbolair’s ballroom can accommodate 350 guests for formal sit down dinners, 325 guests for buffets and or over 700 guests for lectures or seminars. Adjacent to the ballroom, aviators may land on the largest privately owned runway in the United States. Those who travel by more conventional means will find Jumbolair easily accessible from two major highways.
Jumbolair is 6 miles from downtown Ocala, 24 miles from Gainesville, home of the Florida Gators and some of the best research and medical facilities in the country, It is less than 80 miles from the beaches of Daytona and the attractions of Orlando. It is less than 100 miles from Tampa and Jacksonville.
Jumbolair, once home to three thousand crocodile, ninety eight elephants, three white rhinos and a four hundred pound gorilla named Mickey is on its way towards becoming the nation’s largest and most exclusive fly-in community. Conceived and built to be the perfect home and business center by Terri Jones and former husband Arthur Jones, the avant-garde inventor of Nautilus exercise equipment. Situated in Ocala, Florida, it's rolling hills and sprawling oaks frame its enormous 7,550' x 250' runway. The three Boeing 707’s that Terri and Arthur once parked on the south end of the runway seemed dwarfed by the huge ten acre paved parking pad. Jumbolair is rich in history. Although originally owned by the Muriel Vanderbilt Adams, the legend of Jumbolair really began with the eccentricity of Arthur Jones. Jumbolair has been featured on such programs as 20/20, Lifestyles Of The Rich and Famous, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America and NBC Nightly News.
For more history visit www.jeteditor.com/tjwel.htm
Jumbolair’s Ballroom is elegance and hospitality at it’s finest. Unique and brimming with character and personality. Located in beautiful Ocala, the heart of Florida’s horse country, this estate offers facilities which are beyond compare. Our chef and staff are dedicated to making your next event enjoyable and memorable. Jumbolair ballroom is the perfect setting for your special function…. Your dream wedding, holiday party or anniversary. Whether business or pleasure, Jumbolair can meet all your special event needs with style and ambiance that is second to none. At 9,000 square feet, Jumbolair’s ballroom can accommodate 350 guests for formal sit down dinners, 325 guests for buffets and or over 700 guests for lectures or seminars. Adjacent to the ballroom, aviators may land on the largest privately owned runway in the United States. Those who travel by more conventional means will find Jumbolair easily accessible from two major highways.
Jumbolair is 6 miles from downtown Ocala, 24 miles from Gainesville, home of the Florida Gators and some of the best research and medical facilities in the country, It is less than 80 miles from the beaches of Daytona and the attractions of Orlando. It is less than 100 miles from Tampa and Jacksonville.
Jumbolair, once home to three thousand crocodile, ninety eight elephants, three white rhinos and a four hundred pound gorilla named Mickey is on its way towards becoming the nation’s largest and most exclusive fly-in community. Conceived and built to be the perfect home and business center by Terri Jones and former husband Arthur Jones, the avant-garde inventor of Nautilus exercise equipment. Situated in Ocala, Florida, it's rolling hills and sprawling oaks frame its enormous 7,550' x 250' runway. The three Boeing 707’s that Terri and Arthur once parked on the south end of the runway seemed dwarfed by the huge ten acre paved parking pad. Jumbolair is rich in history. Although originally owned by the Muriel Vanderbilt Adams, the legend of Jumbolair really began with the eccentricity of Arthur Jones. Jumbolair has been featured on such programs as 20/20, Lifestyles Of The Rich and Famous, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America and NBC Nightly News.
For more history visit www.jeteditor.com/tjwel.htm
Jumbolair’s Ballroom is elegance and hospitality at it’s finest. Unique and brimming with character and personality. Located in beautiful Ocala, the heart of Florida’s horse country, this estate offers facilities which are beyond compare. Our chef and staff are dedicated to making your next event enjoyable and memorable. Jumbolair ballroom is the perfect setting for your special function…. Your dream wedding, holiday party or anniversary. Whether business or pleasure, Jumbolair can meet all your special event needs with style and ambiance that is second to none. At 9,000 square feet, Jumbolair’s ballroom can accommodate 350 guests for formal sit down dinners, 325 guests for buffets and or over 700 guests for lectures or seminars. Adjacent to the ballroom, aviators may land on the largest privately owned runway in the United States. Those who travel by more conventional means will find Jumbolair easily accessible from two major highways.
Jumbolair’s Ballroom is elegance and hospitality at it’s finest. Unique and brimming with character and personality. Located in beautiful Ocala, the heart of Florida’s horse country, this estate offers facilities which are beyond compare. Our chef and staff are dedicated to making your next event enjoyable and memorable. Jumbolair ballroom is the perfect setting for your special function…. Your dream wedding, holiday party or anniversary. Whether business or pleasure, Jumbolair can meet all your special event needs with style and ambiance that is second to none. At 9,000 square feet, Jumbolair’s ballroom can accommodate 350 guests for formal sit down dinners, 325 guests for buffets and or over 700 guests for lectures or seminars. Adjacent to the ballroom, aviators may land on the largest privately owned runway in the United States. Those who travel by more conventional means will find Jumbolair easily accessible from two major highways.
Jumbolair is 6 miles from downtown Ocala, 24 miles from Gainesville, home of the Florida Gators and some of the best research and medical facilities in the country, It is less than 80 miles from the beaches of Daytona and the attractions of Orlando. It is less than 100 miles from Tampa and Jacksonville.
Jumbolair, once home to three thousand crocodile, ninety eight elephants, three white rhinos and a four hundred pound gorilla named Mickey is on its way towards becoming the nation’s largest and most exclusive fly-in community. Conceived and built to be the perfect home and business center by Terri Jones and former husband Arthur Jones, the avant-garde inventor of Nautilus exercise equipment. Situated in Ocala, Florida, it's rolling hills and sprawling oaks frame its enormous 7,550' x 250' runway. The three Boeing 707’s that Terri and Arthur once parked on the south end of the runway seemed dwarfed by the huge ten acre paved parking pad. Jumbolair is rich in history. Although originally owned by the Muriel Vanderbilt Adams, the legend of Jumbolair really began with the eccentricity of Arthur Jones. Jumbolair has been featured on such programs as 20/20, Lifestyles Of The Rich and Famous, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America and NBC Nightly News.
For more history visit www.jeteditor.com/tjwel.htm
Jumbolair is 6 miles from downtown Ocala, 24 miles from Gainesville, home of the Florida Gators and some of the best research and medical facilities in the country, It is less than 80 miles from the beaches of Daytona and the attractions of Orlando. It is less than 100 miles from Tampa and Jacksonville.
Jumbolair, once home to three thousand crocodile, ninety eight elephants, three white rhinos and a four hundred pound gorilla named Mickey is on its way towards becoming the nation’s largest and most exclusive fly-in community. Conceived and built to be the perfect home and business center by Terri Jones and former husband Arthur Jones, the avant-garde inventor of Nautilus exercise equipment. Situated in Ocala, Florida, it's rolling hills and sprawling oaks frame its enormous 7,550' x 250' runway. The three Boeing 707’s that Terri and Arthur once parked on the south end of the runway seemed dwarfed by the huge ten acre paved parking pad. Jumbolair is rich in history. Although originally owned by the Muriel Vanderbilt Adams, the legend of Jumbolair really began with the eccentricity of Arthur Jones. Jumbolair has been featured on such programs as 20/20, Lifestyles Of The Rich and Famous, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America and NBC Nightly News.
For more history visit www.jeteditor.com/tjwel.htm
Jumbolair is 6 miles from downtown Ocala, 24 miles from Gainesville, home of the Florida Gators and some of the best research and medical facilities in the country, It is less than 80 miles from the beaches of Daytona and the attractions of Orlando. It is less than 100 miles from Tampa and Jacksonville.
Jumbolair, once home to three thousand crocodile, ninety eight elephants, three white rhinos and a four hundred pound gorilla named Mickey is on its way towards becoming the nation’s largest and most exclusive fly-in community. Conceived and built to be the perfect home and business center by Terri Jones and former husband Arthur Jones, the avant-garde inventor of Nautilus exercise equipment. Situated in Ocala, Florida, it's rolling hills and sprawling oaks frame its enormous 7,550' x 250' runway. The three Boeing 707’s that Terri and Arthur once parked on the south end of the runway seemed dwarfed by the huge ten acre paved parking pad. Jumbolair is rich in history. Although originally owned by the Muriel Vanderbilt Adams, the legend of Jumbolair really began with the eccentricity of Arthur Jones. Jumbolair has been featured on such programs as 20/20, Lifestyles Of The Rich and Famous, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America and NBC Nightly News.
For more history visit www.jeteditor.com/tjwel.htm
Jumbolair’s Ballroom is elegance and hospitality at it’s finest. Unique and brimming with character and personality. Located in beautiful Ocala, the heart of Florida’s horse country, this estate offers facilities which are beyond compare. Our chef and staff are dedicated to making your next event enjoyable and memorable. Jumbolair ballroom is the perfect setting for your special function…. Your dream wedding, holiday party or anniversary. Whether business or pleasure, Jumbolair can meet all your special event needs with style and ambiance that is second to none. At 9,000 square feet, Jumbolair’s ballroom can accommodate 350 guests for formal sit down dinners, 325 guests for buffets and or over 700 guests for lectures or seminars. Adjacent to the ballroom, aviators may land on the largest privately owned runway in the United States. Those who travel by more conventional means will find Jumbolair easily accessible from two major highways.