NJRBFW

After the sun started getting bad at Alliance I headed over to NJRBFW. I usually dont do this on a Sunday since it is usually dead but I thought I could maybe catch some SPADS or Cowboys flying around on a drill weekend. Plus it was a North wind which meant I could shoot from the spot. As soon as I got there I was pleasantly surprised by a couple of Growlers that came in. First time I have seen a Growler!!! I was hoping for a Commander's bird but she didnt make it.

Alliance

Another really nice surprise came as I was taking pics of the Iraqi Huey. I was just about to pack up and head to NJRBFW when this VFC-12 bird came screaming over and did a nice break and a couple of low approaches. I jumped in the car and headed back to the ramp to try to catch him turning in to park since the sun was straight down the runway.

Alliance

Took a shot of this Iraqi marked Huey on the Bell ramp. First for me for sure as I assume it is heading to Iraq after refurbishment. If anyone knows the story on this guy, please let me know.

Alliance Weekend

Well, I braved the cold to head out to Alliance this past weekend and was quite surprised. I wish I had gone out a bit earlier as my friend Keith S. said that an AN-124 had been on the ramp. I have not see one of those since the Bears (TU-142M) were at Barksdale many moons ago....Anyway, to some planes.

Alliance T-6B

I made a quick trip to Alliance on Sunday and was pleasantly surprised to see three Navy T-6B's on the ramp. These are my first Navy B models in the Orange and White scheme. Good looking stuff and a bit better than the Blue/White.

Welcome to TMAJ

Welcome to the first post to the Texas Military Aviation Journal. This blog site's purpose is to be a prototype for an online magazine that focuses on Texas Military Aviation. This has been a dream of mine for over twenty years and finally I am able to accomplish this via the digital medium.

I have been an avid aviation photographer for around twenty years starting way back in my college days at UT Arlington. I would go out to the now defunct NAS Dallas and watch military jets at their best. I met some really great guys there and saved up and bought my first 35mm SLR. I learned a lot from these guys and built friendships that lasts until today. For several years I enjoyed NAS Dallas and Carswell AFB. I didnt realize how good I had it at the time. After college I moved back to my hometown and settled in to raise a family. Several years went by and my shooting time diminished but I still attended one or two shows a year.

Recently, a job change brought me back to the DFW area and I was able to renew friendships from many years ago. One of the biggest changes was the switch from film to digital. What a change and I will comment on that on future posts. Another big plus was my older son joining me in this great hobby.

My plans are to post some new stuff and some old stuff from the past in this blog. I like this format because I can post my thoughts and comments. Please feel free to add your comments as well.

Once again Welcome and I look forward to seeing everyone online.

Dan