{"id":2827,"date":"2023-07-06T11:07:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T16:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/markgunterphotography.com\/abo\/?p=2827"},"modified":"2023-07-06T11:07:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T16:07:40","slug":"jets-taming-the-wild-blue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/markgunterphotography.com\/abo\/jets-taming-the-wild-blue\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets Taming The Wild Blue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While the prop-driven aircra<\/a>ft are old favorites, new technology is always amazing. From trainers to refuellers, every craft has its niche. Visiting Tinker Air Force Base<\/a>‘s first airshow in four years allowed me to relish in the thunder of jets. I can say definitively that it had been far too long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Boys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the highlights was witnessing the low altitude refueling simulation with the C-17 and KC-135. Both are impressive aircraft for the jobs they perform. Seeing them line up and fly in tandem for the crowd was fun. I believe the announcer said the vertical wingtips on the C-17 are nine feet tall. That helps put the size of this behemoth into context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assorted and Sundry Jets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There were plenty of jets on static display, but it is hard to beat them in flight. The F-5 is a relatively familiar site, but the T-33<\/a> was an unexpected surprise. I suddenly had the urge to watch “The Bridges at Toko-Ri<\/a>“. I know, I know. Not quite the same aircraft, but it brought the classic film immediately to mind. <\/p>\n\n\n

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