Photographer Kenneth Strohm captured even more photos as the French National Jet Team, Patrouille de France, arrived at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, for SUN ‘n FUN. The jet team, which is only performing at five stops in the U.S. during their two-month tour, opened Tuesday’s airshow at SUN ‘n FUN.
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French jet team arrives at SUN ‘n FUN
Photographer Kenneth Strohm captured this photo as the French National Jet Team, Patrouille de France, arrived at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida, for SUN ‘n FUN. The jet team, which is only performing at five stops in the U.S. during their two-month tour, will open Tuesday’s airshow at SUN ‘n FUN.
Flying over New England
Eastman Root sent in this picture of him flying his Piper Arrow over Gilmanton, Maine, en route from Franklin County State Airport (KFSO) in Vermont, to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (KSFM) in Maine.
Vintage photo of a vintage plane
Thomas Bombardier sent in this 40 year old photo of Paul Bombardier’s J-3, taken sometime in the early 1960s at the original Manassas Airport. “This picture was taken after it got new fabric and paint job,” Thomas notes.
Reaching the next generation
Arthur Billingsley sent in these photos, taking during an event held Jan. 14 at Walterboro Airport (KRBW) in South Carolina, hosted by EAA Chapter 477 and supported by the Southeast Aviators. “More than 50 students and scouts attended, with many taking to the air for short familiarization flights,” he reports.
A workhorse
Alex Williams-Hoffman sent in this photo, with a quick note: “Delivering the mail all throughout Kodiak, Alaska. The Cherokee 6 is the workhorse of the island. This photo was taken just before Christmas as we were delivering children’s presents.”
A great commute
Arthur Billingsley sent in this photo, with a quick note: “View out the window, on the way to work. On a partly cloudy day, this is the view from a Cessna 310 at 12,000 feet near Augusta, Georgia. Flight originated in Palatka, Florida (28J) and terminated at KHEF in Manassas, Virginia.”
Cirrus at sunset, Part 2
Perhaps in reply to our recent Picture of the Day from Megan Vande Voort, Dennis Haber sent in this photo with a short note: “Real Cirrus, real sunset.”
A freshly restored Champ
Ace photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo, explaining: “A freshly restored Aeronca Champ flies over Howell Station at Lake Red Rock” in Pella, Iowa.