http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog The story behind the pictures. Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:40:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It is not often one gets a chance to see eight B-17 Flying Fortresses gathered together in one place. Toss in to the mix a B-24 Liberator and a few early model P-51 Mustangs and you have yourself a once in a life time event or once in several year ... http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog/?p=222 [caption id="attachment_200" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Sunset over western PA's Vineyards and Lake Erie on the return trip from Geneseo, NY"][/caption] On the way home from the 1941 HAG airshow at Geneseo I decided to take a short side trip to see the progress of the continuing restoration of B-17G 44-85813 at the ... http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog/?p=197 The second weekend in July is one of my favorite times of the year. In fact I'm looking forward to it the 2011 show already. What makes this so special is not only the 1942 Historical Aircraft Group (1941 HAG) but the War Bird Information Exchange has one of ... http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog/?p=159 After a few weeks without Kelly, as she was on tour with Undue Favor, it was time to head up north to hookup with her for the weekend. We were going to be in the Connecticut area and I knew that there was a aviation event going on so I ... http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog/?p=134 After leaving Ashville I was off to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. I was going to enjoy a day of hiking and camping with a friend. It was to late to hike that Saturday so after a few stops to enjoy the views, catch some wildlife with my camera, ... http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog/?p=116 [caption id="attachment_110" align="aligncenter" width="560" caption="Flint, Christy Nathan and Kelly"][/caption] I took a trip out to Asheville, NC with Undue Favor to kick off their tour up to the Northeast last weekend. They played at a church called The River. We all had a great time of fellowship with everyone at the ... http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog/?p=108 I just love that quote from John Muir. Yes I'm heading to the Mountains today. I'll be traveling with Undue Favor as the play a gig in Asheville, NC tonight and have an interview Saturday morning. When those two things are done they head to West Virgina and I head ... http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog/?p=104 Thanks to Andy and Susan for a great time after the Doolittle Raider Reunion. We all got together at their hanger for a BBQ and unknown to me some flying. The first night was hampered due to heavy cross winds but the second night was perfect. Besides airliners I've only ... http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog/?p=90 After catching up on some sleep we were ready to catch the B-25s in prefect morning light. I was very glad that Chris and Zack were kind enough to offer some floor space for me right across from the museum grounds. Not only was it a great spot but I ... http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog/?p=74 After 2 hours of sleep I hit the road at 12:30 in the morning so that I could reach Dayton Ohio just in time for the 17 B-25s to start landing at the Air Force Aviation Museum. I had my Zingers, case of Sun Drop and coffee and I was ... http://www.tailhookstudio.beaconartistlounge.com/blog/?p=63