Tuskegee Airman

During the Eden Prairie Air Expo the CAF Red Tail Squadron P-51B Mustang was on display.  Below is an image of Brad Lang, son of a Tuskegee Airman, arriving in a P51-C Mustang during an aviation event promoting the Red Tail Project. Brad is an airline pilot, an accomplished aerobatic pilot, he also volunteers for…

Aviation History

Stinson L-5 Sentinel The USA light aircraft L-5 Sentinel began life as the pre-war Stinson Model 105. The model 105 was nicknamed Voyager, built by the Stinson division of Consolidated Vultee. When World War II broke out, the Voyager was redesigned and then entered into service as a liaison aircraft. It also flew in the…

New York City

A great city filled with many photo opportunities, BUT you have to do a bit of advance planning to map out where you want to get to, and what you may want to photograph.  I like just walking around, but even doing that you need to decide what neighborhood you want to be in and…

Farmers Insurance Company Zeppelin

Member John Rinquist is also an avid aviation photographer.  He recently captured this image of the “Farmers Zeppelin”.  He photographed it just after sunset from the West end of Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.  The ship is seen here resting for the night. Most people didn’t know Farmers had commissioned its own airship,…

The EA-18G Growler

Larry Grace is a both a professional and avid aviation photographer.  In fact, he is leaving on his annual trek to Osh Kosh, Wisconsin for the world famous airshow there next week. Below is one of Larry’s fine images:   The EA-18G Growler is a variant of the combat-proven F/A-18F Super Hornet Block II, and…

River Rats Waterski Shows

The Twin City River Rats Water ski Show team is a 100% volunteer organization.  The team plans, practices and performs water ski shows on the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis.  They also are in demand for shows at other locations throughout the Midwest.  Team members participate in all aspects of the show, from skiing, boat…