Monday, December 31, 2007

AH-1W Marine Super Cobra Widescreen Wallpaper

This shot makes a great wallpaper desktop. This Marine AH-1W Super Cobra is at a FARP and about to head out on another mission.

A big thank you to Pieter for all his work during the last week. The shots you posted are EXCELLENT.

Hope everyone has a great New Year's Eve. See ya next year.... 2008

Sunday, December 30, 2007

B-2A and F-117A Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper


Oke, this is realy my last post for now. It almost looks like the poster from a science-fiction movie, but it's real. here's a formation flight of two F-117A and a B-2A.
I like it!

Pieter

Friday, December 28, 2007

Friday Video: The Panavia Tornado



This will be my last post for some time. Here's a video of a Panavia Tornado from the German Airforce. I've seen these planes pass by some years ago and I must say I was very impressed!

Pieter

Thursday, December 27, 2007

F/A-18F Super Hornet 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper


Hi everybody! Here's a wallpaper of an F/A-18F cockpit view. This pilot looks out the canopy of his F/A-18F Super Hornet as he conducts a low pop-up maneuver above Panamint Valley near China Lake, California.
I love in-flight pictures!

Pieter

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

USN F/A-18B Fighter Pilot 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper


Hello! I hope everybody has enjoyed his Christmas-dinner. I know I did...
Here's a picture of an F/A-18B landing on a carrier.
I like the camo-paintjob on this one. It is assigned to the "Fighting Omars"Squadron. I hope you like it!

Pieter

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

S-3B Viking Refueling 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper


Merry Christmas everybody! When I was looking for a plane in santa-colors, the only plane I found was the Red Baron... Here's a nice wallpaper of an airplane we didn't had before. It is a S-3B Viking refueling a S-3B Viking and it's a nice cockpit picture.

I added contrast, levels and a cooling filter.

Pieter

Monday, December 24, 2007

Blue Angels F/A-18C 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

It has been a long time... but here's another wallpaper of the Blue Angels in a diamond formation. They perform approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour.

Merry Christmas!

Pieter

Sunday, December 23, 2007

EA-6B Prowler 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper


Here's a nice wallpaper of an EA-6B Prowler. This aircraft is designed for electronic warfare. With multiple antiradar missiles and tactical jamming systems, an enemy radar station makes no chance.

I added almost no adjustments to this wallpaper.

Greetings,
Pieter

Saturday, December 22, 2007

F-16C Cockpit 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Breathtaking in-flight shot of an F-16C pilot above the clouds. This is one of my favorites and my current desktop wallpaper.

Last Minute Christmas Idea: Amazon Gift Card



If you're in trouble and need a last minute gift for someone, I suggest you head over to Amazon.com and get a gift certificate (just follow that link above).

This year our family is traveling to California for Christmas. Instead of trying to bring all our gifts with us, we just bought them through Amazon and had them shipped out to CA for free.

While I'm out in CA, Pieter will be covering and posting great wallpapers. I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and many blessings for you and your family.

JT

Friday, December 21, 2007

Friday Video: F-16 vs F-14 Dogfight



Here's a neat video that shows F-16's vs F-14's dogfighting. You get some nice HUD footage as well. The F-14 isn't much of a dogfighter compared to the F-16 but hey, you can't be good at everything...

Thursday, December 20, 2007

USMC F/A-18C Hornet 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here's a beautiful shot of a battle weary Marine F-18C Hornet. Notice the color stripes on the missiles and bombs. Yellow or Black mean live weapons (as opposed to blue stripes meaning dummy or inert).

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

AV/8B Harrier 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper


Here's a a nice picture of an AV/8B Harrier on a carrier. I will fall in for John while he is away from 23rd to Dec 30th. Here's a first wallpaper that I couldn't wait to share with you.

I added a cooling filter and made it almost black and white.

Pieter

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

F-15D Eagle Refueling 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Come along for a ride in the backseat of an F-15D Eagle while catching some gas from a KC-135. I love pictures that put you right in the action. Only wish I was there for the ride.

Monday, December 17, 2007

F-16C Falcon Arctic Camo 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Check out this great shot of an F-16C in arctic camo paint scheme. From what I read this special paint is for a Red Flag exercise up in Alaska.

Enjoy!

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Navy F/A-18F Catapult Takeoff 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here's an excellent shot of an F/A-18F Super Hornet taking off from a carrier. Framing the focus on the ground crewman makes the shot much more powerful.

Friday, December 14, 2007

Christmas Winter Scene 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

It's December and nearing Christmas so it's time for a nice Winter Wonderland widescreen wallpaper. Check out the Aurora Borealis (sometimes called "Northern Lights").
I've put up some lights around the house but haven't bought a tree yet. The big push is find gifts for everyone and time is running out!

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Friday Video: The Amazing SU-30



Check out the amazing SU-30 performing some awe-inspiring maneuvers. If you were fight against one of these, you definitely would not want to get slow. This thing can virtually stall, flip, and spin toward you.

ARMY AH-64A Apache Gunship 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

The AH-64 Apache is one of the most feared gunships ever designed. It's also one of the most maneuverable. Here is a great sunset shot that makes a an excellent widescreen desktop background!

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

KC-130 Refueler 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper


Two KC-130J Hercules aircraft, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron during a refueling exercise.

I added some contrast and added a cooling filter on the sea.

Greetings, Pieter

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

C-130 Hercules Cockpit 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Being a pilot, some of my favorite desktop wallpapers are cockpit shots while flying. This is a shot of one of the oldest C-130s flying just before it was retired (I think this is somewhere in Iraq).

Enjoy!

Monday, December 10, 2007

E-3 AWACS 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Neat shot here of an E-3 AWACS (Modified Boeing 707) refueling. The AWACS is an amazing plane with a rotating dome that can see out to 250+ miles.

Saturday, December 8, 2007

P-51D Mustang 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

The P-51D Mustang is "the" fighter of World War II. I love seeing it at airshows and love hearing that 12 cylinder supercharged engine. I have a dream to fly one.

As for this shot, I took it at the Nellis airshow. Framing is always tough since you have 5000 people standing around, but you make the best of the situation.

Friday, December 7, 2007

Friday Video: Mirage III's and the Swiss Alps



If you love flying, you'll love this video. Flying through the mountains is one the most enjoyable experiences a pilot can have. Awesome.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Aircraft Nose Art 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Aviation nose art has a great history for pilots and crews. In a way it takes mere aluminum, nuts, and bolts and personifies it. Man and his machine.

When I saw this nose art, I just had to snap a picture.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

U-2S Recon Plane 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here's an interesting shot of a U-2S cockpit. Notice the pilot is in a full pressure suit? When you fly aboove 50,000 feet, those suits are mandatory. I love the new cockpit they put in these planes.

Enjoy!

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

EC-130J Commando Solo 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

The C-130 is like a Swiss Army knife. It can do so many things and perform an amazing array of missions.

The EC-130J Commando Solo is all about PSYOPS with its ability to broadcast both radio and color TV. The primary mission is orbit somewhere and get the message out. Gotta be a little boring for the pilots eh?

I wonder if it does ESPN?

Monday, December 3, 2007

F-14B Tomcat Section Takeoff 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here are two sweet looking F-14s doing a section takeoff. These are pretty nice looking aircraft but I can tell you a few stories about some of the F-14's I used to see. Let's just say that the Navy isn't too concerned about washing their jets while out at sea. Totally different worlds (Air Force vs Navy).

Sunday, December 2, 2007

The Three Soldiers Vietnam Memorial Widescreen Wallpaper 1680 x 1050

For those of you that live in the USA or travel here, Washington DC is a great place to visit. When you visit the National Mall (it's a National Park area), you'll find tributes to famous Americans and wars Americans were involved in.

I took this picture of the Three Soldiers in May, 2007. The Vietnam Memorial wall is just off in the distance to the left. Memorials are meant to cause a person to reflect and I think the designer accomplished his goal.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

USAF Thunderbird Pilot 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

Here's a great shot of Major Nicole Malachowski, pilot of Thunderbird #3. She has the honor of being the first female Thunderbird pilot in their 52 year history. Not bad...

Enjoy!