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If there's any medium that comes close to making time travel possible, it's a warbird. The sights, the sounds, smells, and physical presence of a plane created and flown from a different era makes that the period all the more tangible. It is thru these planes that one can get a glimpse into what it was like for the men and women that used these machines to fight wars.

Of course, nothing compares to seeing a warbird in flight. During a flight in which I went up to watch Collings Foundation's B-17 take to the air, I found myself in a unique situation where the bomber paralleled our course. So as my right-seater took control of our plane, I broke out my ever-present camera and took a couple of shots as the Fortress broke into a turn and roared under us.

This B-17G is airframe number 44-83575, civilian registration N93012. It is operated by the Collings Foundation under the guise of "Nine O Nine". Proceeds from the sales of this print will be donated to that organization....

Aviation is a passion of mine... always has been. And photography is a means of sharing that passion with others. If I'm not flying a plane or sitting in one, then I'm likely training a lens towards it. While I've flown planes for only a fraction of my life, I've always considered myself a pilot. And pilots love sharing their experiences with others. It's easy to tell others how to takeoff, but only when I pass on that sense of joy that I feel of breaking Earth's surly bonds do most people understand why I love doing what I do. That's what I try to do with my photos. Besides proximity, I aim to convey a story or stir up the emotions within the viewer when they gaze upon my work. Here's hoping you enjoy your little stay in my...