Ageless Warrior Metal Print

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Some planes have earned their place in reverence, and the B-17 Flying Fortress is a supreme example of this thinking. Many a pilot will acknowledge its contributions in the terrible days of World War 2, where it fought in both the European and Pacific theaters, and it's not a stretch to think that most of them would acknowledge it's greatness as a solid combat aircraft.

In 2000, I visited Napa Airfield to catch a glimpse of a surviving Flying Fort. Collings Foundation maintains an airworthy example (44-83575) where the public can either look over this fine aircraft on the ground, or even pay for the priviledge of taking a ride back in time as a passenger in it. It is painted in the colors of "Nine O Nine", a B-17 that never lost a crewman in the 140 missions that it flew. In this photo, the crew have just fired up the Number 2 engine while a ground tech keeps a watchful eye from the outside.

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...