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Although some sources cite that a major factor in the US besting it's foes over MIG Alley had much to do with experience of their pilots (many of them were veterans of WW2), there is no doubting that the capabilities of the F-86 Sabre was also a deciding factor. With it's General Electric J47 engine, swept wing, and an all-flying tail, it was a fighter that was a vast improvement over it's predecessor, the P-80 Shooting Star. It's chief adversary, the dreaded MIG-15, suddenly found itself with a serious fight on its hand. Coupled with the combat experience of its pilots, Sabres were able to more than hold their own, With some sources claiming a kill:loss ratio of 10 enemy planes downed for every one Sabre lost.

Flown by the Bremont Horsemen, this pair of F-86s are swooping down from the heaven during an air show at Mather Airport in Sacramento, very much like those over Korea would've back during the war. While some experts continue to debate the actual kill:loss ratio of this...

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...