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JWilsonphoto wrote:
Thank you Joe! Bit of a challenge, every frame was hand held because of the logistics involved. We were right at the permissible perimeter distance from the area where they were making the weaponry that was getting mounted on the aircraft. Jeremy was a tremendous help keeping us safe and within regs, I was just focused on capturing what was going on. There is nothing quite like being so close to a jet fighter when they light the burner, it literally goes through your body it's so intense, immersive to say the least.
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JWilsonphoto wrote:
Hi Joe, yes, it's a strange combination of emotions and sensory experiences. You're standing there in the dark, ear plugs and ramp muffs over those, but the noise and the vibrations are so intense that you kind of have these waves of panic, even though your mind is telling you that everything is under control. I don't know that I have felt that in any other life situation, it's like you're in complete control, doing your job, but your senses are telling you that you should be bolting for cover, funny. So, while all of that is going on in your head, your task is to remain calm and pan that camera like it was on rails, no problem............
Our ISAP field trips to El Centro get you out by the runway, and the sensation is similar, but when these guys are loaded for bear and going for it, and you are right by the runway, it's just a lot more intense. The dark adds to the intensity as well, but your knees shake in the daylight too....Show more →
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Ray Swindle wrote:
...and after 20 years of hearing that on a daily basis...Tinnitus!
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Ray Swindle wrote:
There were two activities in my life where I felt vibration in the marrow. Adjusting the thrust reversers on a C-141 and trimming the A/B fuel control on fighter jets.
You are under the engine adjusting controls so you feel the engine vibration, then, with the thrust reverser you feel the exhaust run through your body, maintaining the agility to make minor adjustments while trying to hear the guy in the cockpit telling you the instrument readings. We would get him to flash the taxi lights when the setting was perfect.
The A/B adjustments were even more interactive, especially at night. Suddenly a big flash lights up the work area and the air flows through you with the noise. It is addictive. After I was engine run and taxi qualified, I found the cockpit was addictive too!
I knew someday I would be paying for all that fun, and here I am, not regretting it one bit. I was able to save my knees from all the jumping down from the wings. So far I still have the originals.
"Aim High"
https://www.rayswindlepix.com/img/s/v-10/p106594890-5.jpg...Show more →
Literally, music to my ears. Burn baby BURN!
When I was working with RBAF (Royal Bahraini Air force), I stand near the runway entry just to hear this music! Almost daily basis for 4 years
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Or a nap!! Both work Jim!!
