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Sunset Paradise – Chasing Golden Light at Darwin
Darwin’s spectacular sunsets provided one of the photographic highlights of Exercise Pitch Black 2026. With the setting sun almost perfectly aligned with Runway 29, returning fighters descended through golden evening…
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Piper Fly-In 2026: Cubs Gather in Landshut
Every summer, the Piper Fly-In moves to a different airfield, bringing together owners, pilots and enthusiasts of classic Piper aircraft from across Europe. After more than four decades of tradition,…
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Sidewinder Low Level Flying Photography
Discover the thrill of capturing military jets flying low along the R-2508 "Sidewinder" route near Kern River Valley. Learn key spotting locations, photography tips, and how to safely enjoy this…
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Farewell to Tornado 98+59 – The End of a Flying Testbed’s Journey
On 31 October 2025, WTD 61’s Tornado 98+59 made its final flight from Manching, closing over forty years of service. Once delivered as trainer 43+21 in green camouflage, it later…
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Going mirrorless – and my move from the Canon EOS R3/R5 to Nikon’s Z8 and Z9
Going Mirrorless, and the switch from Canon to Nikon After two decades with Canon, I moved to Nikon’s Z9 and Z8 for high-speed aviation photography. Rolling shutter issues, shutter lag,…