It appears even Vladimir Putin is taking a break over Easter weekend, so the blog will too. Here are some more airplane photos from over the years. These are all P-51 Mustangs. I didn’t take this first photo, my friend Lani Muche did - because I am the photographer in the jumpseat of the P-51 taking photos. The P-51D is “Spam Can,” owned by Planes of Fame Air Museum out in Chino, California. It’s the oldest continuously-licensed warbird in America, ever since April 1957 when Southern California aviation legend the late Rev. B.C. Reed flew it from Fort Rucker, Alabama, after it had been retired by the U.S. Army as a chase plane for experimental helicopters. Over the years, she’s appeared in different markings, commemorative of various P-51 units from World War II.
This is one very likeable piece of porn. I was ready to go back to sleep when I saw MORE AIRPLANE PORN in my mail. I was torn, but TC and the airplanes drew me in. He wasn't joking, about porn; the piece opens with V. Putin, and our leader announcing that he's following the dictator's schedule by also taking a break during the Easter Holiday. Only TC knows if there is anything more to this connection.
The piece is terrific. The planes are beautifully photographed; they look so shiny and glorious in the sun and sky; it took some work to imagine them in combat. The pilots like Pierce McKennon of the 4th Fighter Group, felt familiar as TC adds personal touches of friendship and respect to his descriptions of them. '... Mac was a concert pianist who really loved to boogie woogie. At night in the O Club at Debden after a mission, he would play “Tiger Rag” with a pint of bitters clenched in his teeth and not spill a drop - or miss a note.'
MORE AIRPLANE PORN ends with TC's young nephew, Nathan Elster. Guess what Nathan plans to do when he grows up?
Thank you, TC, for this weekend liftoff. Wishing you and the family a beautiful and caring Holiday.
Thanks TC, my dad who flew TBF’s in the Pacific and has now passed, and I used to go visit the War Birds whenever they visited PDK here near Atlanta, he enjoyed being around them. I’m sure I have seen many of those planes when I lived in Westlake Village, I would hear their distinctive roar as they approached and would always run outside to watch them pass over in the sky.
Have a blessed spring filled Easter, this is the time for hope. 🙏
Love these stories and the devotion of the Warbird community to these beautiful planes....pretty to look at now but real work horses during combat. You have had - and are having-- such an interesting life. Thanks for sharing it! Easter and Spring wishes to you and your family. Much love to your partner!
Was it intentional that you didn't identify the pilot and owner of the "Checkertail" Mustang, TC? Just asking in case it's a fixable oversight. Beautiful images, all! Have a happy Easter!
Fabulous, TC. Such a thing is flying. Happy Easter! 🐰
This is one very likeable piece of porn. I was ready to go back to sleep when I saw MORE AIRPLANE PORN in my mail. I was torn, but TC and the airplanes drew me in. He wasn't joking, about porn; the piece opens with V. Putin, and our leader announcing that he's following the dictator's schedule by also taking a break during the Easter Holiday. Only TC knows if there is anything more to this connection.
The piece is terrific. The planes are beautifully photographed; they look so shiny and glorious in the sun and sky; it took some work to imagine them in combat. The pilots like Pierce McKennon of the 4th Fighter Group, felt familiar as TC adds personal touches of friendship and respect to his descriptions of them. '... Mac was a concert pianist who really loved to boogie woogie. At night in the O Club at Debden after a mission, he would play “Tiger Rag” with a pint of bitters clenched in his teeth and not spill a drop - or miss a note.'
MORE AIRPLANE PORN ends with TC's young nephew, Nathan Elster. Guess what Nathan plans to do when he grows up?
Thank you, TC, for this weekend liftoff. Wishing you and the family a beautiful and caring Holiday.
Thanks TC, my dad who flew TBF’s in the Pacific and has now passed, and I used to go visit the War Birds whenever they visited PDK here near Atlanta, he enjoyed being around them. I’m sure I have seen many of those planes when I lived in Westlake Village, I would hear their distinctive roar as they approached and would always run outside to watch them pass over in the sky.
Have a blessed spring filled Easter, this is the time for hope. 🙏
Love these stories and the devotion of the Warbird community to these beautiful planes....pretty to look at now but real work horses during combat. You have had - and are having-- such an interesting life. Thanks for sharing it! Easter and Spring wishes to you and your family. Much love to your partner!
Well done and beautiful photos. Enjoy your weekend TC. Happy Easter.
My step-dad would've loved these photos with accompanying history. Thank you, TC.
A P-51 Mustang was always my husband's favorite. Thanks for all the porn and history.
TC: That photo of of Nathan with Steve is a real Happy Easter clincher!
Your passion for fighter planes is obvious, TC. I can see how it could be addictive. They are beautiful birds!
How cool! Hey Ho Cal Tech!
Fascinating. I especially enjoy the description and stories that accompany these amazing photos.
Was it intentional that you didn't identify the pilot and owner of the "Checkertail" Mustang, TC? Just asking in case it's a fixable oversight. Beautiful images, all! Have a happy Easter!