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Pretty Polly

“Pretty Polly” the P-63 Kingcobra from the Palm Springs Air Museum, being flown by Patrick Nightingale. Taking off en route to the airshow at Naval Air Facility El Centro.

March 11, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aviation photographer, P-63, P-63 Kingcobra, P-63 Pretty Polly, Palm Springs Air Museum | Leave a comment

Death Rattlers

The “Death Rattlers”, an F/A-18C Hornet departing Palm Springs. A carrier based aviation squadron based at Marine Corps Aviation Miramar California.

March 9, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aviation photographer, Death Rattlers, F-18 Hornet, F/A-18C, Palm Springs Airport | Leave a comment

Treetop Flyer

Kim Middelton taking off yesterday for a 2 ship T-6 flyover for an event for the Palm Springs Air Museum.

March 7, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aviation photographer, Palm Springs Air Museum, T-6 Texan, Treetop Flyer | Leave a comment

Desert X In The Air

Last Saturday morning I saw this. I am guessing it is the announcement of the opening of the 2023 Desert X art exhibits. https://desertx.org

March 7, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Desert X, Palm Springs photographer | Leave a comment

2 T-6 Flyover

The other morning I sent 2 T-6 Texans out for an event flyover from the Palm Springs Air Museum. Photo from my buddy Bob Saxon.

March 7, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aircraft marsalling, aviation photographer, Palm Springs Air Museum, T-6 Texan | Leave a comment

P-51 Mustang Engine Run

An after maintenance engine run on the P-51 Mustang “Man O’War” at the Palm Springs Air Museum.

March 4, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aviation photographer, P-51 Mustang, P-51 Mustang Man O'War, Palm Springs Air Museum | Leave a comment

Clouds Yesterday Rain Today

Clouds last day of February yesterday. Raining this morning. Palm Springs California. Time-lapse.

March 1, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: clouds, GoPro, Palm Springs photographer, time lapse, time-lapse | Leave a comment

Clouds Coming Over

Clouds coming over the mountains today. Rain tomorrow night. Time-lapse. Palm Springs California.

February 28, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: clouds, Palm Springs photographer, time lapse, time-lapse | Leave a comment

Off-Road Racer Christopher Polvoorde

Off-Road Racer Christopher Polvoorde Helicopter landing in Palm Springs.

February 28, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aviation photographer, aviation photography, Christopher Polvoorde, Palm Springs Airport | Leave a comment

Flying Over Snow In A Mustang

Riders in the Palm Springs Air Museum aircraft yesterday had a spectacular view of the snow covered Jan Jacinto Mountains. This is the P-51 Mustang “Bunny”.

February 27, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aviation photographer, P-51 Bunny, P-51 Mustang, Palm Springs Air Museum, San Jacinto Mountains | Leave a comment

Bunny

“Bunny” the P-51 Mustang from the Palm Springs Air Museum going out on a ride flight. The last flight for today before bad weather coming in.

February 25, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aviation photographer, P-51 Bunny, P-51 Mustang, Palm Springs Air Museum | Leave a comment

Fast Moving

Fast moving clouds ahead of a storm expected over the next few days. Time-lapse. Palm Springs California.

February 23, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: clouds, GoPro, Palm Springs photographer, time lapse, time-lapse | Leave a comment

T-6 Texan

The T-6 Texan from the Palm Springs Air Museum taking off with a rider in the back seat getting a World War II flying experience.

February 23, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aviation photographer, Palm Springs Air Museum, T-6 Heave Ho, T-6 Texan | Leave a comment

Wind And Rain Next Few Days

Clouds over Palm Springs yesterday. Reminds me of an ocean in the sky. And I always really like the flash of color at sunset. The beginning of high winds and rain for the next few days. Time-lapse.

February 22, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: clouds, GoPro, Palm Springs photographer, time lapse, time-lapse | Leave a comment

A ride flight taking off in the Palm Springs Air Museum Stearman. This airplane was previously owned by Barron Hilton. Very fun, the rider sits in the front seat. Open cockpit flying is an experience!

February 22, 2023 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: aviation photographer, Boeing Stearman, Palm Springs Air Museum, PT-17 Stearman, Stearman | Leave a comment

4500hp!

A Sikorsky S-64E late afternoon today. I do not recall seeing one of these come in to Palm Springs. 4500hp! And no it did not come to the Palm Springs Air Museum. Maybe next time!