T-45C Goshawk
A T-45C jet trainer from VT-9 Tigers at Naval Air Station Meridian in Mississippi departing Palm Springs this past Thursday.
T-33 Shooting Star
The T-33 Shooting Star from the Palm Springs Air Museum being flown by Michael Pfleger. Taking off en route to the airshow at Naval Air Facility El Centro.
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.
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.
Treetop Flyer
Kim Middelton taking off yesterday for a 2 ship T-6 flyover for an event for the Palm Springs Air Museum.
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.
P-51 Mustang Engine Run
An after maintenance engine run on the P-51 Mustang “Man O’War” at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
Off-Road Racer Christopher Polvoorde
Off-Road Racer Christopher Polvoorde Helicopter landing in Palm Springs.
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”.
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.
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.
The Barron Hilton Stearman
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!
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!
Southwest
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 departing Palm Springs. This has been a really busy airport lately.
World War II L-5’s
Two World War II Stinson L-5 Sentinel aircraft that visited the Palm Springs Air Museum over this past weekend.
Navy Sea Hawk
Another look at that Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter departing Palm Springs this past Friday.
Bunny Takeoff
“Bunny” the Palm Springs Air Museum P-51 Mustang dedicated to Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Bob Friend in takeoff. Pilot Tom Nightingale.
CHP Helicopter
A California Highway Patrol helicopter departing the airport in Palm Springs last Thursday.
B-25 In The Morning
This Sunday morning at 0725hrs, the B-25 Pacific Princess warming up on the ramp at the Palm Springs Air Museum for departure.
USMC C-130 Hercules
A United States Marine C-130 Hercules taking to the air in front of the control tower at the Palm Springs airport this past Saturday.
Dassault Falcon 6X
A Dassault Falcon 6X on the ramp at the Palm Springs Air Museum departing last Friday. It was here for the inaugural event for the Tailwinds Foundation, providing financial support for aspiring aviation professionals. Impressive airplane, top speed 594mph and a range of 6,329 miles
ICON Sport Flying
Last Thursday and Friday, a visitor at the Palm Springs Air Museum for a special event. An ICON A5 amphibious. Sports car bucket seats. Made me think of a Porsche with wings. Actually the interior was created by BMW designers and Lotus. The exterior by a Nissan designer. Getting a wipe down after getting hosed off from doing demonstrations at the Salton Sea.
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