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.
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.
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!
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.
Bunny Takeoff
“Bunny” the Palm Springs Air Museum P-51 Mustang dedicated to Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Bob Friend in takeoff. Pilot Tom Nightingale.
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.
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.
Stearman Ride Flight
A rider taking a fun flight in the Palm Springs Air Museum Stearman this past weekend. Yes the rider sits in front.
Julie Clark T-34 Mentor
Julie Clark in her T-34 Mentor at the Palm Springs Air Museum T-34 Fly-In this past weekend. Now 74 years old, consistently named air show “Performer Of The Year”. Rated in over 66 types of aircraft, Julie was one of the first women pilots to ever fly for a major airline.
T-33 Afterburner (OK Not)
The Palm Springs Air Museum T-33 Shooting Star going into afterburner. Ok maybe not afterburner. But going on out on one of two ride flights this past Saturday.
Come To Fight Come To Win
A United States Marine F/A-18C from VMFA-323 departing the airport in Palm Springs.
A-26 Invader
Two weeks ago under a cloudy sky on the ramp at the Palm Springs Air Museum. That is a Douglas A-26 Invader.
C-47 Flying Past Control Tower
Taking off and flying past the control tower at Palm Springs International Airport. The C-47 Skytrain “What’s Up Doc?” from the Palm Springs Air Museum flying ride passengers for a Living History Flight Experience.
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