Happy New Year 2009!
Each new year brings the hope of a new life and a new direction. Challenge yourself to be more than you are today. Challenge yourself to love your wife and family more. Go beyond the ordinary life and grab life by the throat. Make the most of your talents and be a blessing to others.
Make 2009 the best year of your life.
AH-1W Marine Super Cobra Widescreen Wallpaper
This shot makes a great wallpaper desktop. This Marine AH-1W Super Cobra is at a FARP and about to head out on another mission.A big thank you to Pieter for all his work during the last week. The shots you posted are EXCELLENT.
Hope everyone has a great New Year's Eve. See ya next year.... 2008
F-18C Hornet at Sunset 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Congrats to all you new widescreen monitor owners -- thanks to the holidays.
It's New Year's Eve and I wish you'all the best in 2010. Hopefully you have plans with friends and family. Be sure and ring in the New Year with someone special.
B-2A and F-117A Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Oke, this is realy my last post for now. It almost looks like the poster from a science-fiction movie, but it's real. here's a formation flight of two F-117A and a B-2A.
I like it!
Pieter
F-16 Up Close and Personal 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Wouldn't you love to be there? Thirty degree angled seat, side stick controller, fly-by-wire, and 30,000 lbs of afterburning thrust kicking you along. Nothing like it in the world.
Friday Video: The Panavia Tornado
This will be my last post for some time. Here's a video of a Panavia Tornado from the German Airforce. I've seen these planes pass by some years ago and I must say I was very impressed!
Pieter
F/A-18F Super Hornet 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Hi everybody! Here's a wallpaper of an F/A-18F cockpit view. This pilot looks out the canopy of his F/A-18F Super Hornet as he conducts a low pop-up maneuver above Panamint Valley near China Lake, California.
I love in-flight pictures!
Pieter
Super Hornet with Flare 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Hopefully you've recovered from all the holiday candy. Enjoy a pair of F-18 Super Hornets on that new widescreen monitor!
USN F/A-18B Fighter Pilot 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Hello! I hope everybody has enjoyed his Christmas-dinner. I know I did...
Here's a picture of an F/A-18B landing on a carrier.
I like the camo-paintjob on this one. It is assigned to the "Fighting Omars"Squadron. I hope you like it!
Pieter
S-3B Viking Refueling 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Merry Christmas everybody! When I was looking for a plane in santa-colors, the only plane I found was the Red Baron... Here's a nice wallpaper of an airplane we didn't had before. It is a S-3B Viking refueling a S-3B Viking and it's a nice cockpit picture.
I added contrast, levels and a cooling filter.
Pieter
Merry Christmas 2008!
Merry Christmas!!!
P.S. Try not to eat too much.
P.S.S. I hope Santa brings you a new Widescreen Monitor!
F-16 Falcon In Flight 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
It's Christmas Eve here in the U.S. and I'm heading to Pensacola, FL to be with my wife's family. It's about 7 1/2 hours driving from here, but it's always a nice trip.Today's widescreen desktop wallpaper is up-close shot of an F-16C in flight. I know the F-35 JSF is technically superior, but the F-16 has "mojo" (see Austin Powers).
Blue Angels F/A-18C 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
It has been a long time... but here's another wallpaper of the Blue Angels in a diamond formation. They perform approximately 30 maneuvers during the aerial demonstration lasting over an hour.Merry Christmas!
Pieter
EA-6B Prowler 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Here's a nice wallpaper of an EA-6B Prowler. This aircraft is designed for electronic warfare. With multiple antiradar missiles and tactical jamming systems, an enemy radar station makes no chance.
I added almost no adjustments to this wallpaper.
Greetings,
Pieter
F-16C Cockpit 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Breathtaking in-flight shot of an F-16C pilot above the clouds. This is one of my favorites and my current desktop wallpaper.
Last Minute Christmas Idea: Amazon Gift Card
If you're in trouble and need a last minute gift for someone, I suggest you head over to Amazon.com and get a gift certificate (just follow that link above).
This year our family is traveling to California for Christmas. Instead of trying to bring all our gifts with us, we just bought them through Amazon and had them shipped out to CA for free.
While I'm out in CA, Pieter will be covering and posting great wallpapers. I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and many blessings for you and your family.
JT
Friday Video: F-16 vs F-14 Dogfight
Here's a neat video that shows F-16's vs F-14's dogfighting. You get some nice HUD footage as well. The F-14 isn't much of a dogfighter compared to the F-16 but hey, you can't be good at everything...
F/A-18E Super Hornet Refueling 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
This shot is spectacular. I made some slight enhancements, but baseline it's a tremendous photo with a great subject and background. Maybe you're like me, but shots like this remind me why I love aviation so much.
USMC F/A-18C Hornet 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Here's a beautiful shot of a battle weary Marine F-18C Hornet. Notice the color stripes on the missiles and bombs. Yellow or Black mean live weapons (as opposed to blue stripes meaning dummy or inert).
AV/8B Harrier 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Here's a a nice picture of an AV/8B Harrier on a carrier. I will fall in for John while he is away from 23rd to Dec 30th. Here's a first wallpaper that I couldn't wait to share with you.
I added a cooling filter and made it almost black and white.
Pieter
F-16C Mud Mission 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
F-15D Eagle Refueling 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Come along for a ride in the backseat of an F-15D Eagle while catching some gas from a KC-135. I love pictures that put you right in the action. Only wish I was there for the ride.
B-2 Bomber In Flight 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
The B-2 has one of the most distinctive shapes in aviation. It's a beautiful flying wing designed for stealth that only flies because of advances in fly-by-wire technology.
F-16C Falcon Arctic Camo 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Check out this great shot of an F-16C in arctic camo paint scheme. From what I read this special paint is for a Red Flag exercise up in Alaska.Enjoy!
Navy F/A-18F Catapult Takeoff 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Here's an excellent shot of an F/A-18F Super Hornet taking off from a carrier. Framing the focus on the ground crewman makes the shot much more powerful.
B-1B Refueling 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Today's widescreen desktop wallpaper is a top-down view of the B-1B Lancer during refueling operations. In the lower left corner you'll see the Sniper targeting pod.
Christmas Winter Scene 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
It's December and nearing Christmas so it's time for a nice Winter Wonderland widescreen wallpaper. Check out the Aurora Borealis (sometimes called "Northern Lights").I've put up some lights around the house but haven't bought a tree yet. The big push is find gifts for everyone and time is running out!
Friday Video: The Amazing SU-30
Check out the amazing SU-30 performing some awe-inspiring maneuvers. If you were fight against one of these, you definitely would not want to get slow. This thing can virtually stall, flip, and spin toward you.
ARMY AH-64A Apache Gunship 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
The AH-64 Apache is one of the most feared gunships ever designed. It's also one of the most maneuverable. Here is a great sunset shot that makes a an excellent widescreen desktop background!
KC-130 Refueler 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Two KC-130J Hercules aircraft, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron during a refueling exercise.
I added some contrast and added a cooling filter on the sea.
Greetings, Pieter
C-130 Hercules Cockpit 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Being a pilot, some of my favorite desktop wallpapers are cockpit shots while flying. This is a shot of one of the oldest C-130s flying just before it was retired (I think this is somewhere in Iraq). Enjoy!
Space Shuttle Endeavour Rolling To Launch Pad 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Beautiful framing on this shot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour rolling out to the launch pad. I actually caught the launch a few weeks ago. Even though I'm on the Western side of Florida, I still saw it launch. Pretty easy to spot at night.
E-3 AWACS 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Neat shot here of an E-3 AWACS (Modified Boeing 707) refueling. The AWACS is an amazing plane with a rotating dome that can see out to 250+ miles.
CH-53 Refueling With A C-130 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Great shot here of a CH-53 catching fuel from a C-130. You can see the drogue chute middle left. Check out the airspeed -- it says 90 knots. Even with full flaps, that's got to be real close to the C-130's stall speed.
P-51D Mustang 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
The P-51D Mustang is "the" fighter of World War II. I love seeing it at airshows and love hearing that 12 cylinder supercharged engine. I have a dream to fly one.As for this shot, I took it at the Nellis airshow. Framing is always tough since you have 5000 people standing around, but you make the best of the situation.
C-17 Globemaster 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Fun...
Friday Video: Mirage III's and the Swiss Alps
If you love flying, you'll love this video. Flying through the mountains is one the most enjoyable experiences a pilot can have. Awesome.
Aircraft Nose Art 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Aviation nose art has a great history for pilots and crews. In a way it takes mere aluminum, nuts, and bolts and personifies it. Man and his machine.When I saw this nose art, I just had to snap a picture.
U-2S Recon Plane 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Here's an interesting shot of a U-2S cockpit. Notice the pilot is in a full pressure suit? When you fly aboove 50,000 feet, those suits are mandatory. I love the new cockpit they put in these planes.Enjoy!
MH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter With USAF Pararescue 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
In the US Air Force, there's a special group of guys whose job it is to come rescue downed pilots. These guys are incredibly talented, well-trained, and brave. In this wallpaper you see them being picked up by a MH-60 Blackhawk.
EC-130J Commando Solo 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
The C-130 is like a Swiss Army knife. It can do so many things and perform an amazing array of missions.The EC-130J Commando Solo is all about PSYOPS with its ability to broadcast both radio and color TV. The primary mission is orbit somewhere and get the message out. Gotta be a little boring for the pilots eh?
I wonder if it does ESPN?
F-14B Tomcat Section Takeoff 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Here are two sweet looking F-14s doing a section takeoff. These are pretty nice looking aircraft but I can tell you a few stories about some of the F-14's I used to see. Let's just say that the Navy isn't too concerned about washing their jets while out at sea. Totally different worlds (Air Force vs Navy).
The Three Soldiers Vietnam Memorial Widescreen Wallpaper 1680 x 1050
For those of you that live in the USA or travel here, Washington DC is a great place to visit. When you visit the National Mall (it's a National Park area), you'll find tributes to famous Americans and wars Americans were involved in.I took this picture of the Three Soldiers in May, 2007. The Vietnam Memorial wall is just off in the distance to the left. Memorials are meant to cause a person to reflect and I think the designer accomplished his goal.
F18 Super Hornet Over Carrier 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Hope everyone had a good holiday and lots of great food (I know I did). Today's desktop wallpaper is an F-18F Super Hornet flying over an aircraft carrier. The hook down is a nice touch...
USAF Thunderbird Pilot 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Here's a great shot of Major Nicole Malachowski, pilot of Thunderbird #3. She has the honor of being the first female Thunderbird pilot in their 52 year history. Not bad...Enjoy!
F/A-18F Super Hornet 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
I don't know about you, but I really dig the paint scheme on this Super Hornet. It makes a great desktop background. Enjoy!
F-14B Tomcat Carrier Landing 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
More Tomcat loving today. Here's a great shot of an F-14B catching a wire on a carrier. Love this plane!
F-16C Pilot 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Growing up this is what I used to dream about. Just me and a fighter jet flying through desert canyons. Best seat in the house.
USN F/A-18C Fighter Pilot 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
You have to love fighter pilot gear. The helmet, flightsuit, and gloves rock. I'd wear the same stuff flying Cessna 172's but it would be overkill. I guess the only way I could wear it would be to join the Civil Air Patrol.Here is a fighter pilot sitting in an F/A-18C. Great shot.
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanks for making this blog what it is. I'm definitely thankful for all of you.
JT
F-16 Break Turn 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
This is what it looks like to sit in the back of an F-16 Falcon when your flight lead makes a break turn. Pretty amazing if you ask me.
USAF MQ-9 Reaper 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
It's been an amazing transformation from using unmanned aerial vehicles as observational drones to using them as killers drones.The MQ-9 Reaper is a rugged platform with precision strike capability. Times are changing and these UAVs are just the beginning of a complete transformation of military aviation.
Blue Angel F/A-18C 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Allright everybody!
Here's a nice picture from the Blue Angels flying over the Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony.
I added some contrast and a red photo filter.
Pieter
B-1B Winter Scene 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
For those celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow, I want to wish you a warm and happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends.
NASA Space 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Maybe you're like me, but when I see pictures of space I find myself in deep awe and wonder. And to think there are billions and billions of stars out there is just overwhelming.Here's another great shot. Hope you enjoy it.
Friday Video: Russian Super Jet Fighters
It's Friday and time to enjoy another excellent video clip. Check out the Russian aircraft. Impressive stuff.
B-52H Bomber 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Here's a B-52H model "Memphis Belle IV that was sitting on the ramp. I like nose art and always enjoy looking at the details of an aircraft upclose.Enjoy!
CH-47 Chinook Cockpit 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
Fly along with the power CH-47 Chinook helicopter. Check out the toy car and air freshener! Go figure? Pilot on the right is checking the flight chart. Great stuff.
Black Friday Deals
I don't know what you're looking for this year, but I'm interested in upgrading my DSLR. Enjoy!
C-130 Hercules 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper
I'm not sure what version of C-130 this is, but there were a few at the Nellis AFB 2007 airshow.Have a great day and don't eat too much food.
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