Gord McNulty, vice president of the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, submitted this photo and note: “I was 10 years old when I was thrilled to climb the ladder to a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-100 Super Sabre at the 1957 Canadian National Exhibition Air Show in Toronto. The Thunderbirds extended a warm welcome to my father, Jack, a well-known aviation photographer who took this shot at what was then Malton Airport (now Toronto Pearson International Airport).”
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Picture of the Day: Inverted over Santa Cruz, California
Dr. Joe McMurray submitted this photo and note: “Aerobatics in a Super Decathlon. Back drop is Santa Cruz, California. Pilot is Dr. Joe McMurray.”
Picture of the Day: Student pilot rescues pup
Lauren Chavez submitted this photo and note: “Public Charter High School, SAMS Academy (Southwest Aeronautics, Mathematics, & Science Academy) in Albuquerque, N.M., partners with Barkhouse to rescue pets from overcrowded, high-kill shelters to their forever homes. Lauren Chavez, CFI (right seat), Cody Anderson, student pilot (left seat) and “Hero” giving us happy puppy kisses.”
Pictures of the Day: Wedding day fly-over
Ken VeArd submitted this photo and note: “Mr. and Mrs. Pilot Partner (Ken and Melissa VeArd) wave as the Falcon Flight Formation Team flies over their wedding on Oct. 31, 2020. Pilots include: Ron Walker, RV10, Mike McCoy, RV8, James Miller, RV7A, Jim Averett, RV8, Bobby Lucroy, RV8A, and Rob Schroer, RV7A.”
Picture of the Day: Fire in the sky
Justin Miller submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna 177 Cardinal looking into the sunset at Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) in New Mexico.”
Picture of the Day: Close Aboard
Carl N submitted this photo and note: “This photo of my Van’s Aircraft RV-8 was taken by Steve R. from his RV-8 while I was close aboard. We were flying north between the Olympic Mountains and the Hood Canal in Washington State when the picture was taken. The Cascades are in the background. Fun flying!”
Picture of the Day: A bold departure
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “A 360 camera provides perspective after departing Bold Airstrip in Alaska and flying over Eklutna Lake with this modified Bushcaddy L-164.”
Picture of the day: Takeoff
DeWitt Whittington sent in this photo with a note: “1975 172M on takeoff at Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport (KJGG) in Virginia piloted by Bill Osborne. Photo was taken by Michael Likavec, my partner in this beautiful plane based at Dinwiddie County Airport (KPTB) in Petersburg, Virginia.”
Picture of the Day: After a long day
Jim Stack submitted this photo and note: “After fighting fires all day a helicopter lands at Pine Hollow Airport (32OR) in Oregon for the night. Picture was taken by a crewman.”