Here, below, in Alaska for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) Arctic Thunder Air Show, the U.S. Air Foce Thunderbirds impress in a 6 jet formation as they prep today, Friday, for this weekend's Air Show:
Here in Alaska for the Arctic Thunder Air Show, below, watch 4 Thunderbird pilots fly their jets vertically in unison. They then branch out to create an exploding aerial.
Then see one of the branches form a half heart and the camera zooms in on the descending aircraft for a closer view.
Below, this panorama video begins with the arrival of an Alaska Railroad train that transitions to a 180 degree view of Cook Inlet to include the Port of Anchorage, Anchorage’s Small Boat Harbor, Mounts Denali, Foraker, and Susitna.
It then pans to the ice-covered volcanoes of the Alaska Range including the multi-erupting Mount Spur before panning back for a closing view of Mount Susitna, Foraker and Denali as the ice-capped tops of Foraker and Denali peer over the distant tree filled hills.
First, Denali (on the right) and Mount Foraker (left) are seen as their snow caps peer over the treed horizon with an Air Force transport plane overhead:
A shout out to 14 Year-Old Lincoln for alerting us to a bear just yards ahead on the trail headed to Alaska’s Kenai River.
As we avoided retreating so as to not suggest to the bear that we were prey, coupled with loud commanding voices, the now evident cinnamon colored Brown Bear vacated the trail and headed to the shore of close by Kenai River.
By the time we reached the same shore the bear had entered the water and initiated a swim to the opposite shore.
In this below video our cinnamon colored Brown Bear continues its swim along the shore line before disappearing into the woods,
The camera then pans upward and outward to reveal the spectacular setting that surrounds our idyllic fishing spot on the majestic Kenai River as seen in this early morning hour when the fog still blankets the ground and the surrounding mountains are illuminated by the morning sun.
First, a shout out to Luke Nichols of “The Outdoor Boys” YouTube channel for his gracious fishing tips as to when and where to fish Alaska.
Following Luke’s advice we had a successful fishing trip on Alaska’s Kenai River and were able to enjoy the spectacular surrounding scenery uninterrupted by others during the early morning hours.
Watch here in this below video as 14 Year-Old Lincoln hauls in an Alaska Red Sockeye Salmon on the Kenai River after having alerted us to a bear on the trail.
Lincoln ended up catching his limit with 6 Salmon for the day.
At today’s 2024 Arctic Thunder Air Show here in Alaska a quintet of United States Air Force flying Thunderbirds perform an amazing reverse as they veer from right to left in midair.
Watch below, as the five Thunderbird pilots perform this amazing feat in unison, while maintaining a 5-dice formation, strains of “America” are heard.
Linked below, watch as these, first vertical climbing - then descending, multiple US Air Force Thunderbird pilots create a heart in the Alaska Sky at today’s 2024 Arctic Thunder Air Show.
The impressive feat is dedicated to express love for Those Who Serve.”
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Here, below, in Alaska for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) Arctic Thunder Air Show, the U.S. Air Foce Thunderbirds impress in a 6 jet formation as they prep today, Friday, for this weekend's Air Show:
Returned to Alaska for Arctic Thunder Air Show the United States Air Force Thunderbirds fly in unison over Anchorage’s Cook Inlet.
In the video below, first, they make a sharp turn directly over Mount Foraker and then continue to fly over Denali.
As they veer toward Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson the camera zooms in on the four Thunderbirds flying wing to wing!
Here in Alaska for the Arctic Thunder Air Show, below, watch 4 Thunderbird pilots fly their jets vertically in unison. They then branch out to create an exploding aerial.
Then see one of the branches form a half heart and the camera zooms in on the descending aircraft for a closer view.
Below, this panorama video begins with the arrival of an Alaska Railroad train that transitions to a 180 degree view of Cook Inlet to include the Port of Anchorage, Anchorage’s Small Boat Harbor, Mounts Denali, Foraker, and Susitna.
It then pans to the ice-covered volcanoes of the Alaska Range including the multi-erupting Mount Spur before panning back for a closing view of Mount Susitna, Foraker and Denali as the ice-capped tops of Foraker and Denali peer over the distant tree filled hills.
And here are some related stills:
First, Denali (on the right) and Mount Foraker (left) are seen as their snow caps peer over the treed horizon with an Air Force transport plane overhead:
The Thunderbirds perform a flyover:
Screen shots from the above video cllps:
That salmon looks delicious.
Here was our sea bounty served for Friday's dinner along with added photos of activities from earlier in the week:
Thursday's catch:
Friday's meal:
Wednesday's activity:
After learning to shoot 007's weapon of choice, the Made in Germany Walther PPK, it was then on to first experiences with an Israeli made Uzi.
Then moving back to the beginning of the week, it was a Biathlon "Splash and Dash:"
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I think I will walk and not ride this scary train
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Incredible view. Where is this from?
Early morning kayak session from a few weeks ago.
This dragon fly posed for a camera shot.
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Mammoth Lakes, Ca. sunset last night.
A shout out to 14 Year-Old Lincoln for alerting us to a bear just yards ahead on the trail headed to Alaska’s Kenai River.
As we avoided retreating so as to not suggest to the bear that we were prey, coupled with loud commanding voices, the now evident cinnamon colored Brown Bear vacated the trail and headed to the shore of close by Kenai River.
By the time we reached the same shore the bear had entered the water and initiated a swim to the opposite shore.
In this below video our cinnamon colored Brown Bear continues its swim along the shore line before disappearing into the woods,
The camera then pans upward and outward to reveal the spectacular setting that surrounds our idyllic fishing spot on the majestic Kenai River as seen in this early morning hour when the fog still blankets the ground and the surrounding mountains are illuminated by the morning sun.
First, a shout out to Luke Nichols of “The Outdoor Boys” YouTube channel for his gracious fishing tips as to when and where to fish Alaska.
Following Luke’s advice we had a successful fishing trip on Alaska’s Kenai River and were able to enjoy the spectacular surrounding scenery uninterrupted by others during the early morning hours.
Watch here in this below video as 14 Year-Old Lincoln hauls in an Alaska Red Sockeye Salmon on the Kenai River after having alerted us to a bear on the trail.
Lincoln ended up catching his limit with 6 Salmon for the day.
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Tern Lake at Moose Pass from this weekend's travel to the Kenai River:
Lake George and McLeod Lake, Eastern Sierras California yesterday.
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As did we. Amazing.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
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My grandfather's store was nearly the same. But with an ice cream cooler and RC ice cold cooler behind warm morning stove. Wow.
Jim
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Were they?
Jim
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Looking at the inside side of your garage door from your driveway
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At today’s 2024 Arctic Thunder Air Show here in Alaska a quintet of United States Air Force flying Thunderbirds perform an amazing reverse as they veer from right to left in midair.
Watch below, as the five Thunderbird pilots perform this amazing feat in unison, while maintaining a 5-dice formation, strains of “America” are heard.
Linked below, watch as these, first vertical climbing - then descending, multiple US Air Force Thunderbird pilots create a heart in the Alaska Sky at today’s 2024 Arctic Thunder Air Show.
The impressive feat is dedicated to express love for Those Who Serve.”
And some still shots and video clips from today's Arctic Thunder Air Show, beginning with an aerial guest of honor from Germany:
Then some close ups as Thunderbird F-16 planes come in for landing:
Screenshots from the above linked video of the quintet of Thunderbird pilots performing an amazing reverse:
Screenshots from the above linked video of the Thunderbirds creating a heart to honor those who serve:
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Driving through the Mojave Dessert
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Added shots from this weekend's Arctic Thunder Air Show including, after some additional photos of the Thunderbirds, the Raptor F-22:
Views of the F-22 Raptor:
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Early days of Costco.