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June Hurley loves the Tomcat

Discussion in 'People' started by Gr8Tr1x, May 5, 2007.

  1. Gr8Tr1x

    Gr8Tr1x Guest

    This is June Hurley, one of the docents at the Carolina Aviation Museum in Charlotte, NC. Last year the Navy gave them a decomissioned F-14 Tomcat. He fondly recalls the day they brought this screaming machine in for a landing. I asked if he'd ever had his picture taken with it, and he said 'no'. I plan on taking him some prints tomorrow.


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    Gr8Tr1x, May 5, 2007
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  2. Blair

    Blair

    240
    Jul 28, 2006
    Oregon
    kind of sad to see all those tomcats going out of service. top gun gave them a special spot in my heart.
     
    Blair, May 5, 2007
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  3. Graeme

    Graeme

    5,019
    Jul 30, 2005
    North Yorkshire born and bred in Edinburgh!!!
    Joshua............. cool............. just too cool! :cool:  :cool:  :cool: 

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    Graeme, May 5, 2007
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  4. Gr8Tr1x

    Gr8Tr1x Guest

    'The defense department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid. '
    Great Movie.

    Thanks Graeme.
     
    Gr8Tr1x, May 5, 2007
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  5. Philippe Roger

    Philippe Roger

    3,497
    Feb 6, 2005
    South SF Bay Area, CA.
    That sure beats: "The defense department regrets to inform you that your son is dead because we are stupid." Tragic reality.

    To the OP, that's a great set. Particularly the first image. You can sense the pride in this man.
     
    Philippe Roger, May 5, 2007
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  6. Gr8Tr1x

    Gr8Tr1x Guest

    Thanks Phillipe. He is quite happy and proud to volunteer here. I always see him when I'm here shooting. He just loves that plane!
     
    Gr8Tr1x, May 5, 2007
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  7. Rich Gibson

    Rich Gibson

    1,027
    Feb 7, 2005
    Annandale, VA
    I felt the same way about the A4 Skyhawk and A7 Corsair II. You know you're old when everything you flew is in a museum!

    :rolleyes: 
     
    Rich Gibson, May 5, 2007
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  8. Nuteshack

    Nuteshack Guest

    excellent photos ..fine use of the flash, Josh ....;-))
     
    Nuteshack, May 6, 2007
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  9. Gr8Tr1x

    Gr8Tr1x Guest

    Thank you, Nute. A little of The Strobist got into me. I held the flash off camera with my left hand and let it fire wirelessly with some fill from the pop up.
     
    Gr8Tr1x, May 6, 2007
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  10. niknd501

    niknd501

    3,441
    May 13, 2006
    Illinois
    I was with Josh this day and a great day it was...Josh also took this photo but here
    is my version of the steps....The two guys that flew this grand ole girl in were kind
    enough to autograph the steps...Hope this adds a little to the story.

    P.S. June's a cool old fellow. And loves his planes..

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    niknd501, May 7, 2007
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  11. Gr8Tr1x

    Gr8Tr1x Guest

    Thats a great addition, thanks Rod!
     
    Gr8Tr1x, May 7, 2007
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  12. Jim Strathearn

    Jim Strathearn

    5,274
    May 4, 2005
    Southeast PA, USA
    Nice shots; all of them! My step-dad built these jets at Grumman on Long Island. I got a tour of the facility once and it sure was impressive.
     
    Jim Strathearn, May 8, 2007
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