Something that may turn you green with envy

[BAW0343]

I got an interesting opportunity today. A few months ago I was contacted by a member of a group of local aviation photographers I belong to. they were asking if I wanted to attend a photocall at NAF El Centro to which I quickly said yes. Today was the day of said photocall. We met outside the base and did some normal photography from the fence from 8:00am. Then, at 12:00pm we all went to the main gate and continued on base. From there, the 40 photographers invited, loaded on to buses, and well... were escorted here:
















We were literally inches from the runway where F-18's were taking off. Let me tell you.. When that afterburner kicks in a mere 30 ft from you, it shows its power!  8-) I was wearing earplugs AND the headphone style hearing protection. Those bastards were LOUD.

[expat]

I hope that these are best of your worst shots of the day

[Mitch.]

Looks like those aircraft ruined a lot of your shots. What a horrible place to take photos, some people have the worst luck.

Lucky son...

[Frequent Flyer]

Is that last plane.... Radioactive?

[Mictheslik]

What are those damn planes doing in the way of the grassy mound....your location would be perfect to get a good shot of that mound....

Brilliant shots....nice weather too

.mic

[BAW0343]

There was some amazing grass out there! Even some hills to take photos of. But all the damn planes kept getting in the way. I took 800 images and not a single one could keep the planes out of the shot. I think they were out to mess up my day