[OT] TBM Avenger Reunion

[CJAM427]

This is definitely off topic, but we all need our daily Warbird fix right? Most of you probably saw something about the TBM Avenger reunion that was held last weekend in Peru, IL. It was a really great event; very photographer-friendly, great weather, they had 10 TBMs, over 200 other airplanes and I think 10,000+ spectators. Best of all it was free!!

The Friday night before was something extraordinary for anyone that happened to be there, 6 TBMs participated in a Sunset photo flight and then returned against a sunset as good as any I've ever seen.

A few of my photos -and side note for any Nikon users here, this was my second outing with their new-ish 200-500mm lens, it is an exceptional lens for its price tag.

Sunset Touchdown by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Low Pass by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Avenger on Final by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Last Pass II by Connor Madison, on Flickr

10 Avengers by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Avenger-Pano by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Avenger Trio by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Duck Walk by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Skyraider by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Sierra Sue Landing by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Up Doug! by Connor Madison, on Flickr

[Reever]

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That is impressive. Thank you for the photos.

[J.SMITH]

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My dad was a crew member on a TBM on the USS Manella Bay. So it is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing

[Samuel]

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Awesome pictures! Thanks for sharing.

[GRNDP51]

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Amazing pictures!!! I was following the reunion on Facebook and there were some good pictures, but you may have just topped them! I know it was an Avenger gathering and all, but Sierra Sue is one of my favorite Mustangs

[Lon Moer]

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Duck Walk by Connor Madison, on Flickr
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"Turkey Trot".

[CJAM427]

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Amazing pictures!!! I was following the reunion on Facebook and there were some good pictures, but you may have just topped them! I know it was an Avenger gathering and all, but Sierra Sue is one of my favorite Mustangs

Reever, J.Smith, Samuel, and GRND51 thank you all so much for the kind comments -it keeps me motivated!!

And GRND51 I'm so glad you said that, Sierra Sue is absolutely my favorite Mustang flying right now. It's history, amazingly detailed restoration, and most of all the fact that the owner flies it all the the time!! -All of that combines into so much excitement for.

I had no clue that Sierra Sue was the other rumored Mustang to be attending, so when she showed up it was very cool!

Without further ado; a Sierra Sue II feature from Peru, IL!

The grand arrival!
Sierra Sue Arrival by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Skyward by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Petie 2nd takes to the air to join in on the fun!
Petie 2nd Takeoff by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Mustang 2 ship by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Sierra Sue B/W by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Sierra Sue Taxi by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Sierra Sue Traffic by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Sierra Sue Black Sky by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Sierra Sue by Connor Madison, on Flickr

Exhaust by Connor Madison, on Flickr

[CJAM427]

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"Turkey Trot".

That is way more fitting, I wish I had thought of that! I'm totally changing the name to that!

[GRNDP51]

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Thanks for the pics hope to see her in person one day, such a beautiful machine.

[marada mx3]

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[QUOTE=CJAM427;128269]This is definitely off topic, but we all need our daily Warbird fix right? Most of you probably saw something about the TBM Avenger reunion that was held last weekend in Peru, IL. It was a really great event; very photographer-friendly, great weather, they had 10 TBMs, over 200 other airplanes and I think 10,000+ spectators. Best of all it was free!!

The Friday night before was something extraordinary for anyone that happened to be there, 6 TBMs participated in a Sunset photo flight and then returned against a sunset as good as any I've ever seen.

A few of my photos -and side note for any Nikon users here, this was my second outing with their new-ish 200-500mm lens, it is an exceptional lens for its price tag.



Duck Walk by Connor Madison, on Flickr

I bet that was an awesome chorus.........Ten 2600s idling down the tarmac. And quite a sight too!

[CJAM427]

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Thanks for the pics hope to see her in person one day, such a beautiful machine.

You got it!

Come to Oshkosh, I'm sure she'll be there!

[CJAM427]

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[QUOTE=marada mx3;128279]

This is definitely off topic, but we all need our daily Warbird fix right? Most of you probably saw something about the TBM Avenger reunion that was held last weekend in Peru, IL. It was a really great event; very photographer-friendly, great weather, they had 10 TBMs, over 200 other airplanes and I think 10,000+ spectators. Best of all it was free!!

The Friday night before was something extraordinary for anyone that happened to be there, 6 TBMs participated in a Sunset photo flight and then returned against a sunset as good as any I've ever seen.

A few of my photos -and side note for any Nikon users here, this was my second outing with their new-ish 200-500mm lens, it is an exceptional lens for its price tag.



Duck Walk by Connor Madison, on Flickr

I bet that was an awesome chorus.........Ten 2600s idling down the tarmac. And quite a sight too!

Yeah it was awesome, maybe even beyond awesome! To be able to stand right in front of it made it pretty incredible.

[Samuel]

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There are three listed with Platinum Fighters right now. Somebody could get a head start on next year!