Seeing all the different kinds of aircraft, from the Wright Brother's first airplane, to the fearsome jets we have today, was really cool. When you put it in years, we have really come such a long way in only a very short time. Orville and Wilbur were excited to fly 20 yards. Now we are sending people to the moon and we have jets than can travel from New York to London in less than two hours!! I think we are truly blessed to be living in such an age of technological advancement.
Of course, who would I be not to get some great photos of some of those cool planes? Here are a few of my favorites from the day. I was having so much fun with the planes, I think in the few hours we were there I took over 100 pictures, and there was still so much I did not get around to shooting. Another time, perhaps.
A replica of the Wright Brothers' plane. The light from the window was hitting him just right. Love dramatic lighting!!
Doesn't he make the cutest little astronaut! He thought he was going on a mission to Mars:-)
Tom Cruise, eat your heart out!
Cameron's first experience with a flight simulator. Let's just say I am glad it was only a simulator;-)
Big fancy planes everywhere, but all he really wanted to do was play with the toys. Go figure!
One of my favorite shots. I love the flag hanging behind this jet. I think it might have been a memorial as well - notice the folded flag in the cockpit.
I'm not sure what it is, but I find this image very moving. Perhaps it serves as a reminder that even the great shall fall. Or maybe that despite their beauty, machines such as this were designed to fight, and to defend. Many people have given their lives for the freedom that we enjoy today. May we never take it for granted.
