Lumix G9 & Mamiya C220 w/ Ektar 100 & TMax400 at the Local Commemorative Air Base

[Paul Taylor]

Some digital shots of a local to me airbase that flies a variety of historical aircrafts. I also have a few rolls of medium format to develop, which includes shots of their C-47 and the museum section - which is small but has some neat stuff and displays. I try and visit a few times a year, it is donation and volunteer supported.

P1004050 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
P1004055 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
P1004056 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
P1004058 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
P1004011 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
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The airport they are based at (Falcon Field) is fairly busy, and has large citrus groves across the street.
P1004035 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
P1003999 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

The "star of the show" is their B17. I have flown on this one, a few years ago. I have also flown in their B-25, C-47, and SNJ.

P1004051 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
P1004059 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr
P1004053 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Did 17's ever fly in a polished aluminum dress?

I saw the Memphis Belle up close years ago in Memphis when my company jet enroute to Cookeville, TN couldn't land due to weather.

 

[Paul Taylor]

Did 17's ever fly in a polished aluminum dress?

I saw the Memphis Belle up close years ago in Memphis when my company jet enroute to Cookeville, TN couldn't land due to weather.

Yes, late '43 the army and navy stopped painting their aircraft more or less, so from that point on many were flown in their factory "buffed" finish. Saved a ton of time and effort to not paint them.

 

[Paul Taylor]

Here are some pics with my C220 and Kodak TMax400 :

Mamiya C220 - TMAX400 - Falcon Field - 7-10-25 - CSDF96 -DSC_2181 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - TMAX400 - Falcon Field - 7-10-25 - CSDF96 -DSC_2180 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - TMAX400 - Falcon Field - 7-10-25 - CSDF96 -DSC_2178 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - TMAX400 - Falcon Field - 7-10-25 -CSDF96 - DSC_2176 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - TMAX400 - Falcon Field - 7-10-25 -CSDF96 - DSC_2173 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - TMAX400 - Falcon Field - 7-10-25 -CSDF96 - DSC_2172 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - TMAX400 - Falcon Field - 7-10-25- CSDF96 - DSC_2171 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - TMAX400 - Falcon Field - 7-10-25 -CSDF96 - 7-10-25 - by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

 

[Paul Taylor]

Here is some Kodak Ektar 100 - I was handholding at some pretty slow speeds so these aren't as sharp. It was 100 speed film so most of the shots indoors was around the 1/15th range.

Mamiya C220 - Ektar 100 - CS41 - 7-10-25-DSC_2184 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - Ektar 100 - CS41 - 7-10-25-DSC_2183 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - Ektar 100 - CS41 - 7-10-25-DSC_2186 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

 

[Paul Taylor]

Ektar at my breakfast and lunch spots :

Mamiya C220 - Ektar 100 - CS41 - 7-10-25-DSC_2194 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - Ektar 100 - CS41 - 7-10-25-DSC_2189 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - Ektar 100 - CS41 - 7-10-25-DSC_2188 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

Mamiya C220 - Ektar 100 - CS41 - 7-10-25-DSC_2190 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

 

[Gary R. Smith]

Saved a ton of time and effort to not paint them.

...and weight! I knew the 29's were unpainted but I'd never seen a 17 naked.