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STS-131, Space shuttle Discovery, launches from Kennedy Space Center in the early morning hours of April 5, 2010 producing an unusually large and beautiful coma-like tail.
A lovingly cared for Ryan trainer at the Copperstate fly-in.
Dawn Patrol over Galesburg,Illinois
A precautionary landing enroute to Blakesburg, Iowa
Blue Angles planes emerging from a cloud
Blue Angels plane crossing path of other planes
Blue Angles plane in practice session
Blue Angels plane rejoining others in practice session.
USAF Pararescue Jumper (PJ) shows his love for the job and flying through a smile and wave as he an the aircrew launch on a critical rescue mission over Afghanistan.
A special shape hot air balloon casts a shadow on crews preparing to launch their own balloons during an early morning at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
A lone hot air balloon makes for a patriotic image as it soars amongst the American flags surround Balloon Fiesta Park at the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque.
Hundreds of hot air balloons take to the early morning sky during a mass launch at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest balloon festival.
Sealed gas balloons with crews from all over the world sit ready to launch on the America's Challenge long distance balloon race at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
A single hot air balloon soars through the clear morning sky at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
A lone hot air balloon sails towards the mountains during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
Crowds enjoy the nightly hot air balloon glow at the International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, NM.
Gear stowed and weapons ready, a USAF HH-60G Pave Hawk sits ready and waiting for its crew to launch at a moments notice on a rescue mission as a dust storm builds thicker in the desert of Afghanistan
USAF HH-60G Pave Hawk sits on alert waiting for the next rescue mission to come at a moment's notice as the sun rises over Afghanistan.
Icy day flight in Seattle.
B-17F in the snows of Seattle, at the Museum of Flight.
Inside the nose of a flying B-17G (Liberty Belle) with bomb site and Seattle in view.
Cocooned B-29 engines in the Seattle snow. At the Museum of Flight.
Autumn morning Mooney landing in the glow of Mt. Rainier.

1st Annual Air & Space Photo Contest
Hundreds of hot air balloons take to the early morning sky during a mass launch at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest balloon festival.

Hundreds of hot air balloons take to the early morning sky during a mass launch at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the world's largest balloon festival.

TAGS: New Mexico, United States

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Colin McDonald
Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Member since 2014
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© Colin McDonald.
All rights reserved.
Image Source: digital
Date Taken: 10.2012
Total Views: 53
Filed Under: Civilian
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Date Uploaded: Sept. 12, 2013, 2:47 a.m.
Camera Make:
Nikon
Camera Model: NIKON D80
Focal Length: 42mm
Shutter Speed: 1/320
Aperture: f9
ISO: ISO200
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