Dawn Patrol over Geneseo

RFC Pilot · 10 July 2006, 05:40 PM

This past weekend it was the Geneseo Air Show 2006.

Saturday morning, greatwarpilot, myself and one other museum pilot, took to the skies just after sunrise.

Along with us was out regular photographer, Eric Dumigan, in the back of our Sopwith 1 & 1/2 Strutter.

These are just a few of the many pictures he took.

note 1: I am flying the SE5a and greatwarpilot is flying the Fokker Dr.I
note 2: It is hard to see, but both of us are in period uniforms.
note 3: It is a tough job, but someone had to do it.

RFC Pilot · 10 July 2006, 05:41 PM

greatwarpilot · 10 July 2006, 05:56 PM

Indeed... Geneseo was a great event as always.

I'll echo RFC Pilot's thanks to Eric for his fine work once again on these great photographs.

Always a satisfying experience to work with a real professional.

Not to mention great fun chasing each other around in these old birds.

RFC Pilot · 10 July 2006, 06:09 PM

Here are some more photos, right from the source.

Geneseo Dawn Patrol

FliegerJG1 · 10 July 2006, 06:41 PM

Those photos are awesome!!

Looks like you had beautiful weather and a great time. Thank you for the sharing of such outstanding photographs! Always a pleasure to see you guys in flight.

FliegerJG1

ulpilot · 11 July 2006, 02:36 AM

Saw you guys Sunday. Great show, and an excellent display. The rebuilt DR1 looks awesome.

margaret smith · 11 July 2006, 03:03 AM

Beautiful shots of the Fokker-my personal favorite of course! Thanks a lot for sharing these pictures, guys, and hope you have continued success with these shows. Some people have all the fun!

Jeff Brooks · 11 July 2006, 03:47 PM

playing pool was a blast! I had fun!!! I think we taught those college kids a new game!

greatwarpilot · 11 July 2006, 06:49 PM

Very true Jeff. Crud was a great time and I'm glad the game was so well recieved by those who joined in playing.

SCMc · 11 July 2006, 09:44 PM

Seeing greatwarpilot in the triplane made me think of this quote

Quote:

...Sir Hugh "Dingbat" Saunders, the SE5a ace of No. 84 Squadron, in 1977. By his own statement, Saunders was six feet one inch tall and 210 pounds in 1918, and he "felt terribly vulnerable towering above his cockpit, ...

from the tallest ace thread ( Tallest Ace? )

Steve