Back to Blakesburg AAA Fly-in | Globe Swift

Sep 6, 2019 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Back to Blakesburg AAA Fly-in, Daily Image 2019, Globe Swift, Nikon 1 V3

Back to Blakesburg AAA Fly-in | Globe Swift

Back to Blakesburg AAA Fly-in | Globe Swift   The Globe Swift looks fast just sitting on the ramp.  This Swift was taking off late in the day with its tail wheel just off the ground.  The light may be fading, but it’s still a beautiful airplane.  The Antique Airplane Association fly-in draws aircraft from their bases far and near.  Unlike many fly-ins, the AAA fly-in promotes pilots flying during the fly-in, not just to and from.  So, it’s not hard to get a ride in some of the nicest antique airplanes flying today.  For the whole story with all images, see Back to Blakesburg AAA Fly-in.

Globe Swift

Jun 17, 2013 | AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 ED VR II, Aviation, Daily Image 2013, GA Aircraft, Globe Swift, Nikon 1 V1

6/17/2013 Globe Swift

The Globe Swift looks fast just sitting on the ramp.  This Swift was taking off today just as I was leaving the airport.  Luckily I had the Nikon 1 V1 with the 70-200mm f2.8 sitting on the seat next to me.  The 70-200mm f2.8 is heavier than the 70-300mm f4.5-5.6, but I was not on a walkabout.  You don’t see many Swifts around the airport; none are based at my home base.  This bird was from Wisconsin.  Hope he returns someday.