Impressive shots of Russian Su-24 and Su-34 jets launching at night from Latakia airbase in Syria

From a personal perspective having played "Cold War Chicken" with Ivan in the Seventies this is an interesting piece at a site that some give the shoulder shrug to.

Ivan is apparently kicking some ass in Syria against ISIS.

The Su-34 is an impressive airplane. It is a big old son of a bitch from my limited point of view.

I like airplanes. I really like airplanes that blow stuff up and kill the bad guys.

A sample to get you, the reader, interested.

Su-34 in full afterburner 

Impressive shots of Russian Su-24 and Su-34 jets launching at night from Latakia airbase in Syria

Milestone of some significance..................

I was checking the stats page......................
At some point on Monday, this humble little blog that began in October of 2009 hit the 500,000 hit mark
Wow
Just Wow
Who would have ever thought.............................................
Wish Buck and Lex were around for it...............................................
I thank all who have put up with the bad and enjoyed the good........................
Looking forward to cracking the 750K mark.........................

Flygirlpainter Project Part 3

Shayne, her hubby Scott Donnell and Jim Kaplan are finished with Scorpion 100.
This is one of the best looking helos I have ever seen!
The work involved is amazing.
Shayne is noted for the artwork on so many of the CAG Helos in the squadrons based at NAS North Island.

Shayne Meder with the Commanding Officer of HSM-49, Commander Bobby Brown

Flygirlpainter Project Part 2

I told Shayne that I would do this on a regular(?) basis..................
So, it's Wednesday, OK!
More good stuff from my friend!
Please understand that these are in random order!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The tease................
When this puppy is finished, it will be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!