Free Widescreen Wallpapers

AC-130 Gunship 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2015-08-27T18:03:00.000-07:00

AC-130 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper.

I pour through hundreds of public domain photos and pick the very best to convert into high resolution widescreen desktop wallpapers.

On this site you will find excellent military widescreen wallpapers featuring airplanes, fighter jets, attack helicopters, and other aviation photography.

Blue Angel 6 In Flight 1680x1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2011-08-21T09:03:00.000-07:00

Go flying with the Blue Angels with this in-flight shot of Blue Angel #6. Nice!

Airbus A380 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2011-06-28T15:17:00.000-07:00

Here's a shot I took on June 24th, 2011 at the 2011 Paris Airshow. What an amazing aircraft the Airbus A380 is. To see it perform at the airshow was awesome! I took this with my old faithful Canon EOS 300d with a 70-200mm lens (I should upgrade one of these days...).

Attending the show was a life-long dream. I had a great time in Paris for the week as well. Enjoy!

F-15 Strike Eagle High Speed Pass 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2011-05-31T07:09:00.000-07:00

What a great shot of the F-15E Strike Eagle performing a high-speed pass in full afterburner. You'll love it on your desktop.

F-35C Joint Strike Fighter 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2011-03-22T16:55:00.000-07:00

The Navy's new fighter, the F-35C, is going through testing and is looking pretty good. The JSF program is under a lot of scrutiny but unless something major happens, you're going to be seeing a lot of these jets in the future.

Enjoy!

F/A-18F Super Hornet Carrier Operations 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2011-01-26T22:54:00.000-08:00

Here's an F/A-18F performing carrier operations. Nice use of panning to create the sensation of motion. Enjoy!

F/A-22 Raptor In Flight 1680x1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2011-01-09T21:36:00.000-08:00

This F/A-22 Raptor shot just blows me away. Absolutely love it. Hope you love it as much as I do.

Happy 2011 everyone!

F-15E Strike Eagle at Sunrise 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-12-21T11:07:00.000-08:00

For all you Eagle lovers, here's an early Christmas gift for you: a pair of Strike Eagles in the morning.

I wish you all the best holiday season.

USAF and South Korean Air Force F-16 Formation Flight

2010-11-24T15:57:00.000-08:00

Given the recent conflict between North Korea and South Korea, I figured it was a good time to show our solidarity with our South Korean Allies.

Here's a great shot of USAF and South Korean Air Force F-16C and D models flying in formation over Kunsan Air Base.

Giv'em hell boys!

F-15C Eagle Full Afterburner Takeoff 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-11-01T07:54:00.000-07:00

The premiere air superiority fighter through the 80's and 90's, the F-15C Eagle.

I've seen a few full-AB takeoffs and this jet can get off the ground in a hurry. It was also known for having one the best radars in it's day. Of course with the F/A-22 out in the field, the F-15 has to take second seat. :)

F-15C Eagle Afterburner Artistic 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-10-27T22:06:00.000-07:00

Nice shot of an F-15C Eagle in full afterburner. I've added a few artistic touches to the shot to give it a different feel. Enjoy!

Ice Hornets -- Amazing Video of Swiss F/A-18 Fighters

2010-10-14T18:12:00.000-07:00

MIG-35 Fulcrum F 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-10-09T07:33:00.000-07:00

A loyal friend of Free Widescreen Wallpapers (Marko) sent me a great photo of a MIG-35 Fulcrum F. Designed by Mikoyan, this is a follow-on, 4th generation fighter version of the MIG-29.

Lots of improvements in this baby: glass cockpit, new engines, AESA radar. Overall, it's a sweet looking fighter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan_MiG-35

Enjoy!

F-15E Strike Eagle Refueling 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-10-03T08:34:00.000-07:00

Check out this great shot of an F-15E Strike Eagle of the mountains somewhere in Afghanistan. Colors and lighting are awesome.

F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-32 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-09-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sweet shot of an F/A-18F Super Hornet with the VFA-32. The US Navy has some pretty slick color schemes, but it's still not a Tomcat.

F/A-18E Super Hornet Carrier Launch 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-09-03T06:26:00.000-07:00

I really like the perspective of this shot of an F-18E Super Hornet. It just gives you the impression the aircraft is about to fall off the edge. Pretty amazing.

F-15 and F-22 In Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-08-15T21:44:00.000-07:00

Great shot here of the F-15C Eagle and the F/A-22 Raptor over Nellis AFB. It's also a great side-by-side comparison of the differences between the two aircraft.

F-22 --> Larger wing area, internal weapons storage, thrust vectoring, stealth shape and materials, upgraded avionics, etc.

B-1B Lancer Two-Ship 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-07-12T22:20:00.000-07:00

Not something you see every day. Here's a two-ship formation of B-1B bombers popping flares somewhere in New Mexico. Pretty awesome if you ask me.

F/A-18C Hornet In Afghanistan 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-07-01T19:38:00.000-07:00

Here's an F/A-18C Hornet flying somewhere in Afghanistan. You don't see many green bodies of water so it makes a great backdrop.

F-16E Fighting Falcon Head On 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-06-19T19:49:00.000-07:00

Amazing widescreen desktop wallpaper of an F-16E Falcon. She's quite a beauty to behold. Why can't we buy a few of these babies for the USAF?

F-22 Raptor Three Ship Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-06-07T08:51:00.000-07:00

Here's a three-ship formation that no adversary wants to see coming. The awesome F/A-22 Raptor! :)

These guys play at altitudes and speeds unthinkable for other fighters.

Enjoy!

Fighter Pilot 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-05-29T06:11:00.000-07:00

What a view! Here's an F-16 pilot against a beautiful blue sky. Pretty amazing.

Nearing a Milestone

2010-05-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Just thought I'd let you know we are nearing a milestone. We are quickly approaching the 1 millionth page view and almost 500,000 unique visitors. The numbers are amazing and I can't thank all of you enough for your support over the years.

In celebration of the 1,000,000 page view milestone, I wanted to do something nice. I have a few ideas but I'd love to hear your suggestions as well.

Leave a comment and let me know what you'd like.

JT

P.S. At the current visitor rate, we should hit 1,000,000 by the weekend.

USAF F-35A AF1 and AF2 in Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-05-17T21:23:00.000-07:00

The F-35A is moving closer to reality and front-line service for the USAF. Here's a shot of AF1 and AF2 in formation.

*Note: photo is copyright of Lockheed Martin and may not be reproduced without permission.

A-10C Thunderbolt II Attack Aircraft In Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-05-17T10:57:00.000-07:00

Here's a great formation photo of two A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft in formation.

These aircraft perform the CAS role and I've found a good video to show you what a day in the life of an A-10 pilot is like.

Enjoy and next time you see an A-10 pilot, tell them "Thanks!"

F-4E Phantom 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-05-07T14:31:00.000-07:00

Today I'm pulling another shot from my personal archive. Here's a second shot of the F-4E Phantom I took at the Nellis AFB airshow back in 2007. It's a real shame the rear seat was empty. What a waste!

USAF B-1B Bomber Head-on 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-05-03T11:42:00.000-07:00

The B-1B is definitely my all-time favorite bomber. Yeah, it's not sexy in terms of stealth, but it's part of the power era. If you've heard one of these bad boys in full-AB, you know what I'm talking about.

Ride Along With An HH-60 Pave Hawk 1680x1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-04-24T17:28:00.000-07:00

Ok, admit it. How many here would like to be that guy riding along in an HH-60 Pave Hawk? That's one sweet "choppa"

F/A-18C Hornet Carrier Trap 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-04-19T08:11:00.000-07:00

Here's an F/A-18C Hornet, tail-hook down, and just about to trap on a carrier. Nice perspective with the deck crew looking on.

F-16E Falcon 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-04-07T09:29:00.000-07:00

Seriously, how sweet is this jet? The F-16E is an amazingly capable fighter and is tricked out with all the latest hardware and software. Love it.

F-22 Raptors In Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-03-28T22:38:00.000-07:00

Nothing like the F/A-22 Raptor. I'm still in denial that they canceled the program. Here's a three-ship formation of them. Enjoy!

Lockheed Martin F-35B 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-03-24T19:42:00.000-07:00

This beautiful widescreen wallpaper of the Joint Strike Fighter F-35B is from the Lockheed Martin Flickr gallery.

I'm glad we are finally seeing some good shots of this outstanding fighter.

* Photo is copyright of Lockheed Martin and commercial use is not allowed.

Lockheed Martin Flickr Gallery

B-1B Lancer Takeoff 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-03-19T18:25:00.000-07:00

I never get tired of seeing this beautiful aircraft. The B-1B is definitely my favorite of the USAF Bombers.

F-16 Aggressor F-16C Red Flag 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-03-09T17:22:00.000-08:00

Here's a great afterburner shot of an F-16 Aggressor jet fighter taking-off at Nellis AFB during Red Flag.

I was just out in Vegas again this last week and parked my car out near Nellis to watch the jets. That's one of my favorite parts of visiting out there.

Enjoy!

F-15E Strike Eagle High Speed Pass 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-02-18T09:14:00.000-08:00

Here's an amazing shot of the F-15E Strike Eagle doing a high speed pass in full afterburner. The clarity on this image is excellent. Love it!

F-16C AB Takeoff in the Snow 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-02-14T09:13:00.000-08:00

Check this one out. Here's an F-16C doing an early morning full AB takeoff on a snowy runway. Pretty dramatic looking. Gives you another indication of just how hot the afterburner flame is.

SH-60 Seahawk 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-02-01T18:07:00.000-08:00

For you helo lovers, here's a great shot of a Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter. I had a chance to sit in one of these recently and I'm quite impressed. Sure would be fun to fly it.

The Best of Free Widescreen Wallpapers 2010 Calendar

2010-01-30T22:30:00.000-08:00

*Click calendar image to go to order page*

Get your 2010 Free Widescreen Wallpapers calendar for the New Year. I've taken the most downloaded wallpapers from the site and put them into one calendar for you. You're going to love it.

Update: Just got my calendar. Here are some pics.

Blue Aggressor F-16C 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-01-22T19:29:00.000-08:00

Another great shot here of a blue F-16C Aggressor aircraft refueling. Love it.

Mirage 2000 In-flight Refuel 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2010-01-09T13:48:00.000-08:00

For my European friends, here's a great shot of a French Mirage 2000 refueling. Great looking fighter jet.

Hope the New Year is treating you well. Hard to believe it's 2010. I remember Y2K and all the drama.

F-18C Hornet at Sunset 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-12-31T07:31:00.000-08:00

This shot of an F-18 Hornet at Sunset captures the beauty of flying and dream job these fighter pilots have.

Congrats to all you new widescreen monitor owners -- thanks to the holidays.

It's New Year's Eve and I wish you'all the best in 2010. Hopefully you have plans with friends and family. Be sure and ring in the New Year with someone special.

F-16C Mud Mission 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-12-19T10:24:00.000-08:00

Today's widescreen wallpaper lets you fly along with a pair of F-16's on an air-to-ground (mud) mission. Pretty spectacular.

C-17 Globemaster 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-12-08T09:33:00.000-08:00

Pretty amazing that the C-17 is able to operate off unimproved airstrips. I've practiced some soft-field takeoffs and landings off regular runways but never actually tried it (most won't let you due to insurance concerns).

Fun...

B-1B Winter Scene 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-11-25T08:52:00.000-08:00

Just in time for the holidays, here's a pair of B-1B bombers sitting in the snow.

For those celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow, I want to wish you a warm and happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends.

SR-71 Blackbird Takeoff 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-11-14T14:52:00.000-08:00

I think the SR-71 is visually one of the most bad-ass planes ever designed. Menacing and ominous, the plane is legendary in every respect.

What a ride this plane must have been. Mach 3.2+ and >80,000 feet ceiling. Amazing plane.

Boeing X-32B Joint Strike Fighter 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-11-08T16:11:00.000-08:00

If you have an appreciation for aerospace engineering, you might look at the Boeing X-32B Joint Strike Fighter and find something of beauty beneath the obviously ugly exterior.

In case you don't recognize this plane, it's the one that lost the JSF competition to the X-35 (now F-35) JSF.

Not many good things were said about the X-32 and it suffered a few set-backs and technical challenges during the JSF competition.
I know I was quite happy when the X-35 was chosen.

Enjoy?

P.S. Here's a video of the X-32 is action with Western fanfare music....

Sukhoi SU-34 Fighter Bomber 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-10-28T14:11:00.000-07:00

Here's a rare treat, an excellent photo of an SU-34. I received this picture from one of our site visitors named Marko R. Thanks Marko!

Japanese Air Defense F-15 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-10-27T15:00:00.000-07:00

Sweet picture here of a Japanese Air Defense F-15 performing a full afterburner takeoff. Love the heat distortion.

German Air Force Torado 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-10-23T09:49:00.000-07:00

Here's an aircraft paint scheme you don't see everyday. It's a German Air Force Tornado painted to celebrate 55,555 hours flying at the Flight Test Center at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

I wonder who designed it...

MV-22 Osprey Hover 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-10-15T09:22:00.000-07:00

Here's an artistic rendering of the MV-22 Osprey. Part helicopter, part airplane, and some say the worst part of both. The fact that it flies is an engineering marvel.

B-1B Aerial Refueling 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-10-03T12:15:00.000-07:00

Nice shot of the B-1B bomber refueling. If you love planes, being a boom operator must be the best job in the world.

The CH-46 Sea Knight 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-09-23T10:25:00.000-07:00

The CH-46 Sea Knight has been the backbone of Marine aviation since the 1960's. It's affectionately called "the Phrog" and there's a little over100 of them serving still today.

AH-64A Apache Attack Helicopter 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-09-12T14:39:00.000-07:00

Great artistic shot here of a US Army AH-64A Apache helicopter. Definitely my favorite U.S. chopper. Anyone remember playing Jane's Apache Longbow? The good ole days.

Enjoy!

UAE F-16E Afterburner Takeoff 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-09-03T13:10:00.000-07:00

I love the F-16E. Can't believe we don't have a bunch of these in the USAF. This beautiful aircraft flies under the banner of the United Arab Emirates. Practically no drag penalty either for those over-wing conformal tanks. Bad to the bone.

F-18C Hornet Carrier Pass 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-08-24T07:45:00.001-07:00

Great shot here for an F/A-18C Hornet doing a low pass over a carrier. I'd love to spend a day on a carrier getting great pics like these!

F-15E Strike Eagle Artistic 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-08-16T20:00:00.001-07:00

Nice shot here of an F-15E Strike Eagle. Always amazing when engineers turn a purebred A/A fighter into an A/G bomber. Just before I left Nellis, I worked on F-15E's. Sweet plane.

Enjoy!

Weathered and Dirty F-16C 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-08-08T08:06:00.000-07:00

Here's a rare shot of a weathered and thoroughly sandy/dusty F-16C. It's obvious that the wartime turn ratios and priorities don't include a peace-time wash cycle. Still, it's not even close to some of the Navy aircraft I've seen. Check out the leaks down the sides and in the back.

A-7 Corsair II 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-08-03T06:29:00.001-07:00

I was recently digging around some of the archives and found this beauty. It's a shot of the A-7 Corsair II. I'd like to say that I know what variant it is, but I don't. It's probably an A-7E but who knows?

Anyone remember the acronym for this little, under-powered jet?

SLUF: Short Little Ugly F----R

The A-7D version (for the USAF) had the distinction of being the only aircraft to ever make my eyes tear-up from the nearly toxic jet engine exhaust. Trust me, you never wanted to be stuck behind a bunch of these aircraft on the flightline.

When I was at Nellis during the 80's, there were a bunch of A-7s stationed there to train the F-117 pilots out at Never-Never Land (Area 51). Most of us knew they were a ruse, but we didn't know what for until the F-117 was declassified.

European Trip Report

2009-08-01T07:03:00.000-07:00

Hopefully things were pretty normal while I was gone. I just returned from a 20 day vacation to Europe and had a blast. My wife and I visited Paris, Venice, Florence, and Rome. One great thing about our visit to Paris is that we were there for the Bastille Day ceremonies.

We actually got up early and made it out to the parade route. The highlight for me was the fly-over of nearly 100 aircraft and helicopters. :)

I put together a brief video for family and friends. I figured I'd post it here for some of you to enjoy. My life is pretty busy these days with travel (both business and pleasure). Next week I'll be in California again and then over in Birmingham Alabama. I've spent more time away from home that at home over the last three months.

Thanks again to all of you that visit the site. None of this would be possible without you.

F-35A Test Aircraft 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-08-01T06:53:00.000-07:00

Now that the F/A-22 Raptor is canceled, get ready to see a million of these F-35s coming to the skies near you. It may not be the sexiest fighter in the air, but it's quite technologically sophisticated.

F-16C Aggressor Side Shot 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-07-21T05:41:00.000-07:00

This shot will make a great desktop wallpaper. Love it.

Pair of Belgian F-16s in Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-07-13T05:39:00.000-07:00

Beautiful pair of Dutch F-16's flying in formation. Great shot.

(edit-- thanks all for the comments. Being American, I'm not always familiar with the markings of other European countries. I've correct my comment above.)

Fokker Triplane

2009-07-06T00:44:00.001-07:00

Here's Pieter again!
Last week, I went to the Biggin Hill airshow.
I've seen Eurofighter Typhoon, F86 Sabre, Avro Vulcan, Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane, P51 Mustang, Messerschmitt Me109J, P40 Kittyhawk,...

This picture is from a Fokker Triplane. I'm sure you've all seen the movie Flyboys and you'll recognise this airplane.

Anyone has a request picture?

A380-800 at Paris Airshow 1680x1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-07-01T12:51:00.000-07:00

Hello!
Here's Pieter from Belgium.
2 weeks ago I went to the Paris Airshow.
I've seen Rafale, Eurofighter, F18, F16, C130, C27 and the A380-800!
This was the highlight of the show.
Due to the great distance between the airplanes and the audience, I couldn't take decent pictures of the fighters with my 200 mm lens.

If you want to know how big the A380 really is, imagine an appartment building that is doing a low speed pass at 1000 feet.

Last weekend I went to the Biggin Hill airshow near London, I'll post some pictures soon.

F18C Hornet Over Afghanistan 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-06-29T08:38:00.000-07:00

Up close and personal here with the F/A-18C Hornet on an air-to-ground mission over Afghanistan. Excellent shot.

When I see a great shot like this, I get inspired to do more photography.

C-17 Short-Field Landing 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-06-23T14:35:00.000-07:00

Being a pilot myself, I can certainly appreciate the skill needed to do short-field landings. If you throw an unimproved landing strip into the mix, that's quite a task for both plane and pilot.

The C-17 was designed with this type of landing in mind, but it's still amazing to behold.

F-16C Up Close and Personal -- 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-06-13T22:05:00.000-07:00

Great shot here of the F-16C Fighting Falcon. Nothing like this fighter jet in the world. Hard to imagine that one day the USAF will be all F-35s and these beautiful planes will be history.

I've done a little more enhancement/artistic stuff with this shot so I'm putting it in the artistic category.

C-130 Pilot at Sunrise 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-06-08T09:22:00.000-07:00

I suppose it doesn't get much better than to be flying early morning and catching a beautiful sunrise. The only way to improve upon it is to be in an F-16... But hey, somebody has to fly cargo. :)

Planet Earth From Space -- 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-06-01T18:21:00.000-07:00

Here is absolutely stunning Planet Earth wallpaper. The original was taken from the NASA archive from the most recent Space Shuttle mission to fix the Hubble.

The original was great, but with some Photoshop work, I think it went from great to stunning. I've got it on my desktop and just stare at it mesmerized.

Be sure and pass the link on to your friends.

Jordan Dutton -- F-16C Photo 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-05-29T05:46:00.000-07:00

This excellent shot was sent to me from a photographer who visits this site named Jordan Dutton. He sent me some of his best stuff and wanted to share it with the rest of you.

He's got a site where he posts more of his photography. Be sure and visit Jordan Dutton Photography.

If you like the wallpaper, leave some comments here for him.

As always, if you have some great shots you'd like to share, please shoot me an E-mail.

F-16C CAMO Fighting Falcon 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-05-25T14:36:00.001-07:00

Yeah, I can't get enough of the camo F-16's. Some of the sweetest fighter jets I've seen. Nice backdrop too (over Alaska).

Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-05-19T15:04:00.000-07:00

This is a great shot of the F-18F Super Hornet from the Navy's VFA 103 squadron (Jolly Rogers).

Gotta love the grime on Naval aircraft...

C-17 Globemaster III on Ramp 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-05-11T08:47:00.000-07:00

Check out this shot of the C-17. Great framing with the taxiway and sky. Love it.

Just read today that the F-15 Eagle demo team completed their final demos ever. Can't believe it. Guess it's time to the let the F-22 do the heavy lifting now.

Seattle Museum Of Flight 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-05-04T21:23:00.001-07:00

Last week my wife and I went and visited the Seattle and Vancouver BC area. If you haven't been before, I definitely recommend taking a trip there. You won't be disappointed.

While we were there, we visited the Museum Of Flight. This is one of the best aviation museums you will find in the US. The aircraft displays were awesome and they even had an Concorde you can walk through.

I made a widescreen wallpaper out of one my photographs. Hope you enjoy it. With Seattle being the home of Boeing, you'll find a ton of aviation related adventures to enjoy.

We also took time and went on the Boeing Everett Factory tour (where they build 747s, 767s, and the new 787 Dreamliners). Seriously, if you're up here, take the tour. My wife thought it was the best tour she's been on. I ended up buying a Boeing T-shirt and a 787 1/200 scale model. Sweet!

Off to Seattle and Vancouver

2009-04-24T21:06:00.001-07:00

Hey all, quick note. I'm off for an anniversary trip with my wife. We'll be heading from Florida to Seattle WA. I have two aviation related things to do there. I'm going to visit the cool aviation museum and tour the Boeing facility. Woohoo. After Seattle we are heading up to Vancouver BC.

It's my first time in the Northwest area so I'm really looking forward to it. I'll be back May 3rd. Have a great week.

French Mirage 2000 Fighter 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-04-21T08:42:00.000-07:00

Here's a shot of a French Mirage 2000 fighter jet that flew in for a Red Flag Alaska exercise. Enjoy!

Space Shuttle Discovery Prepares To Dock 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-04-13T21:03:00.000-07:00

Sweet shot of the Space Shuttle Discovery as it prepares to join up with the International Space Station. Even though the shuttles are old will soon be retired, what they do is still as amazing as ever.

Thunderbird Headshot 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-04-07T16:26:00.000-07:00

Clean shot of a Thunderbird F-16C head-on. Who knows why they don't paint the radome?

Diamond Back F-18 Hornet Cat Launch 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-03-31T14:46:00.001-07:00

Wouldn't you want to be there right now? I know I would. Well, at least the wallpaper helps you get a little closer to being there.

As a side note, I got moved into the new house. There are still boxes everywhere, but life is slowly returning to normal. I'm just now catching up on E-mail so I'm sorry if I haven't responded yet.

Personal Update

2009-03-25T22:16:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

Wanted to give you an update. My wife and I bought our first house and we are moving in this weekend. I'm going to be away until next Tues (assuming we get everything set-up by Monday night). My Internet connection will be cut tomorrow night so I'm offline until next week.

Catch up with you then,

JT

F18 Hornet Full AB Catshot 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-03-24T07:58:00.000-07:00

Great shot here of an F/A-18C Hornet getting a full afterburner catshot off the carrier.

This wallpaper is in the artistic category since I've significantly modified the original with multiple processing effects. Hope you enjoy it.

Space Shuttle Discovery On Launchpad 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-03-19T12:38:00.001-07:00

Beautiful night shot of the Space Shuttle Discovery sitting on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

I rotated the image to give you a sweet looking desktop wallpaper (along with the standard enhancements).

Enjoy!

Since we are on the Space note, you have to check out the new Star Trek Movie trailer. This movie is going to blow you away.

F22 Raptors In Vertical Stack Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-03-15T23:27:00.000-07:00

I had some fun with this shot. I hope you like it.

Last week I had to travel to San Francisco again and I caught a pretty bad cold. I'm getting better but it's been a rough few days.

Enjoy!

A-10s In Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Desktop Wallpaper

2009-03-07T21:56:00.000-08:00

Funny thing about the A-10, back in the day (late 1980's) everyone was saying "The A-10 is going to be retired". Well, here it is 2009 and it's still flying.

Anyone remember when they made a version of the F-16 called the A-16? Yeah, they had a bunch of those testing at Nellis during the 80's. It would be neat if I could find a picture of those I could use for a wallpaper.

The A-16's were camo green and quite interesting. They were supposed to be replace the A-10. Not sure what happened but they never worked out.

F-15E Strike Eagle Popping Flares 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-03-06T09:29:00.001-08:00

This great action shot is from a suggested photo by another loyal visitor Collin Taylor.

The Strike Eagle is an awesome plane.

F-22 Raptor Show Pass 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-02-27T13:18:00.001-08:00

Check out this amazing high-speed show pass by the F-22 Raptor.

This amazing photo was taken by a long-time visitor to our site named Mike Brennan. Mike is currently a senior at the University of Maryland and will be commissioning in May 2009 as a 2LT, Field Artillery, US Army.

Mike gave me permission to enhance it slightly, so I've performed the standard magic tricks.

If you like the widescreen wallpaper, leave a comment and say thanks to Mike!

F-16 EA-6B And B-52 Formation Flight 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-02-24T17:34:00.000-08:00

Great formation wallpaper of a pair of F-16s, an EA-6B, and a B-52 Bomber. I so wish I was flying one of those F-16s.

I'm still working on that book I mentioned. I think it's going to be pretty cool.

F-22 Raptor Video: 5th Generation Aerodynamics

2009-02-18T18:20:00.000-08:00

F-22 Raptor 5th Generation of Aerodynamics - Click here for more blooper videos

I'm always in the mood for a great fighter jet video... gets the blood pumping.

CV-22 Osprey Over the Gulf of Mexico 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-02-17T09:58:00.000-08:00

Sweet shot of a CV-22 Osprey hugging the coast along the Gulf of Mexico. With all the troubles this tilt-rotor aircraft had, it's amazing it ever made it into full-time service.

I've seen a few static displays, but I've yet to see this baby fly. Maybe I'll catch it at an airshow this year. Anyone else seen one fly?

Soldiers Loading Into A C-17 At Sunrise 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-02-12T22:37:00.000-08:00

Here's a great silhouette of US soldiers loading into a C-17 Globemaster III at Sunrise.

I love great photography like this. I find it simply inspires me and this shot makes a great widescreen wallpaper. Enjoy!

Earth As Seen From The Moon 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-02-08T16:03:00.000-08:00

Here is a breathtaking photo of the Earth from the moon. This shot was taken by one of the Apollo 8 astronauts back in 1968.

If you've ever wondered what the Earth would look like if you were on moon, here's your answer.

It's both amazing and humbling at the same time. It also makes a great widescreen desktop background.

Flying HIgh in the F-22 Raptor 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-02-04T06:47:00.000-08:00

Great clean shot of the F-22 Raptor.

Raptor pilot quote of the day:

Every pilot will like the engines. They produce a lot of thrust, even in military power. I was in military power the first time I went through Mach 1. In burner, the airplane reached Mach 1.2 real fast. It has very good acceleration better than anything I've seen. Though I wasn't plastered against the seat, I experienced the nice acceleration that comes from getting faster really quick. The movement of the airspeed indicator is most impressive. The Mach number clicks up real fast even above Mach 1.0. In the F-15, pilots have to hit afterburner and stay there to go supersonic.

F-16 Aggressor Formation Flight 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-01-31T14:07:00.000-08:00

Sweet shot of two F-16 Aggressor squadron fighters in formation. I love the paint scheme.

Kitty Hawk Homecoming 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-01-28T08:19:00.000-08:00

After many years of service, the USS Kitty Hawk comes home to San Diego for decommissioning.

Who knows what "Kitty Hawk" refers to?

F/A-22 Raptor Head-on 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-01-25T18:37:00.000-08:00

Excellent shot here of an F/A-22 Raptor. The Raptor looks quite menacing from the front. Love it.

I'm back from San Francisco. I flew Southwest again and overall it was a great trip.

F-14D Tomcats In Formation 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-01-22T08:09:00.000-08:00

It's been way too long since we've had a good F-14 Tomcat wallpaper. Check out these F-14D Tomcats in formation. I'm still in denial that these amazing fighters are no longer flying.

Inauguration Day 2009

2009-01-20T07:37:00.000-08:00

Jan 20th, 2009: Inauguration Day

As I grow older and hopefully wiser, my appreciation for the American system of government deepens. Today we swear in a new President chosen by the citizens of this great Country.

This week I reread the Declaration of Independence. In a world that was once dominated by unelected tyrants, the words of the second paragraph are devastating and profound.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

— That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.

I believe it is the hope of every person to be free from tyrannical governments and to pursue their lives in peace and prosperity. I pray that others are inspired by these great words and that those enslaved by dictators and tyrants will rise up and cast off their shackles.

Thunderbird at Sunrise 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-01-18T19:06:00.000-08:00

Early morning is always filled with vibrant colors. Here's a great shot of a USAF Thunderbird F-16 in the early morning hours.

As a side note, I'm off to San Francisco again this week. Always a fun city to visit with great food and spectacular views (too bad I'm going there for work).

On another note, I'm working on a photo book filled with the best shots from the site over the last year. It might end up being a little pricey, but I'm hoping some of you will appreciate it.

Super Hornet Carrier Landing 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-01-16T08:24:00.000-08:00

You get a sense here of the precision needed to land an aircraft on a carrier deck. There's definitely not much room for error!

This panning type shot blurs the background but keeps the subject somewhat in focus. Overall, it has a great 3D type effect.

USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Hawaii 1680 x 1050 Widescreen Wallpaper

2009-01-14T11:23:00.000-08:00

Seen from the deck of the USS Ronald Reagan, the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii passes by in the background.

For those that don't know, the memorial is directly over the sunken USS Arizona where many sailors lost their lives during the Japanese attack on Dec 7th, 1941.