30 Seconds Over Our Driveway by bmac62
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It was just this afternoon. After pulling weeds in the garden we were sitting quietly and comfortably in our lawn chairs in the shade.
Suddenly, out of nowhere came an ancient sound of power increasing thunderously moment by moment. I eagerly crained my neck around the porch roof and starred up among the tall fir trees and with a deafening roar three spectacular planes flew low overhead in a tight side-by-side formation. Whoosh! They were here and gone. "Is it June 1944", I exclaimed, as they flew out of sight. "They have invasion stripes just like those that flew across the channel 66 years ago this month!"
What a time not to have the camera ready. D*#%.
Twenty minutes later we were standing in our driveway when that same sound began again. This time the camera was ready...but I was actually a bit nervous,..."I can't miss this time", I mumbled. Suddenly, the same B-25 Mitchell appeared over a tree and shot by straight overhead with a roar. Ten seconds later the two P-51 Mustangs zipped past like a screaming pair of banshees.
As a result, these pictures are a bit rough but the experience left us smiling from ear to ear and thankful for the exciting 30 second show right over our driveway!
Title inspired by the 1944 movie, 30 Seconds Over Tokyo staring Spencer Tracy with Van Johnson and Robert Mitchum.
Hope by viewing this collage and reading these words, you get a little of the feel that we got about four hours ago! Wow!!
Bill:)
"POV ~ Going Up!"
Comments (43)
bazza
Wow this looks great Bill how lucky you were to have these beauties flying right over head.. they looks great.. isn't it the way when something happens like this and the camera is nowhere to be found glad they came back...
Timbo1138
It is Britain attacking us for the tie game in the World Cup. Great pics!
danapommet
Awesome collage Bill and it sounds like a thundering experience. The mustangs must have a big surprise. Great title. Dana
hipps13
fun to be excited and to share too smiles are neat awesome capture warm hugs, Linda
lyron
Great pictures and story!!!
RodS
Holy freakin' WOW! That would have been something to see!! I probably would have killed myself trying to get to a camera! Awesome photos of some awesome flyin' machines! Two of my favorite airplanes! Great stuff, Bill!
wg34
Tora Tora Toriffic.
jayfar
How lucky you were, a chance of a lifetime to get great pics like these Bill.
beachzz
WOW, Bill, I know exactly where you were, and I've been out walking and had the same thing happen, but NEVER with my camera. You nailed these--WOWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!
durleybeachbum
HOW exciting! and so well done to get the shots!
helanker
I can understand that It made your day perfect :-))) And I see, that you made excellent shots of them. Bravo :-))) Glad you made it :-)
drace68
Most excellent, and most fortunate.
vintorix
What an opportunity! This old living legend don't fly often anymore!
cfulton
Well done Bill! What an experience! Clive
neiwil
How cool is this ? they obviously saw you without your camera first time passing. Damn descent of them to come back.Thats the great thing about old warbirds,loud and slow moving(by jet comparison) to give you time to grab the Kodak.
Meisiekind
Oh wow - how cool! Fantastic 'quick' images Bill!
flavia49
WOW!!!!!!!!!! fantastic shots!! lucky you!!
DAVER2112
What a great story. Lucky you were ready with the camera the second time. Excellent collage. :)
Richardphotos
when I hear the distinct rumble of WWII aircraft, I run outside also to get a glimpse.hardly ever get the chance to capture as you have done so well
Faemike55
Fantastic captures, Bill! thank you for sharing your experience with us. that was a great movie, too
debbielove
Ah Bill!!!!!!! Welcome to the delights of 'trying' to shoot moving aircraft! lol You did a damned good job.. Well done my friend., AND to aid your picture, the B-25, is a recent import from the UK ..from Duxford.. It's name id 'Gumpy'.. Yes.,. That's right.. Gumpy! Note the UK stripes on the tailplanes.. Way to go.. Now, try it with a really fast moving jet! lol Love this.. Rob
jmb007
superbe photo!
MrsRatbag
I heard these, but had no idea what it was; it sounded like something was about to come down in the trees! Thanks for enlightening me, now I can tell my mum, she was a bit worried. Was there some air show? I guess that's what comes of being in Boeing territory!
jendellas
Flip Bill, they are amazing photo's, a beautiful blue sky too!!!!
flora-crassella
very interesting! Wonderful photos!!!!
auntietk
It was pretty exciting to see them come back around the second time, since I missed the first pass! I love the two of the B-25 coming over that tree in the neighbor's yard. Nicely done! It's only a shame you can't share the sound ... that was totally amazing!!
DEWoodward
Impressive capture!!!
sharky_
I can imagine the sounds and feeling. I'm glad they are friendly... Nice capture. Aloha
MagikUnicorn
EXCELLENT COLLAGE
Rainastorm
Most awesome wow Bill!! So glad you got them!