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Air-to-air Photography: F-16s at the Sanicole Airshow in Belgium

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Taking a shot of an F-16... air-to-air

Taking a shot of an F-16… air-to-air

Every now and then, the stars align, and the trip you often dream about lands in your lap. Events over the last five years came together over a few days, and the decision to attend the 2015 Sanicole International Airshow in Belgium was made. As a bonus, while researching the trip from Vancouver, Canada, I came across the opportunity for an air-to-air photoshoot. How could I refuse? One new camera and two new lenses later’¦

Looking out the back of the skyvan

Traffic at six O’clock: looking out the back of the skyvan, taking air-to-air shots

DAY 1: Vancouver to Toronto on Air Canada & Toronto to Belgium on Jet Airways

It’s been close to 20 years since I’ve flown business class (never on my own dime), so I was excited to start my trip in the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in Vancouver (YVR). I work at the airport, so it’s always nice to get a new viewpoint of the apron. I knew I’d be eating non-stop for awhile, so I made do with just a quick coffee and muffin in the lounge, before heading to the gate.