No Mission Tonight

Wonderful light streaking across, great shot !

Excellent composition and processing but totally LOVE the light and that 1 sun ray,, magic!

Stunning light ,Andy,love it!!!

Excellent work … a stunning image.

Perfect Andy.. Such a wonderful image.. And story that takes one away to a time seeming so far from memories..

great shot Andy

Fantastic shot Andy. Love the colours and the sun burst aswell. Not to mention the subject is pretty cool too:)

“Hey buddy, where do you think you’re goin?”
“I need to see Captain Davis urgently”
“Well, you cant go in there its the officers mess”
“I know it is… But I need to see him NOW”
“All right keep your hair on little man….I’ll go get him”

“What the matter Sergeant Lyle?”
“Sir….its the Port Outer Sir!...”
“Calm down son…. What exactly’s wrong with it?”
“I noticed the pressure on her was a little lower than the others Sir… Well…”
“Spit it out Sergeant”
“I’m sorry sir….it seems…..It seems I may have missed something earlier sir… after the Frankfurt raid”
“Go on”
“Well…after removing the cowling… I followed the oil trail… and I found it sir”
“Found what Jimmy?”
“An extremely large hunk of shrapnel Sir….It….It’s partially severed the Hydraulic line…and…and its cracked the engine housing Sir”
“Thats not your fault Jimmy, It could’ve…”
“Begging your pardon Sir…but it is. We’ve been working 18 hours a day Sir…And, what with all the raids.. we’ve been dead on our feet.”
“But, you dont repair battle damage Jimmy….thats the fitters job”
“Yes Sir, but I’m chief flight mechanic…and its my job to OK the Aircraft for Ops “
“We all make mistakes Jimmy”
“Yes Sir…but if that hydraulic line had failed … you would’ve been without Ailerons or flaps…you wouldn’t have even been able to lower you landing gear except manually”
“listen Sergeant, I’m not going to hold you responsible OK? Nothing happened, we’re all fine. Just go and fix it now and that’ll be the end of it”
“But…thats what I came to tell you Sir… The Hydraulic line is no problem…but the engine housing is beyond repair… and we have no spares Sir.
“Well, when will one become available?”
“Never…....Sir”
“What do you mean NEVER?”
“The WingCo has just ordered me to…to…. Scrap her Sir. He said we’d be able to use her parts to shore up the other Ships “
“W …...What?”
“She’ll…..........She’ll…. never fly again….....I’m sorry Sir”

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nicely done Andy!!!!

This is Freakin Awesome Andy me Ol Mate!

Whoa! Great capture, great words…AND Mr. Bermingham continues to never disapoint!

Wow now that’s a perspective, awesome!

It was quite common indeed

What an evocative shot. Awesome!

I love this shot…being a former Airmen…this strikes my heart. Very patriotic.

Love this!! Great ps work!!

Very cool image Andy! Did you apply in filters to this? Excellent perspective indeed….

wonderful colors and great finish!

Wonderful image Andy!!

What a superb shot

This is so gorgeous! A wonderful description as well. Well done! I especially like the evening sun colors. No mission tonight -sigh of relief-two friends can stay alive a while longer. This goes into my favorites this very moment. I have enjoyed viewing your work.

What a terrific picture that brings back a flood of great memories. You are indeed a true artist with you camera. Thanks for the memory. Best wishes, Bill

Awesome!!!

The title says it all! Love the perspective and light!

just beauitful , well done andy.

awesome image.

Fantastic capture and lighting Andy.

love B-17’s!!!

What a shot…........... I love it!!!! Nice work Andy!

fantastic.

If this hasn’t won an award yet, it will. It’s great!

wonderful image

Hey Andy~ Thank you very much for your kind comments about Ro, and I think you probably know that although I still struggle, I do know how lucky I was and am for having two great kids with me still, and for having had her Rolanda with me for so long.

Now, let me tell you , sir, that this photo is in my top five favorites here on RB, so I am very glad that you paid my gallery a visit. I LOVE the subject matter, The light, the shadows, the colors, the contrast, the composition..It is absolutely perfect. I only wish i could take photos that would look like this.

I hope to be able to pick up a new camera in the future as I am convinced that it will make my photos all that much better. I feel that I have a pretty good eye for setting up a shot, but I am limited by the equipment I use and also need to learn about what a better camera is, and how to use all its features.

I see the cameras you use in your profile.

Apart from that..You also have an even better eye and ability than I, and I salute you for your service, and for your excellent photographic work. I look forward to checking out your other photos and hopefully I’ll be learning a lot!

Take care friend, and thanks again for your very kind words…Hank

Magic capture ! well done.

Fantastic image Andy, love the contrast between the cool metal of the plane and the warm reflective light on the tarmac, the sun beam also caps off the shot nicely… great job!

WOW! what a beautiful sight

Great light, one of the bestter static airplane shotsI have seen

I love old planes…especially WWII planes. This was a very nice shot…And a very nice little short story…

pos

Terrific capture, again amazing lighting and tones brilliant contrast, stunning!!!!

Beautiful shot Andy!

wonderful shot, great light!

everything about this is just Beautiful!!!!!!!!

Just beautiful…. I love the refection of the sunset on the runway….......

WOW…WOW…This leaves me speechless.

WOW…WOW…This leaves me speechless.

fantastic capture Andy. the light is perfect and very nice PoV

Fantastic capture Andy, Love the ray n sunlight. A fave!

i love how this is split between the light side and the dark side while still retaining that vibe of “an era passed”

oh my.
i neglected to mention the lovely shadow mirroring the wing and engine.

Totally Brilliant !!

Brilliant

I can see why this is your favourite shot of her Andy.
But I don’t know why I haven’t commented before because I remember the write up and others comments???!!! Old age or lack of time on that day!!
Cheers Neil (Into favs)

Excellent work..and composition…& notes too

Wow what an awesome photo.. :)

Great image. Well done.

You’ve got some nice works here Andy, this but one of them, I missed my last opportunity to see one of the ole birds, stopped here on the way back to it’s texas home, Holiday company comes first sometime, Spent 8 great in the USAF myself, first four Enviromental systems ACFT, High Altitude Recon, Cold war Days, Hush Hush Bird RB57F.., two still making rounds NASA! BTW. Ariel Photo, our shop, Nerve racking busness, having Pilots lives in your hand, love your stories, and those of supportive Friends, probably have some of my own. don’t have a picture one, All HAND Carried WD.. Thanks for the visit, as well sharing! got the ole mind working again comming here! Enjoyed every moment! paul

one of most beautiful B-17G images i’ve ever seen. wow, you nailed this one tight! she looks happy to be at rest. reminds me of when i built a model of this bird when i was a boy. cheers, James

What a winner, Andy. Beautiful work. I really admire this!

Excellent yet again my friend!

Fantastic image Andy!!!! Love the sunburst too!!!

Brillant capture Andy.

How did I miss this???? Love it mate! Great feeling of tension and aprehension. Love the Colours of mood of the subject – great shot of a great Lady! Well done Andy.

Wonderful capture and treatment. Fantastic!

great angle, stunning shot.

Excellent Andy, Image and dialogue. – Ted

Good for the “Warbirds” Group.

outstanding

Most excellent shoot!

Excellent image!

Andy, Great shot but I’m loving the story you told plus the others that came to you with this nice work.

This is superb my friend. Lovely sun in the upper side of the frame, and that plane is a might engine for sure! Very smart composition here too!

real cool shot..i like the lighting on the pavement and it’s orange glow. Nice elements and arrangement.

Wonderful light and colors. Great shot Andy!

Great prose to accompany a very poetic image. You look to have a great instinct for the compelling image.

nice shot, well done. the colours of the sun are captured in an great way. good job.

Terrific shot with a great tell is as it was story, Bill

Great shot…B-17s are one of my fav planes…you did it justice!

WOA !!!
Dreamy shot of b17 s…
Congratulations :)