About Bryan Swopes
Bryan R. Swopes grew up in Southern California in the 1950s–60s, near the center of America's aerospace industry. He has had a life-long interest in aviation and space flight. Bryan is a retired commercial helicopter pilot and flight instructor.
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Is there any text other than the caption for the photo?
No. I just liked the photo. 🙂
Aren’t there 2 F models in the photo?
Good eye, Ernest! You are correct: the first one, and the second from last. I shall change to caption. Thank you.
You know, I miss the SEA camouflage scheme. I grew up on base and I was used to seeing practically everything that flew wearing it. It’s certainly more visually interesting than the current low visibility one, and as a modeller, it’s more fun to paint.
Looks like the third “Nickle” from the end is the bird on display in the air park by the main gate. There is a very nice display of past aircraft, but the F105 and the A7D are my favs. I worked on both of them many years ago in SEA and at DM.