http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog ShowLinePhoto features the work of Mike Riffle, a dedicated air show photographer with over 25 years experience. He currently lives in Georgia and photographs air shows throughout the southeastern United States. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:08:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Commander Greg McWherter assumed command of the Blue Angels during a change of command ceremony on November 16th. Commander McWherter will lead the team through the 2009-2010 airshow seasons. Joining Commander McWhether as new members of the team are #3 Major Chris Collins and #6 Lieutenant Frank Weisser. http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog/2008/11/18/blue-angels-get-a-new-boss/ The United States Navy has posted a list of eligible aviation events for 2009. Keep in mind the major demonstration teams will be releasing their 2009 schedules next month at the ICAS convention in Las Vegas. http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog/2008/11/17/navy-aerial-events-for-2009/ The highly popular Shockwave jet truck has crashed while performing at the Great New England Air Show. Eyewitnesses report the parachute(s) did not deploy at the end of a run and the truck departed the runway. According to a news release by the 439 Airlift Wing Public Affairs at Westover ... http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog/2008/09/07/shockwave-crashes/ Alan Henley, team leader of the AeroShell Aerobatic Team, has been injured in an accident at his home. Adam is currently in the Intensive Care Unit at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. More information can be found at the AeroShell's website. http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog/2008/07/23/alan-henley-injured/ This airshow is held every March in Columbus, Georgia and has been my first show of the season for the past several years. It is the perfect sized show for getting back into airshow photography after the long winter break. The weather in Georgia can be unpredictable in March, as evidenced ... http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog/2008/04/20/2008-thunder-in-the-valley-airshow/ Back in March, the Fence Check aviation photography website held it first ever photopit at the Tyndall AFB airshow. My photos from the pit and some words about the experience can be found in this article at the Fence Check website. http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog/2008/04/19/fence-check-photopit-at-tyndall-afb/ Forget Star Wars pod racing, NASCAR-style rocket racing is almost here! Check out the following from today's news release:  On August 1st and August 2nd, the first Exhibition Race of the Rocket Racing League® will be held at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, the largest air show in the world. For ... http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog/2008/04/14/rocket-racing-league/ Finally, my website makeover is complete! Over the next several weeks I will be adding the galleries missing from the 2005 and 2007 seasons as well as adding new content from the 2008 season. Here is a recap of what's new: • Bigger, bolder banner graphics. • Redesigned menubar - gone is ... http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog/2008/03/10/site-update/ The United States Navy released their findings today from a command investigation into the crash of Blue Angel #6 during a flight demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort on 21 April 2007. The crash which killed the pilot, LCDR Kevin Davis, occurred after the Blue Angels had completed the Loop ... http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog/2008/01/14/blue-angel-6-crash-investigation-findings/ Back on 2 Nov 2007, an F-15C from the 110th Fighter Squadron suffered a structural failure and in-flight break-up while performing Basic Fighter Maneuvers. The pilot ejected and survived. The accident resulted in the grounding of all F-15s in the USAF inventory. Yesterday the USAF released their findings from the accident ... http://www.showlinephoto.com/blog/2008/01/11/f-15-accident-report/