President Bush routinely flies into my airport to visit his ranch in Crawford, TX.  Sometimes I'll get locked into the flight school building, where i work, by the secret service and watch through a double paned window as he arrives in Air Force One (the first 4 pics). 

One time as I was sitting at the table watching him fly in on his helicopter and a secret service officer walks up to me and a group of students, saw my camera on the table, and asked whose it was as if he didn't want anyone taking pictures and as if he was going to confiscate it.  Everyone around me quickly denied ownership of the camera (now this guy had arms as big around as my thighs).  I told him it was mine and that I would put it away if he wanted me to.  Surprisingly, he asked if I wanted to go out with the press and take pictures outside. I of course got out there and was able to snap just two or three pics (of which included the last two posted here) before my camera battery died.  Go figure.  Anyway, without further ado...













Oh, and by the way, if its not too much to ask please keep your political views to a minimum.  I've posted some of these in forums before where it segues into a round and round political discussion.

BAW0343 wrote on Jun 5^th, 2007 at 9:51pm:


HA!  I was wondering if someone might bring that up.    I use a Kodak Z740 5MP 10X optical digital camera.  I use Microsoft Office Picture Manager to edit photos.  Hopefully, pretty soon I will have saved enough spare change to buy Photoshop. 

btw, I like your avatar.  I think Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail is one of the best movies out there.

bok269 wrote on Jun 5^th, 2007 at 10:36pm:


Yeah afraid so.  One time I was stuck in there for several hours while they were anticipating his arrival.  Eventually he showed up and I was able to leave after that.  Once, one of the instructors I worked with opened a door with his silver camera in his hand and in no time several secret servicemen where there pointing guns at him.

Aerophile wrote on Jun 5^th, 2007 at 10:16pm:



Cool I have that same camera, works well if you know how to work it right. Have some fantastic shots. Anyway I'm hoping to upgrade to a DSLR soon lol

JSpahn wrote on Jun 5^th, 2007 at 11:20pm:


hahaha Well at least he's not having to look for interns like Clinton did.  By the way, its Laura.  Barb is his mom.

JSpahn wrote on Jun 5^th, 2007 at 11:20pm:


First of all, it's not Barb, it's his wife, Laura. Here in the good ol' USA, a  man is allowed to grab his wife's tush in public, even if he is the President. 

And second: I really, really really don't want to think about their sex life. Okay?   




Anyhoo, terrific shots of  the First 747... always looking good no matter what she's hauling.

expat wrote on Jun 6^th, 2007 at 2:04am:


That's funny you mention that.  I was thinking the same thing when I was working with the photo. I think it's the distance that gives it that effect and the fact that we have all this tarmac with almost nothing on the east side of it to give you any reference.  If there was a terminal or FBO back there or something it would probably help with the depth perception.

Oops a bit of a slip, Barbara Bush is so HOT! and yes it is OK to grab the butt of your wife in public.  Not to take away anthing from a great set of PICS