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Photoshoot from the Belly of a Warbird

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Key Takeaways:

  • Photographer Gary Rosier captured a unique series of aerial photos from an uncomfortable, cramped position inside the belly of a vintage World War II-era TBM-3 Avenger.
  • Shooting from a window below the gunner turret, the images offer a distinct perspective of formation flights by Spruce Creek Fly-In pilots and scenic views of Florida's Atlantic coastline.
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Photographer Gary Rosier lay “bent up like a pretzel” in the belly of a TBM-3 Avenger to get these shots from the window below the gunner turret, making for a unique perspective. “Very windy and noisy, but so cool!” Rosier said.

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Close-up of the TBM’s nose art. Gary Rosier
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Pilots from Spruce Creek Fly-In fly their planes in formation over the water. Gary Rosier
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A view over the wing of the TBM-3 of Florida’s Atlantic coastline. Gary Rosier
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Spruce Creek Fly-In pilots fly in formation. Gary Rosier
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The flip-up window near the gunner’s turret in the TBM-3 offers a unique perspective. Gary Rosier
TBM-3 Avenger
A view over the wing of the TBM-3 of Florida’s Atlantic coastline. Gary Rosier
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Pilots from Spruce Creek Fly-In fly their planes in formation. Gary Rosier
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The private runway at Spruce Creek Fly-In residential airpark in Florida. Gary Rosier
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Close-up of the World War II-era TBM-3 Avenger at Spruce Creek Fly-In. Gary Rosier

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