IMAGE-PLANE aviation media

OUR MISSION:

to record and present stimulating, original material in the form of images, video, audio and combined media productions that showcase the fascinating world of military aircraft --- capturing the thrill and intensity of flight operations in the highly demanding environment of military aviation

to provide recognition for the professional, highly trained maintainers, supply/support staff, ground crew and air crew who carry out their dedicated missions around the clock

to illustrate a reliable reference source for military aircraft color schemes, markings, insignia and unit histories; emphasizing accurate data and factual anecdotes relevant to military aviation, past and present

to share enthusiasm for and promote the study of military aviation history and the technical achievements in military aircraft design; promoting respect for the astounding aeronautical performance of their machines and the exceptional human skill and teamwork needed to safely carry out their assigned tasks

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FEATURE STORIES

On a regular basis, the IMAGE-PLANE Aviation Media website will be updated with exciting new feature story articles, brimming with extensive graphic coverage of military flying operations including air base tours, squadron photo sessions, crew interviews, large-scale training exercises, air show military demos/displays and much more!

Be sure to visit image-plane.com often, to see the latest content!

SPECIAL INTEREST DEPARTMENTS

A selection of unique, focused 'Department' pages will be added soon, providing a more immersive experience; exploring information and images tuned to specific aspects of this compelling 'quest' for military aviation knowledge. We'll cover in great detail, subjects like 'aviation photography tips', 'tools and tactics for imaging success', 'air show reviews', 'aviation art - behind the scenes' and even 'aviation humour'. This area of image-plane.com will have more than enough content to keep you... content !

Introducing 'IMAGE-PLANE Old School' -- Drawing on our forty year involvement with military aviation, the editorial staff at IMAGE-PLANE Aviation Media is preparing an endless supply of historical articles for your enjoyment. Each feature will be heavily illustrated with exceptional quality photographs, transferred to digital format using the latest professional quality scanning equipment. We are excited to bring you our original photo content, shot on location, from the late 1970s through to the digital SLR age. Each photograph is carefully hand-picked from our archives (a collection of thirty-five thousand color slides and B&W negatives) and meticulously restored for your viewing pleasure here, at image-plane.com. Presented with descriptive notes and/or stories under the 'IMAGE-PLANE Old School' banner, the results will convey images rendered to a higher quality than could be printed back when they were new! The vast majority of 'IMAGE-PLANE Old School' content has never before been published, so be prepared to treat your senses to photos and anecdotes of military aviation operations throughout some of the best years for aircraft type diversity.

Brought to you in convenient, wide-screen/HD format, you'll see (and hear) never-before-published video clips and feature-video articles, custom edited to showcase the unique IMAGE-PLANE Aviation Media content of military aircraft in action: The sights and sounds of in-service combat, support and training aircraft during military operations (not warbirds), spanning the last 30 years of our archives. Get ready to enjoy exciting military aviation video programming from past to present at your convenience, on your favorite screen!

Contemporary military aviation in full HD - from 2009 to present
Legacy military aviation in HQ native-digital video media - from 2002 through 2008
Legacy military aviation in HQ VHS video, carefully restored to digital - 1988 through 2007