Welcome to an album of photos I took at the 2005 Reno National Air Races, Stead Airport, Reno, Nevada.
All of these photos were taken on Friday, Sept. 16, 2005 during a day of Heat races and air show exhibitions. The final races took place on Sunday, 9/18/2005. Results have been added where appropriate as an update.
Photos by Joe Cook.
Camera Olympus D-490Z Digital Zoom.
Photos were taken at 1600x1200 resolution and reduced to 800x600 with Irfanview software.
Unlimited - Big Bossman Tigercat F7F
Qualified at 354.8 mph which puts it in the Bronze Heats. Beautiful ship. Has a MayDay in its heat on Friday due to some kind of problem with the starboard engine. Pilot/owner brought it back and landed with no problem. No smoke but they had the cowl off and working on it after the race.
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