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This Stunning Photo Captured Thunderbird Opposing Solo Generating Shock Wave Light Distortion

November 21, 2019 David Cenciotti

The visible distortion around the belly of the aircraft (left side of the photo) is caused by the shock waves that distort light as if it was entering a new medium. As we already explained […]

Military Aviation

This Shot Of An Aggressors F-16 In The Star Wars Canyon Shows The Difference Between Heat And Shock Wave Distortion

December 26, 2018 David Cenciotti

This image of an Aggressors F-16 provides an opportunity to see heat distortion “at work” and compare it to shock wave distortion. Here’s another stunner. The image in this post was taken on Dec. 20, […]

F-35

Check Out This Shot Of An F-35 Flying Through The Star Wars Canyon Generating Shock Wave Light Distortion

December 23, 2018 David Cenciotti

What makes this shot really amazing is the distortion caused by the modified index of refraction around the aircraft as a consequence of the shock waves. “Star Wars Canyon” (aka Rainbow Canyon) which empties into […]

Military Aviation

Video: Brazilian Air Force Mirage 2000 flyover shatters windows of Supreme Court Building, in Brasília.

July 2, 2012 David Cenciotti

On Jul. 1, 2012, at around 10:20 local time, the windows of the Supreme Court and Congressional buildings in Brasíla, Brazil’s capital, were shattered as two Mirage 2000 fighter jet performed a flyover during the ceremony […]

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Jesolo Air Extreme 2011 airshow

June 14, 2011 David Cenciotti

After publishing a post about the Thunderbirds condensation clouds induced by high-G maneuvers and high-AOAs (Angle Of Attack) during and a post about the rehearsals, below you can find some more pictures about the Jesolo […]

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