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Images => Life, the Universe & Everything Else => Topic started by: David Franks on April 11, 2017, 15:56:42

Title: Geronimo!
Post by: David Franks on April 11, 2017, 15:56:42

Took this photo back in 2014, and always think about my dad when I look at it. Don't think I would have the guts to do what he did over and over again in his younger days jumping from the same type plane and using the same type chute. He's 81 now and I think given that chance he would jump again in a heartbeat. He always has been and will always be my hero...Airborne! All the Way!

The photo is of a WWII Airborne Demonstration Team Member jumping from a fully restored C-47 Douglas Skytrain "Boogie Baby". Boogie was build at Tinker, Oklahoma in 1942 and is painted in the colors of the 301st Troop Carrier Squadron. Boogie actually took part in combat missions during WWII and retains much of her original configuration. I took the photo on May 4th, 2014 with a Nikon D610 and a Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

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Post by: Andrew on April 11, 2017, 16:01:19

Very well done!!

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Post by: Jakov Minić on April 11, 2017, 16:14:11

How the colors match :)
Lovely!

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Post by: ColinM on April 11, 2017, 17:44:58

Quote from: David Franks on April 11, 2017, 15:56:42

He always has been and will always be my hero...Airborne! All the Way!

Great image and a heartwarming sentiment David

Title: Re: Geronimo!
Post by: Thomas G on April 11, 2017, 19:07:24

Quote from: ColinM on April 11, 2017, 17:44:58

Great image and a heartwarming sentiment David

+1
I can't agree more.

Title: Re: Geronimo!
Post by: David H. Hartman on April 11, 2017, 20:03:07

Wow! great photograph.

The jumper is in a perfect position (and slightly crazy). The bird in wearing invasion strips, Normandy, D-Day.

Dave Hartman

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Post by: Airy on April 11, 2017, 21:19:01

Congrats - very good shot and warm story.

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Post by: Airy on April 11, 2017, 21:24:51

... by the way : why "Geronimo" ?

Title: Re: Geronimo!
Post by: David H. Hartman on April 11, 2017, 21:36:25

Quote from: Airy on April 11, 2017, 21:24:51

... by the way : why "Geronimo" ?

Geronimo was an Apache American Indian Sharman and spiritual leader. His name has long been an expression of surprise. Here surprise at one's own action like doing something risky like jumping out of an airplane.

Dave Hartman

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Post by: Airy on April 11, 2017, 21:50:26

Aha. Kind of minced curse (starting like "Jesus") maybe ?

Title: Re: Geronimo!
Post by: David H. Hartman on April 11, 2017, 22:17:42

There is a sciene in the movie "1941" where John Belushi jumps from a downed P-40 War Hawk and pulls the ripcord. If you guessed he cried, "Geronimo!" you guessed right.

There must be a slang dictionary that explains this better than I have

Title: Re: Geronimo!
Post by: David Franks on April 11, 2017, 23:15:20

Thanks all, appreciate the comments. Here's a pretty good explanation why The name Geronimo is used by paratroopers.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geronimo_(exclamation)

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Post by: Akira on April 12, 2017, 00:00:22

Hi, David, you captured a fantastic moment!  Love the composition.  Thanks for sharing!

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Post by: Frank Fremerey on April 12, 2017, 13:40:04

Nice shot!!!

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Post by: Erik Lund on April 12, 2017, 13:46:08

Very nice colours and perfect timing as well ;)

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Post by: Andrea B. on April 12, 2017, 15:10:38

The history of the "Geronimo" term is well explained in Wikipedia (of all places!!) In short, it was a cry made by US paratroopers when leaping from the plane during WWII.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geronimo_(exclamation) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geronimo_(exclamation))
I note, with relief, that the US Army asked permission of the actual (native American) Geronimo's family to use the name on their insignia patch.

David, that is the coolest photo! Nicely caught!