This issue is truly an eclectic mix of aviation awesomeness from around the world. From the helicopters of the North Macedonian Air Force, to air shows in France, Chile and Singapore, it's always great to see what our correspondents from across the globe are able to capture.
Of special note in this issue, we pay photographic tribute to one of the most famous pilots on the US air show circuit today, Sean D. Tucker. Millions have seen him perform in his iconic Oracle Challenger III and our very own Stefan Seville was privileged to fly alongside Sean just prior to his retirement from solo performance. The aircraft itself will be displayed at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum!
You will also surely notice some see-it-to-believe-it photography from Chief Correspondent Ricardo von Puttkammer as he flies with the US Army Golden Knights. In fact, one of his photographs of the team was selected as an Editor's Pick in Aviation Week's 2018 photo contest! Congrats Ricardo!
Dan Adams
Editor-in-Chief
New York, February 2019
AVIATION PHOTOJOURNAL STAFF
Dan Adams
Editor-in-Chief
Ricardo von Puttkammer
Chief Correspondent
James DeBoer
Senior Correspondent
Mike Lynaugh
Senior Correspondent
Stefan Seville
Correspondent (US)
David F. Brown
Correspondent (US)
Rob Hynes
Correspondent (Australia)
Takeshi Shinoda
Correspondent (Japan)
Nir Ben-Yosef
Correspondent (Israel)
Atsu Tayake
Correspondent (US)
Roberto Caiafa
Correspondent (Brazil)
Isaac Lebowitz
Correspondent (US)
Tom van Wingerden
Chief Pilot (US)
Ferenc Poka
Safety Coordinator/Pilot (US)
From the editor
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From now on, the only place to see Sean D. Tucker's Oracle Challenger III is at the Smithsonian. Although he is retired from solo performances, you can still catch him at airshows during the season. APJ/STEFAN SEVILLE