tmcbphoto
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Toronto based aviation photographer 🇨🇦
All photos are my own. Occasionally, posts will also feature birds, astrophotography, and landscapes. Interested? Follow my journey!
www.tmcbphoto.com
All photos are my own. Occasionally, posts will also feature birds, astrophotography, and landscapes. Interested? Follow my journey!
www.tmcbphoto.com
Royal Australian Navy P-8A Poseidon showing its weapons bay as part of an Australian Defence Force showcase at the Australian International Air Show. It won't be long before Canada begins to take delivery of these same jets, joining the rest of the Five Eyes in owning the type.
January 21, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Royal Australian Navy P-8A Poseidon showing its weapons bay as part of an Australian Defence Force showcase at the Australian International Air Show. It won't be long before Canada begins to take delivery of these same jets, joining the rest of the Five Eyes in owning the type.
A view of RCAF CH-146 Griffon 146465 in the Ottawa area approaching the Golden Hour last summer. The Griffon has a very distinct sound to it. This Griffon is painted in the typical forest camo of the RCAF fleet.
January 21, 2026 at 3:03 AM
A view of RCAF CH-146 Griffon 146465 in the Ottawa area approaching the Golden Hour last summer. The Griffon has a very distinct sound to it. This Griffon is painted in the typical forest camo of the RCAF fleet.
I have learned that yesterday was the final day of Danish F-16 operations, as the jets have now been retired after 46 years of service. Continuing the mission in its place will be the Danish F-35A. Pictured, the time I managed to see a Danish F-16AM on static at RIAT. This one is E-018.
January 19, 2026 at 12:08 PM
I have learned that yesterday was the final day of Danish F-16 operations, as the jets have now been retired after 46 years of service. Continuing the mission in its place will be the Danish F-35A. Pictured, the time I managed to see a Danish F-16AM on static at RIAT. This one is E-018.
Up close with Nanchang CJ-6 White 16, flown by Thin Air Adventures based in Abbotsford, BC. This picture was part of a photoshoot made possible via Aviation Photocrew in 2024, and took place over the forested mountains near Chilliwack, BC.
January 18, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Up close with Nanchang CJ-6 White 16, flown by Thin Air Adventures based in Abbotsford, BC. This picture was part of a photoshoot made possible via Aviation Photocrew in 2024, and took place over the forested mountains near Chilliwack, BC.
Chrono Aviation PC-12 C-GICR on the hot ramp at Aéroport exécutif Gatineau-Ottawa, after concluding a flying display at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa 2025. I can't think of many other PC-12s that come in this all black paint, but I like it!
January 17, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Chrono Aviation PC-12 C-GICR on the hot ramp at Aéroport exécutif Gatineau-Ottawa, after concluding a flying display at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa 2025. I can't think of many other PC-12s that come in this all black paint, but I like it!
Yesterday marked the 85th year since the Lancaster took flight for the first time at RAF Ringway. Pictured, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Avro Lancaster Mk. X painted as Lady Orchid makes a steep bank turn as part of the 2016 Quinte International Air Show display.
January 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Yesterday marked the 85th year since the Lancaster took flight for the first time at RAF Ringway. Pictured, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Avro Lancaster Mk. X painted as Lady Orchid makes a steep bank turn as part of the 2016 Quinte International Air Show display.
Did you know the C-17 Globemaster III can deploy its reverse thrusters in air? It can be used in this way for rapid descent, such as how this USAF C-17 based at Edwards AFB demonstrated in the 2022 Aerospace Valley Airshow.
January 7, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Did you know the C-17 Globemaster III can deploy its reverse thrusters in air? It can be used in this way for rapid descent, such as how this USAF C-17 based at Edwards AFB demonstrated in the 2022 Aerospace Valley Airshow.
New video up on YouTube: Watch the USAF F-35A Lightning II Demo from a "behind the show centre" perspective!
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USAF F-35A Demo with Flare Surprise in 4K 60fps - Canadian International Air Show - 2025-09-01.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
New video up on YouTube: Watch the USAF F-35A Lightning II Demo from a "behind the show centre" perspective!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQDh...
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A golden hour KC-135 Stratotanker just feet above the runwnay at London International Airport, courtesy of Altus Demo Team based at Altus Air Force Base.
January 4, 2026 at 3:54 PM
A golden hour KC-135 Stratotanker just feet above the runwnay at London International Airport, courtesy of Altus Demo Team based at Altus Air Force Base.
It's a new year, which means exciting things ahead. The RCAF takes more deliveries, I have more photos to go through of previous years, and some website updates to make some standout galleries more accessible. What are you most looking forward to this year?
January 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
It's a new year, which means exciting things ahead. The RCAF takes more deliveries, I have more photos to go through of previous years, and some website updates to make some standout galleries more accessible. What are you most looking forward to this year?
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#1: Flare Dump Surprise: This year's best moment took place at the Canadian International Air Show. The USAF F-35A Demo Team will bring flares to shows on American Bases and in Canada, shows over water. Toronto is one of those shows that gets the flares.
#1: Flare Dump Surprise: This year's best moment took place at the Canadian International Air Show. The USAF F-35A Demo Team will bring flares to shows on American Bases and in Canada, shows over water. Toronto is one of those shows that gets the flares.
December 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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#1: Flare Dump Surprise: This year's best moment took place at the Canadian International Air Show. The USAF F-35A Demo Team will bring flares to shows on American Bases and in Canada, shows over water. Toronto is one of those shows that gets the flares.
#1: Flare Dump Surprise: This year's best moment took place at the Canadian International Air Show. The USAF F-35A Demo Team will bring flares to shows on American Bases and in Canada, shows over water. Toronto is one of those shows that gets the flares.
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#HonourableMention: Snowbirds Tornado: Got to give a shoutout to the RCAF Snowbirds and their tornado formation this year. Performed at many airshows, they even did so in twilight demonstrations, like this one beautifully executed at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa.
#HonourableMention: Snowbirds Tornado: Got to give a shoutout to the RCAF Snowbirds and their tornado formation this year. Performed at many airshows, they even did so in twilight demonstrations, like this one beautifully executed at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa.
December 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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#HonourableMention: Snowbirds Tornado: Got to give a shoutout to the RCAF Snowbirds and their tornado formation this year. Performed at many airshows, they even did so in twilight demonstrations, like this one beautifully executed at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa.
#HonourableMention: Snowbirds Tornado: Got to give a shoutout to the RCAF Snowbirds and their tornado formation this year. Performed at many airshows, they even did so in twilight demonstrations, like this one beautifully executed at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa.
#tmcbphoto2025top10aviation
#2: E-2D Hawkeye: The World Famous VAW-123 Screwtops get full marks for having what must be the prettiest E-2D Hawkeye today, and they wanted to show it off at Airshow London this year. This specific aircraft is the only one of theirs that has the spiral top.
#2: E-2D Hawkeye: The World Famous VAW-123 Screwtops get full marks for having what must be the prettiest E-2D Hawkeye today, and they wanted to show it off at Airshow London this year. This specific aircraft is the only one of theirs that has the spiral top.
December 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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#2: E-2D Hawkeye: The World Famous VAW-123 Screwtops get full marks for having what must be the prettiest E-2D Hawkeye today, and they wanted to show it off at Airshow London this year. This specific aircraft is the only one of theirs that has the spiral top.
#2: E-2D Hawkeye: The World Famous VAW-123 Screwtops get full marks for having what must be the prettiest E-2D Hawkeye today, and they wanted to show it off at Airshow London this year. This specific aircraft is the only one of theirs that has the spiral top.
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#3: MV-22 Osprey: Sometimes it is just the lighting that makes the moment. That was the case at Airshow London's Twilight Display, where the MV-22 Osprey had the perfect blend of golden hour and sunset light.
#3: MV-22 Osprey: Sometimes it is just the lighting that makes the moment. That was the case at Airshow London's Twilight Display, where the MV-22 Osprey had the perfect blend of golden hour and sunset light.
December 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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#3: MV-22 Osprey: Sometimes it is just the lighting that makes the moment. That was the case at Airshow London's Twilight Display, where the MV-22 Osprey had the perfect blend of golden hour and sunset light.
#3: MV-22 Osprey: Sometimes it is just the lighting that makes the moment. That was the case at Airshow London's Twilight Display, where the MV-22 Osprey had the perfect blend of golden hour and sunset light.
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#4: CP-140 Aurora: If you were near me in Toronto, you knew that I was hyped for the Aurora demo. First one at the CIAS since 2012, and first time I've seen an Aurora demo since 2018! The crew came ready to fly, starting with a brilliant weapons bay door pass.
#4: CP-140 Aurora: If you were near me in Toronto, you knew that I was hyped for the Aurora demo. First one at the CIAS since 2012, and first time I've seen an Aurora demo since 2018! The crew came ready to fly, starting with a brilliant weapons bay door pass.
December 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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#4: CP-140 Aurora: If you were near me in Toronto, you knew that I was hyped for the Aurora demo. First one at the CIAS since 2012, and first time I've seen an Aurora demo since 2018! The crew came ready to fly, starting with a brilliant weapons bay door pass.
#4: CP-140 Aurora: If you were near me in Toronto, you knew that I was hyped for the Aurora demo. First one at the CIAS since 2012, and first time I've seen an Aurora demo since 2018! The crew came ready to fly, starting with a brilliant weapons bay door pass.
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#5: F-15C Sandman: Tail number 78-0543 was based at the 173rd Fighter Wing in Kingsley Field, Oregon. While this unit had wowed attendees at Airshow London the last couple years, this year would be their final hoorah as the F-15Cs are retired from service.
#5: F-15C Sandman: Tail number 78-0543 was based at the 173rd Fighter Wing in Kingsley Field, Oregon. While this unit had wowed attendees at Airshow London the last couple years, this year would be their final hoorah as the F-15Cs are retired from service.
December 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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#5: F-15C Sandman: Tail number 78-0543 was based at the 173rd Fighter Wing in Kingsley Field, Oregon. While this unit had wowed attendees at Airshow London the last couple years, this year would be their final hoorah as the F-15Cs are retired from service.
#5: F-15C Sandman: Tail number 78-0543 was based at the 173rd Fighter Wing in Kingsley Field, Oregon. While this unit had wowed attendees at Airshow London the last couple years, this year would be their final hoorah as the F-15Cs are retired from service.
#tmcbphoto2025top10aviation
#6: Ghostwriter Airshows: I had seen Ghostwriter's night show once before, but it was raining and I discovered the rain cover I used interfered with the shot I wanted. Not this time! Enjoy this clip of why I enjoy Ghostwriter's night show so much. Merry Christmas!
#6: Ghostwriter Airshows: I had seen Ghostwriter's night show once before, but it was raining and I discovered the rain cover I used interfered with the shot I wanted. Not this time! Enjoy this clip of why I enjoy Ghostwriter's night show so much. Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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#6: Ghostwriter Airshows: I had seen Ghostwriter's night show once before, but it was raining and I discovered the rain cover I used interfered with the shot I wanted. Not this time! Enjoy this clip of why I enjoy Ghostwriter's night show so much. Merry Christmas!
#6: Ghostwriter Airshows: I had seen Ghostwriter's night show once before, but it was raining and I discovered the rain cover I used interfered with the shot I wanted. Not this time! Enjoy this clip of why I enjoy Ghostwriter's night show so much. Merry Christmas!
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#7: AN-124 Ruslan: The largest plane of this series, there was a small window in Spring of this year where an Antonov Airlines AN-124 Ruslan made its way to Toronto. While I was not able to catch its arrival, I was able to make a quick stop to catch its departure.
#7: AN-124 Ruslan: The largest plane of this series, there was a small window in Spring of this year where an Antonov Airlines AN-124 Ruslan made its way to Toronto. While I was not able to catch its arrival, I was able to make a quick stop to catch its departure.
December 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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#7: AN-124 Ruslan: The largest plane of this series, there was a small window in Spring of this year where an Antonov Airlines AN-124 Ruslan made its way to Toronto. While I was not able to catch its arrival, I was able to make a quick stop to catch its departure.
#7: AN-124 Ruslan: The largest plane of this series, there was a small window in Spring of this year where an Antonov Airlines AN-124 Ruslan made its way to Toronto. While I was not able to catch its arrival, I was able to make a quick stop to catch its departure.
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#8: RCAF CC-295 Kingfisher: I was able to get another glimpse of the CC-295 this year in Ottawa, replacing the plane intended to replace the now retired CC-115 Buffalo. I positioned myself underneath its flight path to get an overhead angle. Do you like how it turned out?
#8: RCAF CC-295 Kingfisher: I was able to get another glimpse of the CC-295 this year in Ottawa, replacing the plane intended to replace the now retired CC-115 Buffalo. I positioned myself underneath its flight path to get an overhead angle. Do you like how it turned out?
December 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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#8: RCAF CC-295 Kingfisher: I was able to get another glimpse of the CC-295 this year in Ottawa, replacing the plane intended to replace the now retired CC-115 Buffalo. I positioned myself underneath its flight path to get an overhead angle. Do you like how it turned out?
#8: RCAF CC-295 Kingfisher: I was able to get another glimpse of the CC-295 this year in Ottawa, replacing the plane intended to replace the now retired CC-115 Buffalo. I positioned myself underneath its flight path to get an overhead angle. Do you like how it turned out?
#tmcbphoto2025top10aviation
#9: C-2A Greyhound: The first time I saw a Greyhound was Airshow London 2017, as a static display aircraft. I never saw it in the air, as it arrived before I did. I was getting ready to accept that I would not see one in the air before they retired.
#9: C-2A Greyhound: The first time I saw a Greyhound was Airshow London 2017, as a static display aircraft. I never saw it in the air, as it arrived before I did. I was getting ready to accept that I would not see one in the air before they retired.
December 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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#9: C-2A Greyhound: The first time I saw a Greyhound was Airshow London 2017, as a static display aircraft. I never saw it in the air, as it arrived before I did. I was getting ready to accept that I would not see one in the air before they retired.
#9: C-2A Greyhound: The first time I saw a Greyhound was Airshow London 2017, as a static display aircraft. I never saw it in the air, as it arrived before I did. I was getting ready to accept that I would not see one in the air before they retired.
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#10: Chrono Aviation PC-12s: Well if you had asked me if I would see a PC-12 formation flypast at an airshow this year, I'd have told you Sorry, I'm not going to Oshkosh or Farnborough this year. Turns out that's what Chrono Aviation did at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa this year.
#10: Chrono Aviation PC-12s: Well if you had asked me if I would see a PC-12 formation flypast at an airshow this year, I'd have told you Sorry, I'm not going to Oshkosh or Farnborough this year. Turns out that's what Chrono Aviation did at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa this year.
December 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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#10: Chrono Aviation PC-12s: Well if you had asked me if I would see a PC-12 formation flypast at an airshow this year, I'd have told you Sorry, I'm not going to Oshkosh or Farnborough this year. Turns out that's what Chrono Aviation did at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa this year.
#10: Chrono Aviation PC-12s: Well if you had asked me if I would see a PC-12 formation flypast at an airshow this year, I'd have told you Sorry, I'm not going to Oshkosh or Farnborough this year. Turns out that's what Chrono Aviation did at Aero Gatineau-Ottawa this year.
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#1 Pileated Woodpeckers: The Official Bird of Gatineau, QC! I discovered this family while out on a trail, and after a couple weeks in the area finally got an opportunity to get the two young woodpeckers and a male adult on the tree, learning how to peck. Worth the wait?
#1 Pileated Woodpeckers: The Official Bird of Gatineau, QC! I discovered this family while out on a trail, and after a couple weeks in the area finally got an opportunity to get the two young woodpeckers and a male adult on the tree, learning how to peck. Worth the wait?
December 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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#1 Pileated Woodpeckers: The Official Bird of Gatineau, QC! I discovered this family while out on a trail, and after a couple weeks in the area finally got an opportunity to get the two young woodpeckers and a male adult on the tree, learning how to peck. Worth the wait?
#1 Pileated Woodpeckers: The Official Bird of Gatineau, QC! I discovered this family while out on a trail, and after a couple weeks in the area finally got an opportunity to get the two young woodpeckers and a male adult on the tree, learning how to peck. Worth the wait?
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#HonourableMention: Chipping Sparrow Family: If it seems like there is a lot of families in this year's edition, it is because most of my bird hikes occurred in July. I had to give a shout out to this Chipping Sparrow who fed its young in front of me in early morning light.
#HonourableMention: Chipping Sparrow Family: If it seems like there is a lot of families in this year's edition, it is because most of my bird hikes occurred in July. I had to give a shout out to this Chipping Sparrow who fed its young in front of me in early morning light.
December 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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#HonourableMention: Chipping Sparrow Family: If it seems like there is a lot of families in this year's edition, it is because most of my bird hikes occurred in July. I had to give a shout out to this Chipping Sparrow who fed its young in front of me in early morning light.
#HonourableMention: Chipping Sparrow Family: If it seems like there is a lot of families in this year's edition, it is because most of my bird hikes occurred in July. I had to give a shout out to this Chipping Sparrow who fed its young in front of me in early morning light.
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#2 Snowy Owl: After several years of drawing up blanks, 2025 featured the return of the Snowy Owl to the GTA. They are seen in areas that represent the tundra that they're found in most times of the year, and it was one such place that this female was spotted. Welcome back!
#2 Snowy Owl: After several years of drawing up blanks, 2025 featured the return of the Snowy Owl to the GTA. They are seen in areas that represent the tundra that they're found in most times of the year, and it was one such place that this female was spotted. Welcome back!
December 19, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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#2 Snowy Owl: After several years of drawing up blanks, 2025 featured the return of the Snowy Owl to the GTA. They are seen in areas that represent the tundra that they're found in most times of the year, and it was one such place that this female was spotted. Welcome back!
#2 Snowy Owl: After several years of drawing up blanks, 2025 featured the return of the Snowy Owl to the GTA. They are seen in areas that represent the tundra that they're found in most times of the year, and it was one such place that this female was spotted. Welcome back!
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#3 Hermit Thrush: More often heard than seen, the song from Hermit Thrushes are one of those flute-like tunes that fills a mature forest. This particular Thrush was surprisingly not shy, as I was able to walk almost underneath it on the side of a trail to get this shot.
#3 Hermit Thrush: More often heard than seen, the song from Hermit Thrushes are one of those flute-like tunes that fills a mature forest. This particular Thrush was surprisingly not shy, as I was able to walk almost underneath it on the side of a trail to get this shot.
December 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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#3 Hermit Thrush: More often heard than seen, the song from Hermit Thrushes are one of those flute-like tunes that fills a mature forest. This particular Thrush was surprisingly not shy, as I was able to walk almost underneath it on the side of a trail to get this shot.
#3 Hermit Thrush: More often heard than seen, the song from Hermit Thrushes are one of those flute-like tunes that fills a mature forest. This particular Thrush was surprisingly not shy, as I was able to walk almost underneath it on the side of a trail to get this shot.