2018 Year in Review
lockheed martin f-35c lightning IIStrike Fighter Squadron 147 (VFA-147) "Argonauts"
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)
2018 was an amazing year for Ottosen Photography, although it was a bit lean for aviation photography.
There were only three aviation related trips in 2018. The first one was a trip down to Yuma, Arizona to attend the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 2-18 Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) exercise. The WTI HA/DR is one of my favorite military exercises to cover, it doesn't get much better than Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallions and Bell UH-1Y Venoms landing in a city park.
bell uh-1y venomMarine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367) "Scarface"
The second one was a trip down to Tucson, Arizona to spend an afternoon at Pima Air & Space Museum. This is one of our favorite aviation museums, and it's always fun to spend some time there.
 boeing eb-47e stratojet376th Bombardment WingPima Air & Space Museum
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 ArizonaCurtiss P-40E Warhawk
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 I'll Be AroundBoeing B-17G Flying Fortress
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The third and final aviation trip was to San Diego, California for an embark aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). This was an incredible trip to capture Strike Fighter Squadron 147 (VFA-147) "Argonauts" and their Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning IIs working on obtaining their Carrier Qualification (CQ).
Our big trip for the year was a week in Dublin, Ireland to celebrate Rylan's birthday. It was an incredible week and in the end, the food, the drink, the people, and everything we experienced all made for a trip that we will never forget, and a place we will always want to come back to.
 St. James's GateSt. James's Gate Brewery, Dublin, Ireland
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 Ha'penny BridgeRiver Liffey, Dublin, Ireland
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Throughout the year we worked on our Sentiment d'Amour Collection, and Rylan became an Ambassador for Capitola Watches.
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We are looking forward to 2019, and making plans for it to be another great year.