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A.I. generated image of a taco riding an Indian cruiser motorcycle wearing a sombrero and shades. It is raining and lightning is in the background. It is also raining tacos

Through the Storm and Over the Line

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Travel & Adventure, Writing

The final Canadian leg of this year's journey had trees attacking, power failures, fires, and yet a serenity instead of calamity. Stay calm and carry on: Road Trip 2024 continues...

Ups And Downs And Run Arounds

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Johnny Killmore, Travel & Adventure, Writing

Here on the border with the US I am taking some time to look back and forward. There are still a little over 2,000 miles between here and my likely home base for the winter. There are still stop offs of places and things to see, some people to visit, and a large chunk of … Continue reading Ups And Downs And Run Arounds

Martin Mars water bomber in action, dropping 7,000 gallons of water. Viewed from above and at the left-front quarter, the flying boat is white on top with orange-red lower half. Its wings are painted black behind its engines to hide exhaust smoke stains. The tail reads "Coulson" and below the huge plume of water is nearby forest, service road, and the edge of a lake

Mars Landing: the Queen of the Lake’s Last Flight

by JohnnyKillmore, posted in Aviation, Photography, Writing

The Queen of the Lake, who saved millions in timber and hundreds of homes and lives, retires after 20 years of military history and over 40 years as a water bomber. I was there to witness its last time in the air and on the water.