Not the usual “front porch” scenery… These guys roar overhead with some regularity. On rare occasions we can actually see them practicing - usually finding them in the sky is near impossible. And by the time you hear the roar, they are somewhere else. But yesterday morning, the clouds were high and they were right above long enough for me to find them and try a photo.
One day, with a tremendous roar and boom that shook the house, one flew by seemingly just over the treetops paralleling the road. Maybe there were 2 because I looked out the window on hearing the sound and saw one go past - micro-seconds of view - barely enough time for my mind to register what it was. There is something dramatic and throat catching about their speed, sound and capability - it is all so far above “normal”. Despite the fact that the noise is sometimes distracting, I’m grateful for these guys and all who serve.
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