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Leading up to Thunder Over Michigan 2016, Eric was contracted to shoot the Breitling Jet Team on their first visit to Detroit. The flight consisted of “Iconic” images over Detroit as well as formation images with the Yankee Air Museums Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Yankee Lady”.

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The day started with a safety video and gear fitting.

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Bernadette captured ground activities and of course the mandatory selfie.

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Eric flew with BJT safety pilot Jim DiMatteo in the #8 jet.

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Harnessed in, ejection seat pins removed, Eric studies his field of vision from the L-39.
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The team tightens up as they head for their rendezvous point with the B-17 over Lake Erie north of Monroe.

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BJT Leader, Jacques Bothelin, moves the team into formation on the B-17.

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The formation is seen over the former US Naval Air Station Grosse Ile as they head north to Detroit.

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Out over Lake St. Clair the formation performs a 180 degree turn for a return pass over Detroit.

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The #8 and #5 jets swap position to shoot video on the second pass.

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North of Grosse Ile we lose the B-17 and power up for another pass over Detroit.

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BJT over the GM Renaissance Centre.

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Belle Isle Park

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A happy “thumbs up” from Jaclyn Nation, one of several lucky Breitling store managers chosen for a flight with the BJT.

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Return to Willow Run.

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Two thumbs up on a successful photo flight.

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The following weekend Eric and Bernadette covered the BJT at the Pure Michigan 400 NASCAR Race
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