Aerowephile

06/13/2026

While waiting for some USAF military trainers to land at McGhee Tyson Airport Knoxville, TN, I captured several civilian and commercial aircraft landing. Aircraft in this video include: Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, Cirrus SR20, American Airlines Boeing 737-800, Allegiant Air Airbus A320, American Eagle Embraer ERJ-145.

17Apr26

While waiting for some USAF milita...

06/11/2026

A quick stop at Tri-Cities Airport by another rescue USN Bell-Boeing CMV-22B Osprey (BISON63, 169438) from VMF-40 Sqn based in Norfolk, VA. The Osprey stopped long enough to drop off some supplies for the stranded Osprey and then immediately headed back to Norfolk.
The stranded Osprey repairs continue. It appears that the engine/gearbox has been removed by a crane and lowered to the ground for the crews to complete the repairs. The propeller has been removed, and a jack has been placed under the opposite wing for support. Looks like this Osprey is getting closer to being back in the air, where it belongs.
11Jun26

06/09/2026

Week two update on the stranded CMV-22B Osprey at Tri-Cities Airport.
08Jun26

06/09/2026

Week two update on the stranded USN CMV-22B Osprey at Tri-Cities Airport. The Osprey has been moved over near the FBO hangers and away from the main taxiway to runway 23. Sailors have begun repairs to the gearbox in the port engine nacelle. I would expect the repairs to take a few more days before they are completed. More trips to TRI are in my future!
08Jun26

06/09/2026

Caught this Leonardo Agusta-Westland AW-139 (ENRGY15, N2415) operated by the National Nuclear Security Administration sitting on the ramp at Tri-Cities Airport. A little fuel and crew rest followed by a very nice departure to the West. Look for the video on my Aerowephile YouTube channel in the near future.
08Jun26

06/05/2026

https://youtu.be/RJJqnYxMKpU

A pair of USMC Bell Boeing MC-22B Os...

06/05/2026

https://youtu.be/xvDv2kWVmJI

A U.S. Department of Agricul...

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Rescue U.S. Navy Bell Boeing Osprey returns with supplies for repairing the stranded Osprey at Tri-Cities Airport.
04Jun26

06/05/2026

Return of the U.S. Navy VMF-40 Sqn Bell Boeing CMV-22B Osprey (BISON40, 169457) with supplies for the repair of the stranded Osprey at Tri-Cities Airport.
04Jun26