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Flying with the Mile High Militia F-16's of the Colorado Air National Guard in December 2016.

My name is Frank Crebas and I am an aviation photographer from the Netherlands. This website is dedicated to showcase my photography and to give you background information about me and my work. Please feel free to browse the photo galleries and read my blogs. If you have any questions, please send me a message. I love to hear from you!

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Blog: Battling a ghost called GLARE

Since the first time I flew in the backseat of an aircraft I have been struggling with reflection. Later I learned that…

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Welcome at my brand new website! After having my work published at my previous website bluelifeaviation.com I feel it is time to…

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Wild Arctic Viper 🐍 Caught an F-16 tearing ac

Wild Arctic Viper 🐍 Caught an F-16 tearing across its natural habitat—Alaska’s wide-open skies. Until recently this jet wore the badge of the 18th Aggressor Squadron (18th AGRS), but on 2 Feb 2024 the unit was redesignated the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (18th FIS)—the only squadron of its kind in today’s USAF. The switch points to a renewed homeland-defense focus, yet those iconic splinter and arctic aggressor paint schemes are aviation-photography gold. Question for the community: does the 18th FIS still fly adversary sorties and keep any of those killer liveries, or have they gone full-grey for intercept duty? Let me know below! Sharing my images is awesome and appreciated but please add @frankcrebas if you do so.🤙🏻 #F16 #18thFIS #Aggressor #ArcticViper #EielsonAFB #PlaneSpotting #AvGeek #MilitaryAviation

There’s no better place on Earth to watch U‑2

There’s no better place on Earth to watch U‑2 operations from outside the fence than RAF Fairford. I just spent two spring days there, hoping to catch a mission‑configured “Dragon Lady” during the type’s 70th‑anniversary year—and the dream finally came true. Broad daylight, crystal‑clear skies, and a pilot in the full pressure suit 👨‍🚀: For the the holy grail in military aviation. Even better, the jet was fitted with the ultra‑rare SYERS sensor package. Fairford’s spare bird joined the fun too, taking a quick afternoon hop and then, to everyone’s surprise, bashing the circuit again at dusk. Watching those twilight touch‑and‑go’s was pure magic. Look at the moon! I drove home grinning like a kid. The thrill of sitting on the fence line, never knowing if anything will launch, felt just like the good old days—and it left me hungry for the next chase. Sharing my images is awesome and appreciated but please add @frankcrebas if you do so.🤙🏻 #instaaviation #aviationphotography #avporn #avnut #usairforce #TopGun #usnavy #usarmy #flynavy #usmarines #militaryjet #aviationlovers #aviation #instagramaviation #aviationgeek #aviationporn #TopGunTakesFlight #fighterjet#canon #planes #aviationlovers #pilot #flying #KoninklijkeLuchtmacht #U2 #DragonLady #RAFfairford #PlaneSpotting #AviationPhotography #AvGeek #70YearsInTheSky

Another photo of my great flight with the 31st FW

Another photo of my great flight with the 31st FW out of Aviano. It was surreal to fly over the Dolomites with these stunning looking jets. I’m very grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to go back for the next chapter of documenting the 31st Fighter Wing. Have a fantastic easter weekend, world! Sharing my images is awesome and appreciated but please add @frankcrebas if you do so.🤙🏻 #instaaviation #aviationphotography #avporn #avnut #usairforce #TopGun #usnavy #usarmy #flynavy #usmarines #militaryjet #aviationlovers #aviation #instagramaviation #aviationgeek #aviationporn #TopGunTakesFlight #fighterjet#canon #planes #aviationlovers #topgunmaverick #combatlearjet #pilot #flying #KoninklijkeLuchtmacht

After a hectic period at work, I escaped to RAF Fa

After a hectic period at work, I escaped to RAF Fairford to chase U-2s. There’s something magical about the old-school plane spotting. Over three days, I was fortunate to witness three U-2 movements, including night ops like in this shot where ‘Dragon 55’ was practicing landings. Sharing my images is awesome and appreciated but please add @frankcrebas if you do so.🤙🏻 #instaaviation #aviationphotography #avporn #avnut #usairforce #TopGun #usnavy #usarmy #flynavy #usmarines #militaryjet #aviationlovers #aviation #instagramaviation #aviationgeek #aviationporn #TopGunTakesFlight #fighterjet#canon #planes #aviationlovers #topgunmaverick #combatlearjet #pilot #flying #KoninklijkeLuchtmacht #u2 #dragonlady

Check out the awesome flagship F-16 of Aviano’s

Check out the awesome flagship F-16 of Aviano’s 31st Fighter Wing, flown by Brig. Gen. ‘TC’ Clark over the Adriatic Sea. Take a closer look at the impressive 2x4 configuration on its wings, featuring 2x AIM-9 Sidewinders and 4x AIM-120 AMRAAMs. A huge thank you to team Aviano for having us! A 8 page feature will soon be published in Combat Aircraft Journal🤌🏻 Sharing my images is awesome and appreciated but please add @frankcrebas if you do so.🤙🏻 #instaaviation #aviationphotography #avporn #avnut #usairforce #TopGun #usnavy #usarmy #flynavy #usmarines #militaryjet #aviationlovers #aviation #instagramaviation #aviationgeek #aviationporn #TopGunTakesFlight #fighterjet#canon #planes #aviationlovers #topgunmaverick #combatlearjet #pilot #flying #KoninklijkeLuchtmacht #F16