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ImagePhotographerLicenceWhere it appears
Doug Byrd in the cockpit of an Extra 300 mid-sequence, cloud and farmland behind the canopy.The Intermediate sequence, with his coachJun 2026Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, Media Kit, Gallery
Competition aerobatics flown from the cockpit of an Extra 300L at an IAC contest.IAC Intermediate at Wildwood, 2017Aug 2020Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, Gallery, About
Aerobatic practice flown from the cockpit of an Extra 300.Competition practice with Spread AviationJun 2026Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, Gallery
An aerobatic training flight seen from the cockpit of an Extra 300.Training with Rob DumovicJun 2026Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, Gallery, Youth Program
Doug Byrd flying an Extra 300L at a contest, blue sky through the canopy.Extra 300L at the Wildwood contestJan 2026Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, Gallery
A formation of Epsilon trainers off the window of a Beech 18 in golden light.Epsilon formation from a Beech 18Sep 2025Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, Gallery
Doug Byrd looking up through the canopy of a CAP 10, a snow-covered frozen lake filling the sky above him.Aerobatics over a frozen lake in NorwayJan 2026Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, Gallery
Epsilon trainers in formation trailing smoke, seen from the back of a Beech 18.Formation with smoke, from a Beech 18May 2026Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, Gallery
A red Pitts biplane taxiing on the ramp, forested hills behind it.A Pitts taxiingJul 2026Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery
Doug Byrd and Michael Goulian at the ICAS convention, both smiling for a selfie.With Michael Goulian at ICASDec 2025Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, About, Media Kit, Gallery
Doug Byrd grinning in the cockpit of an Extra 300L, helmet and harness on.In the Extra 300L cockpitApr 2025Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery, About, Media Kit
An Extra 300L in a steep bank over water and forest at golden hour, seen past the wing of the camera ship.Wing to wing over the waterApr 2025Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery, Media Kit
Doug Byrd in the cockpit of an Extra 300L wearing a flight headset.Headset on, in the cockpitApr 2025Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery, Media Kit
Doug Byrd and Scott Gorski in flight gear beside the Extra 300L.With Scott Gorski after the checkoutApr 2025Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workAbout, Gallery, Media Kit
An Extra 300L parked on the ramp at sunset.Extra 300L at sunsetApr 2025Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, Gallery, Media Kit
A loose formation of Epsilon trainers seen from a Beech 18.Epsilon gaggle at the 2024 Chicken DropSep 2025Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery
Competition aerobatics flown from the cockpit of a Super Decathlon.His first contest, Farmville 2012Apr 2013Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery, About
Doug Byrd inverted in the Extra 300L, town and river filling the canopy overhead, a second occupant seated behind him.IAC Intermediate at Wildwood, 2017Aug 2020Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery, Home
Looking out of a Super Decathlon cockpit with forest filling the windscreen, the pilot's headset at the edge of frame.His first contest, Farmville 2012Apr 2013Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery
A bass guitar, stands and monitors set up on stage.Bass rig, ready for the setJan 2024Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery
Doug Byrd with a five-string bass on stage with Eclipse International, the drummer and the rest of the band behind him. Overlaid text reads: Showtime with Eclipse International!!! Soca Wine.Eclipse International, Soca WineAug 2025Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery
Doug Byrd and airshow announcer Dan Alperin at Alperin's booth.With Dan Alperin at ICASDec 2025Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workAbout, Gallery
Doug Byrd inverted in the cockpit, a snow-capped range on the horizon and a forested valley below.Inverted over the mountainsAug 2026Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workHome, Gallery, Media Kit
Doug Byrd in a selfie with a large group of uniformed pilots at the OBAP convention.OBAP convention, ChicagoAug 2026Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery
Doug Byrd on the Chicago lakefront with the city skyline behind him.Chicago lakefrontAug 2026Doug ByrdDouglas ByrdHis own workGallery
A Game Composites GameBird GB1, registration N485GC, on the ground at Duxford.GameBird GB1 at DuxfordApr 2024Photo by Alan Wilson, CC BY-SA 2.0Alan WilsonCC BY-SA 2.0Not placed yet