Front Row Center 2 is an all-new edition of the ground-breaking air show book of the same title featuring the world's most talented and well-known aerobatic pilots. Produced during the Centennial of Flight air show season of 2003, renowned aviation photographer and writer Erik Hildebrandt traveled as far as the south island of New Zealand and Japan to capture an international flavor for the landmark Centennial of Flight. Featuring such performers as the US Navy Blue Angels, US Air Force Thunderbirds, Sean D. Tucker and Julie Clark, Front Row Center 2 brings the reader along for the ride during some of the most dramatic air-to-air photography missions ever attempted. Using a unique combination of natural lighting and talented pilots, Erik Hildebrandt presents aviation ina way that bridges the gap for those who do not fly.
Erik Hildebrandt is firmly established as one of the most resourceful and innovative creators of world-class aviation imagery. Far more than simply pictures of planes, Erik's photographs are an illustrious combination of natural light, atmospheric conditions and of course aircraft.
Erik Hildebrandt has established himself as one ofAmerica's premier producers of world class aviation imagery. Far more than simply pictures of planes, Erik's photographs are an illustrious combination of natural light, atmospheric conditions, and, of course, men and machines. His knowledge of each aircraft, passion for flight, and attention to safety affords Erik the trust and respect of his subjects that is critical to capturing such magical and amazing images