Sun rises on Ellington Field prior to the start of the Wings over Houston airshow. This Tigercat, one of the rarest warbirds on the circuit, is pictured during the 'Sunrise Photo Tour' waiting to be called into action later in the day.

First flying in 1937, there were 32 main variants of the Beechcraft model 18; it is the most modified US-certified aircraft design ever with over 200 FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificates. This was one of many tricycle undercarriage developments. Established in 1971, Panorama Air Tour offered sightseeing services around the Hawaiian Islands, mainly covering Oahu, Kauai, Lanai and Molokai