Iowa Wing,
Civil Air
Patrol Aerial Assessment Photos
Click On The Image For A Larger Picture These full photos are available for distribution if Major John Halbrook, of the Iowa Wing, Civil Air Patrol is cited and given credit. These photos were taken using our Fly Back system on the afternoon of May 25, 2004 in a Civil Air Patrol light aircraft. More photos are available upon request. Contact Capt Chris Colvin for more information
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Flooding in Des Moines, IA (3Mb)
25 May 2004This was taken at 1000 Ft in Des Moines, IA. This train bridge has sustained major damage due to debris floating downstream.
Flooding in Des Moines, IA (3Mb)
25 May 2004
Here is a closeup of the bridge taken at 1,000 ft. You can see the debris jammed up into the bridge.
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Des Moines Waterworks Flooding
Des Moines, IA (3Mb)
25 May 2004This was taken at 1000 Ft in Des Moines, IA. This is the waterworks that flooded during the floods of 1993.
Des Moines Waterworks Flooding
Des Moines, IA (3Mb)
25 May 2004
Here is a closeup of the water surrounding the Des Moines Waterworks.
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Fleur Drive Flooding
Des Moines, IA (3Mb)
25 May 2004This was taken at 1000 Ft in Des Moines, IA. This is Fleur Drive which is a main artery between downtown Des Moines and the airport.
Fleur Drive Flooding
Des Moines, IA (3Mb)
25 May 2004
Here is a closeup of the construction project that will merge MLK Parkway and Fleur Drive. There is construction equipment that is underwater.
Click On The Image For A Larger Picture These full photos are available for distribution if the Iowa Wing, Civil Air Patrol is cited and given credit. These photos were taken the afternoon of May 24, 2004 in a Civil Air Patrol light aircraft. This aircraft is equipped with CAP's new Satellite Digital Imaging System. The SDIS aircraft can take these digital pictures and send them to multiple recipients instantly via e-mail over a secure satellite link. More photos are available upon request. Contact Capt Chris Colvin for more information
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Flooding in Garber, IA (200 Kb)
24 May 2004This was taken at 2000 Ft near Garber, IA. This is the road entering the town from the south.
Flooding in Elkport, IA (200 Kb)
24 May 2004
Here is a closeup of the church taken at 1,500 feet. These pictures were taken using the Satellite Digital Imaging System (SDIS).
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Flooding in Elkport, IA (200 Kb)
24 May 2004This was taken at 2000 Ft from the southeast. Notice that the church is underwater.
Flooding in Elkport, IA (200 Kb)
24 May 2004
Here is an image take at 2000 Ft from the Southwest. The majority of the town is under water.
Click On The Image For A Larger Picture These full photos are available for distribution if Major John Halbrook of Iowa Wing, Civil Air Patrol is cited and given credit. These photos were taken the afternoon of May 23, 2004 in a Civil Air Patrol light aircraft. These were taken using our FlyBack System. High resolution digital photos of the affected area are taken and flown back to the customer for interpretation and editing. More photos are available upon request. Contact Capt Chris Colvin for more information
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Flooding in Maxwell, IA (3 Mb)
Here a farm is surrounded by water.
Flooding in Maxwell, IA (3 Mb)
Here part of the town is under water.
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Flooding in Maxwell IA (3 Mb)
Here is another view of the affected area. This photo was taken from 1,000 ft above ground level.
Tornado Damage Cleanup In Bradgate ( 3 Mb)
A local business in Bradgate is destroyed and being cleared.
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Tornado Damage Cleanup in Bradgate (3 Mb)
Tornado Damage Path in Bradgate ( 3 Mb)
These full photos are available for distribution if the Iowa Civil Air Patrol is cited and given credit. These photos were taken the afternoon of May 22, 2004 in a Civil Air Patrol light aircraft using our Satellite Digital Imaging System. More photos are available upon request. Contact Capt Chris Colvin for more information.
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Tornado Damage to a farm near Bradgate, IA
(100 Kb)
Here is a Tornado Damaged Building in Bradgate, IA
(100 Kb)
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Tornado Damage Cleanup in Bradgate (100 Kb)