martin_sam_2000 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 B-25 "Georgies Gal" added Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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martin_sam_2000 Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 John O'Conner's F8F bearcat added Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Super hornets added to static display Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louie Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 who is going on friday that could give me an update on the show?? I see vfc-13 has already cancelled. vfc-111 is my main focus. If they cancell, i prob. won't go. Looking for someone that can give me a recce report. cheers Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I was looking forward to seeing adversary F-5's. I hope VFC-111 is there. I'll be there Saturday and let you know the latest intel if some one doesn't beat me to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louie Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 saturday is when i was planning on going, but might put it off, if i don't hear anything from friday. vfc-13 cancelling was a disappointment. Thanks for the input/help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich in name only Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Steve---put B-47, which went to Edwards, in for comparison of assembly time. Some questioned whether it would be assembled in time. Ended up taking about the same time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 most likely the final updated. F-5's removed but two flying A-10's added Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louie Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 thanks for the update, not going to waste the time driving up if the sundowners aren't there. Have seen everything else time and time again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okthree Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 It was a good show today but a little cloudy. The Blues had to do their low show. No F-5's. No A-10's, Super Hornets, or the Hawkeye, so I was disappointed there. Got to see the P-40 fly, so it was worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
louie Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 man i'm glad i didn;t waste the money and time!!! similar thing happened last yr. a lot of those on the list never showed. Selfridge was great and free. f=35, a-10's flying and static. p-40, ov-1, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve N Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) I went today (Sunday) and it was a complete swing-and-a-miss for me. The two aircraft I specifically went to see fly...didn't. The P-40 apparently developed a cooling system issue after yesterday's show and was grounded today, and the C-46 started up, taxied out, then taxied back and shut down. One of the crew told me they suspect a mag issue. And to top it off, the mass WWII paratroop drop was scrubbed because it was too windy. Mind you, none of these issues are anyone's fault..old airplanes occasionally break and the weather is always a roll of the dice. I'm just kicking myself for not going on Saturday. The lack of contemporary military hardware was no biggie for me, as I'm mainly interested in the vintage stuff (although I gotta say, that A-400M is a pretty awesome beast.) Overall, this year's lineup seemed rather anemic compared to past years, particularly considering the price (20 bucks for parking, and another 40 to get in the gate.) Hopefully they just had an "off year," and next year's show will be back to the big warbird extravaganza we've come to know and love. SN Edited September 4, 2017 by Steve N Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zerosystem Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 The weather didn't exactly cooperate but today's (Sunday) show had alot more flying and a much tighter schedule. Yes it was sad that the P-40 didn't go up again but the P-51 fill ins did some nice passes and the Bearcat really got some oohs and ahs from the photopit crowd. And the lead 2 C-47s in tight formation was really something to see. Many seemed to feel the same about it just being an off year, it didn't help having the date moved again, and to a holiday weekend which might have impacted available dates. It made a big difference in the number of volunteers working the show, I'd imagine that it could have some effect on the aircraft attendance as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger16 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Any ideas on the theme for next year yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin_sam_2000 Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 gathering of B-25!!!!!! (nothing official..just my dream) Sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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