oortiz10 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) Hey ARC, I was in San Diego this past weekend for MCAS Miramar's airshow. I'm no pro, but I thought I'd share a few of my photos anyway. Enjoy the photos here: Miramar 2022 Feel free to share your thoughts. Cheers! -O Edited September 26, 2022 by oortiz10 spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Great photos! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff M Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Thanks for posting these Geoff M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 oortiz10, Thanks for posting your pictures of the show. Very nicely done. Take care & keep building, Mr. Happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Cartwright Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Nice pics! I live just a few miles from the base, and go just about every year, but this year forgot about getting grandstand tickets online until the last minute and they were sold out, so I didn't go in. I always felt that the south-facing seating didn't present the best lighting, and since I wasn't going in, I decided to try something I had been curious about and pick a spot south of the base, and while I didn't great views of things because I was so far away, the lighting was much better. I think I'll try to get to a spot south of the runway on base next time, if possible. Here's an example of what I got of a Cobra making a closer pass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oortiz10 Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Beautiful shot, Ken. I agree that the lighting can be a bit of a challenge. I'm not a good enough photog to worry about exposure, shutter and aperture. I just try to point and shoot. I'm lucky if I get a good few. Your shot though, is lovely! Everyone else, thanks for the pats on the back. Glad you enjoyed my shots. Cheers! -O Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) It's been what, 26 - 27 years since NAS Miramar became MCAS Miramar and it still feels strange when you hear it!!!! @Oortiz10: Many thanks for the photos mate!👍 Edited September 30, 2022 by SERNAK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 2 hours ago, SERNAK said: It's been what, 26 - 27 years since NAS Miramar became MCAS Miramar and it still feels strange when you hear it!!!! wiki say 1999 was the change over. I feel like it was a little earlier like 98. As I recall when stationed on base it was MCAS but it could be faded memories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Close, close. I think it was the Clinton administration that decided a base reduction (and not only) that led to move - I think all the departments - from Miramar to Fallon. Anyhow, happy days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Well, not to get technical, but it was MCAS Miramar before it was NAS Miramar to begin with ... Great shots O, Thanks for sharing ...! Ken, always cool to see your stuff too ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 15 minutes ago, GreyGhost said: Well, not to get technical, but it was MCAS Miramar before it was NAS Miramar to begin with ... Correct and US Army property before that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, GreyGhost said: Well, not to get technical, but it was MCAS Miramar before it was NAS Miramar to begin with ... -Gregg Just out of curiosity Gregg, do you know if there is a book that mentions the base history? -Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Here is two. https://www.miramar-ems.marines.mil/Portals/60/Docs/MEMS/Cult_Res/ICRMP_Appendix-B_Detailed_History_of_Miramar.pdf https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Station-Miramar-Images-America/dp/0738530581 HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, SERNAK said: Just out of curiosity Gregg, do you know if there is a book that mentions the base history? -Bill >>> Clicky<<< HTH .. Tank, Camp Kearny ...? -Gregg Edited October 3, 2022 by GreyGhost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SERNAK Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Thank you for the sources guys. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 10 hours ago, GreyGhost said: Tank, Camp Kearny ...? Yes. Camp Holcomb/Elliott Naval Auxiliary Air Station Camp Kearny Marine Corps Air Depot Naval Auxiliary Air Station Miramar Naval Air Station Miramar MCAS Miramar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I remember reading some of the base history back in the early 80s in the base newspaper ... It was very interesting ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Great images, I didn’t realize the Marines were still flying the CH-53. My son and I flew down from Canada a few years ago when the Red Arrows were at the show, we had a great time. There is a UK Defence video online of my son being interviewed by UK Defence Media. They were surprised to find a Royal Canadian Air Cadet in the crowd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Yea, the Marines are getting the new CH-53K King Stallion ... That's cool about your son being interviewed for the UK ... We seen the Red Arrows perform that year also but here in STL ... Attended many Miramar shows back when it was still "Fightertown USA" ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 6 hours ago, Scooby said: Great images, I didn’t realize the Marines were still flying the CH-53. Up until 2012 we had 3 squadrons flying the D model. Even pulled a few birds out of storage during OIF. They are now E or V-22 units. That is cool about your son and the interview. I think the last time I was at Miramar was 2000. When then they broke the longest wall of fire record. Looks like Yuma holds that record now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 14 hours ago, GreyGhost said: Yea, the Marines are getting the new CH-53K King Stallion ... That's cool about your son being interviewed for the UK ... We seen the Red Arrows perform that year also but here in STL ... Attended many Miramar shows back when it was still "Fightertown USA" ... -Gregg That explains it, I was sure the CH-53 was gone from the base in 2019. My Scottish Cousin, ex-RAF, saw the Reds in St Louis the same year, he lives in Indy now. He had his picture taken with the Red Arrows CO. At Miramar, I met the same CO. We posed for the exact same pose in our photo and I sent it to my cousin. He had a good chuckle. My son also met and had his photo taken with every Red Arrow pilot and every Blue Angel pilot at the Miramar airshow. This summer I pinned my sons wings on at his wings parade. I did a three week deployment to Miramar with my RCAF Hornet squadron in 2005. It was an awesome trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 14 hours ago, Tank said: Up until 2012 we had 3 squadrons flying the D model. Even pulled a few birds out of storage during OIF. They are now E or V-22 units. That is cool about your son and the interview. I think the last time I was at Miramar was 2000. When then they broke the longest wall of fire record. Looks like Yuma holds that record now. I did a TD at Miramar with my RCAF Hornet squadron in 2005, at that time the base was covered in CH-53s. Yes, it was a great show for my son. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 That would have been nice to see. I had left the area a few years before. All the D squadrons where stationed in Hawaii or forward deployed as I recall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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