Indy Transponder 18-May 1342z

Thousands Flock to See Air Show - ABC 7 News (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.) [via]
... The show hit capacity Saturday at 3 p.m. and those who got here before hand say they were lucky to be witnessing the unbelievable stunts in the sky. ...
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0508/520688.html

Thunderbirds to soar, highlight Tinker show - NewsOK.com (subscription), OK
•US Air Force Thunderbirds: The Thunderbirds began in 1953, flying F-84G Thunderjets. The team has flown the F-16s for 20 years, performing aerobatic ...
http://newsok.com/thunderbirds-to-soar-highlight-tinker-show/article/3244997/?tm=1211078152

Reporter: Stefan Weekes - WCTV, FL
Organizers say Airfest is just a good way for folks to have fun while learning about the history of these air crafts. Organizer Kelly Philips says, ...
http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/19044534.html

WWII Airshow Marks Minnesota's 150th Birthday - WCCO, MN
ST. PAUL (WCCO) ― Minnesota continued its week-long 150th birthday celebration with a rare fly-over of World War II aircraft. Over 25 vintage airplanes, ...
http://wcco.com/local/minnesota.birthday.airshow.2.726524.html

Gnat cleared for take-off - Bournemouth Daily Echo, UK
By Robin Thompkins A GNAT is buzzing over Bournemouth airport after the former Red Arrows jet was cleared for take-off following a lengthy restoration. ...
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/display.var.2208217.0.gnat_cleared_for_takeoff.php

Sunday Starts Week of Honor for Laughlin AFB's Historic U-2 Spy Plane Unit - swtexaslive [via] Former U-2 crews from the 4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing are being honored in Del Rio, Texas this week. U-2s from Laughlin Air Force Base played an important role during the Cuban missile crisis. Four of the 11 pilots that took part in the missions will be attending the reunion.
http://www.swtexaslive.com/node/6882

Hood River museum cherishes, preserves aviation history - The Oregonian
On your next flight, when you're scrunched between a seat-kicking brat and a buzzard-breath bore, try to remember that there was a time when America loved ...
http://www.oregonlive.com/travel/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/travel/1210384508279280.xml&coll=7

A week in the life of Sir Robert Crawford - Times Online, UK
With mere months before retirement, Crawford shows no sign of flagging and was in Washington recently for a fundraising dinner for the American Air Museum ...
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/career_and_jobs/senior_executive/article3953140.ece

Dambusters remembered 65 years - Military Aviation News
A Lancaster bomber flew three times past Derwent dam in Derbyshire to mark the 65th anniversary of the Dambusters raid. ... [video]
http://www.alert5.com/2008/05/dambusters-remembered-65-years-on.html

For young pilot, kids fly free - The Express Times, PA
Trainor said he took a Young Eagles flight at age 13. Terri Trainor, Jonathan's mom, said he's shown a serious interest in planes since he was very small ...
http://www.nj.com/news/expresstimes/nj/index.ssf?/base/news-8/12110835365550.xml&coll=2

Youth Aviation Day - News 10 Now, NY
As part of Young Eagles Day, children between the ages of 8 and 17 were offered the chance to hop in the cockpit and go for a ride in the sky. ...
http://news10now.com/content/all_news/116310/youth-aviation-day/Default.aspx

Air Racing Note from Mike: I didn't want to sit on this until next months Home Pylon. There are two new things to note on the RARA website (right hand side, half way down page):

1. This years rules are posted and available for download off the website.
2. Jet Class - interview with Rich Sugden [podcast]

Photos: Victor Archer - Chino
Picture of a broken Bone... (B-1B belly landing) - Military Photos by Gus

Local Vietnam veterans get a proper welcome home ceremony - Indy News
Hundreds of Vietnam veterans got a proper welcome home ceremony Saturday. It was the first ceremony in the city recognizing the vets for their service.
http://www.wishtv.com/global/story.asp?s=8342231

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