Indy Transponder 28-MAY-09 1030z

Air, sea forces set to zip into Charlotte this weekend - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY
The annual air show is returning to Rochester. This year, the show will be held at Ontario Beach Park instead of the Greater Rochester International Airport and be billed as the ESL Air and Water Show, and will include some water displays on Lake ...

Robeson air show defies the recession - FayObserver.com, NC
What it means is that the annual air show has not lost its appeal, and this recession is the only thing standing between it and brighter days. Hundreds of aircraft, along with static displays and entertainment focused on young audiences, ...

Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Golden Knights fly over the beach - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY
The ESL International Air and Water Show, featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the Golden Knights (the US Army Parachute Team), will soar over the skies of Lake Ontario and Ontario Beach Park. The show also includes US Coast Guard demonstrations ...

Snowbird pilot promotes military high life - Times and Transcript, Canada
BY ALAN COCHRANE When he was 10 years old, Dave Boudreau looked up in awe as the Snowbirds performed their aerial ballet in the sky over Charlo, and decided on the spot what he was going to do with his life. Dave Boudreau, a standards pilot with the ...

Snowbirds visit Kingston school - The Kingston Whig-Standard, Canada
Their prize included a visit to their school by Snowbird pilots. Viki Barnes, a grade three teacher at the school, is also a pilot. She's had an awkward moment in front of the Snowbirds in the past. About 16 years ago, when she was pregnant, ...

US Army Parachute Team Makes Historical Jump - Systems, GA
FORT BRAGG, NC - The Golden Knights, the US Army's official parachute demonstration team, made a historical jump as part of their 50th Anniversary, onto the grounds of the Statue of Liberty in New York City. The demonstration was part of the Memorial ...

Honored guests add depth and dignity to a great show - Columbia Daily Tribune, MO
He held the positions of commander/team leader of the USAF Thunderbirds; commander, Moody AFB; commander, USAF Recruiting Service; commander, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing; and inspector general of the Pacific Air Forces. Gen. ...

Hemet-Ryan Air Show May 30, 2009 > Home from http://www.hemet-ryanairshow.org/
Join us May 30, 2009 for a day of fun in the sun from 9am-3pm. We're expecting over 30,000 attendees so make sure you bring your lawn chair, as seating will be limited

Detroit River Serves as Race Track for Third Stop of Red Bull Air Race World Championship from Smoke-On by Tom
Press Release DETROIT RIVER SERVES AS RACE TRACK FOR THETHIRD STOP OF THE RED BULL AIR RACE Global Motorsport Soars Over Two Countrieson June 13 and 14 DETROIT – May 27, 2009 – The Red Bull Air Race World Championship pilots are tuned up and ready to facethe daunting Detroit River track June 13 and 14. With 750,000 [...]

'Back to Baddeck' Vintage Aircraft Relay to land in Nanton Friday - Lethbridge Herald, Canada
To celebrate 100 years of powered flight in Canada, the Nanton Lancaster Air Museum will host the “Back to Baddeck” Vintage Aircraft Relay, which will reach Alberta Friday afternoon, landing at the Nanton museum. As well, ceremonies and a flypast will ...

Visitor numbers expected to swell for weekend of Volvo festivities - Galway Advertiser, Ireland
Always billed as the major weekend in the Volvo Ocean Race stopover, the sailing bonanza moves from the docks to Salthill for the excitement of the in-port racing on Saturday, and that will be preceded by the Royal Air Force's, Red Arrows at 12 noon, ...

Eight mates reach for the sty - The Sun, UK
Nigel Skinner, 51, a founder member of Eggesford Heritage Flight, said: "It's the world's largest working plane collection. " The collection is priceless. All have important aviation history and most have seen military service. ...

Le Bourget fête ses 100 ans - L'Usine Nouvelle, France
A l'occasion de ce centenaire, la patrouille de France, absente de la manifestation depuis 1975, fera un retour exceptionnel. Pour la première fois depuis sa création, elle intègre une femme qui occupera la place du « charognard ». ...

Gone West: B-24 Pilot Tom Holmes, Jr. from Aero-News Network
90-year-old WWII Bomber Pilot Regains His Wings "I didn't think any of us was ever going to finish the first few months (in Europe)." World War II Bomber Pilot Tom Holmes Jr. a businessman in Jasper, Texas died on Memorial day, a day his family called "appropriate."

Vet recalls service time; widow relays late husband's sacrifice - Malibu Times, CA
Malibu resident Marjorie Dukatz recalls her service with the Marines; Sharon Sawyer talks about her late husband's, Dick Sawyer, time flying a B-17 Flying Fortress during World War II. By Melonie Magruder / Special to The Malibu Times While any people ...

It may be end of an era for Blaine aircraft museum - KSTP.com, MN
Many of these relics still fly, but maybe not for long, as the American Wings Air Museum at the Anoka County Airport could close its doors in a few days. The Metropolitan Airports Commission has tripled the rent in recent years from $987 to $4500 a ...

Above and beyond NH Aviation Museum opens exhibit on Air National ... - Eagle Tribune
This weekend the New Hampshire Aviation Museum kicks off its newest exhibit highlighting the state's Air National Guard.

Joint airlift front and centre at Canada Aviation Museum from Headline News - Canada's Air Force, National Defence
LCol Sean Friday was speaking to a group gathered at Ottawa's Canada Aviation Museum this May as part of the "Friends are Forever" event to recognize Canada's airlift missions in Afghanistan.

Disabled American Veterans are Well Represented at Air Expo 2009 - Bay Net, MD
By Pete Hurrey Doolittle's amazing B-25 raid on April 18, 1942 to bomb Tokyo during World War II turned the tide in American spirit from bleak to heroic and is often credited with providing the inspiration to those fighting in the Pacific conflict. ...

Induct Don Veal into Aero Hall of Fame - Little Chicago Review, IL
He then served as a flight instructor in T-28 and B-25 aircraft at Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma, where he won the outstanding instructor award in 1955. After his honorable discharge in 1957, he enrolled at the University of Wyoming, where he earned ...

Mustangs and Eagle - Strategy Page
The F-15 Eagle West Coast Demonstration Team and a pair of P-51 Mustangs fly in formation as part of the Heritage Flight during their final demonstration May 1 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Combat Command F-15 demo team has performed more than ...

Stallion 51 visit. May 15th 2009 Blog/report. - Stick and Rudder from stickandrudder.ning.com
During the two-week visit to Florida this year, I wondered if it would be possible to have a flight in the rear seat of a Cavalier TF-51 Mustang. So back in January I contacted them and e-mailed Julia, who is one of the admin people there at Stallion 51

Kids fly free at Lake in the Hills Airport - Chicago Daily Herald, IL
Area young people, ages 8 to 17, will have a chance to take to the skies as Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 790 hosts Young Eagles Flight Rallies at Lake in the Hills Airport. The rallies are part of the EAA Young Eagles Program, ...

Young Eagles getting ready to soar - Oshawa Express, Canada
There is nothing more rewarding then the sound of new Young Eagles saying they had the time of their lives learning about flying. This year, on June 13, at the Oshawa Airport's main terminal building, some new eagles are going to get just that chance. ...

P-51 Mustang Comfortably Numb / Watsonville Fly-In and Airshow 2009 / Photo Gallery from Keith Breazeal Video Productions - by keith
The P-51 Mustang Comfortably Numb.The 45th Annual Watsonville Antique Fly-In and Airshow is one of my favorite small shows in California. The Memorial Day event brings out die-hard vintage aircraft enthusiasts that will savor each beautifully restored antique aircraft. This year, the major attraction was the Boeing 40C- Boeing's first passenger plane.

F-18F Super Hornet Vapor / Watsonville Fly-In and Airshow 2009 / Photo Gallery from Keith Breazeal Video Productions - by keith
The F-18F Super Hornet demo generated plenty of vapor around the aircraft due to the high moisture content of the air. Demos were limited due to the low cloud layer, but the performers put on a great low show.

United States - New York - New York Air Show at Jones Beach 2009 - Jones Beach, Wantagh - 05/23/ from FenceCheck Forums - Last few from Republic...

Collings Foundation from FenceCheck Forums - Pix from their visit to Santa Teresa NM...

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