Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Indy Transponder 24-JUN-09 1030z


Prowlers, Growlers, Warthogs, oh my - Helena Independent Record, MT
By Independent Record - OK, so we've got a Growler, a Prowler, a Warthog, some Thunderbirds and a handful of Golden Knights floating from the sky. Yet another Harry Potter movie? Not quite. This odd cast of characters is scheduled to hit ...


Air show flies high with new revenue strategies - nwitimes.com, IN
By Rob Earnshaw The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority announced Tuesday this year's performers for the 10th annual Gary's South Shore Air Show and unique opportunities for attendees that will help the popular summer event strive despite ...


'09 Gary Air Show promises thrills - Gary Post Tribune, IN
As for new acts, the usual suspects, such as the Lima Limas, Golden Knights and US Air Force will make their appearances, as will the Sea Harrier F/A2, which lifts off vertically. Batistatos expects that demonstration to be one of the more exciting. ...


Mike Goulian from Windsor International Air Show by Century of Flight
If you ever had a chance to see poetry in flight this is your opportunity. Mike gives it his all in every performance and you will be amazed at his flight dynamics. I can't say enough except watch the videos.I'm using a link to his page so you can see his crisp, clean and amazng performance. Click on his air show video and remember he will be here in Windsor.
http://mikegoulian.com/videos-new

P-38 Will Be in Valle AZ This Saturday by P-38
Hi all, Just a quick note to let you know that the Planes of Fame P‑38, “23 Skidoo,” will be at their Valle, AZ Museum (near the Grand Canyon) this Saturday, June 27. The P-38 National Association is holding our General Membership Meeting there beginning on Friday, and Steve Hinton and the good folks at the Planes [...]


Marine Corps Col. (ret.) Ed McMahon Dies at age 86 from Military Photos by HollywoodMarine
Ed McMahon: Marine Corps Aviator by M.L. Shettle, Jr.
Edward Peter Leo McMahon, Jr. was born in Detroit Michigan in 1923. McMahon led a somewhat unhappy and nomadic childhood. His father traveled all over the country pursuing various financial ventures including carnival jobs and bingo games. Nevertheless, McMahon had a good lineage. His great-great-great-grandfather, the Duke of Magenta, was a marshal and president of France. The Duke's favorite sauce, named Macmahonaise in his honor, was later shortened to mayonnaise. McMahon's grandmother was the cousin of Rose Fitzgerald, mother of John F. Kennedy. Many of McMahon's summers were spent at his grandparent's in Lowell Massachusetts. McMahon's ambition was to be a radio announcer and had his first announcing job at the age of 15…


Ed McMahon USMC Fighter Pilot

Red Arrows help celebrate Downley Day - This is Local London, UK
Having the Red Arrows on the programme helped draw in the crowds. They were spectacular, arriving spot on time at 2.32pm." The afternoon included two orchestras performing in a large marquee alongside craft and refreshment stalls. In the show arena, ...


Dauntless SBD Dive Bomber Emerges From Lake Michigan from All Things Aviation by JetAviator7
Many years ago I worked with a man I admired a lot by the name of Claude Seal. During World War Two he flew in the U.S. Navy, and learned carrier operations flying off of a carrier in Lake Michigan. Claude remained in the Navy Reserve and retired as a Captain having served flying Douglas [...]


Michael Marshall takes flight in a vintage de Havilland Vampire - Cambridge Network, UK
Following the recent AGM of Marshall of Cambridge, Chief Executive Michael Marshall was treated to a surprise flight in a de Havilland Vampire historic aircraft, the type of aeroplane he flew as a National Service Pilot with the Royal Air Force in 1952 ...


Martin Baker Meteor Photo.Call. (Charlgrove) from PPRuNe Forums by Old Photo.Fanatic
was fortunate recently to have a Photo. visit to "Charlgrove" Martin Baker's home of their Meteors. The pilot of WL 419 was taking it to "Northolt". He did me proud, before departing he did some very nice Approaches/Passes to best effect. A selection follows for viewing and enjoyment. The other Black Meteor WA638,was in for Maintenance, so hope for a return visit. Watch this space! The whole visit was made more or me as I was brought up on the Fifties Jets. Pure Nostalgia.


Aviation history in the valley - Valley Echo, Canada
The rich aviation history of the valley took flight on June 16 when noted aviation historian and author Chris Weicht came to Invermere. Speaking to about 35 people Weicht talked about both the where and how the valley has been involved in the history ...


B-17 Bomber Stops in Twin Ports - WDIO-TV, MN
The B-17 flew dangerous bombing missions over Germany. Known as the "Flying Fortress" the B-17 often flew into battle with no fighter escort. A third were shot down. "There was a lot of airmen, 50000 airmen killed in the 8th Air Force," said Tony Manzo ...


Air And Space Activities Celebrate 40th Anniversary Of Moon Landing from Aero-News Network
A Month Of Special Activities Planned Millions of people across the globe watched as two men set foot on another world for the first time July 20, 1969. The National Air and Space Museum is commemorating this defining moment in space exploration with several 40th anniversary-related programs including astronaut appearances, book signings, the opening of an art exhibit and gallery talks by the museum's Space History curators.


Kaman K-16B: 2007 from The Unwanted Blog by admin
As a followup to
this and this, here are photos I took of the Kaman K-16B VTOL testbed in late 2007. When compared to the 2001 photos, it’s clear that it has been moved and cleaned up. It looked a lot better. But apart from that, there were two other major changes:..

United States - Indiana - Indianapolis Air Show 2009 - Indianapolis - 06/06/09 from FenceCheck Forums
United States - Indiana - Indianapolis Air Show 2009 - Indianapolis - 06/06/09 from FenceCheck Forums

United States - Iowa - Quad City Airshow 2009 - Davenport - 06/20/09 from FenceCheck Forums
United States - Iowa - Quad City Airshow 2009 - Davenport - 06/20/09 from FenceCheck Forums

Tyndall AFB from FenceCheck Forums - Hot and hazy today with AM flying shooting into the white sky; not typical Tyndall airshow lighting. Here is a Red Air guy

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