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Behind the scenes: Flying alongside the Blue Angels and the Oracle aerobatics ... - The Seattle Times | Photographer Greg Gilbert has flown several times in a chase plane alongside Tucker and the Blue Angels in order to photograph them before their Seafair performances. Gilbert talks about his experiences photographing from the Oracle chase plane below....

Video: Blue Angels pilot, crew member visit South Seattle Community College - West Seattle Blog | What do the Blue Angels do before their afternoon airshows on Seafair Weekend? Here's one answer: Community visits for Q/A and military-recruiting outreach (which after all is the team's stated purpose). This morning, South Seattle Community College ...

Hillsboro firefighter's ride with the Thunderbirds put on hold - OregonLive.com | A Hillsboro firefighter was scheduled to ride along with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds today, but a plane maintenance issue has put the plan on hold. The Thunderbirds are performing this weekend at the Oregon International Air Show. At 10:30 a.m ...

Thunder Over Michigan air show soaring into Ypsilanti this weekend - AnnArbor.com | The Sea Harrier performing at the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show this weekend at Willow Run Airport is not just the only privately owned Harrier in the world but also the only one that can still fly, said air show director Kevin Walsh. Art Nails, a ...

Aerial acrobatics in Kelowna via the Canadian Snowbirds - Kelowna Capital News | The Snowbirds are a large attraction in Kelowna, regularly making stops in this city to wow audiences along the waterfront with their aerial acrobatics; but Wednesday's visit was special. Lisa Merrick Organized by local advocate Lisa Merrick, the ...

Video: Snowbirds take flight - Castanet.net | The Snowbirds entertained a crowd of thousands with their dips, dives and loop-de-loops over Okanagan Lake on Wednesday. Each year Kelowna hosts the spectacular air show that attracts both locals and visitors. The team of Snowbirds consists of 24 ...

Great New England Airshow at Westover ARB - Londonderry News | The airshow plans on having over 60 aircraft at this show which is quite amazing since there is no major jet team involved this year. Instead we'll have great demos from the F/A-18 Tac Demo, F-15′s from Barnes, C-5B , MV-22 Osprey, KC-10 Air Refueling ...

Airshow pre-show at Bergstrom Aircraft - KNDO/KNDU | This years's show includes: John Klatt, Air National Guard Demonstration Pilot in his world famous Staudacher S-300D, T-33 Shooting Star Pilot Greg Colyer with Acemaker Airshows,· Lucas Oil Air Show's very own Michael Wiskus, piloting the Pitts Bi...

Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant (6) from Planeshots | Many other odd ones posted also...

Twin Falls Welcomes back The Golden Knights from US Army Golden Knights by Brian Karst | Twin Falls is a small town in the southern region of Idaho that is home to breathtaking water falls, Base Jumping and the return of the Magic Valley Air Show. It has been several years since the city has had an Air show so to start it off right Twin Falls brought back the Golden Knights. Close to 50,000 people were said to be in attendance with many coming from almost 100 miles away to see the many great acts of the show to include the Blue Angles, MXS-R aerobatic aircraft, the WWII B-25 bomber, “Maid in the Shade” and of course the Golden Knights Gold Demonstration Team. This air show was the first in a while that the team had great weather over the whole weekend which allowed them to finally relax and not have to change the show due to low clouds or high winds...

Oshkosh Time-lapse from Latest Vlog |I cut this 1 minute clip between airports on my way home the last 3 days and completed it when I got home this afternoon. Oshkosh, if you've never been...

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - Part II from CAF Red Tail Squadron's Blog | AirVenture ended on Sunday afternoon and airplanes and participants began the journey home – except for the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit. Before you could say “Tuskegee Airmen rock!” Terry and Jeanette Hollis were on the road taking the Traveling Exhibit to Ypsilanti, Michigan for the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show this weekend...

CoolPix: OSH12 - Super Corsair Pointed At The World's Busiest Tower from AirPigz by Martt | ...I decided I'd put up a CoolPix from OSH12 instead of the string of pix I wanted to get up from Thursday there. I think this pic of a Super Corsair racer pointed toward the 'world's busiest control tower' makes a pretty nice substitute! Be sure to click the pic for the hi-res version....

Riddle of aerobatic display is solved - WalesOnline | Riddle of aerobatic display is solved. by Chris Cousens, Glamorgan Gazette · Aug 2 2012. HOLIDAYMAKERS and locals in Porthcawl have been left puzzled by a series of colourful unexpected air shows. A rainbow-coloured fighter jet doing low-flying ...

Historic B-25 Aircraft on display in Bozeman - KBZK Bozeman News | A flight crew from Arizona landed a B-25 Mitchell at the airport on Monday. This aircraft saw action during World War II, but its tour of duty now 70 years later may be much more important. he Maid in the Shade now serves as a flying gateway to America ...

WWII B-25 bomber to tour Driggs - Teton Valley News | An historic World War II B-25 bomber will make an appearance next week at the Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport. The bomber “Maid in the Shade" will be at the airport for rides and tours August 6 through 8. The “flying museum and memorial” is maintained by ...

Chance to ride in a rare plane - WDTN | DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - You could forgive Ralph Peters if he never wanted to see another B-17 bomber again. Ralph tells 2 NEWS he piloted one of the "Flying Fortresses" only to be shot down twice and taken prisoner for nine months during World War II.

The Frenchie and his biplane Starduster at Farnborough Air Show - AeroBuzz.fr | ...Before filing his case in Farnborough, Jean-Marc d'Hulst has the permission of the CAA (DGAC UK) to make presentations in flight on British territory. "The Display Authorization is valid 13 months, for a pilot, a machine and a level of presentation made ​​it clear with safe altitudes that depend on the pilot's experience," explains Jean-Marc d'Hulst, who spent a practical examination before an expert appointed by the CAA, namely Jacques Bothelin, leader of the patrol Breitling Jet Team and CAA examiner. The evaluation took place May 11, 2012 at Toulouse-Muret, the eve of the airshow Airexpo. "The review took place in excellent conditions. I received my certificate from the CAA one month later. "The way was now free ... to Farnborough....

San Diegan on the trail of Amelia Earhart - U-T San Diego | McGuire owns the same type of airplane the celebrated aviator flew when she disappeared over the South Pacific in 1937. The silvery behemoth, a Lockheed L-10E Electra, is parked at Gillespie Field in El Cajon. After battling serious health problems for ...

Up in the air at the Canada Aviation Museum in Ottawa - Canada.com | A RCAF Snowbirds plane is seen in the entrance of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. An RCAF Snowbirds plane can be seen in the entrance of the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa.

At Sky Combat Ace, a high roller equal loops, barrel rolls and spins - Las Vegas Sun | We provide complimentary transportation to and from the Strip for all aerobatic and sightseeing experiences, and we'll even throw in champagne for the night-flight option. Even with the busy schedules of the celebrities passing through Las Vegas, many ...

Hot air balloon events that will take your breath away - eTurboNews | Quebec, Canada. International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (August 11-19): Every August, more than 125 balloonists descend on Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, midway between Montreal and Vermont, for the largest hot-air festival in Canada.

Airship! — museums, memorials and sites from Travel for Aircraft by joseph_may | Airship! — museums, memorials and sites Though airships were the future of air transportation in the late 19th Century and early 20th Century they fell out of favor in the 1930s though blimps continued to be in heavy use by the U.S. Navy through WW II. Blimps and aerostats occupy specialized niches today but much of...

Air Force Week in Photos from Air Force Link Top Stories | This week's photos feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. View the slideshow

Colombians Attend Red Flag for the first time ever!! from photorecon.net by Joe Kates | Planning for each Red Flag exercise starts many months in advance. In the case of the visiting Columbian Air Force that process started over three years ago, when they were recognized for their ability to perform in complex environments. The Columbian Air Force deployed to Red Flag 12-4 under the Air Expeditionary Force concept, participating as blue force players, utilizing their...

Jessica Cox from Flight To Success by Karlene Petitt | ...Jessica is proving many times over that we don't have to be the same, and there is no handicap that can keep us from our dreams, or conquering any fear. Yes, she was afraid to fly. But that...

Podcast: Aviators by Design from AVWeb Podcast - Podcast | A group of Aviation Explorers worked all week at EAA AirVenture to build their own Zenith CH 750. Jerry Graf, president of Aviators by Design, which organized the project, talks with AVweb's Mary Grady about his ideas to grow the pilot population while helping kids to master science, technology, engineering, and math.