Thursday, June 26, 2008

Indy Transponder 26-June 0230Z

Eielson, Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' - Arctic Sentry, AK
At 1:30 pm five Eielson Airmen were recognized alongside the USAF Thunderbirds in a ceremony before the aerobatics began. Tech. ...

Photo Advisory: Red Arrows Make First NYC Appearance - Business Wire (press release), CA
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The world-renowned British Royal Air Force (RAF) Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, made their first-ever visit to New York City ...

More than 20000 eye spectacular British air show in South Beach - Staten Island Advance - SILive.com, NY
by Staten Island Advance In the borough where colonial Americans and the British failed at a last chance for peace in 1776, more than 20000 people jammed ...

British Air Force Pilots To Fly Over New York Harbor - NY1, NY
The British Royal Air Force's Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, will be performing an aerial display over New York Harbor Wednesday night. ...

What to watch for at this year's show - Providence Journal, RI
Sean Tucker flies upside down in the Oracle Challenger as Ed Hamill pilots the Air Force Dream Machine. They will be part of the Quonset Airshow this ...

St. Petersburg AirFest canceled - Tampa Bay's 10, FL
St. Petersburg, Florida - The 2008 St. Petersburg AirFest planned for October at Albert Whitted Airport has been canceled. AirFest officials tells Tampa ...

Schedule of events for Seward's 4th of July Celebration - Seward County Independent, NE
The annual free aerobatic airplane show will begin at 11 am at the Seward Municipal Airport on south Highway 15. Those attending should bring lawn chairs. ...

Race you to Mansfield! - Attleboro Sun Chronicle, MA
Well, mostly, and most importantly, planes, at the 79th annual Air Race Classic, which lands at Mansfield Municipal Airport this Saturday and Sunday. ...

Air Race Classic to land in Mason City - Radio Iowa
Mason City is the only Iowa stop in this week's airplane race that features female pilots flying cross-country from Montana to Massachusetts. ...

Ford Tri-Engine ready to fly guests - Times Community Newspapers of Greater Dayton, OH
On June 26 to 29 citizens will get a chance to fly in the Ford Tri-Motor for just $50. Call the EAA for reservations at 800-843-3612 or visit ...

Langley Airmen re-enlist with F-22 Demo Team from Air-Attack.com - Latest Images by Air-Attack.com
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. - Maj. Paul "Max" Moga, the first F-22A Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, leads 10 Langley Airmen in the re-enlistment oath during a ceremony here at AirPower over Hampton Roads June 22. With the re-enlistment, the Airmen volunteered to serve another four or six years in t ...

Famous TV personality takes the leap - News 14 Carolina, NC
And though he's jumped out of airplanes before, he says he's never been alongside a group as talented as the Golden Knights. "It's the best in the world, ...

Much of the excitment at air show was on the ground - Alliston Herald, Canada
But beyond a doubt, we had a good time at the 'Canadian Forces Day' Air Show at Base Borden. There is something absolutely amazing about watching pilots ...

Snowbirds Soar in Kingston Ontario - Aviation.ca
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds were thrilled to perform in Kingston, Ontario, at the beautiful Confederation Basin, on June 18. The City of Kingston has been a long-time supporter of the...

Sam Burgess Memorial Junket update - 6/25/08 from Letters from Flyover Country by Bob Collins
...They just kept asking questions about Sam and the airplanes he built so I hung in there with them as long as they were interested. ...

Child of Berlin Airlift Tells Her Story from American Forces Information Services - News Articles
A storybook came alive for German and American youth in Wiesbaden, Germany, when the tale's lead character appeared in person.

Thunder over Reno June Update Message from Thunder over Reno Updates
We receive many emails from those of you who are interested in seeing Thunder Over Reno and we'd like to let all of you know, very much appreciate your interest in our project! ...

Pioneers of flight catalogued online for the first time - Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
Another courageous aviatrix was Winifred Spooner. In December 1930 she set out to prove that South Africa could be reached within 5 days by flying day and ...

Free airplane rides for children at Ray Airport - Romeo Observer, MI
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) launched the Young Eagles program in 1992 to give interested young people an opportunity to fly in a general ...

New Ownership For Classic WACOs from AVwebFlash Current Issue
A new owner and management team have taken over the WACO Classic Aircraft Corp., in Battle Creek, Mich., which manufactures the WACO YMF-5 Super 1930s-style radial-engine biplane. Peter Bowers, president of Centennial Aircraft Services, also based in Battle Creek, will now be president of WACO as well. WACO will continue to manufacture and support traditional aircraft, as well as provide maintenance and services for GA piston aircraft, according to a news release. Bowers also plans to expand the company's restoration and maintenance services for vintage and historic airplanes.

Cool T-45 Art - from Airwarriors by puck_11
... Some of you from VT-22 will recognize this as there is a copy hanging in the squadron bar. I plan on getting it framed and mounted, but I bought it first as it was the last copy they had. It looks like it was drawn by a (then) LTJG Tim "Flip" Wilson. Anyone know him, or know anything more about this drawing?


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AirPower Over Hampton Roads from FenceCheck Forums


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