Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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Navy's Blue Angels returning to Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at ... - The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com, MI
by Ann Arbor News staff The Navy's Blue Angels precision flight team will perform at this year's Yankee Air Museum Chrysler Jeep Superstores Thunder Over Michigan Air Show July 18 and 19 at Willow Run Airport. The Blue Angels' appearance at the air ...

Snowbirds show a 'go' pilot says - Alliston Herald, Canada
BY Frank Matys A member of the Snowbirds precision flying team is confident a local air show will go ahead as planned, despite the team being grounded over an equipment concern. "The Orillia show is still a go," Capt. Mark LaVerdiere said in a phone ...

Tickets now on sale for the Fort St. John International Air Show - Energeticcity.ca, Canada
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds and Skyhawks will also be performing. Last July, more than 8000 people attended the evening show. Thousands of dollars were donated to local charities and non-profit societies in the North Peace. ...

Devon prepares for Dawlish Carnival and Air Show - Easier (press release), UK
The five-hour air show will feature an incredible acrobatic display by the world-famous Red Arrows plus a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, air sea and rescue displays and a fly-past by jets, helicopters and prop aircraft from across the decades. ...

ABC 7's Suzanne Kennedy Experiences the Wild Blue Yonder - WJLA, DC
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds have been showing off thrilling feats of aerobatics for more than five decades. The 100-plus member team performed last weekend at the Ocean City air show. On rehearsal day, it was ABC 7's Suzanne Kennedy had a ...

Museum plans smaller, free version of annual air show - Vineland Daily Journal, NJ
The museum had hoped to book the US Army's Golden Knights parachute team and appealed for $100000 from the community, but the money could not be raised by the Dec. 1 deadline. Future air shows here could be prevented from having a jet team like the US ...

Experimental Balloonists Gather For Annual Fly-In from Aviation & Aerospace News
Click for more images// -->The fifth annual XLTA event, held recently in Amherst, Mass., attracted the pilots of 27 lighter-than-aircraft, most of them experimental homebuilts, for a weekend of flying...

Fly-in, open house at airport Saturday - Midland Mirror, Canada
Aviation enthusiasts and curious members of the public alike are cleared for landing at an open house and fly-in this weekend at the Huronia Airport. The free event, hosted by the Midland chapter of the Recreational Aircraft Association (RAA), ...

Paris Air Show from Technorati
The Paris Air show takes place this week at Le Bourget and if ever there was a bellwether for the state of our industry it is this Show. Around 2,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries are in attendance, and event organizers expect about 300,000 visitors throughout the week-long exhibition. Flight International produced their Paris 100 Centenary edition aptly titled Time to Shine? Can aerospace cast away the shadows at Centenary show?' My vote would be yes, in fact a very strong Yes. read m

Random 5: Paris Air Show Day 2 from The DEW Line by Stephen Trimble
Five random items from my notebook on a gloriously beautiful day at the Paris Air Show. ...

Paris air show - Winnipeg Sun
The Eurofighter Typhoon jet fighter, performs its demonstration flight, at Le Bourget airport, north of Paris, during the 48th Paris Air Show, Tuesday June 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere) The Eurofighter Typhoon jet fighter, performs its ...

To return to Hradec CIAF lacking only the signature - denik.cz
Event Agency Czech Agency Airshow is a step by signing a five-year contract with the town of Hradec Kralove. ...

US Navy Parachute Team greets Marine Corps veterans - San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription), CA
More than 500000 spectators attended the event that featured aerobatic displays from both military and civilian aircraft. The Team is based in San Diego and performs at various locations across the country to showcase Navy excellence and raise ...

TCHS teacher wins Navy SEAL challenge - The Colony Courier Leader, TX
They want the event not only to attract competitive people that want to test their skills, but also families. The US Navy Parachute team, the Leap Frogs, will be on hand doing live demonstrations at 9 am Saturday and noon at the event site.

Media Days at Maple Flag 42 from Headline News - Canada's Air Force, National Defence
Every Thursday during Exercise Maple Flag at 4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alta. the local, national and international media were invited to view the many different activities and visit the participating units.

Centenary of aeronautics in Aquitaine - France 3, France
The story continues with the Fouga Magister, made famous by the Patrouille de France, built by the factories Potez Aire sur l'Adour. Our series ends with the Mystere Falcon 20. Since its first flight in 1963, the jet ...

Maryland pilot one of few women to compete in aerobatics - SmartBrief, DC
A 55-year-old Columbia, Md., woman holds her own as the state's only female pilot who competes in aerobatic flying. Karen Greenfield flies out of Lee Airport in Annapolis, and her instructor says that out of the roughly 800000 registered pilots in the ...

Purdue pilots sky high for air race - WLFI.com, IN
Aviation students Juliana Lindner and Lauren Steele are flying a Piper Warrior against teams from six other colleges in the all-female Air Race Classic. Famed female aviator Amelia Earhart competed in this race when it was known as the Women's Air ...

Aero-TV: A Woman Of Her Words -- Aviation Writer Ann Cooper - Aero-News Network, FL
This year's 2009 Women In Aviation convention is the gift that keeps on giving... as the number of intriguing stories and interviews that came out of the 2009 version continue to to impress one and all. However; like our interview with Amy Laboda, ...

Vintage war planes to visit Pasco on Monday - Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA
By the Herald staff The Wings of Freedom Tour will showcase the WWII vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 Mustang. The event is at Bergstrom Aircraft, 4102 Stearman Ave., near the Tri-Cities Airport ...

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B-17 flight ignites WW II memories - Hillsboro Argus - OregonLive.com, OR
Thanks to the Collings Foundation, Chapin had the opportunity Friday to fly once again in a B-17, this time the relatively short - and safe - flight from Corvallis to Hillsboro's airport. Chapin had been copilot in the 10-man crew of another B-17, ...

Bomber tour honors Greatest Generation - Chicago Daily Herald, IL
by Harry Hitzeman | Daily Herald Staff Glenn Simms took one look at the B-17 Flying Fortress "Liberty Belle" on the landing strip at the Aurora Municipal Airport Monday and the memories from World War II came back faster than a fighter doing Mach 1. ...

Take a ride in a B-17 bomber FIND OUT HOW - WBBM780, IL
WBBM-AM 780 has been the consistent all news radio voice in Chicagoland for over 40 years and is now streaming online for free. Listen online to Chicago news as it happens around the clock, along with Chicago traffic, Chicago weather, Chicago sports ...

Historic flights over Simcoe County in June - Barrie Advance, Canada
On the same day, a CF-18 Hornet, also painted gold, will fly past residents. On June 23 the Snow Birds flight demonstration will also fly overhead. The exact times of the flights haven't been determined yet, and won't be available until closer to the ...

Spend Father's Day at the National Museum of the United States Air Force from National Museum of the USAF
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force provides a great way for children to spend quality time with their fathers on Father's Day. Families have an opportunity to enjoy an IMAX movie, learn about aviation history from the Wright Brothers until today or take a bus trip to the Presidential Gallery to walk through aircraft such as Kennedy's Air Force One.

Celebrate Father's Day in Connecticut - Connecticut Post, CT
Fly high with Dad: Give your main man a chance to climb into the cockpit of a classic plane from 10 am to 4 pm Sunday at the New England Air Museum, at Bradley Airport in Windsor Locks. The museum is hosting an Open Cockpit event, and visitors will be ...

Museum of Aviation Offers Kids' Space Camp from www.13wmaz.com
The Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins is opening its doors again to kids for the summer. The museum offers many programs for grade levels Pre-K through 12th grade.

Lindbergh Foundation Winners Get Flight Time in EAA's Spirit of St ...
AMTOnline.com, MD
Easudes never dreamed he would have a chance to fly in the Spirit of St. Louis. In fact, he didn't bid on a ride for himself. He hoped to win a flight for his dear friend, Ev Cassagneres, a worldwide expert on the Spirit of St. Louis, who has written ...

Navy Mourns Loss of Former Academy Superintendent, WWII Submariner from U.S. Navy News
Vice Adm. James "Jim" Calvert, a career submarine officer who served in World War II and a former U.S. Naval Academy superintendent, died June 3.

Junior Aviators take to the skies - Melfort Journal, Canada
Last year, there were around 100 children who took part in the Young Eagles day. The day of free flight used to be offered through the Young Eagles program but was offered through Junior Aviators this year. The Junior Aviators offer free flights for ...

Learn to fly at Davenport Airport Terminal Building June 27 - Quad-Cities Online, IL
Activities include flight simulator, University of Dubuque Aviation, Carver Aero Flight School, Elliot Aviation, Davenport Civil Air Patrol and different types of airplanes including warbirds, light sport, training, and experimental aircraft.

Briefs: Apollo 11 interactive experience; HSF photostream from RLV and Space Transport News
For the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is sponsoring a website along with AOL that will provide an elaborate on-line re-enactment of the event. It ...

WK2 looks ready to go to New Mexico from Personal Spaceflight by Jeff Foust

Uncontrolled Airspace #139 "Dog Impressions"
More discussion of Air France 447... A really fast LSA... and Jack's big day. All this and more on Uncontrolled Airspace, Episode #139 "Dog Impressions"

VIDEO: Me, a Flightblogger and Stefan go wild in Paris from Runway Girl by Mary Kirby

MV-22 Osprey from FenceCheck Forums
Cosford Airshow 2009 - in pictures - shropshirestar
B-52 bomber from bluviews.com [Indianapolis Air Show]
Corsairs, The Piston Powered Type... from FenceCheck Forums
Photos: Miss Wisconsin contestants tour EAA Museum from The Oshkosh Northwestern Latest Headlines

20,500-Gallon Firefighting Boeing 747 Supertanker In Action [Airplanes] from Gizmodo by Jesus Diaz
The fire season has started in half of the world and I wish there were more of these 747 Firefighting Supertankers. They can drop 20,500 gallons of water in one go, as you can see in the video.

Survivor recounts sinking of USS Indianapolis - YourWestValley.com, AZ
The Chester was sent back to America for overhaul and repairs, and after a brief stay at Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay, Horvath was reassigned to the USS Indianapolis. "We were ordered to go to Hunter's Point naval base, where an enormous ...

Hoosier veterans honored by Indiana War Memorials Commission - Blackanthem.com, MI
He then commanded the Fifth Fleet from his flagship USS Indianapolis (CA-35), leading the US Navy's "island-hopping" campaign to reconquer the Central Pacific from the Gilbert and Marshall Islands to Iwo Jima and Okinawa. ...

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