Wednesday, August 5, 2009

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California International Airshow in Salinas expects record attendance - The Salinas Californian
When the California International Airshow starts Friday in Salinas, it will be the first time ...

No longer 'nothing to do' in Salinas - The Salinas Californian
Yet this weekend's California International Airshow in Salinas is but one act in what has become one of the most crowded entertainment itineraries for any ...

Soapbox: Artist honors Mexican pilots of WWII - The Salinas Californian
"Airshow spectators requested that I create an image that honors Mexico's contribution to the Allied war effort during World War II. ...

Second jet aerobatics team slated for airshow at Mather - Sacramento Bee
Organizers announced in December that the Air Force Thunderbirds will return to perform their aerobatics. The Patriots jet team includes two former members ...

Chicago's Top Guns: A Wet And Wild Weekend - ABC7Chicago.com
... In addition to the Thunderbirds and the Golden Knights, the U.S Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs will also serve as a top headline performer. Returning military and civilian favorites include the Black Hawk Helicopter, AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Lima Lima Flight Team, and the radical extreme style flying of the "Firebirds." Also stunning onlookers, Sean Tucker & Team Oracle return for a daring performance which will include flying backwards as fast as 100 mph. ...

Red Arrows set to wow Northern Ireland Air Show - Coleraine Today
At the official launch Mayor of Coleraine, Councillor Sandy Gilkinson, said: "The Airshow is a major tourism asset to the Borough and Council are pleased to ...

Base-mates meet for lunch - Forres Gazette
... right to the Freedom of Forres with a special parade during Scottish Week in June, together with a display by the Red Arrows and a flypast by a Nimrod. ...

World flying attraction to soar at Dunsfold airshow - Redhill And Reigate Life
Organisers of this year's Dunsfold Wings and Wheels airshow at Dunsfold Aerodrome on Sunday, August 30, have confirmed the world's only Avro Vulcan B2 ...

Two weeks to wait for Bournemouth's sky spectacle - Bournemouth Daily Echo
After that, the attractions between Thursday, August 20, and Sunday 23 include: l Three spectacular displays by the Red Arrows (Friday to Sunday). l The ...

Chance to win beach pod for a fortnight - Bournemouth Daily Echo
... from which to enjoy all the action of the More Bus Bournemouth Air Festival, featuring the famous Red Arrows display team plus many other aircraft. ...

Falmouth Week on course to attract thousands of people - Falmouth Penryn Packet
The highlight of the week has to be the Red Arrows Air Display, which has been sponsored by Falmouth Harbour Commissioners. The aerial extravaganza will be ...

Mojave Fly-in from Wasabi Air Racing
Its a couple weeks away, come check it out, they are featuring the Mojave based racers, so we'll be sitting next to the pink rocket [Nemesis]. Should be fun. Come check it out!!!

Warbirds offer rides, nostalgia at Dayton airport from AviationDayton
MIAMI TWP., Ohio – A World War II-era B-17G Flying Fortress alighted on Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport today, the first of three warbirds coming to offer tours, rides, nostalgia and a bit of living history to local aviation enthusiasts.

BERRY: On a mission - Bolivar Herald Free Press
Ferguson, a World War II B-25 pilot and one of the original military flight engineers, participated in the second of Callahan's Honor Tours. ...

US history onboard - Las Vegas Sun
Recently, he got a call from Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. Museum officials agreed with him that the Spirit of Tuskegee is a national treasure and ...

Oktibbeha museum to celebrate WWII heritage - Newsday
(AP) — Leaders of the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum plan to hold a celebration of the areas aviation history and contributions to World War II. ...

An historic retirement from Bayou Renaissance Man
On July 31st, 2009, the USAF finally retired the last of its Cessna T-37 Tweet trainer aircraft. The aircraft first flew almost fifty-five years ago.
The final seven T-37's, formerly in service with the 80th Flying Training Wing at Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Texas, serving the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) program, are headed for different destinations. Four will go into storage at AMARC in Arizona, while three will head for the Utah Test and Training Range, where I presume they'll end up as targets. [more with photos]

\Mystery of the Crazy Sukhoi Su-35 Ejection Finally Revealed [Airplanes] from Gizmodo by Jesus Diaz
Bad news: The crazy Sukhoi Su-35 stunt was not entirely true. The pilot flew without canopy, but the ejection was on the ground. Dangerous, but not that dangerous. We tracked down the video, which shows how the eject seat works.

Former balloon classic queen eyes the skies - DesMoinesRegister.com
Armstrong is one of 100 pilots flying in this year's National Balloon Classic, which runs through Aug. 8. His new racing-style balloon, bought in April 2008 ...

9/4-6 Giant RC Air Show from AviationDayton™ Events
Where: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Giant-scale models of jets, warbirds and helicopters will land on the runway behind the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6. ...

The Paris Air Show - Amazing Photos



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