Fantasy Airshow
Discussion
JVaughan said:
Lol... you want a nose heavy Gazelle with a bodykit? ... how about a tail heavy Wildcat ?
/nerdmodeonAirwolf was a modified Bell 222, whereas it was Blue Thunder that used the Gazelle with bodykit
/nerdmodeoff
I was lucky enough to attend the Miramar airshow near San Diego (home of Top Gun) back in 1990 with shedloads of Tomcats on display, along with all the best the US military had to offer at the time. Fabulous day despite the sunburn.
Ben
Yertis said:
Eric and I have reminisced previously about the Canadian 'Maple Leaves' team
One of those airshow 'moments': IAT at Greenham Common, either '79 or '80 - we always got tickets because my Father's Unit was involved in the airshow management.During a lull, an American sounding voice came over the PA (actually it was Canadian) with the simple comment:
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the sound of freedom."
From behind the crowdline came 4x CF104s not above 50' and knocking on the door of dropping a boom.
To a man (and woman) the entire crowdline ducked in unison.
AWESOME!
Eric Mc said:
I hadn't realised G-MASH came a cropper.
I have video footage of it flying at Wroughton in 1993.
I have a recollection of reading it had come a cropper, but I can't recall the source. Still like to see oneI have video footage of it flying at Wroughton in 1993.
ETA:
http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?1158...
Not sure what happened, but doesn't sound good
Edited by Mutley on Wednesday 29th October 13:58
I really miss the airshows of the 70's and 80's when low flying was low and fewer restrictions made the crowd gasp.
Highlight for me would be a simulated airfield attack by Buccs, only ever saw it at Honington family days, never at a 'public' display. 5 aircraft fast, low, and from 5 different directions
Highlight for me would be a simulated airfield attack by Buccs, only ever saw it at Honington family days, never at a 'public' display. 5 aircraft fast, low, and from 5 different directions
dodgepot said:
I really miss the airshows of the 70's and 80's when low flying was low and fewer restrictions made the crowd gasp.
Highlight for me would be a simulated airfield attack by Buccs, only ever saw it at Honington family days, never at a 'public' display. 5 aircraft fast, low, and from 5 different directions
This. Well 80's for me, but for me it would have to be more of a show of force, than an airshow. Stick me in the middle of Nevada during Red Flag and I'd be happy.Highlight for me would be a simulated airfield attack by Buccs, only ever saw it at Honington family days, never at a 'public' display. 5 aircraft fast, low, and from 5 different directions
LimaDelta said:
This. Well 80's for me, but for me it would have to be more of a show of force, than an airshow. Stick me in the middle of Nevada during Red Flag and I'd be happy.
TBH I have more fun watching the planes take off for Red Flag exercises from Nellis than current Fairford air shows.Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff