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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Pilot takes faculty member for memorable ride - St. Joseph News-Press
The lieutenant put the Blue Angels' No. 7 jet through a half-hour of maneuvers, reaching a speed just under Mach 1 so the jet wouldn't break the sound ...

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Snowbirds bid adieu with show - Comox Valley Record
The Snowbirds finished pre-season training in the Comox Valley during the weekend — but not before getting a chance to meet their fans and show off their formations and manoeuvres one last time.
The Snowbirds performed above Goose Spit on Saturday morning and signed autographs for fans of all ages at the Comox Valley Air Force Museum.
Blue Angels announced new Leader - (aerobaticteams.net)
The new leader for US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron for 2011 and 2012 season will be David E. Koss. He was selected among seven candidates on April 27, at the atrium of National Naval Aviation Museum from....

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Malta International Airshow 2010 - Aviation & Ships Spotting in Malta
The French Air Force's Patrouille de France will grace Malta's skies during the Malta Int'l Airshow. The team's participation has recently been officially confirmed. The aerobatic team's last visit to Malta was in the very first Malta airshow in 1993, held over Marsamxett harbour.
Thunderbirds fly Super Bowl champions from Air Combat Command
Super Bowl XLIV champions Drew Brees and Jabari Greer of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints experienced "air dominance" in a different fashion April 23, going for a ride in a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds red, white and blue F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Seeking an unsung hero for fighter-plane ride - Delmarva Daily Times
But just one person will get to ride shotgun with The Thunderbirds. Air show organizers are looking to fly a lucky local in a Lockheed Martin F-16D for a ...

Monday, April 26, 2010

Annual Barksdale Air Show closes - WDAM-TV
In addition to the shows in the air - including the Air Force Thunderbirds - there were vendors on the ground selling pretzels and lemonade, and children ...
Blue Angels Fat Albert Airline on board camera cockpit crew raw ... -
Fat Albert cruises at a speed of more than 320 knots (approximately 360 miles per hour) at 27000 feet. Four Allison turboprop engines, which produce more than 16000 shaft-horsepower, provide Fat Albert Airlines with the power to land ...
Blue Angels do their patriotic duty - Charleston Post Courier
Thanks to the Blue Angels, Patriots Point hit a record in ticket sales as people paid admission to grab one of the best seats in town for ...

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Museum of Aviation to honor former commander of Thunderbirds - Macon Telegraph
Smith commanded the Air Force's elite Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team from 1979 to 1981. His daughter, Sharon, and his son-in-law, Col. ...
Navy Week slated in KC area - Kansas City Star
The Navy's Blue Angels and other aerial performance teams will take part in Aerospace America from June 18 to 20 in Oklahoma City. ...
Saints Drew Brees and Jabari Greer Fly With the Thunderbirds - KSLA-TV
Both Greer and Brees flew with the Thunderbirds for around an hour. For the Superbowl MVP Brees, it was just another top highlight of his life. ...
Public snowbirds show saturday - Canada.com
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are Canada's military aerobatic team, demonstrating the skill, professionalism and teamwork of the Canadian Forces.
Red Arrows pilots to run marathon - This is London
They are used to flying at speeds of up to 550mph and performing loop the loops but this Sunday the Red Arrows pilots will be firmly grounded - as they run ...

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Essayist Will Win Flight With Thinderbirds At The Martinsburg Air Show - Clarke Daily NewsThis September one lucky individual will get the ride of a lifetime at the "Thunder Over the Blue Ridge" open house and air show hosted by the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg WV. The two day event will feature the precision flying and acrobatics of the Air Force Thunderbirds and United States Army Parachute Team Golden Knights. These prestigious military aerial acts are expected to draw more than 80,000 visitors to the Martinsburg area this Labor Day weekend.

Dayton Air Show to feature F-16 flying demonstration Dayton Daily News

The air show's featured acts are to include the Navy Blue Angels flying team, aerobatic pilot Sean D. Tucker and the AeroShell Aerobatic Team

Air festival set for take off - without Red Arrows Yellow Advertiser

The free two-day event will include a Battle of Britain memorial flight, RAF Falcons parachute team, Breitling Wingwalkers and the Blades Aerobatic Team.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Blue Angels wow scouts on Yorktown Saturday night! - Yorktown Aviators
As the sun set Saturday, 17 April, on the Yorktown, the entire Blue Angels team (officer and enlisted) converged on Hangar Deck 3 to meet and greet our weekend campers! Every pilot, except LT C. J. Simonsen (who was doing a maintenance ...
Jamie Yuccas flies with Air National Guard aerobatic team - WZVN-TV
The pilot that flew with Jamie was John Klatt. He joined the Air National Guard 21 years ago, has flown F-16s throughout his entire career and has been to ...
C-130T Hercules 'Fat Albert' provides passengers with bird's-eye view at air show - The Times and Democrat
I had the opportunity as a member of the media to go up Saturday with the Blue Angels' Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron over Charleston Harbor, ...
Area preparing for economic boost from Blue Angels appearance at Regional Air Show - Southeast Missourian
The US Navy Blue Angels' appearance in the Cape Girardeau Regional Air Festival may be more than two months away, ...
Blue Angel flight in Charleston: Under the bridge or not? - TheDigitel
There's an urban legend debate stirring about whether or not any F/A-18s from the Blue Angels visit to Charleston actually flew under the Ravenel Bridge. ...

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Arrows pilot 'disappointed' to miss season - Lincolnshire Echo
A Red Arrows pilot forced to eject from his aircraft has said he is "bitterly disappointed" not to be flying for his final year. Flight Lieutenant Mike Ling ...

Monday, April 19, 2010

Thunderbirds meet Air Force legend - Air Combat Command
The heritage of the U.S. Air Force is filled with heroes -- many of whom Airmen can name quite easily, including Wilbur and Orville Wright, Jimmy Doolittle and Chuck Yeager.
Although he may not be quite as well known, Col. Bob McCormick's efforts in the 1950s helped change the face of aviation forever.
Now retired and living near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Colonel McCormick attended Eglin's 75th anniversary open house and air show April 10, sporting a bright blue flight suit, and with the patch he designed, Colonel McCormick proudly represented his legacy as one of the original Thunderbirds. ...
Rain Doesn't Dampen Sun 'n Fun's Success - The Ledger LAKELAND
The 36th annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In finished Sunday with the US Air Force Thunderbirds rattling the rain clouds…
Blue Angels a big hit – WCBD
Over the course of the weekend, hundreds of people gathered at points across the lowcountry to get the best view of the pilots. Of those who really enjoyed ...
Volcanic Ash Delays Training of Substitute Red Arrows Pilot - Suite101.com
Following the injury of a Red Arrows pilot in Crete delays in training his replacement due to volcanic ash may cause more displays to be cancelled…

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Blue angels take center stage - WCBD
The Blue Angels will take center stage this weekend as they perform in downtown Charleston. If you will are headed to watch the show, officials urge you to ...
Flight with the Blue Angels - Myrtle Beach Sun News
When you're seconds from launching into weightlessness on board the Blue Angels' "Fat Albert" C-130T ...
Snowbirds take flight in Sarnia - Sarnia Observer
"We're going to see the finest aerobatic team in North America, which is a nine plane formation," said Tom Lawson, a retired Honorary Snowbird Colonel. ...
FAA boss rides with Thunderbirds from Air Combat Command
The Federal Aviation Administration administrator was given the opportunity to see other side of the safety coin when he flew with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, April 15.Randy Babbitt, who is responsible for the safety of more than 30,000 aircraft and has accumulated more than 14,000 flying hours, got his first ride in the cockpit of a fighter jet."There are not enough words to describe it," he said. "I have a new appreciation for the fighter aircraft's capabilities and the people who work with them." ...
Red Arrows remain scheduled for Lowestoft - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press
The Red Arrows are still scheduled to fly at the Lowestoft airshow, despite pulling out of other summer festivals. It was announced yesterday that the ...
Blue Angels Commander Returns to the Lowcountry - WCIV
Recently, he decided he wanted to fly with the Blue Angels. This is his second year on the team. "I've never seen Charleston from the air," McWherter said ...

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Watching the Blue Angels perform from the water - Live 5 News Headlines
On Saturday and Sunday, the Blue Angels will perform in Charleston Harbor, and plenty of people will be watching on boats.
"The noise is great. It's a great sensation and you feel like a kid again every time you see them perform," said Bob Neal. So Neal made sure they docked their boat right in Charleston Harbor. ...
Blue Angels practice flights - Charleston Post Courier
The Blue Angels began their practice flights Thursday over Charleston. They perform Saturday and Sunday. A Navy Blue Angel flies over the US Post Office on ...
Coast Guard Preps the Waterways for Blue Angels - ABC News 4
Charleston, SC - All eyes to the sky as the Blue Angels soar overhead Thursday. Six F-18's touched down this morning at the Charleston's Air Force base gearing up for this weekend's air show.
The aeronautic acrobatics will be held over Charleston's harbor and Coast Guard officials are closing off part of that area to boaters during the shows. ...
Columnist Bryce Donovan takes to the sky with the Blue Angels — and then ... - Charleston Post Courier
Blue Angels pilot CJ Simonsen had a blast while taking Post and Courier columnist Bryce Donovan on a high-speed jet ride of twists and turns, ...
Boating Safety Zone for Blue Angels Show - WCIV
Charleston, SC - The Coast Guard Captain of the Port of Charleston will establish a safety zone in Charleston Harbor during the Blue Angels air show ...
Navy's Blue Angels to put on a show in September - Honolulu Advertiser
The Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team will perform Sept. 25 and 26 at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii "Kāne'ohe Bay Air Show," officials said ...
Patrouille de France crash - (aerobaticteams.net)
Capt Sylvian Courtot, who flies the #8 in Patrouille de France, forced to eject during practice flight in the morning of ...
Red Arrows revised 2010 season - (aerobaticteams.net)
Red Arrows revised 2010 schedule following the accident on 23 March. The season will began with a delay in order to retain full nine formation. The new pilot who replace the #6 Flight Lieutenant Mike Ling, is....
Red Arrows to fly in for Naas air show - Leinster Leader
The Red Arrows are confirmed as participants in the forthcoming air show planned for Punchestown Racecourse - which was given the all clear ...
Red Arrows pull out of air show - Shropshire Star
The Red Arrows have pulled out of Shropshire's RAF Cosford Air Show in June.
The RAF aerobatic team has been forced to cancel appearances at 10 shows after an accident over an airfield in Crete last month delayed training schedules.
Team Synchro Leader, Flight Lieutenant Mike Ling, suffered a dislocated shoulder after ejecting from his aircraft over HAF Kastelli. ...

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Red Arrows pull out of Southend airshow - Southend Standard
THE Red Arrows have pulled out of this year's Southend airshow following the loss of one of its aircraft during a training exercise last month. ...

Monday, April 12, 2010

The air show may be canceled, but Navy Week to bring Blue Angels flights ... - TheDigitel
Times have been announced for the Charleston Harbor airshow featuring the Blue Angels on April 17th and 18th. The shows will both begin at 2 pm and last ...

Blue Angels take flight for Navy Week - Myrtle Beach Sun News
A performance by the aerial precision team the Blue Angels over the waters of Charleston Harbor highlights Navy Week 2010 that starts today with selected ...
Air Force fighter jets to thunder into Sun 'n Fun - News Chief
Among the more than 40000 air movements forecast during the week will be the Tuesday arrival of the US Air Force Thunderbirds. ...

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Charleston Navy Week starts Monday - WCBD
Other events include daily community service projects and precision flight demonstrations by the US Navy Blue Angels over the Charleston harbor.

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Blue Angels to perform in the Keys this weekend - MiamiHerald.com
The Blue Angels will perform from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Their commander since November 2008 has been Greg McWherter, a 20-year Navy ...
Southernmost air show sure to be spectacular - KeysNews.com
Many eyes were aimed skyward Thursday in Key West as the Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron -- better known as the Blue Angels -- conducted practice maneuvers over the island and adjacent waters....

Thunderbirds take FOX10 to the skies - WALA-TV FOX10

The US Air Force Thunderbirds are in town for Eglin Air Force Base's 75th anniversary, took her for a spin in the sky. Before Cherish could take a ride in ...

Thunderbirds train in advance of air show (PHOTOS) - Destin Log
The air show will be from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. The base's gates will be open from 9 am to 3 pm The base will start setting up booths and ...
Oh, Blue Angels, have no fear - Charleston City Paper
Military and plane buffs were pretty bummed when they found out that the Charleston Air Force Base cancelled this year's Air Expo due to increasing commitments in Afghanistan. However, the Town of Mt. Pleasant and the City of Charleston have taken it upon themselves to co-sponsor a little air show of their own. Behold, the birth of the first Charleston Harbor Air Show, held April 17-18 at 2 p.m., featuring none other than the Blue Angels themselves. Spectators will get to witness some top notch flying with aerial swoops, loop-di-loops, and nearly touching wingtips while in tight, unwavering formation. The free show centers over Charleston Harbor and the Cooper River; prime viewing spots on the peninsula ...
Plans for Blue Angels air show to take off - St. Cloud Times
Gates will open at 8 am, and events start at 11 am The air show showcasing Navy and Marine Corps aviation is making its first St. Cloud appearance…

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Blues arrive to prep for fall air show - Jax Air News
Another logistics concern is how the Blue Angels work with Jacksonville International Airport during the show. "We've worked with them in the past," he said ...
Prepare for landing: Eglin readies for its open house and air show this weekend - The Northwest Florida Daily News
The air show will be from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. The base's gates will be open from 9 am to 3 pm Two Thunderbirds beat Thursday's expected ...
Blue Angels fly in this weekend - KeysNet
The show also is to feature civilian aerobatic exhibitions, displays of military and vintage aircraft, a kids' zone and concessions. ...

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Thunderbirds will Take Up Some Room By Hans Fogle WEPN
It's either a VIP invitation to a world class air show or a nuisance, either way residents of about 80 homes will need to be off of their property for about an hour during the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Air Show in September. The Air Show is being held in conjunction with an open house at the West Virginia Air National Guard 167th Air Lift Wing. ...
Red Arrows to add Kildare colour - Irish Times
The British Red Arrows flying team has confirmed it will headline the AirShow100 event over the June bank holiday weekend at Punchestown in Co Kildare. ...
'Hometown Heroes' contest offers opportunity to fly with The Thunderbirds - The Herald-Mail
At least one person will have the opportunity to fly with The Thunderbirds, the elite US Air Force aerial team, as part of a "Hometown Heroes" contest being ...

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

USAF picks Cocoa Beach for Air Force Week - Pactrick Air Force Base
Skip Beeler, the mayor of Cocoa Beach, said that he is pleased that the Cocoa Beach Air Show, which will feature the Air Force Thunderbirds, is capping off ...

Sunday, April 4, 2010



The model wife of President Nicolas Sarkozy joined the Patrouille de France, as they are known, following an exhibition in Salon de Provence, today.

Meet the Blues… - Kingsville Record

As the "Blue Angels," along with all the performers of the 2010 "Wings Over South Texas" Air Show, were introduced to the community by Naval Air Station Kingsville commander, Capt. Philip Waddingham, over 500 fans and kids waited eagerly for pictures and autographs.The event, held March 26 at J.K. Northway Exposition Center, was hosted by Kleberg County and the City of Kingsville and coordinated through the Parks Department.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Esquadrilha da Fumaca fatal crash - (aerobaticteams.net)
One of the Smoke Squadron's pilots Capitan Anderson Amaro Fernandes flying on #2 T-27 Tucano aircraft died after crash on ground during airshow at Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil....

Friday, April 2, 2010

Frecce Trocolori 2010 schedule - (aerobaticteams.net)
Blue Angels planning First Coast air show jacksonville.com by Times-Union - Navy Lt. CJ Simonsen can make the Pensacola-to-Jacksonville commute in about 30 minutes.But the Navy Blue Angels pilot admits he took it slow Tuesday, so the flight in his two-seat F/A-18 Hornet took about 40 minutes…
Fat Albert takes to the skies - Nueces County Record Star
... riding on "Fat Albert," the C-130 support plane for the US Navy's Blue Angels, it wasn't hard to recognize the foreshadowing in the pre-flight briefing. ...

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