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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Years gone by: Airshow highlights - The Salinas Californian
1981: The California International Airshow Salinas debuts with the Blue Angels raising $250000 for local nonprofits and charities. ...
In the air with the Canadian Snowbirds - San Diego Union Tribune
Flying his CT-114 jet about four feet from his wingman, Canadian Snowbirds pilot Capt. Marco Ruscani says learning aerial acrobatics is ...

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Cocoa Beach Air Show 2010 from Airplanes Channel
On 30 and 31 October 2010, the air space over Cocoa Beach will be filled with breathtaking aerial performances, heart stopping demonstrations and unforgettable stunts. The headlining event of the show, will be a performance by the US Air Force Thunderbirds, and a variety of aircraft, including the USN F-18 ...
Salinas educator to fly with Thunderbirds - Contra Costa Times
The announcement was made at El Sausal School by Airshow spokeswoman Julie Ann Lozano and jet team liaison Karen Curtis. The surprise announcement ...

Friday, September 24, 2010

Chico Air Show 2010 Preview KHSL
The Chico Air Show 2010 boasts some of the most impressive aircraft and pilots in the world, including Canada's famous Snowbirds. ...
Steve flies high with the Blue Angels - Hawaii News Now
Keep in mind when the Blue Angels fly in formation they're about 18 inches apart wingtip to wingtip. So because they need to be so accurate, they can't wear ...
Blue Angels Come To Hawaii - KITV Honolulu | KANEOHE, Hawaii
The Marine Corps Base Hawaii will host an air show featuring the Navy's Blue Angels flight team this Saturday and Sunday at the Kaneohe ...

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Preparing to fly with the US Air Force Thunderbirds - The Wichita Eagle
I'm drinking water until I'm “silly,” preparing for a media flight tomorrow with the amazing aerial demonstration team, the US Air Force Thunderbirds. ...
Blue Angels in air show in NH - Boston Herald
The Air Show features a who's who of aerobatic performers and military demonstration teams, including the US Navy Blue Angels and the Brazilian Air Force ...
McConnell Air Show's aerial teams have Wichita connections - The Wichita Eagle
When you turn out for this weekend's air show at McConnell Air Force Base, some native Wichitans will have a hand in the aerial demonstrations. ...
F-16 pilot fulfills lifelong dream as Thunderbird No. 4 - F-16.net
Major Gustafson is also the first Air Force Reserve pilot chosen for the prestigious aerobatics team, flying the F-16 Fighting Falcon in front of millions ...
Blue Angels arrive in style - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Navy's Blue Angels arrived on Oahu at 350 to 450 miles per hour yesterday afternoon, flying in formation over the Marine Corps base at ...
Flying by seat of my pants with Blue Angels - VillageSoup Belfast
The coverage would not only be on the ground but included an opportunity to fly with the Navy's Blue Angels in their C-130, "Fat Albert. ...

Friday, September 17, 2010

Wide range of planes for next airshow at Luqa - Times of Malta
The Patrouille De France, the aerobatic demonstration team of the French Air Force, will add further zest to the show. “The new setup inevitably presented a ...
Air Force Base officials address Vilonia officials - Log Cabin Democrat
Featuring the USAF Thunderbirds, he anticipates an attendance of 200000 to 250000 for the two day event. The Thunderbirds, he said, haven't been to Little ...
Former Blue Angel remembers roaring over Oceana - The Virginian-Pilot
The retired Navy vice admiral commanded the Blue Angels from 1974 to 1975. He flew the No. 1 plane both years at the NAS Oceana Air Show. ...
Former Blue Angel remembers roaring over Oceana - The Virginian-Pilot
The retired Navy vice admiral commanded the Blue Angels from 1974 to 1975. He flew the No. 1 plane both years at the NAS Oceana Air Show. ...
Former Blue Angel remembers roaring over Oceana - The Virginian-Pilot
The retired Navy vice admiral commanded the Blue Angels from 1974 to 1975. He flew the No. 1 plane both years at the NAS Oceana Air Show. ...
5 Fun Things to Plan for This Coming Weekend - California Chronicle
The lineup this year includes the US Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron, Matt Chapman, The Horsemen, Otto the Helicopter, Bob Carlton's Jet ...
Blue Angels plan 3 shows in Pensacola for 2011 - Pensacola News Journal
The Blue Angels will fly Pensacola shows next May as part of the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation. The Naval flight demonstration team, will also fly its ...

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Frecce Tricolori’s 50th Anniversary airshow by David Cenciotti
I recently visited Rivolto airbase, in NE Italy, during the rehearsals (Sept. 10) and the airshow (Sept. 11 and 12) that was held at the Frecce Tricolori homebase to celebrate the 50th Anniversary (actually the 50th airshow season) of the Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (Italian Aerobatic Team). The airshow, ...
Patrouille de France promises to impress during air show - Malta Independent Online
The Patrouille de France and Malta share a common and singular history, as it was this team that inaugurated the first edition of the Malta Air Show, ...

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Italy Celebrates 50 Years of Aerobatic Team with Largest Air Show - CRIENGLISH.com
Italy celebrated 50 years of the Tricolors Arrows, the aerobatic patrol of the country's Air Force, with two days of flights on Saturday and Sunday. ...
Scott Air Force Base Air Show by LS Murphy
On Saturday, September 11th, 2010, Scott Air Force Base in Illinois held it’s annual air show…well, it should be called an air SPECTACULAR.
The highlight was the Blue Angels. After a A-10 Warthog got a flat on the runway, (can you imagine changing that? Jeez.) the Blue Angels took flight.
Here are some videos clips of the air show. ...
Blue Angels to Perform at Kaneohe Bay Airshow - KHON 2
Kaneohe Bay is set to be the stage for the world famous Blue Angels. Where the F/A 18 Hornets will control the skies in a fast-paced, high-performance show that's sure to wow the crowds.
"A lot of tricks to the trade on that and some surprises they always have in store for folks," says Kaneohe Bay Airshow Director Pete O'Hare. ...
Twists, loops and turns: Blue Angels fly high at Scott Air Force Base - Belleville News Democrat
The Blue Angels remained grounded while a flat tire kept an A-10 Thunderbolt "Warthog" on the runway for several minutes, but thousands remained standing ...

Friday, September 10, 2010

Thunderbirds is top draw at air show this weekend - Pittsburgh Post Gazette
The 2010 Wings Over Pittsburgh Air Show will dazzle onlookers this weekend at the 911th Airlift Wing in Moon but will also bring traffic delays and detours ...

Thursday, September 9, 2010

See the Blue Angels at Scott AFB Air Show directoryofstlouis by Denise Bertacchi
The Navy's Blue Angels and their F/A-18 Hornets will be making a thrilling appearance at the Scott Air Force Base Air Power over the Midwest air show on Sept. 11-12…
U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Display Dedication Planned for St. Louis Science Center Tomorrow Morning from The Aero Experience
The St. Louis Science Center and the Navy Week organizers will dedicate a former U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet for permanent display at the St. Louis Science Center in Forest Park tomorrow at 9:00am. The Aero Experience will be there to cover the dedication - check again tomorrow for the update!
Who doesn't thrill to the hum of a Spitfire's Merlin engine? - Telegraph.co.uk
Fortunately, the show kicked off with the Red Arrows on blinding form, which made both sons' eyes pop from their head. "Wow!" said every boy in the audience ...
Red Arrow Kirsty Moore blazing a trail to Leuchars Airshow - Scotland Courier
Kirsty Moore joined the Royal Air Force in 1998 and has since completed two operational tours in Iraq as part of Operation TELIC where she provided air support to the British, American and Iraqi ground forces.Formally based at RAF Marham, last year she was delighted to receive the news that she'd made the grade for the Red Arrows team following the notoriously tough selection process which includes a gruelling flying test and a formal interview. ...
Get On Supports The Red Arrows As They Ride From Lands End To John O'Groats - londonbikers.com
The Red Arrows, world renowned ambassadors for The Royal Air Force and four Fighter Pilots from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will take part in a ...
Up close and personal with the stars of the show - Channel Television
As in previous years the Red Arrows will be performing and there'll be an appearance from the Vulcan. This year, the public will also be treated to an ...
Red Arrows and Jet Man among Jersey Air Display acts - BBC News
The Jersey International Air Display will return on Thursday 9 September with a series of firsts. This year spectators at the free event will be able to see ...

Larry Conners flys with the Blue Angels - KMOV.com

Larry Conners talks with two St. Louisans who are also flying with the Blue Angels today. On the left is Farrell Shelton the head football coach at Eureka ...

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Snowbirds zoom over Oshawa and Whitby - Newsdurhamregion.com
DURHAM -- The Snowbirds, Canada's military precision flying team, spent part of Tuesday afternoon over Durham Region. The acrobatic squadron performed it's ...
Blue Angels close Cleveland National Air Show with aeronautic acrobatics - News-Herald.com Thousands are present during each day of the Cleveland National Air Show, but most of the bustle ceases with about 90 minutes left in ...
Refraction action: Stunning rainbow caught in trail of F-22 fighter jet - Daily Mail
By Daily Mail Reporter It looks like a fancy new special smoke effect that would put the the Red Arrows simple colours to shame to shame. ...

Monday, September 6, 2010

Cleveland National Air Show wows crowds with old, new craft in air, on ground - Plain Dealer

View full sizeScott Shaw, The Plain DealerThe US Navy Blue Angels fly by Ironman and the kids area at the 2010 Cleveland National Air Show at Burke ...

Friday, September 3, 2010

Blue Angels Noon Practice Photos, Cleveland 2010 by Hank Plumley
Photos from the Blue Angels first practice in Cleveland for the 2010 Cleveland National Air Show…
US Air Force aerobatic team arrives for Thunder Over the Blue Ridge - Martinsburg Journal
The Thunderbirds and the US Army's precision parachute team, the Golden Knights, headline the 13 military and civilian aerobatic acts scheduled for Saturday ...

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Washington Township resident's dream comes true - Gloucester County Times - NJ.com
View full sizeWashington Towship resident, David Barber, gets to fly with the US Air Force Thunderbirds in Atlantic City. ...
AVIONEWS interviews Marco Lant, commander of "Frecce Tricolori", Italian ... - AVIONEWS
... to accommodate the massive influx of people attending the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Italian aerobatic team (PAN). ...
This Weekend: Canadian International Air Show, Jonas Brothers, Ashkenaz ... - Post City
With performances by the Canadian Forces' Snowbirds and the Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team, it's a great event for the whole family.
Air Show May Be a "Go" - Saskatoonhomepage.ca
He says the Canadian Forces is already urging organizers to pick a specific weekend so they can make sure acts like the Snowbirds would be able to make the ...
Alain Bernard realizes his dream of flying with the Patrouille de France - Google
Roanne - Alain Bernard, Olympic swimming champion and brand new European champion, took part in an air show on a Alphajets of the Patrouille de France on Thursday in Roanne (Loire), realizing "a dream", has he told AFP on landing.
Alain Bernard, who was flying the aircraft on No. 7 duo with captain Sylvain Pillet, solo leader of ...
Spitfire in RAF Shawbury flypast - shropshirestar.com
The famous aircraft will be joined by the Red Arrows aerobatic team for a special display at RAF Shawbury tomorrow. Seventy years ago the RAF fought off the ...
Italian Air Force: 50 years with "Frecce Tricolori" acrobatic team - press ... - AVIONEWS
Also, a preview of the unreleased movie will be projected on "Frecce Tricolori", made entirely by the centre audiovisual production - 'Troupe Azzurra' of ...
Blue Angels and Cleveland Air Show Practice Schedule by Hank Plumley
While there is no set "schedule" for the Blue Angels practice times this week in Cleveland, there are clues as to when they be flying outside of the weekend air show…

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