Air show: Shaw AFB

jflail2
jflail2 Posts: 2,868
edited May 2010 in The Clubhouse
Not sure how many of you have been to a "real" air show (aka 1 at an AFB), but if you haven't I'd highly recommend it.

Got to go to Shawfest 2010 down in SC this last weekend with my dad in tow, who was a mechanic/crew chief/line chief on fighters for most of his 22 years in the AF. Outstanding show, and it really makes you appreciate America, and how great our armed forces are. Thunderbirds put on their usual fine show, filled with incredible precision.

Hats off to everyone that has served/is serving/will serve. You are a special bunch. Thanks!!
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  • apc
    apc Posts: 779
    edited May 2010
    Very cool. I did attend one years ago at an AFB and got to meet some of the T-bird pilots. An elite bunch to say the least.
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    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited May 2010
    Couple more pics:
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  • emoxley
    emoxley Posts: 205
    edited May 2010
    I've been a few times, but it's been awhile since the last one. They have them here at Seymour Johnson AFB. It probably seems more frequent than they really are. The Thunderbirds do put on a good show.
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  • wz2p7j
    wz2p7j Posts: 840
    edited May 2010
    jflail2 wrote: »
    Not sure how many of you have been to a "real" air show (aka 1 at an AFB), but if you haven't I'd highly recommend it.

    Got to go to Shawfest 2010 down in SC this last weekend with my dad in tow, who was a mechanic/crew chief/line chief on fighters for most of his 22 years in the AF. Outstanding show, and it really makes you appreciate America, and how great our armed forces are. Thunderbirds put on their usual fine show, filled with incredible precision.

    Hats off to everyone that has served/is serving/will serve. You are a special bunch. Thanks!!

    "REAL" air shows have f-18s. :D:D:D
















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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2010
    wow,, for a propeller driven plane that P-51 is bada$$
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited May 2010
    Haha, so says my coworker who was a chopper pilot in the navy. I actually did get a couple F-18 picsl, but decided to keep the highlights AF only :)

    And yes, that P-51 was a sight to behold. They actually flew 2 different mustangs, which was extra cool considering there's only like 160 or so left flying...
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited May 2010
    I used to go every year to the 2 biggest airshows in the U.S. ....Sun N' Fun Airshow in Lakeland, Florida and Airventure in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. I really miss those shows.

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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited May 2010
    We are having ours here in July. The Thunderturds will be here, anybody local to Fairchild, I def. recommend coming in and seeing it. A few beers and some music at my house could be arranged after the show I'm sure.

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