USAF Thunderbirds

BrettT1
BrettT1 Posts: 560
edited October 2008 in The Clubhouse
Hey all:

I live about 2 miles north of Vance AFB. They're having an open house and air show tomorrow. (Yeah, I'm suprised, too, after 9-11.) Anyway, the Thunderbirds are out there practicing right now and I got a couple pics to share. When they go over my house the ground literally shakes. They sure aren't anything like the training planes the noobs are usually flying.

http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0813ho1.jpg

http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0819cr5.jpg

These were taken 8 feet out my back door, basically looking straight up.

They're going to have all kinds of planes including a B2 Stealth. Glad I can watch it from here, there's supposed to be around 35000 people there.
Post edited by BrettT1 on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,986
    edited October 2008
    Sounds like a good time to grab a beer and enjoy the show.......
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited October 2008
    I love me a good air show. Nothing like the noise those things make when they fly by. All the sports games I've been to in my life that's one of my favorite parts, when they do a flyover.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited October 2008
    brett, why not just go and check it out? i love going when they come to town. parking is crazy, but manageable. take a friend and enjoy the planes and some sun. dunno if you have kids, but they would absolutely love going if you do.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited October 2008
    That show came through here back in July. Was over 100,000 people and it sucked getting out of there after the show, but it was worth it. I agree with Bill, you should go to the AFB and watch the show. You will be able to get some really good pictures and the crowd is worth it.

    My pics:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/26109555@N08/sets/72157606283116389/detail/
    2687242218_3445f5474d.jpg
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2008
    IMO F16's are the best looking fighters, even more so in T Bird colours.Hard to believe it's a 30+ year old design as it still looks up to date.
    Testing
    Testing
    Testing
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2008
    Nothing better than an air show. Have fun.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2008
    Throw a paint job on a 707, 737, or 747, and you can park those alongside airliners/freighters that were built last week without showing their age. Classic Boeing airframes from the 50's and 60's.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited October 2008
    I love air shows. I saw the Thunderbirds up in Burlington, VT a few years ago. Great show! They also had a F15, F18 and a B1 Bomber as well.

    It was the only air show I've been to, of many, that had war protesters marching all over the place. Of course, this was the only air show that I have seen in VT. Even the protestors could not help but to watch as the F15 did a low altitude, 360 turn over the lake with full afterburner. Too cool!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited October 2008
    The sound of freedom. :D

    The liberal Yankee snowbirds and Kalifornian's that move to Tucson have the gall to buy a house in the Davis-Monthan flight path(s) and then complain about the noise. Duh! What do you think happens at an AIR FORCE BASE!?!

    Wes
    Link: http://polkarmy.com/forums

    Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK 42" HDTV | Polk Audio SDA-SRS's (w/RDO's & Vampire Posts) + SVS PC+ 25-31 | AudioQuest Granite (mids) + BWA Silver (highs) | Cary Audio CAD-200 | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Wyred 4 Sound STP/SE Pre | Signal Cable Silver Resolution XLR's | Cambridge Audio azur 840C--Wadia 170i + iPod jammed w/ lossless audio--Oppo 970 | Pure|AV PF31d
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • acsubie
    acsubie Posts: 773
    edited October 2008
    they come to here (atlantic city) every year..its actually promoted as one of the biggest air shows in the states, called something like "Thunder by the Sea"...about 300,000 people crowd the beaches that day for an 8 hr show, other acts included

    i enjoy the practice day with a cocktail in hand resting on the beach with 1/10 the crowd
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2008
    The last aircraft I refueled in my career was an F-16C from the 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air Guard, Atlantic City IAP, NJ.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited October 2008
    Looks like F-16C models with the Pratt and Whitney F100-PW-220 engine.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited October 2008
    I went with two of my kids two weeks ago... It was great. Hardly anybody there, we were front and center the whole time. Kids loved it too.

    The F22 Raptor was cool! My boy was like "hey, it's Starscream!"

    My favorite moment was the P51, F4, and F15 flying together... a very patriotic, nostalgic moment.

    airshow9-13-08061.jpg

    airshow9-13-08037.jpg

    airshow9-13-08027.jpg
    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited October 2008
    Coolness! Great pics guys.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited October 2008
    heritage flight. love those sbpolk.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • sbpolk
    sbpolk Posts: 644
    edited October 2008
    BIZILL wrote: »
    heritage flight. love those sbpolk.

    Seriously, got goosebumps when I saw them together... still gives me goosebumps when I look at the picture.

    Three legendary, world history changing aircraft.
    "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." George Orwell
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited October 2008
    here's my heritage flight shot from the last airshow here in tucson...

    IMG_4327.jpg

    bomber shot i posted in the last airshow thread...got it unintentionally just as it was centered in that cloud.

    IMG_4312.jpg

    an online shot of the blue angels...

    ba5.jpg


    just a side note: i do believe i prefer the thunderbirds over the blue angels.

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

    http://polkarmy.com/forums/index.php
    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter