Parachute jump postponed
Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:04 am
Winds were blowing hard yesterday (Saturday, 28 June) at the St. Charles Airport (Don't know which one, but it was not at Smartt).
Thus, the scheduled parachute jump by re-enactors, was postponed for today, Sunday, at 1300.
The photos below, were shot by Capt. Al Rivera.
Saludos,
Tulio
Thus, the scheduled parachute jump by re-enactors, was postponed for today, Sunday, at 1300.
The photos below, were shot by Capt. Al Rivera.
Saludos,
Tulio
Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:40 am
must have been hot in all that gear..... only to strip it all off again.
Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:55 am
Good luck with the jump!
Looks like it'll be a good show.
Cheers,
David
Looks like it'll be a good show.
Cheers,
David
Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:22 pm
I went up as a photog on that flight, it sucks that it was scrubbed, but......
Today, the winds were gusting upwards of 30kts. The jump plane went up to try and get a jump in for the 519PIR (that's probably the incorrect unit) veterans....
The rain started, and I stood out in the drop zone with my cameras, I knew the deal wasn't over just yet.
The Great Lakes' Squadron C-47/DC-3 droned towards the drop zone as the rain stopped. And in that split second, God made his presence known. He brought the sun out, and dropped the winds down to 2kts
The whole group of reenactors made the jump today, as you could here the vets cheering with their families. A truly awe-inspiring moment...
Look for coverage in a Warbird Digest sometime!!!
Trey
Today, the winds were gusting upwards of 30kts. The jump plane went up to try and get a jump in for the 519PIR (that's probably the incorrect unit) veterans....
The rain started, and I stood out in the drop zone with my cameras, I knew the deal wasn't over just yet.
The Great Lakes' Squadron C-47/DC-3 droned towards the drop zone as the rain stopped. And in that split second, God made his presence known. He brought the sun out, and dropped the winds down to 2kts
The whole group of reenactors made the jump today, as you could here the vets cheering with their families. A truly awe-inspiring moment...
Look for coverage in a Warbird Digest sometime!!!
Trey
Re: Parachute jump postponed
Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:24 am
Tulio wrote:Winds were blowing hard yesterday (Saturday, 28 June) at the St. Charles Airport (Don't know which one, but it was not at Smartt).
Saludos,
Tulio
That airport at St. Charles, MO, was 3SQ.
Weather was not too hot. Thank goodness.
Great Photos.
Jump team was Commemorative Airborne Jump Team.
Looking forward to working with them again this summer.
Tony Mireles
C-47 Flight Crewmember
CAF Great Lakes Wing
C-47 at Goshen, Indiana
Sat Jul 05, 2008 8:48 am
The CAF Great Lakes Wing Douglas C-47B will be at Goshen, Indiana, today, July 5, 2008. Come see our beautiful airplane.
Tony Mireles
CAF
Great Lakes Wing
Tony Mireles
CAF
Great Lakes Wing
Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:12 pm
Did any of you guys shot any pictures of the jump? If so, would you please post them?
Thank you.
Saludos,
Tulio
Thank you.
Saludos,
Tulio
Sat Jul 05, 2008 9:27 pm
Tulio wrote:Did any of you guys shot any pictures of the jump? If so, would you please post them?
Thank you.
Saludos,
Tulio
I think Trey Carroll shot the jump from the ground. He is on this thread.
TonyM.