10 Turkey Takeover of Peru, IL April 16th, 2016

[Warbirdnerd]

Brad Deckert and company are putting on a workshop for TBM Avenger owners. Friday will be an owner/operator forum and Saturday will feature lots of flying. Saturday is open to the public. So far 10 TBMs are scheduled to attend.
Sweet way to start of the 2016 airshow season!
Warbirds News has a more info and a list of the 9 TBMs that were originally slated to attend. I have not heard what TBM is #10 yet...
http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-ne ... ering.html

[hurricane_yank]

Sounds like something that I may have to drive over and check out.

[Warbirdnerd]

More than just Turkeys descending on Peru in April:
Wildcat, Bearcat, Mustangs X2, P-38, B-25, Skyraider and more all on the list of attendees...
Is it April yet?

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[cooper9411]

Guess I know what I'll be doing that weekend!

[hurricane_yank]

This will probably replace Thunder over Michigan this year for me.

[Warbirdnerd]

A second B-25 and Wildcat have been added to the list...

[Warbirdnerd]

Brad's Turkey Shed is filling up. 2 more expected today. Perfect weather on tap for the weekend too!
Linked from Brad's Facebook page...

[DH82EH]

I will be "giving thanks" for all photos posted, of what will no doubt, turn out to be an amazing get together.

MMMMM........ ........turkeys!

Andy

[hurricane_yank]

What a beautiful day and wonderful event....will probably replace Thunder over Michigan this year for me. You can't beat free (the price of gas) and great access. Very well run and just great all around - like the good old days and what air shows/fly-ins should be. Took 400+ photo's and some video of the event - will try and post some later tonight or tomorrow. Well worth the 3.5 hour drive - hope they do it again next year. A big thanks to all the volunteers and all those that made this amazing even happen!

For the "show" they only sent up 4 TBM's as the alternate had some wing folding problems (hydraulics). Also TBM #10 was in the hanger all day getting some serious work done. Seeing 9 in the air during the sunrise flight was really neat.

[Dan K]

Tired of waiting...thank you Youtube:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kCpCE5LgAU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BzgRtUOwdA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pshvHa45j6Y

[hurricane_yank]

[hurricane_yank]

https://youtu.be/qEMg1zNpHVU

https://youtu.be/KJukK_Kp38M

https://youtu.be/9Df0EstdEDg

https://youtu.be/I-th6W9fz98

[DH82EH]

That's a whole lot of round engined music! Love it!

I still shake my head in awe at that Grumman wing fold. Absolute genius.

Looks like a total winner of a fly in. Congratulations and thanks for posting folks.

Andy

[CH2Tdriver]

This one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO8rjT6-_mk

[Warbirdnerd]

What a GREAT Event! Brad and Jane got 10 TBMs to Peru.
Cant wait for the 2nd annual reunion...