Warbird Information Exchange

We took a C-17 down to Beaufort this last weekend. 13 whole minutes to get there, 17 to get back. I was there for the Blue Angels accident. It was a pretty sad deal. Quite a bit of flying from other performers in the show but I thought some was pretty ragged and awfully close to the fine line.

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Brad

Thanks for sharing your pics Brad.

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If God had wanted man to fly behind a flat motor, Pratt Whitney would've built one.

Thanks for sharing your photos! There were obviously some interesting aircraft present. It would be a treat to see the V-22 Osprey. They're built right here in the D/FW area, and I have yet to see one!

Damned shame about the loss of LCDR Davis in Blue Angel No. 6. His soul is in the hands of the Lord, a place we'd all like to end up some day when it's our turn to "go west".

Do you have any idea what Beaufort County uses the C-131F for? Gotta love those Twin Convairs!

Cheers!

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Dean Hemphill, K5DH
Port Charlotte, Florida

I doubt you'll ever see any more than the test aircraft around here Dean. The V-22 fleet final assembly line is in Amarillo. The plant down here only does subassembly work.

Nice shots, Brad. It's a tragedy what happened, but it's great to see the highlights of the show, the airplanes and those who fly them.

Dean,

Beaufort County uses its fleet of 3 C-131F's for mosquito control.

They're based at Frogmore International Airport (Beaufort County).


Walt

Hey Walt, I bet there ain't too many people on here that know about Frogmore Int. My wife grew up in Beaufort, & we were there for the Water Fest. Air Show last summer. On a serious note, our thoughts & prayers go out to those affected by the loss of LCDR Davis.
Robbie

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Fly Fast Make Noise!

Great shots! Thanks for the posting. Jake

"Those were the days".

I spent a while talking to LCDR (then a LT) Davis at a reception for the Blues at Charleston AFB in May of last year. My wife had a picture taken with him. We were both saddened to hear of his loss. A genuinely nice, down-to-earth guy.

Walt

Nice stuff!

I really like that Corsair shot and that Yak... 'tis gorgeous! Any more of that one?


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