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Kos · **Joined:** Thu Feb 24, 2005 10:27 pm **Posts:** 30

Just to put a point on the preceding message -

The powers that be (Airport Authority, FAA, etc) made it extremely clear that there would be no public in an area where the aircraft operate. If you were there, you would have noticed that all aircraft in the North (Static) ramp were tugged out before any engines were fired.

Since the South ramp, and taxiway, were open for operations from 0700 until nearly sunset each day, there was no way we could allow unescorted guests into these areas. The Harvards fired up around 0730 amd operations didn't slow down. After the show, performers were taking guests for rides. Even the rain didn't slow things down. Obviously, some of the people on the photo tour decided that this rule did not apply to them, and had to be taken back to the static ramp. Sorry, we didn't make these rules, but we had to live with them, and suffer the consequences if and when the rules were broken.

A few people were escorted out to the aircraft on the south end. They asked for an escort, and waited until operations allowed me the chance to take them there. Believe me, there wasn't much time during the show to do this. As you would believe, patience and courtesy worked wonders.

I can't see this policy changing in the foreseeable future, so there probably will be limited, if any access, to some areas of the ramp where flight operations take place. This is just the way things must be if we continue to operate an airshow at this airport. It caused a lot more grief for us than it probably did for you. Get used to it.

Kos
The Southernmost Ramp Rat

AIRIC · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:50 pm

Well, I finally got a few minutes to work on some photos. What a fantastic show it was. Many interesting formations and what an incredible Wildcat aerobatic display. I’m very interested to know who the pilot was.

Here are some of the Thunderbolt shots.

Cheers,

Eric

AIRIC · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:53 pm

Some photos from the 357th Heritage Flight

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:58 pm

Wow! Awesome pics.

AIRIC · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:51 am

Great shooting Tim. Tell Kelly we missed her.

Eric

wls3 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:29 am

I feel a little late to the party here.
By the looks of all the posts; if anything happened that wasn't photographed I'd be amazed.

Outstanding work by all.

Here are a few of mine I hope are a little different.

MIG 21 made a pass or two on arrival.

New Old Crow just coming into the light.

Hurry Home Honey, Heritage practice.

Roger Cain · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:13 pm

Nice photographs by everyone.

Just got home at 1:00 am last night after some miserable weather related delays at the airport, have yet to even peek at my pictures, thanks for the refresher from the show, great photography by everyone. Nice meeting all the WIX crew that were able to attend.

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:18 pm

Awesome stuff guys. Thank you all for posting. Next year I want to make it there as well.

richkolasa · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:32 pm

mustangdriver · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:48 pm

Cool shots man, love the last one.

Nathan · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:00 pm

wow the mig 21 shot is AWESOME! :supz:

Great shots everyone. WIsh I coulda been there rwith you all!

richkolasa · **Posted:** Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:22 pm

Here's some more planes and tanks and stuff...

Ken · **Posted:** Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:52 am

Forgive me if I missed it - but who's flying the P-51B with his baseball cap backwards? Doesn't look like Jack R. Is it Jimmy Leeward?

Zachary · **Posted:** Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:03 am

Just got back from an extended camping trip to Michigan which included both days of TOM. On Sunday I was only about 20 yards away from the line guy that was injured and taken out by air ambulance. I only caught him going down and hitting the pavement - didn't see if he had fallen off of the tug, or tripped over the tow bar, or what. Any word on if he is okay???

Zack

kalamazookid · **Posted:** Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:17 am

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Forgive me if I missed it - but who's flying the P-51B with his baseball cap backwards? Doesn't look like Jack R. Is it Jimmy Leeward?

Yes, Jimmy Leeward was flying Roush's P-51B.

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