THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN 2013

Tom,

Agree this is a NAA Fighter "Heritage Flight." While adding a B-25 would be interesting it would probably complicate the formation too much and make it less likely that the other three would be willing to fly it.

What I would like to see is a big NAA Heritage/Legacy jet flight someday to include the Sabreliner, T-2 Buckeye, FJ-4B Fury, F-100 and F-86. Maybe a future Thunder Over Michigan.............

[Tim Savage]

Tom,

Agree this is a NAA Fighter "Heritage Flight." While adding a B-25 would be interesting it would probably complicate the formation too much and make it less likely that the other three would be willing to fly it.

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Why would the others not be willing to fly it?

[Rob W]

Why would the others not be willing to fly it?

I don't think anyone wants to see another "Sabre Dance."

As Dan K. brought to our attention on the Oshkosh forum, the C-1A Trader being restored is almost ready for the trip to Wisconsin. If all goes as planned it will follow its air show debut there with a trip to Thunder for the weekend of August 9-11.

http://www.warbirdsnews.com/aircradft-r ... #more-6049

[dc8jet]

Any chance of having one of the Convair 580s on display this year?

[TOM WALSH]

And, don't forget Jack's two P-51's based at Willow Run.

That will make 5 Mustangs on the line - a B & C and 3 D's.

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

Under 2 weeks to the show now! Looking forward to some last lineup updates soon and a schedule on the web site!

Maybe a few more of the warbirds at Oshkosh this week can swing by Michigan for the following weekend.

Update on the Thunder performer's page on the web site:

http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow/ ... ers/legacy

Now there will be a 3-ship "Legacy Flight" (Corsair/Skyraider/Skyhawk) formation to complement the 3-ship "Heritage Flight" (Mustang/Sabre/Super Sabre).

The show keeps getting better!

[TOM WALSH]

Very Cool!

You scooped me on this one Jim .. had no idea it was in the mix.

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

[Boeing666]

Update on the Thunder performer's page on the web site:

http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow/ ... ers/legacy

Now there will be a 3-ship "Legacy Flight" (Corsair/Skyraider/Skyhawk) formation to complement the 3-ship "Heritage Flight" (Mustang/Sabre/Super Sabre).

The show keeps getting better!

This just got better - this awesome Heritage and Legacy flights are making up for the loss of the Mossy, ME-262 and the FW190.

[k5083]

Not really; if by that, you mean being attractive to the audience segment that would have come out for the Mossie, 190 and 262.

Still a thin show for the WW2 buffs. We all wish we were at Duxford last month!

August

[TOM WALSH]

I think that it's a respectable offering considering the plight of many shows this year. To their credit, they never gave up!

Oh, and by the way, I don't recall that the Fw 190 was ever in the mix for Thunder 2013.

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

[TOM WALSH]

Saturday/ Sunday Photo Tour/ Photo Pit spots are SOLD OUT!

Cheers,

Tom Walsh.

[BK]

The schedule is out, same for both days:

10:30 AM - WWII Air & Ground Battle Reenactment
11:00 AM - Aerobatic Teaser
11:45AM - Opening Ceremonies with Flag Drop
12:00 PM until 4:00 PM Air Performances
Legacy Flight (A-4B/AD-5W Skyraider/F4U-5N Corsair)
A-4B Skyhawk Demo
Former Red Bull Air Racer, Michael Goulian
Vietnam Air & Ground Battle Reenactment
(Huey/AC-47/O-2's/Skyraiders)
Skyraiders Fly-By & Missing Man Formation
WWII Air Power Parade (B-17/B-25s/P-51/Corsair/TBM/T-6's/SNV-1/AT-11)
World Renowned Aerobatic Performer, Sean D. Tucker
F-100F Demo
Heritage Flight (F-100/F-86/P-51)

The schedule is out, same for both days:

GREAT to see the "Legacy" Flight open the show and the "Heritage" Flight close it!

Should be a great show, good having the O-2's in the Vietnam segment, even though they are not on the aircraft list yet.

Would be nice to see the C-123 and C-1A fly in the show, but hopefully will catch them on arrival Friday.

Should be a fantastic Thunder weekend!