THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN 2024

[Steve Nelson]

P-38 "Tangerine" has experienced 'severe engine issues' on its way to Duluth. I'm guessing she lost an engine in the transit, so this may halt the P-38's tour for this year.

Well crap. It was supposed to be here in Battle Creek for our air show over the Fourth of July weekend. I don't think I've seen a P-38 fly in 20 years.

SN

[kalamazookid]

P-38 "Tangerine" has experienced 'severe engine issues' on its way to Duluth. I'm guessing she lost an engine in the transit, so this may halt the P-38's tour for this year.

Well crap. It was supposed to be here in Battle Creek for our air show over the Fourth of July weekend. I don't think I've seen a P-38 fly in 20 years.

SN

The Planes of Fame P-38 is covering at least some of the scheduled appearances by the Erickson P-38, including Battle Creek.

[Warbird Kid]

I guess I know ONE PLANE that won't be at the show this year...

[Xray]

I guess I know ONE PLANE that won't be at the show this year...

The Spruce Goose ?

[bmoran]

I guess I know ONE PLANE that won't be at the show this year...

The Spruce Goose ?

I think Warbird Kid is referring to the rumored sale of Yankee Lady... I'm perplexed at the crazy airshow arrangements of recent, the parting of the flagship B-17, renaming, the scrapping of the Argosy and whatnot... it just doesn't make sense to me and seems like the museum has lost their charm and their way...

[Xray]

I guess I know ONE PLANE that won't be at the show this year...

The Spruce Goose ?

I think Warbird Kid is referring to the rumored sale of Yankee Lady... I'm perplexed at the crazy airshow arrangements of recent, the parting of the flagship B-17, renaming, the scrapping of the Argosy and whatnot... it just doesn't make sense to me and seems like the museum has lost their charm and their way...

Well yeah, not high odds of the goose showing up anywhere.
Is what it is, nothing last forever.

[hurricane_yank]

How to destroy a great thing 101.

[michael luther]

Just added,

Fred Murrin's Dr.I!

[martin_sam_2000]

Just added,

Fred Murrin's Dr.I!

Exciting! Never seen a real rotary engine before!

Sean

[michael luther]

Just added,

The Timmermans Legends of Flight's Spitfire FR Mk. XVIIIe!!!

[michael luther]

Just added,

The Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation's C-54D Skymaster "SPIRIT OF FREEDOM"!!!

[michael luther]

Just added,

The Military Aviation Museum's FM-2 Wildcat!

[michael luther]

Just added,

The Military Aviation Museum's Spitfire LF Mk. IXe!!!

[martin_sam_2000]

My video of the Friday practice and the Saturday show is up.

https://youtu.be/VmUmR6b3D8s?si=taiAfBeP64P7qpjU

Sean

[Xray]

Was surprised to see the C-54, didn't know there was one flying

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