Thunder over Michigan 2007

michael luther · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:53 pm

We have just picked next years theme.

We will be doing a salute to the B-25s, like we did for the B-17s.

This should turn out to be the largest gathering of B-25s. (catch 22 had 18?)

We have started talking to most of the owners, and have 20 lined up at this time with a few more to be added. (most should make it, like the B-17 year, I would guess 75%)

We are still not sure on the dates yet, as some of the aircraft might not be available on our first weekend of August.

We will keep you posted.

mrhenniger · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 1:59 pm

Thanks for the update Mike. I'll be looking forward to that for sure! Of course if a few A-26s were to show up I wouldn't be disappointed either. ;-)

Mike

B-29 Super Fort · **Joined:** Wed Sep 01, 2004 11:12 am **Posts:** 871

Should be something to the see with that many B-25s taking part.

TimAPNY · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:12 pm

That should make a whole lot of noise!

I'm standing by to mark my calendar.

Tim

bomberflight · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:32 pm

Lots of B-25's ....... :shock:

someone call a doctor ~ :shock:

I can feel my pulse is racing already :shock:

Jack Cook · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:55 pm

If it's has good has the Fresno gathering with 14 it should be excellent!

K5DH · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 3:56 pm

Wow! That'll be great! I remember some time in the 1990s there were eight B-25s present at the Breckenridge (Texas) show, which was claimed to be the largest gathering since Catch 22 was filmed. All eight flew in the show, too! It was quite a sight.

Cheers!

Jerry O'Neill · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:41 pm

Love the Mitchell!
The VAC show in the late 80's had eight or nine B-25's. It was great.
I hope I can make Thunder in '07!
Jerry

warbirdguy · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 4:41 pm

Wow, that is fantastic. With 20 currently lined up that leaves about 14 left. Correct?

Aircraft Mech Paul · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:11 pm

Hmmm,

sounds like alot of round engines filling the sky. 20 you say lined up so far ? Holy Cow.....how many are flyable in the country ? Better still, will the Canadian contingent be bringing any ? This certainly does have all the hallmarks of a great show...and it's only October !!!

Paul

Jeff Funk · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:25 pm

GREAT CHOICE! Already a must attend.

Between Thunder and The Mustang Gathering, 2007 will be the Great North American Summer.

Chuck Giese · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 7:34 pm

Oh baby, I'm in!!! (I was wondering if there was any event that could drag me back north, this will be it.)

The B-17 gathering was special, but this should be freakin awesome.

Good job.

Chuck

AIRIC · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 7:46 pm

Excellent news Mike. Your last B-25 round up was pretty cool and this will really top that one.

Eric

Roger Cain · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:36 pm

Fresno Calif. May 12th 2001.

Eleven out of twelve of the B-25's in attendance were able to get in the air together. It was an awesome sight.

Warren_C · **Posted:** Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:26 pm

michael luther wrote:

We have just picked next years theme.

We will be doing a salute to the B-25s, like we did for the B-17s.

This should turn out to be the largest gathering of B-25s. (catch 22 had 18?)

We have started talking to most of the owners, and have 20 lined up at this time with a few more to be added. (most should make it, like the B-17 year, I would guess 75%)

We are still not sure on the dates yet, as some of the aircraft might not be available on our first weekend of August.

We will keep you posted.

One of the festivities next year should be movie night with what else but a viewing of Catch 22. It would be fun to watch it on the airfield, like EAA theater in the woods. Have some popcorn and either cheer or jeer for the syndicate. Maybe even sell tickets in the form of 1 share.

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