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USAF THUNDERBIRDS

Jul 21, 2008 3:48 pm Report Abuse

It was my pleasure to go see the USAF Thunderbirds perform this past weekend. It was very difficult to decide which pictures to put in here as I took 735 of them! Many of the shots I got were just plane (no pun intended) lucky. I was using rapid fire when the planes would fly by in hopes of getting a few good pictures. I think I did.

It was interesting to be back on the McCord base. Last time I was on the base (even though I pass by it several times a year and am a retired military member) was in the late late 70's and I was doing preventitive maintenance on cooling and heating equipement. The place has really changed, LOL!

Well, I hope you enjoy the pictures.

OK OK, SINCE I HAVE BEEN ASKED MORE THAN ONCE, THE FIRE BALL IS FROM THE PLANES YOU SEE DOING AN RE-ENACTMENT OF PEARL HARBOR AND THEY HAD SOME MUNITIONS THEY WERE SETTING OFF ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. TO MANY HEADS IN THE WAY FOR ME TO GET A PICTURE OF THAT.

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tigerlil Jul 21, 2008 3:57 pm
AWESOME...TKS. FOR THE PICS.,VERY GOOD SHOTS.AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mrtrc266 Jul 21, 2008 3:58 pm
That's awesome DrD. I used to watch the Blue Angels all the time in Alaska. Haven't been to an ari show in a long time, thanks for the pics.
astrogini Jul 21, 2008 4:10 pm
They are absolutely amazing to watch.

Thank you for sharing the great pictures!
Wildfire41 Jul 21, 2008 4:11 pm
Thanks for the pics. I LOVE air shows. Although I'm partial to the USAF(my dad was in the AF in WWII I got some great nose art pics), growing up in RI in the flight path to Quonset...I got use to the Navy's Blue Angels. Both magnificent demo teams. I always keep an eye open for the next air show in the area. Again, thanks for the pics...wish they came with sound
DrWife22 Jul 21, 2008 4:19 pm

The pics you took were SO beautiful!

Very impressive, I must say!

topcat1954 Jul 21, 2008 4:23 pm

Great shots ! My son is currently serving with, Viper West Demonstration Team, out of Hill AFB in Utah, he is a crew chief on a team with responsiability for 3, F16 Fighting Falcons, he loves it !

.....Tc.....

Hemi-Sport Jul 21, 2008 4:42 pm
Thx for the great pics Dr. Enjoyed them.
cybermom Jul 21, 2008 4:52 pm
Great pics! I love watching them every year at Ellington here in Houston.
buddmanbob Jul 21, 2008 4:55 pm
Your right Duane, those pics were plane lol. Whats up with the explosion in the one pic? Great camera work bro!!!
minklady Jul 21, 2008 5:12 pm
WOW !!! Awesome pics ..Here in Canada we have the Snowbirds ..I think they are coming in September can't wait
MetallicaMami Jul 21, 2008 5:27 pm
I love the Thunderbirds! I've seen them twice and they're amazing. My ex is a MSgt in the USAF and he took me to see them and we got to meet the pilots....it was so cool! I've seen the Blue Angels too and both of these flight teams are just breathtaking. Makes me proud to think that the US Air Force and Navy has such badass pilots!!!
usuckbig1 Jul 21, 2008 5:37 pm

Cool Pics D. You took some great pics.

Bet it was great to watch

TheOldGuy Jul 21, 2008 6:52 pm

Great pics Duane. I saw the Thunderbirds do this one about 20 - 30 feet over the water at "The Battery" in Charleston, SC in 1977, but I think they were a little closer to each other.

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monsternuts26 Jul 21, 2008 7:13 pm

Wow, great shots Dr. D.!! I use to love going to airshows with my family when I was a kid. When I was in the Navy, I got to watch the blue angels pratice over the base in Pensacola, FL while I was in A school. Then, it was a real treat to be stationed on an aircraft carrier (the USS NIMITZ CVN68) and got to watch an air show everyday while I worked. I wouldn't mind too much to see a part two to this blog.

Later D, thanks for sharing!!

aussiestorm69 Jul 21, 2008 9:18 pm
Looking at them has made me air sick but that's cool. Awesome pix mate
warlock7777 Jul 21, 2008 9:43 pm
Cool pics DrD! they are awesome!..always loved the F-14 myself..I was wondering the same as bob?...someone decide to have a lil' revenge at the base lol
steph1488 Jul 21, 2008 11:23 pm
Awesome pics! There's some good "wallpaper" here! Really like the 2nd from bottom shot of the two planes... nice job D!
Atticus22 Jul 22, 2008 1:37 am

great pics, duane

thanks for sharing

Golan Jul 22, 2008 2:00 am

Great Pictures Doc. Yep they are here in louisville for thunder over louisville the kick off to KY Derby festival. They rock I love it

Peace

pfdiddy Jul 22, 2008 2:18 am

WOW!! AWESOME SHOTS DrD!!!

So you say you were using rapid fire...What kind of camera were you using?

We also have air shows here in Halifax, maybe not as big as you guys in the states , nevertheless, it's always a rush to see those fighter jets go by.

Thanks for the pics.


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