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There doing an AAF theme this year. They don't have a complete list of aircraft out yet but they do have 7 heavies scheduled. That would be 4 B-17's, Both B-24's and the lancaster. The main theme aircraft will be the P-47 thunderbolt. They are also trying to do a paradrop from a C-47, not sure of what stage this operation is in but it will go along well with the mock battle scene going on with P-47 support.
The dates are early august, I think the 8,9. I will confirm this and let you all know but it should be another great show.
Great news. I was able to attend in both 2005 and 2006. I had to miss this year. I hope to be in the photo pit again next year. I would love to grab a beer with anyone else that is attending.
I'll have to see how the business goes this year before I could commit to it. Believe me, that will be quite a show and I have been wanting to attend Thunder for a long time. But if I don't make it, fear not, I have a network of aviation photogs that will certainly be there.
For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci
Just to let you guys know, the lancaster is suppose to fly both days with the other heavies. I just read the b-17's and they will be the Yankee lady, nine-o-nine, memphis belle, and thunderbird. There was talk of a fw190 but it's not finished yet and the collins fondation doesn't have there 262 yet. There's still no word on the 109 to fight the thunderbolts but I think there working on it. It's a short trip for that one to attend.
I know I'll be attending, most likely both days. I hope to be able to get in the photo pit for both of them. They'll have the usual setup this year. Things were a little different last year becouse of the blues attending but there's know big jet team this year.
Last edited by grumman-cats; 01-02-2008 at 11:14 AM.
That Mig pilot is crazy. Back in 2005 he made a several high speed passes during the practice on Friday and the crowd went ape s***. I will see if I have any pictures to post but my 300 mm does not reach out there very well. For those that cannot make it, they sale DVDs from the shows. I picked up the one for 2005 and it was the only bad thing about my trip. I hear that they are much better now.
I just read that there going to have two c-47's with 10 jumpers each that will jump into the battle on the ground while the P-47's do some gun runs. This should make for an entertaining experiance I think.
And for those that might be interested, I made a DVD of the last three shows but remember, I am not a professional videographer even though I think mine is better than the ones they produced.
Last edited by grumman-cats; 02-27-2008 at 10:30 AM.
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