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by TooTallDean
Thu Jun 18, 2020 2:24 am
Forum: 2021 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: MCAS Yuma Airshow 2021 (CANCELLED)
Replies: 13
Views: 13568

Re: MCAS Yuma Airshow 2021

I saw the 2018 Yuma show, and it was great!

It was a one-day event, then I drove across AZ to see the Sunday Luke Days show at Luke AFB.
Awesome weekend!
by TooTallDean
Wed Jun 17, 2020 11:12 pm
Forum: 2020 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: MCAS Miramar Air Show 2020 (CANCELLED)
Replies: 21
Views: 26214

Re: MCAS Miramar Air Show 2020

Miramar hasn't updated their website from 2019 yet. It still shows the Red Arrows, so I'm not surprised they are cancelling. I was considering another road trip to the USA if the Canada/USA border opens up in time (3 extensions so far), and if the numbers seem to be falling (still not happening enou...
by TooTallDean
Sun May 24, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: 2020 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Airshow London 2020 (Now "Sky Drive" Presented by ASL)
Replies: 158
Views: 7933425

Re: Airshow London 2020

The Snowbirds will be grounded for a while after their fatal crash last Sunday.
So they will not be attending this show, even if goes ahead.
by TooTallDean
Mon May 18, 2020 4:31 am
Forum: 2020 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Snowbirds - Operation Inspiration
Replies: 37
Views: 86267

Re: Snowbirds - Operation Inspiration

This shows how soon after takeoff it crashed, and how dense the homes are spaced. This could have been far worse. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Kamloops+Airport,+3035+Airport+Rd,+Kamloops,+BC+V2B+7X1/2425+Glenview+Ave,+Kamloops,+BC+V2B+4L5/@50.7014588,-120.4521179,14.5z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0...
by TooTallDean
Mon May 18, 2020 3:47 am
Forum: 2020 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Snowbirds - Operation Inspiration
Replies: 37
Views: 86267

Re: Snowbirds - Operation Inspiration

I posted this on my FB page: Thoughts are with the family and friends of Capt. Jennifer Casey, and the entire Snowbirds team on their tragic loss today. I had the honour of meeting Capt. Casey (Capt Howell back then) in April 2018. She was the PAO for the CF-18 Demo Team aircraft then, and it was th...
by TooTallDean
Mon May 18, 2020 3:43 am
Forum: 2020 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Snowbirds - Operation Inspiration
Replies: 37
Views: 86267

Re: Snowbirds - Operation Inspiration

Health care workers saluting the Snowbirds. Very nice.
Thanks for posting.
by TooTallDean
Sun May 17, 2020 11:37 pm
Forum: 2020 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Snowbirds - Operation Inspiration
Replies: 37
Views: 86267

Re: Snowbirds - Operation Inspiration

CTV is reporting 1 has died, anther CF member seriously injured.
by TooTallDean
Thu Apr 30, 2020 2:09 am
Forum: General Airshow Discussion
Topic: Corona virus, Covid-19 and airshows?
Replies: 664
Views: 447265

Re: Corona virus, Covid-19 and airshows?

Abbotsford AIAS is my local hometown show.
So far, it has not been cancelled or postponed.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/abbotsf ... oronavirus
by TooTallDean
Sun Apr 12, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: 2020 Airshow Performer Info And Schedules
Topic: 2020 US Navy F-35C Demos
Replies: 5
Views: 9689

Re: 2020 US Navy F-35C Demos

What is the final word on this?
Will the USN be doing F-35C demos?
(I realize that Covid-19 may demolish any current plans...)