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Re: Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, Washington, DC 2020 (POSTPONED TO SEPT 25)
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:22 pm
by FlyRed
They removed the Lancaster, but left Vintage Wing's Hurricane.
Even if half the list shows up it'll be a heck of a show.
Re: Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, Washington, DC 2020 (POSTPONED TO SEPT 25)
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:16 pm
by kalamazookid
This may be of interest to some of you.
https://aodphototours.org/
Re: Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, Washington, DC 2020 (POSTPONED TO SEPT 25)
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:25 am
by Grunt087
Has anyone heard what airport they leave from? Any list of the planes that have not cancelled? I am debating whether it’s worth risking Covid and a beating from BLM or Antifa.
Re: Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, Washington, DC 2020 (POSTPONED TO SEPT 25)
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:05 pm
by FlyRed
Culpeper Airport and some, including all the heavy bombers, will be at Manassas Airport.
No updated list yet.
Re: Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, Washington, DC 2020 (POSTPONED TO SEPT 25)
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:58 pm
by FlyRed
Aircraft list updated. Still very impressive but A LOT of cancellations.
https://ww2flyover.org/participating-aircraft/
Re: Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, Washington, DC 2020 (POSTPONED TO SEPT 25)
Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:34 pm
by Grunt087
Thanks for all the good info. I will get my Bulletproof Vest and gas mask and brave the Rioters to get some good shots.
Re: Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, Washington, DC 2020 (POSTPONED TO SEPT 25)
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 9:20 pm
by BruceK
C-46 Tinker Belle unable to attend
Re: Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, Washington, DC 2020 (POSTPONED TO SEPT 25)
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 2:42 pm
by NEAirMuseums
Update from the Tunison Foundation (unfortunately the C-46 had to cancel as previously noted):
This is the start of an active week for Placid Lassie. Last week we complete maintenance (MX) by replacing the fuel pump on the right engine and addressed never ending oil leaks. Placid Lassie us currently at Oxford-Waterbury Airport (KOXC) in CT. Sunday morning the plan is do a test flight and get one of the pilots on the team current with three take offs and landings.
This is also the week of Arsenal of Democracy in Washington, DC which Placid Lassie is proud to take part along with 75 other WW2 airplanes. The current operating plan is to depart KOXC at 3pm on Tuesday and fly south to Culpepper Airport (KCJR) were we will be based with most of the other airplanes. Meanwhile both B-29s, a B-17, a PBY-4, a C-46 and a C-47 (Miss Virginia) will be at based Manassas Airport (KHEF). Wednesday is briefings. Thursday is a practice flight with airplanes starting to take off around 10:30 and landings starting around noon. Friday, Sept 25th is the event. Take off times start at 10:30 and first landings at 12:00. We expect to fly south down the Potomac, and then fly on the south side of the Mall. Come out to see Placid Lassie (and the others) in flight. Likely there will also be TV coverage.
https://www.facebook.com/tunisonFoundat ... 4282763536
Re: Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, Washington, DC 2020 (POSTPONED TO SEPT 25)
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2020 2:49 am
by BruceK
Re: Arsenal of Democracy Flyover, Washington, DC 2020 (POSTPONED TO SEPT 25)
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:30 pm
by BruceK
Postponed due to overcast conditions. They will try again tomorrow at the same time but weather is expected to be about the same.
