2024 Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo

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Post by OwenORourke » Thu May 23, 2024 2:47 pm

With the A-10, I wouldn't be surprised if it is just an arrival for static with a flyby like the P-8, that might make it count as a flying demo as it is also on their static page. I noticed they are also showing the EP-3E on the static page even though they said it had changed to a P-3C on their Instagram. Not sure whether the web page people are talking to the rest of the planning team, but they should really work on consistent messaging.
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Post by mleslie5 » Fri May 24, 2024 2:19 am

OwenORourke wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 2:47 pm With the A-10, I wouldn't be surprised if it is just an arrival for static with a flyby like the P-8, that might make it count as a flying demo as it is also on their static page. I noticed they are also showing the EP-3E on the static page even though they said it had changed to a P-3C on their Instagram. Not sure whether the web page people are talking to the rest of the planning team, but they should really work on consistent messaging.
Probably a misprint if I had to guess. It's worth noting here that the P-8 has been announced as doing an actual demo. The only way I could imagine the A-10 being listed as a performer if it's just meant to be there as a static is if they couldn't get there before the show so they were showing up during the day on Saturday.
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Post by Nate_Burrows » Fri May 24, 2024 2:59 pm

According to the email sent out today, Whiteman A-10s from the 442nd FW will be flying in the show as well.
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Post by OwenORourke » Fri May 24, 2024 4:09 pm

The e-mail today also mentioned an MC-130J as which has not been mentioned previously
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Post by BruceK » Fri May 24, 2024 4:47 pm

"You've been asking for it, begging for it, demanding it! In partnership with our primary event sponsor The Boeing Company, we are happy to announce a NORTH AMERICAN EXCLUSIVE of the F-15 Advanced Demo for #SpiritAirshow!
A tribute to our neighbors, friends, and family that have spent over 50 years designing and building the most iconic fighter aircraft ever envisioned, this demo is for YOU St. Louis! The F-15 remains in production for the #USAF and our allies, with no retirement date envisioned. 🦅
We will see you and the F-15 Advanced Eagle June 8-9."
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Post by Dan Gagnon » Fri May 24, 2024 4:52 pm

BruceK wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 4:47 pm "You've been asking for it, begging for it, demanding it! In partnership with our primary event sponsor The Boeing Company, we are happy to announce a NORTH AMERICAN EXCLUSIVE of the F-15 Advanced Demo for #SpiritAirshow!
A tribute to our neighbors, friends, and family that have spent over 50 years designing and building the most iconic fighter aircraft ever envisioned, this demo is for YOU St. Louis! The F-15 remains in production for the #USAF and our allies, with no retirement date envisioned. 🦅
We will see you and the F-15 Advanced Eagle June 8-9."
Holy shit! This is awesome!
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Post by Airshowlover811 » Fri May 24, 2024 4:58 pm

Airplanefreak2000 wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 2:01 pm
mleslie5 wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 6:28 am
Airplanefreak2000 wrote: Wed May 15, 2024 4:16 pm You think that’s crazy?!?! They’re not done yet! High chance of an incredible announcement yet to come! One that will undoubtedly tip the scales! HYYYYYPPPPPEEEE TRAINNNNNNNN LETTTTSSS GOOOOOOOO
How long are you gonna keep us in suspense?
Until the show announces it. But make plans! The work is being done now! It has made my decision to come now finally that’s for sure!
Is what you was talking about what was just announced or is it something else?
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Post by Nate_Burrows » Fri May 24, 2024 5:10 pm

Boeing says it will be a two ship EX demo!!
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Post by Airplanefreak2000 » Fri May 24, 2024 5:23 pm

Airshowlover811 wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 4:58 pm
Airplanefreak2000 wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 2:01 pm
mleslie5 wrote: Thu May 23, 2024 6:28 am

How long are you gonna keep us in suspense?
Until the show announces it. But make plans! The work is being done now! It has made my decision to come now finally that’s for sure!
Is what you was talking about what was just announced or is it something else?
BANG. Yes. One can assume they’ve been practicing at KBLV with the public notam they have up.
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Post by IDF783 » Fri May 24, 2024 7:10 pm

Nate_Burrows wrote: Fri May 24, 2024 5:10 pm Boeing says it will be a two ship EX demo!!
Whoa! So this and the 2 Bayou F-15s. Super cool! Is the F-15EX an official ACC Tac demo team?
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