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22 Jun 2020

Billy Werth Injured In Aircraft Crash

by RyanS | posted in: Aerobatics | 3

Aerobatic pilot Billy Werth was badly injured in a plane crash last week. He is probably best known for performing in his red, white and blue Pitts biplane, but last year he also started performing as part of the Redline Airshows team with lead pilot Ken Reider. He is also an Air Force Reserve and… Read more

1 May 2020

Blue Angels And Thunderbirds Release Flyover Routes/Times For Saturday, May 2nd

by RyanS | posted in: Flyovers, Jet Teams, US Air Force Thunderbirds, US Navy Blue Angels | 15

The US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels have released their planned flight routes and scheduled flyover times for their special joint flyovers above Baltimore, Washington DC, and Atlanta tomorrow (May 2)! Take a look at the images below and make your plans to see them, but remember to respect social distancing guidelines… Read more

5 Dec 2019

Canadian Snowbirds Resume Full Operations; 2020 Performances Delayed Until June

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams | 1

Jet Team schedules won’t be released until next week, but the Canadian Forces Snowbirds have already confirmed that their 2020 show season will not start until June 6th. The team is over a month behind their planned training schedule following an October crash at the Atlanta Air Show in Georgia. Pilot Capt. Kevin Domon-Grenier, Snowbird… Read more

13 Oct 2019

Snowbird Pilot Safe After Jet Crashes Near Atlanta Air Show

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams | 0

Photo by Brandon Wynn/Hover-Slam Photography A pilot with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds team was forced to eject from his aircraft before it crashed earlier today. Capt. Kevin Domon-Grenier, Snowbird #5, is reportedly doing fine after parachuting to safety. The CT-114 Tutor aircraft impacted a field, leaving no injuries or damage on the ground. Photo courtesy… Read more

7 Jan 2018

Wings Over Atlanta 2018 Airshow At Dobbins ARB Canceled

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Schedules | 3

The planned 2018 Wings Over Atlanta Air and Space Expo has been canceled. The announcement was posted on the base’s Facebook page earlier today. The airshow was scheduled to be held on March 24th and 25th at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia, with the US Air Force Thunderbirds as the headlining performance. As with… Read more