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10 Apr 2017

RARE SIGHT: Blue Angels and Patrouille de France Fly Together

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, Popular Posts, US Navy Blue Angels | 1

The world’s two oldest military flight demonstration teams flew together Sunday night as the US Navy Blue Angels returned to Pensacola from Sun ‘n Fun with the Patrouille de France in tow to spend a few days with the team. The eight Alpha Jets of the Patrouille teamed up with the Blue’s six F/A-18 Hornets… Read more

6 Apr 2017

Disney World Visitors Treated To Blue Angel Flyovers

by RyanS | posted in: Flyovers, Jet Teams | 0

Visitors to Walt Disney World got a special treat today when the US Navy Blue Angels performed a pair of flyovers above the Magic Kingdom park. The six-ship delta formation flew down Main Street USA before performing a Delta Breakout over the iconic Cinderella Castle. Photos of the flyby were all over social media following… Read more

14 Dec 2016

Air Force Announces Report Findings On 2016 Thunderbird #6 Crash – Pilot Cleared

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams | 0

The US Air Force says that the crash of Thunderbird #6 into a Colorado field earlier this year was caused by a throttle malfunction. The finding was part of the Accident Investigation Board report on the incident, announced today by Air Combat Command. The crash occurred shortly after a flyby of the United States Air… Read more

30 Nov 2016

Patrouille de France To Perform In The United States In 2017

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 7

The Patrouille de France, France’s aerobatic jet team and equivalent to the US Navy Blue Angels and US Air Force Thunderbirds, will perform in the United States in early 2017. Plans are currently in place for only one or two shows, though we certainly hope more are added. As of now, the only confirmed show… Read more

24 Nov 2016

Bob Hoover Remembered With Celebration Of Life Ceremony, Triple Flyover

by RyanS | posted in: Miscellaneous, Popular Posts | 1

Aviation lost one of its greats one month ago, when R.A. “Bob” Hoover passed away at the age of 94. Bob was without a doubt one of the most legendary pilots to have graced the skies. His exploits in World War II would have been enough for most pilots, but his real fame was gained… Read more

3 Nov 2016

QF-4 Phantoms To Perform Flyover At Sunday’s NASCAR Race in Texas

by RickyM | posted in: Flyovers | 0

This Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway will have a special treat – two QF-4 Phantoms for the pre-race flyover! The flyover is scheduled for 2:02 pm eastern, 1:02 central time before the start of the race. The QF-4s will base out of the Fort Worth/Alliance Airport, about 14 miles north of Fort… Read more

2 Sep 2016

USAF Thunderbirds Flyover New York City

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams | 1

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, flew over famous landmarks around New York City Friday morning. It was announced last Friday that the Thunderbirds had planned a flyover around the city, framing the 6 red, white and blue F-16s with landmarks such as the World Trade Center and Empire State Building.… Read more

26 Aug 2016

USAF Thunderbirds To Fly Over New York City, Statue of Liberty, And World Trade Center

by RickyM | posted in: Flyovers, Jet Teams | 3

Flyover alert! Six red, white and blue F-16 Fighting Falcons of the US Air Force Thunderbirds will fly over famous sights around New York City, NY on the morning of September 2nd. The team will flyover the Statue of Liberty and up the Hudson River, setting up a unique photo opportunity with the World Trade… Read more

4 May 2016

Flyovers Announced For The 100th Running Of The Indianapolis 500

by RickyM | posted in: Flyovers | 3

Before the race car engines roar to life for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, the roar of airplanes will greet fans. The first flyover will be a two ship formation of a Douglas SBD-5 and a P-51 Mustang. Both aircraft are from the Commemorative Air Force. The second flyover will be a four… Read more

13 Apr 2016

FLYOVER ALERT: Food City 500 (Bristol Motor Speedway) – April 17th, 2016

by RickyM | posted in: Flyovers, Military | 1

AirshowStuff has learned that two A-10 Warthogs from Moody AFB in Georgia will flyover the Food City 500 this Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway! The race can be seen on your local FOX affiliate. The flyover is expected around 1pm Eastern. If you live in North Eastern Tennessee, you may get a glimpse of the… Read more