I was actually thinking the same thing!! BTW NJ had to go undergo a complete physical three months ago and was certified by the BA Flight Surgeon this week.
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#7 is here
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/...79334f97_b.jpgBA7 arrival KFRG 5/21/14 by lijk604, on Flickr
BA #7 won't be going to the Flyover in Maryland. It's just a flyover and no narration is required. He will be doing media flights during the day.
Here is a link to News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen's media flight two years ago, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np2vxJDvVl4
The fly over for the Blue Angels at the graduation is scheduled for 10:04AM Friday in Maryland, so look for them to depart around 9:00AM
They should return before 11:00AM, refuel and go up for practice Friday afternoon.
Also if they follow their usual show routine they will fly a practice demo sometime Thursday after they arrive
Nice Moose!
Two quick edits from today:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5578/...632b114d_b.jpgBlue Angel #7 by Kenneth Pagliughi, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5072/...408ea02c_b.jpgJohn Klatt Airshows - Jack Links Jet WACO by Kenneth Pagliughi, on Flickr
Yup they got smart. It is $8 instead of $10 though.
Great shots everyone, especially considering the poor lighting conditions this afternoon.
A few of mine,
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Even though this isn't airshow related, this little fellow made a surprise visit.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/...8f641327_b.jpgN612WF by Kenneth Pagliughi, on Flickr
That Media flight video was actually taken 8 years ago, because sadly a year later in April 2007 the Blue Angel pilot in this video,
Lt. Kevin Davis call sign "Kojak" was killed during a Blue Angels performance down in Beaufort, South Carolina :frown:
Anyway, after #7 does a MAX climb takeoff at FRG for the Media Flight they usually head down towards the Beach
and then way out over the Ocean where they're able break the sound barrier during their 45 minute flight also. :cool:
Tried to get to the field for the arrivals but got there too late. Here are a few shots I was able to manage.
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