so far that's 3 of 5 things they were trying for that were made possible....only announced things will be taken on the board! NICE!!!!!
2 Spitfires
1 Lancaster
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so far that's 3 of 5 things they were trying for that were made possible....only announced things will be taken on the board! NICE!!!!!
2 Spitfires
1 Lancaster
1-XXXXXXXX (X's are not to correct length so stop trying!)
Something else XXXXXXXX
Only 2 Spits?! Hey I've been to Duxford and seen 14 in formation so it takes a bit more to get me excited.:cool: Still this will at least take card of my warbird fix for the summer. Geneseo has already started to wear off. Now...add a Hurricane, Lysander .....
Do we know who the second Spit belongs to?
EDIT: Jim Beasley just saw the FB page.
Calm down.... I said they are trying for more! ;)
Dont remember if it was earlier this year but a UH-60 Blackhawk visited FRG and instead of the usual VIP white-top it was yellow. I was just down in DC and
saw a Flight of two of these copters over the Potomac. Someone posted a pic here with the info on the unit. Thanks.
John Klos posted some shots here:
http://nycaviation.com/forum/threads/36858-Republic-Farmingdale-(FRG)-Notable-Visitors?p=406121&viewfull=1#post406121
They were out of the 12th Aviation Battalion, Military District of Washington, based out of Fort Belvoir, VA.
So whats with the new building outside of Atlantic I saw today? Temporary?
And speaking of new I see that Duquesne Aviation traded in their S76 for a brand-new AB139, N99DQ (same #).
Did it just arrive today? They did a long run-up before heading out NW.
The DQ helo has been there about 3 weeks now. I know one of the pilots and he has been doing pilot training for a few weeks with it now. I haven't gotten a close up look at it yet, but will soon.
As for the building outside Atlantic, that just showed up today. Not sure what it's for...yet.
I have many pics of her and she is beautyful! I have been in and round it and all that glass in the cockpit is AWESOME! Back looks a little boxy. Lots of cameras on it...Nose, Tail and I think one or two more. Very cool stuff!!!!
I would love to post a pic of her that I took with 2 off camera flashes but it is in the hangar and I do not want to upset anyone. I have a bunch from outside but nothing worth posting.
Here is another one from the same day....VERY SAD to see this with the same stickers!
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...47_nqxtP-L.jpg
Ed Hamill is on active duty. He is going to fly one more airshow in November to complete his 2010 airshow season.
A new little noise maker is in town
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...55_eAJFW-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...66_pKJgW-L.jpg
Nice. This is the first T-45 FRG has seen in awhile.
Ah that explains the 2 flight of Helios I saw over the great south bay today.
Is the T-45 still there? And if so any details on departure. Thanks!
Yes, it is suppose to be there for a few more days... I would imagine that it is leaving on Sun or Monday but did not ask as I am leaving for PA early in the morning for a few days. Sorry
Here is another picture from today
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...15_Uq6Qs-L.jpg
[QUOTE=Derf;428375]Yes, it is suppose to be there for a few more days... I would imagine that it is leaving on Sun or Monday but did not ask as I am leaving for PA early in the morning for a few days. Sorry
Oh so you dont ask because YOU wont be around to take pictures. What about the rest of us slobs? :smile::smile::biggrin::biggrin:
Always loved the look of T45 and the A4. Like to have one parked in the driveway. Nice!
Any updates on the AAM and Labor Day weekend? Is the numbers of Brit aircraft set at the Lanc and 2 Spits?
Also I know a lot of folks are interested in a schedule of the flying, and wondering if the Lanc and Spits are going to fly or just be on static display.
There will be Ceremonies Friday so arrivals will be before then. Saturday should be the big flying day with lots of C-47 D-day trips... I am told that most aircraft will be flying. Not sure on schedules and I am sure any plans will change on this. Not sure about Sunday but I am sure stuff will be flying then too. I would think Sat is the day to be there.
Update... There will be formation flights on Friday with the 2 spits and Lancaster as well as some Museum aircraft in the formation for a second flyby. The only thing I can confirm flying Sat is the C-47. I am sure more aircraft will fly Sat but the real day to be there will be Friday. I am changing my above statement to say FRIDAY is the day you want to be there if you can only go one day.
The full release
70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain to be observed on LI with
RAF Spitfires and a four engine Lancaster flying at the
American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport
Calling all Long Islanders whose families survived the Blitz
All Labor Day weekend, the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, when Nazi and British fighters fought over the future of freedom, two rare RAF Spitfires and a heavy four engine Lancaster bomber will take to the air over the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport to mark ceremonies that will include remarks by British Acting Consul-General Dominic Meiklejohn and welcoming British expats who are now proud Long Islanders remembering the deadly Blitz by Nazi bombers during World War II.
Following their salute flight, the RAF aircraft will be joined by American fighters that were later flown by British pilots and, together, helped turn the tide of war in Europe and the Pacific.
“The significance of this anniversary is simple for every American. Seventy years ago this summer, our very civilization stood on the edge of a horrible abyss. If Britain had fallen to the Nazis, it would have been virtually impossible for the United States to land on occupied European soil and roll back the Third Reich,” explained American Airpower Museum president Jeff Clyman. “It was the Spitfire, and its stable mate, the Hurricane, that rose to the defense of London and thereby saved humanity from the Nazis. We need to understand our history and heed those lessons today.”
Museum Vice President Jim Vocell said, “We are looking to welcome the families of British expats now living on Long Island who experienced the Battle of Britain as soldiers, airmen or sailors. In addition, we are looking for firsthand accounts from those who were in Britain as children, then immigrated here to the States. These are all valuable oral histories that become part of the fabric of fighting for freedom.”
Hensley Murray, a longtime volunteer at the American Airpower Museum, was a child in Glasgow, Scotland whose industrial area, Clydebank, took a terrible pounding from Luftwaffe bombers because of its role as an industrial center. Some 12,000 homes were destroyed or damaged and, at one point during the aerial assault, over 500 people were killed within two nights.
“London was better known as a target for Nazi bombers during the Blitz, but other cities also suffered terribly, including Belfast, Manchester, Plymouth and Coventry. Those of us who lived through it won’t forget it, and this anniversary cannot pass without every Long Islander understanding what was at stake,” offered Murray.
Labor Day Weekend’s Battle of Britain program at the American Airpower Museum will be held from Friday, September 3rd through Monday, September 6th, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Gate donations will be requested, $15 for adults, $10, for seniors and veterans and $5 for children. Flight and armor experiences will also be available. The museum’s web site is www.americanairpowermuseum.com
Fred,
Thanks for the flying schedule update for next week.:biggrin:
Dreaming of flight
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...26_5dHU7-L.jpg
Friday's schedule of events at the AAM have been canceled due to the incoming storm. Remainder of weekend activities should go on as planned. Sorry folks...
[QUOTE=PhantomII;429015]Assuming Earl blows on through as forecast, the plan is to kick off the weekend activities with the arrival of the Lanc and Spits on Saturday at Noon. QUOTE]
THis still good to go?
Negitive....they are expecting the aircraft in tomorrow at noon... the Activities will be SUNDAY and I will miss it!!! UGH
I will be there all day tomorrow, and possibly tomorrow night ;)
Yes, right now, they are expecting the aircraft to arrive around Noon on Saturday, with a certain amount of fanfare. They will be on display all weekend, but the BoB ceremony that was scheduled for Friday will be held on Sunday instead.
Word out of the Great White North is they hope to arrive with the Lancaster around 11am Saturday. That is Canadian Time, so YMMV.
confirmed
PIREP from the LANC!!
FRG UA /OV BUF-FRG /TM 1518 /FL050 /TP LANC /TB LGT-OCNL MOD CHOP
050/BLO
She's on her way.....reported 11:18 local
10:50AM!! :cool: Just passing Sheltair when I heard them on Tower. Coming in from the North they set up for a low Fly-By on Runway 1. I set up in the rear lot of Atlantic by the #s of 1
as they turned in from the shoreline. What a beauty. After Fly-By they did a left turn out and came in on 3-2. I went over to the Museum parking lot to get a closer look then headed out
as I had errands to run. Heard one of the AAM workers tell a guest the Spitfires wouldnt be coming in till tomorrow. Anyone confirm?
That's affirmative, due to the high winds the Spitfires will arrive sometime Sunday, with the BoB festivities around 12.
I'll try for better pics tomorrow.This one's junk.
http://dfalk.smugmug.com/Airplanes/R...0_NQK7r-XL.jpg