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2014 Selfridge Airshow
Hey Everyone,
Today marked the start of aerial preparations for this year's Selfridge airshow and open house featuring the USN Blue Angels in addition to an overall "Women in Aviation" theme (with Julie Clark, Patty Wagstaff, Melissa Pemberton, and the Misty Blues among the other performers). I spent the better part of Thursday out on the shoulder of a road near the base enjoying the sound of freedom as the Blue Angels took to the skies twice. The early flight consisted primarily of circle maneuvers to establish checkpoints with a few limited show maneuvers as well, followed an hour later by a full run through the show routine. The results of today's photography are posted below.
As always, thanks for looking!
Blue Angels 1 and 2 during the early circle maneuvers establishing checkpoints on the angled showline
The Diamond formed up for a few quick maneuvers towards the end of their circle flights.
Looks like the checkpoints worked, with a near perfect meeting at show center!
Blue Angel 2 pulling a bit of vapor rejoining the formation.
The Diamond formation breaks off to land following the early flight making way for the solos.
The #5 jet was expereincing some sort of mechanical issues, so the two seater went up in its place.
The Blue Angel diamond completing the echelon pass.
The end of the line abrest loop
Blue Angel #6 pulling some g's setting up to rejoin the formation.
Perhaps the luckiest shot of the coming show. As much as I would love to say I planned it like this, that'd be a boldfaced lie for sure as I couldn't even really see clearly out of my right eye at the time, suffering from dry contacts.
Thanks again, and stay tuned for coverage of Friday's practice as well as Saturday and Sunday's shows!
Mark
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Great shots Mark, looking forward to seeing your shots of the 107th A-10s flying at their home show too this weekend !!
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Thanks Chris! Have no fear, the 107th's Hogs are pretty much my primary targets for the weekend having friends in the squadron who always seem to appreciate action shots of their jets.
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Nice shots Mark ! Great to see Selfridge was able to fly their A-10s during the show also !
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There's so much drama in these shots, Mark, excellent job even given the backlighting.
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Thanks William, glad you like them!
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