*SIX* F-18's at LGA 7-15-07

[AA 777]

I'd normally put this in the LGA thread, but I thought that it deserved its own thread....

Two F-18's just arrived at LGA. The first one did a flyby of 22 followed by a circle to land 31. The second one did a stright in landing of 22. The whole process caused 3 go arounds and one Eagle RJ that did the LDA-A to 22 and broke off early to circle to 31! Bet the pilots had fun!

The F-18's are parked at the Five Towers. Anyone know why they are here? Maybe the Met game at 110 today?

Edit: Navy King Air Just landed and parked next to the F-18's

-AA 777

[AA 777]

Just got word that 4 more F-18's are inbound...

...now landed and parked at 5 towers...

[Nick]

Hornet infestation!

[njgtr82]

Military appreciation day at Shea Stadium

[Matt Molnar]

I knew I heard something odd flying overhead.

[cancidas]

Hornet infestation!

nobody kick the nest!

[AirtrafficController]

Hornet infestation!

nobody kick the nest!

Get the flamethrower!

[NYARTCCFAN]

Was going out around 12:45 or so ans saw 4 flying over North Bergen NJ up thew Hudson. Last time was 911 I saw them that close

[Steven Holzinger]

I saw two fly over where I work... and its INCREDIBLY RARE to see fighters fly over... they must've been about 10,000 feet up, heading towards NYC, but they were in a very loose formation, noticed two contrails, so that ruled out the F-16. I could barely tell the tail, which looked angular (Hornet) and they definitely weren't Raptors... and that was about 10:10 this morning. Then about five minutes later I heard (I think) two more go over... couldn't see them. Then at about 10:45, I randomly looked back to the south and saw three flying somewhat in a southerly direction and trying to get in some sort of formation... maybe 6,000 feet up?

Last time fighters flew over my town (that I know of) was the last time Bush flew into PHL... sometime last year.

[Steven Holzinger]

Oh, and I hope someone got pictures of them!

[hiss srq]

They are not in a shootable location. More than likely they will dpart during my shift up here and if they do tomorrow I will be ready for them. Got to love the tower. There are more hornets on the fivetowers ramp than other types right now.

[Speedbird1]

I saw the F-18s fly overhead at St. George, Staten Island between 1245 and 1305 passing over the Statue of Liberty heading north up the Hudson. I also noticed an old bi-plane heading southbound at one point. I couldn't figure the purpose but they were evidently here for Shea's Military Appreciation Day. Does anyone know their point of origin? I'm sure LGA was forced to delay their operations during this show. It was an impressive performance.

[AA 777]

I'll post pictures from the landings later today when I get home.

They were supposed to take off around 11 but there is no activity as of yet

[SCOTYDEMCO]

Just saw two depart LGA. Heard them as they were climbing out. I was away all weekend, see what I miss :(

Anyone know any info on if any others are departing?

[hiss srq]

Two more should be going any time now. 4 of six are gone. I missed number one and saw the other three go. One from ground level and I made it to the tower and got outside on the tower for the others.

[hiss srq]

Two more should be going any time now. 4 of six are gone. I missed number one and saw the other three go. One from ground level and I made it to the tower and got outside on the tower for the others.

[SCOTYDEMCO]

Thanks Ryan. I think I heard the last two deprt about 30 minutes agao.

Anyone know what squadron or squadrons they were?

[hiss srq]

Yep, about two minues after my last poast they called for taxi on ground and went right to the front of the line for 13. Pretty whimpy climb out. They did a slightly more "verticle" version of the whitestone climb though still to procedure.

[cancidas]

shame that they can't get an unrestricted climb up to the flight levels around here. that's always a treat! two USAF F-16s did that out in PRC when i was there a few years back, was pretty cool to see...

[njgtr82]

shame that they can't get an unrestricted climb up to the flight levels around here. that's always a treat! two USAF F-16s did that out in PRC when i was there a few years back, was pretty cool to see...
I was stationed down at MCAS Beaufort for a while and it was always fun to see this. We had 9 squadrons of hornets so it was a common thing to see. Took it for granted then and would love to see it done again.

[Delta777LR]

I saw he two F-18s fly over me sometime after two while i was in Pelham Bay playground with my best friend's little brother who i babysit. i didnt have my camera with me but i would have snap some shots if i had it with me.

[Mateo]

From another list, they were from VMFA-533 out of MCAS Beaufort. They stopped at NAS Willow Grove before heading up to LGA.

[njgtr82]

From another list, they were from VMFA-533 out of MCAS Beaufort. They stopped at NAS Willow Grove before heading up to LGA.
callsign should have been Hawk then correct?

[DHG750R]

From another list, they were from VMFA-533 out of MCAS Beaufort. They stopped at NAS Willow Grove before heading up to LGA.
callsign should have been Hawk then correct?

Thats the callsign I heard ... Hawk 81 , 82 etc ...