EWR 06Oct AF1

[Mateo]

92-9000 wheels down at EWR 1720L; went to north area. Supported by C-17 08-8198/McGuire, 3xCH-53 and 2xVH-3. Kingfisher 319CJ VT-VJM also on the ground.

[Planesntrains]

That would explain the "16mins and growing due to VIP" delays. Any idea how long The Prez is in town?

[Gerard]

That would explain the "16mins and growing due to VIP" delays. Any idea how long The Prez is in town?

Gone by 7:45 or so. Was in Cresskill NJ just north of the GWB. BTW Mateo they used CH-53 Stallions and not Sea Knights? Sweet!!

[Mateo]

Yep; -53s, not -46s. Still in the HMX-1 c/s, though. Also noted 2 SQ 345s; SGA on today's flight, and SGD parked by the 20s bulb (blocking my view of the Fedex 727 :< ) Looks like Monday night's flight never went back. Otherwise, LOT and SK Star Alliances, and I didn't see any COs with UA titles, but it looks like the 739 was there, but hidden on an interior gate.

[Gerard]

Yep; -53s, not -46s. Still in the HMX-1 c/s, though.

Nice, Havent seen them use the Stallions in awhile. Love those Big Boys!!!!! :biggrin:
Thanks.

[Mateo]

Reconfirmed again this morning around 1040L when 3x CH-53 and 3x VH-3 departed EWR and headed south.

[Gerard]

Reconfirmed again this morning around 1040L when 3x CH-53 and 3x VH-3 departed EWR and headed south.

Interesting they stayed overnite. Weather was fine if they were flying back to Andrews. Is it policy not to fly at night if they were just shuttling the aircraft bacK?

[njgtr82]

There was 3 CH-53's and 2 VH-3's. The VH-3s went to the southwest but after swinging behind the tower the 53's went over to the city for a little sight seeing before heading back to the south. One of my coworkers requested a nice close approach to the tower for some pics and the VH-3's couldn't have done it any better, the 53's, lets just say it wasn't nearly as good.

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Here's what a little white out can do now
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Bill

[Derf]

AWESOME!!!!!

[Gerard]

AWESOME!!!!!


I TOTALLY AGREE!! WOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!! :biggrin::cool::smile:

[Gerard]

There was 3 CH-53's and 2 VH-3's. The VH-3s went to the southwest but after swinging behind the tower the 53's went over to the city for a little sight seeing
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5060036737_1120d5e91a_o.jpg
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Dude (yes DUDE) :biggrin: this picture ROCKS!!!!

[USAF Pilot 07]

Supported by C-17 08-8198/McGuire

The C-17 in the picture is a Dover jet and is tail 7175.

[njgtr82]

There was also a McGuire jet but it left last night back to ADW

[njgtr82]

Thanks!

[MarkLawrence]

Awesome shots Bill!!!...

[NLovis]

Awsome shots. I'm crying over here that I got no shots of getting these beauties:frown: And dont jynx it I still dont have CO in my arsenal.:frown:

[Mateo]

Great shots; the perspective from the Tower is probably a little better than from Penn Plaza, where I was this morning, although I swear I saw 2 flights of 3 depart. Can you PM me if you're willing to send some large-size photos so I can pick the BuNos off and put them in my log?

[gonzalu]

AMAZING captures Bill... simply superb location location location :-)