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    4 F-18s spotted ni the NYC area

    Just spotted 4 F-18s in formation over flying my house 15nm NE of LGA. Looked like they heading to LGA at 2,000ft.

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    Actually headed for New York Harbor for the Fleetweek Parade of Ships. we also observed a squadron of Amphibious Helicopter's heading south down the Hudson from our tower at LGA. CBS 880 Radio news earlier reported several WW2 era planes did a flyover as did a Korean War era fighter jet. And as I was typing this a US Navy C-9A (DC-9-30) departed Runway 4 at LGA !

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    Did the F-18s depart LGA?

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    Never landed at LGA Senga, when you saw them they where headed for a flyover in New York Harbor !

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    should be over my place soon since i am on the hudson river

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    The F-18s are from VFA-87 "War Party" and there should be three F-14s from VF-31.

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    There were a LOT of military jets out there today. About 6 different types.

    Also, for the props: Osprey, Orion, C-130, Hawkeye, etc.

    Korean era jet early in the day, but didn't see the reported WWll Warbirds.
    Modern acrobat bi-planes with a modern cessna or piper leading the way I thought.

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    Senga, I am surprised you don't have one of your clones on sight at the Hudson River ? Slipping are we ?

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    SAM G-5 just landed on 31 at LGA using an Army call sign !

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    damn... wish i were sticking around for the fun this weeknd but sadly i'll be relaxing in california wine country. :)
    it is mathematically impossible for either hummingbirds, or helicopters to fly. fortunately, neither are aware of this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LGA777
    Senga, I am surprised you don't have one of your clones on sight at the Hudson River ? Slipping are we ?

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    OH! they all have all that stuff already! :)

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    Another SAM G-5 landed on 31. got the reg this time. it's this Beauty !

    http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=5627622

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    And by far the Highlight of the day for me just landed on 31, a favorite of Phil D's, maybe he can see it depart !

    http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=551527

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    Quote Originally Posted by LGA777
    And by far the Highlight of the day for me just landed on 31, a favorite of Phil D's, maybe he can see it depart !

    http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=551527

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    Oh man, that hurts just knowing it was here. What a gorgeous bird.
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