 
Yaktown
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Username: Yaktown
Post Number: 196
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 11:44 am: |    |
Did anyone happen to go to the air show this weekend? I was over in Clinton Twp on Saturday afternoon and could hear it from the cemetery. Also saw a plane doing some skywriting but couldn't make out what it said. Alas, I did not have my camera with me! Love to hear any stories. |
Kathleen
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Username: Kathleen
Post Number: 2383
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 12:43 pm: | |
The skywriter was writing "AIRSHOW". We saw it in the morning, written twice, one to read it from the west, the other to read it from the east. Fascinating to watch the skywriting process!!
Alas, did not make it to the airshow. Would love to hear from someone who did. |
Fnnm400
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Username: Fnnm400
Post Number: 6
Registered: 04-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 2:28 pm: | |
I went on Friday for VIP day.. It was awesome, shot 900 digital pictures and burnt my face. My friend went back yesterday and said it ws even better than Friday. |
The_rock
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Username: The_rock
Post Number: 1842
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 4:06 pm: | |
I was out of town, and I am disappointed as I missed seeing a couple of F-15's which they were supposed to have. 15's have been absent the last few years at the Selfridge Show.
C'mon Fnnm400-- Out of 900 digital pix, you had to have a couple of the F-15 Strike Eagles?? |
Mauser765
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Username: Mauser765
Post Number: 1715
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 5:01 pm: | |
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The_rock
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Username: The_rock
Post Number: 1843
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 6:08 pm: | |
Mauser--I am proud of you, but how 'bout an F-15? |
Waz
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Username: Waz
Post Number: 116
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 6:19 pm: | |
Kind of off-topic, but who remembers the air shows at City Airport? I recall going back in the mid-70's, but I'm not sure what year they started or ended. They weren't up to the caliber of Selfridge, I imagine, but fun nonetheless. |
Blueidone
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Username: Blueidone
Post Number: 116
Registered: 03-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 7:30 pm: | |
My family and I were there today. It was a great day weather-wise and the crowds weren't too bad. We had a great time! My son is Navy vet and was able to describe the planes and the gear in detail as he was an aircraft ordinanceman (sp?). I have always dreamed of being able to fly that fast straight up to the sky...but alas my motion sickness keeps my feet on the ground!
Sorry...we don't have any pics. A good camera is the next major purchase on our list. |
Mauser765
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Username: Mauser765
Post Number: 1717
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, July 22, 2007 - 8:15 pm: | |
Didnt stay for F-15s. I saw a cool MIG though. I was there Saturday, from 6:30 til about 2ish. I got an hour preview before they let the humans in. Lots of planes. |
Civilprotectionunit4346
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Username: Civilprotectionunit4346
Post Number: 255
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Monday, July 23, 2007 - 7:34 am: | |
I hit up the show...it wasn't far from where I live. About 1 mile from my place. I got some pic's. I need to go thru them. I need to edit them. I didn't take many. I should have taken more, considering I shoot digital. They had 2 f-15's there, 2 MIG's...one Korean war era and another I couldn't make out the model of it. They didn't have to much of any newer aircraft. The newer one they had was the f-18 SuperHornet. The show overall was real good. What ive heard the next show won't be for 2 more yrs. They need to do more shows. |