Haydenth Member Username: Haydenth
Post Number: 57 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 68.252.5.217
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 11:21 am: | |
Anyone else see all the fighter jets flying over midtown/downtown/Detroit this morning? I've seen about two sets of fighter jets in the last 30 minutes. Quite a site to see (and hear). Is this for the war against Livonia, or what? |
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup
Post Number: 1057 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 69.130.18.100
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 11:23 am: | |
flyovers for various ceremonies every Memorial Day morning - I usually hear them 9 - 9:30 |
Brandonhgt Member Username: Brandonhgt
Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 68.42.174.31
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 11:23 am: | |
I just heard them fly by, scared the heck out of me! |
Supersport Member Username: Supersport
Post Number: 10133 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.246.37.236
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 11:26 am: | |
Flew by twice at my place. They do this every now and then just to remind those crazy Candians not to mess with the big dog. |
Busterwmu Member Username: Busterwmu
Post Number: 247 Registered: 09-2004 Posted From: 66.134.108.102
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 12:08 pm: | |
We had a couple sets fly over the Dearborn Memorial Day Parade. They always add a nice touch to the event. |
Catman_dude Member Username: Catman_dude
Post Number: 19 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 70.174.38.160
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 1:33 pm: | |
I live near Oceana Naval Air Station in Virginia Beach VA. Those Hornets will SSCCRRREEEEAMMM and shake the ground when they fly over. Wouldn't be too bad if the DID close the base. |
The_rock Member Username: The_rock
Post Number: 1268 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.251.225
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 1:40 pm: | |
I saw the 2 F-16's over Lake St. Clair this morning at 11 AM in connection with their annual "fly by" at the GP War Memorial annual Memorial Day program. Sometimes, the "Yankee Lady" from the YAF takes a run over the lake, too, but I think today the Lady was in Farmingdale New York for an air show. |
Hagglerock Member Username: Hagglerock
Post Number: 238 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 12.214.243.66
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 1:56 pm: | |
catman_dude, One question. Were you there before the jets? If not then you should of known better. I live where the Blue Angles practice and you don't see me complaining. |
Gistok Member Username: Gistok
Post Number: 2183 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 4.229.3.110
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 3:00 pm: | |
I remember after 9/11 hearing the Selfridge Air Base jets fly over the water near St. Clair Shores nearly every day at 5AM! This went on for a few months. |
The_aram Member Username: The_aram
Post Number: 4904 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.41.124.8
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 3:41 pm: | |
you haven't lived until you've been on the field of a stadium during a flyover. loudest thing i've ever heard. it's one thing having it fly overhead in the distance, but when it's right on top of you in a bowl... wow. |
Haydenth Member Username: Haydenth
Post Number: 58 Registered: 05-2005 Posted From: 69.215.76.75
| Posted on Monday, May 29, 2006 - 5:39 pm: | |
That would be sweet to live nearby where the blue angels practice. It was pretty amazing watching them fly by this morning. They move so damn fast, it's a wonder how these guys pilot these jets. |
Erobtheone Member Username: Erobtheone
Post Number: 25 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 68.21.7.135
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 12:17 am: | |
Chicago's air and water show is amazing. Maybe Detroit should have theirs over the River??? It is awesome to just see the power of these jet planes. I even got a chance to see the stealth bomber one year. Erob Chicago by way of Detroit |
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 2803 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 2:10 am: | |
An airshow would be interesting for the Detroit River area. I'd much rather see them showing off their mechanical & aeronautical prowess as opposed to their firepower in a war. |
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup
Post Number: 1061 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 69.130.18.100
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 2:45 am: | |
riverfront here isn't airshow friendly, that's why they're held at Selfridge or Willow Run If you want to see a good show on a waterfront go to the Cleveland National Air Show held annually at Burke Lakefront Airport over Labor Day weekend. Last year they had the Thunderbirds. The Blue Angels will be there this year.
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Itsjeff
Member Username: Itsjeff
Post Number: 5976 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.242.213.167
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 7:35 am: | |
Oh oh...
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Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior
Post Number: 2821 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.251.27.41
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 8:04 am: | |
Those were Zulu Squadrons flying the Missing Man formation for soldiers lost in the Livonia War...
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Itsjeff
Member Username: Itsjeff
Post Number: 5977 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 9:12 am: | |
Those damn dirty Livonians. I hear now that they're defeated, they want to immigrate to Detroit. I say we build a wall and keep the whitebacks out! |
Danny Member Username: Danny
Post Number: 4203 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.173.169
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 9:51 am: | |
If a terror attack for the Livonian Rebels is imminent. Capt. Zulu Warrior mighty Detroit Army fighter jets will watch their every move, report, and attack them. Meanwhile once was left of Hitlerland Livonia is now under Detroit control, along with its allies of Reford TWP. Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Lincoln Park, Allen Park, Melvindale And the 5 Grosse Pointes. |
The_rock Member Username: The_rock
Post Number: 1271 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.251.225
| Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 12:48 pm: | |
Speaking of air shows, allow me to put in a plug for the annual show at the YAF. "Thunder Over Michigan-2006"will be held on Aug 5 and 6 at Willow Run. This year they will feature fighter planes rather than bombers, but the only flying Lancaster ( bomber) in North America will also be at the show.It even dwarfs the B-17, and comes in from the Canadian Air Museum outside of Hamilton.www.yankeeairmuseum.org for details. |