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by RyanS
Thu May 23, 2019 12:23 am
Forum: General Airshow Discussion
Topic: “Fat Albert” C-130 Retires From Blue Angel Duties
Replies: 9
Views: 13118

“Fat Albert” C-130 Retires From Blue Angel Duties

Not sure if this will get noticed in the Blue Angel schedule thread, but it's a pretty big deal that deserves a thread I think. The Blues have suddenly and unceremoniously flown their C-130T "Fat Albert" for the last time, dropping her off in Fort Worth to be used as a ground trainer. They...
by RyanS
Wed May 22, 2019 11:25 pm
Forum: 2019 Airshow Performer Info And Schedules
Topic: 2019 US Navy Blue Angels Performance Schedule
Replies: 12
Views: 41202

Re: 2019 US Navy Blue Angels Performance Schedule

The Blues will be relying on Ernie until they get the RAF J model. The C-130T that we all know as Fat Albert has flown her last flight!

https://airshowstuff.com/v4/2019/fat-al ... el-duties/
by RyanS
Wed May 22, 2019 1:50 am
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2019 Gathering of TBMs
Replies: 43
Views: 57878

Re: 2019 Gathering of TBMs

Terre Haute Air Force
by RyanS
Wed May 22, 2019 1:49 am
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2019 Gathering of TBMs
Replies: 43
Views: 57878

Re: 2019 Gathering of TBMs

Here are a few quick edits, and video of the night run-ups!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oib4LJbRojY
by RyanS
Tue May 21, 2019 3:23 pm
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Westmoreland County Airshow May 25-26
Replies: 41
Views: 52718

Re: Westmoreland County Airshow May 25-26

yeah, just saw the same on FB. I saw the demo at Andrew's a few weeks back, was a good flight after a bit of an ironic maintenance issue. Look forward to watching this plane every time, especially when pyrotechnics are involved! It won't be the demo team, but it could certainly be an airfield attac...
by RyanS
Tue May 21, 2019 2:56 pm
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Westmoreland County Airshow May 25-26
Replies: 41
Views: 52718

Re: Westmoreland County Airshow May 25-26

I've seen a comment on FB that the A-10 will be flying; I hope that is true!
by RyanS
Mon May 20, 2019 12:48 am
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2019 Gathering of TBMs
Replies: 43
Views: 57878

Re: 2019 Gathering of TBMs

I want to reiterate my compliments to the organizers and pilots for creating an event flexible enough to get most of the aircraft in the air before the weather closed in. In my experience, there aren't many events that would be able to take advantage of favorable weather before a traditional aftern...
by RyanS
Sat May 18, 2019 7:16 pm
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2019 Gathering of TBMs
Replies: 43
Views: 57878

Re: 2019 Gathering of TBMs

Word in the hangar is that flying has been called off for the rest of the day :(
by RyanS
Sat May 18, 2019 3:02 pm
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2019 Gathering of TBMs
Replies: 43
Views: 57878

Re: 2019 Gathering of TBMs

F5 is a scratch, boooo.

BTW if you want to say hi, look for the bozos in the scissorlift!