The Greatest Show on Turf July 13-15 2018

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The Greatest Show on Turf July 13-15 2018

Post by ssims45 » Mon Oct 30, 2017 5:02 pm

The Greatest Show on Turf 2018
July 13th-15th, 2018
National Warplane Museum
Geneseo, New York
www.nwmairshow.com

Performers:
  • C-47 Whiskey 7
  • B-17 The Movie Memphis Belle (maybe)
From the press release (the museum has been pretty mum on actual performers which is out of the ordinary):
Our exciting aircraft lineup this year offers an exciting variety of World War II era bombers, trainers, fighters and troop carriers including:
  • P-63 King Cobra Built by Bell Aircraft Corp
  • C-46 Commando Designed by Curtiss Aircraft
  • P-40 Kittyhawk Designed and built by Curtiss Aircraft
  • P-51 Mustangs
  • PBY-5A
  • B-25’s
  • C-47's including the Museum’s very own Whiskey 7
Over 75 aircraft have been invited to attend !
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Post by derf » Sun May 20, 2018 5:45 am

I hope the B-17 will be there being it is now their airplane. They own it
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Post by ssims45 » Mon May 21, 2018 3:42 pm

If I'm not mistaken the aircraft is on long-term loan to them. The reason I said (maybe) is because the B-17 has been present the last two years but she was serving the role of hangar queen with engine work on-going both years. I'm sure I'm not the only one who hopes to see her in the air this year.
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Post by kalamazookid » Mon May 21, 2018 3:53 pm

From Facebook:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2018

Geneseo, NY
The National Warplane Museum is pleased to announce the kickoff of their 38th annual airshow, The Greatest Show on Turf ! Advance ticket sales begin today at all Wegmans “That’s the Ticket” locations throughout Western and Central New York. Tickets purchased in advance for the July 14th and 15th Airshow are $20.00 per person. Kids under 13 are always admitted free with an adult. This year’s airshow theme will be “Wings of Western New York,” featuring the accomplishments of the many who have contributed to the aviation industry such as Glenn Curtiss and Calspan. The National Warplane Museum has been expanding its educational programs, interacting more with youth groups and working with school programs to emphasize not only the history behind these amazing aircraft and companies, but also to encourage visitors to reach further in their education and career goals to lean more towards aviation.
“Our special focus this year is another way we can encourage young men and women to explore career opportunities within the aviation field, whether it be commercial, civilian or a military affiliation.”

Austin Wadsworth, President National Warplane Museum

Our exciting aircraft lineup this year offers an exciting variety of World War II era bombers, trainers, fighters and troop carriers including:

P-63 King Cobra Built by Bell Aircraft Corp
C-46 Commando Designed by Curtiss Aircraft
P-40 Kittyhawk Designed and built by Curtiss Aircraft
P-51 Mustangs
PBY-5A
B-25’s
C-47's including the Museum’s very own Whiskey 7

Over 75 aircraft have been invited to attend !

Performances are scheduled on Saturday July 14 and Sunday July 15, from 10:00 am to 3:00pm. Gates open at 7:00am.

Don’t miss the Greatest Show on Turf !

Media Contact: Donna Walker 585-243-2100 or [email protected]
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Post by Warbird55 » Tue May 22, 2018 6:18 pm

There should be plenty of B-17 action all weekend long. It is my understanding that they are selling rides. So plenty of takeoff and landings for the photographers to enjoy. Hopefully the Belle also participates in the show too.

Anyone have an idea which P-63 is slated to attend?
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Post by ssims45 » Wed Jul 04, 2018 12:11 pm

With the show a mere week and a half away, here is the latest update from NWM:
Here is a list of the types we expect at the show next week. We hope to see them all but if you have been to a show you know how it goes!! Hope to see you soon!

450 Stearman "Tillie"
Aero Commander AC-100
Acrosport Biplane
AS350B2 Eurocopter
Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor
Boeing B17F: The Movie Memphis Belle
Boeing PT-17 (several)
Brunner-Winkle Bird Biplane
Curtiss P-40M "The Jacki C"
Curtiss P-40N "W/C Stocky Edwards"
BT-13 Vultee Vibrator
C-47A Skytrain W7
CAF's Bell P-63 King Cobra
Cessna C182 Civil Air Patrol
Cessna L-19 Bird Dog
CHAA Harvard Formation Team
Czech SportCruiser
DH-60 Tiger Moth
DH-82 Tiger Moth (3)
DHC-1B Chipmunk (2)
Diamond DA-40
Diamond DA-62
F4U Corsair
Fairchild 24 W
Fairchild PT23
Fairchild PT-26(3)
Fleet- Model 1
Hammond 100
Howard DGA15P
Ikarus C42
L-44 Cupwing Maule
Liberty Jump Team
Mooney M20J
Stearman N2S-2
NA Harvard Mk4 "Jay's Bird"
North American NA-260/AT-28D
North American Navion L-17
North American SNJ-4
North American B-25 Mitchell "Briefing Time"
North American B-25 Mitchell "Take Off Time"
North American P-51 Mustang "Mad Maxx"
North American P-51 Mustang "Quicksliver"
Consolidated PBY-5A Catilina Military Aviation Museum
Piper PA28
Piper J3
Piper TriPacer
Rick Volker's Sukhoi SU26M
Rockwell Commander 114
Ryan PT-22.
Salto (Sailplane) Manfred Radius
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
Stearman Model 75
SV 4-B Stampe
Grumman TBM Avenger
Vans RV4
Van's RV-6
Waco-S3HD
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Post by jaosciak » Wed Jul 18, 2018 5:20 pm

Definitely lived up to its billing as the "Greatest Show On Turf" this year even with extremely hot and humid weather for the weekend.
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Post by RyanS » Wed Jul 18, 2018 5:32 pm

jaosciak wrote: Wed Jul 18, 2018 5:20 pm Definitely lived up to its billing as the "Greatest Show On Turf" this year even with extremely hot and humid weather for the weekend.
Wow, that's an awesome 4 ship!
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Post by ssims45 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:20 am

I'm finally getting around to editing my Geneseo shots. Life has just be insane lately. One day I'll get through all the post processing I need to do with photos from over the years. Here's a few of my favorites from The Greatest Show on Turf 2018.
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American Airpower Museum's Curtiss P-40 Warhawk "The Jacky C" piloted by Thom Richard
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Military Aviation Museum's Curtiss P-40 Warhawk sent in place of the PBY
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American Airpower Museum Grumman TBM-3E Avenger piloted by Nick Ziroli
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Post by ssims45 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:22 am

I also used my new monopod to peek into the offices of the pilots.
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P-40 Warhawk "The Jacky C" Cockpit
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P-63A Kingcobra Cockpit
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