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by awal2049
Tue May 30, 2017 1:24 am
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: LM-100J Maiden Flight
Replies: 1
Views: 4985

LM-100J Maiden Flight

Lockheed Martin flew its new LM-100J commercial cargo freighter this past Thursday, May 25. The LM-100J is the civilian version of the C-130J Hercules. This iconic military cargo plane will now be used by civilian cargo companies. More info here: http://quwa.org/2017/05/28/lm-100j-commercial-freight...
by awal2049
Sun May 28, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 NAS Oceana Air Show (Virginia Beach, VA) - Sept 15-17
Replies: 29
Views: 72510

2017 NAS Oceana Air Show (Virginia Beach, VA) - Sept 15-17

Master Jet Base NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia will host their annual air show this year on September 15-17. On Saturday Evening, there will be a performance on the waterfront at Virginia Beach called "Beach Blast" which will feature some acts in the air and on the ground. Usually,...
by awal2049
Sun May 28, 2017 1:35 am
Forum: Non-Aviation Topics
Topic: Top Gun 2 in Production
Replies: 56
Views: 93478

Top Gun 2 in Production

A sequel to the 1986 blockbuster is apparently in production, according to the cast and crew of the movie. Right now, the only confirmed actor for the movie is Tom Cruise as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. Although, media outlets are reporting that Val Kilmer will be returning to play Iceman. Pr...
by awal2049
Tue May 23, 2017 4:09 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Wings Over Wayne (Seymour Johnson) 2017; May 20, 21
Replies: 15
Views: 24932

Re: Wings Over Wayne (Seymour Johnson) 2017; May 20, 21

Did anyone else make it out there? I was there Saturday and it was sweltering. Good lineup of flying and OK turnout of statics. The lighting for photos combined with the heat haze made photography a challenge. I will post some once I get around to editing them. I made it on Saturday, I've put some ...
by awal2049
Thu May 18, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Wings Over Wayne (Seymour Johnson) 2017; May 20, 21
Replies: 15
Views: 24932

Re: Wings Over Wayne (Seymour Johnson) 2017; May 20, 21

Performers updated:

-B-2 Spirit cancelled
-Lucas Oil Pitts cancelled
-Paul Wood F-86 Sabre added
-Buck Roetman Wild Horse Pitts added
by awal2049
Thu May 18, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshow Performer Info And Schedules
Topic: 2017 Blue Angels Soundtrack
Replies: 5
Views: 25864

Re: 2017 Blue Angels Soundtrack

For what it's worth, I was at Beaufort and they played Thunderstruck during the startup.
by awal2049
Thu May 18, 2017 6:56 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Wings Over Wayne (Seymour Johnson) 2017; May 20, 21
Replies: 15
Views: 24932

Re: Wings Over Wayne (Seymour Johnson) 2017; May 20, 21

Keep an eye on the weather, looks like clouds and a chance of rain both days
by awal2049
Fri May 12, 2017 11:58 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 CAF Fighters & Bombers Tour
Replies: 1
Views: 4850

2017 CAF Fighters & Bombers Tour

The Commemorative Air Force's Dixie Wing is bringing a few planes on a tour around the country this year to honor the 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid. The planes include a B-25 Mitchell, a P-51 Mustang, and an SBD Dauntless. This weekend, they're stopping at Raleigh Executive Airport in Ralei...
by awal2049
Wed May 10, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Wings Over Wayne (Seymour Johnson) 2017; May 20, 21
Replies: 15
Views: 24932

Re: Wings Over Wayne (Seymour Johnson) 2017; May 20, 21

Airplanefreak2000 wrote: Wed May 10, 2017 4:27 pm I'll be there both days. Trying to figure out if this is correct or not:
Looks right, first row is the heritage flight, second row is the review flight, third is the CAD Demo. The only thing is the F-4D, don't know where they'd get that from. I really hope that flies!
by awal2049
Wed May 10, 2017 3:34 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Wings Over Wayne (Seymour Johnson) 2017; May 20, 21
Replies: 15
Views: 24932

Wings Over Wayne (Seymour Johnson) 2017; May 20, 21

The Wings over Wayne Air Show is set to take place on May 20 and 21. It will feature an incredible lineup this year, and it will be one of the only air shows to fly the F-15 Eagle. Seymour Johsnon is home to the 4th Fighter Wing which flies the F-15E Strike Eagle, and this fighter jet will fly 3 tim...