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by Copperbeltjack
Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:09 pm
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: B-17 Crash In Connecticut
Replies: 21
Views: 34472

Re: B-17 Crash In Connecticut

To say it's been devastating news to receive would be an understatement. I missed their annual visit to the Pacific Northwest this summer and now I really feel the guilt. The organization and that warbird in particular have been the direct inspiration for me to get into the world of aviation when I ...
by Copperbeltjack
Mon Jun 03, 2019 4:35 am
Forum: 2019 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2019
Replies: 279
Views: 378901

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2019

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date with the announcements, @AirshowHawk!
by Copperbeltjack
Mon Jul 23, 2018 5:34 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2018 EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh
Replies: 168
Views: 266498

Re: 2018 EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh

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by Copperbeltjack
Sat Jul 21, 2018 6:35 pm
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: C-47 "Bluebonnet Belle" Crashes During Takeoff @ B
Replies: 1
Views: 4719

C-47 "Bluebonnet Belle" Crashes During Takeoff @ B

the bad news continues. The Highland Lakes Squadron of the CAF's Douglas C-47 Skytrain "Bluebonnet Belle" crashed during takeoff. Several injuries reported, but all 13 onboard were able to evacuate the aircraft. Video of the incident. Caution: strong language. https://www.facebook.com/matt...
by Copperbeltjack
Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:14 am
Forum: Other Aviation Discussion
Topic: Rare vintage jet crashes @ Sheboygan, WI
Replies: 2
Views: 5676

Rare vintage jet crashes @ Sheboygan, WI

Sad news from Sheboygan, Wisconsin today. A vintage jet aircraft crashed into a barn just east of the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport. Unfortunately, the pilot was killed in the crash. Two farm workers inside the barn were injured as well, one being airlifted to a nearby hospital. We will keep thi...
by Copperbeltjack
Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:42 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018
Replies: 456
Views: 580878

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018

JA Boomer wrote: Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:26 pm Very cool news! Does anyone know if the static Skyhawk will also be the one performing? If so, it will likely be removed from static, no?
I believe they are both the same jet, so yes it would be brought off for its performance and then back on to the static ramp after.