Another disappointment. With all due respect, people on this site are not people who just casually go to air shows and have better understanding of the reasons behind these events. Therefore, if we do express disappointment, maybe the promoters should pay closer attention.Rhino93 wrote: ↑Tue May 17, 2022 12:50 pm From the Thunder Over Michigan Re-enactors Facebook page:Important Announcement
I am deeply saddened and disappointed to announce the cancellation of the reenactor and military vehicle portion of Thunder Over Michigan 2022.
A month ago, the Yankee Air Museum decided to bring the reenactors back and incorporate us as a partner in the new “drive-up” format.
The first meeting with local authorities to discuss this change happened last Friday. It was decided to put the reenactors’ participation on hold for this year, in part due to the short notice and other logistical and safety issues.
Personally, I highly disagree with this decision but also recognize that it is out of my control.
I can guess everyone’s feelings as you read this. Please refrain from posting any angry comments.
Lastly, for your information, spectators were asked to take a survey after the 2021 airshow. One of the questions asked was whether they would like to see the battle reenactment in 2022 and 70%+ said yes.
I appreciate everyone who has participated in years past and wish there was better news.
TOM and all of it's uniqueness for good reasons over the past couple of decades seems to have quickly done a 180 and now unique in bad ways. This is sad.
I completed my e-mail survey yesterday to the marketing firm who is helping find YAM's new name. Another irony.
I don't know what the new name of YAM will be. However, I want to offer a new name if TOM is going to be rebranded also: "Pirates over Michigan."