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Can someone explain what the baron NORAD demo is

Not sure, but if you google ‘Baron NORAD’ it mentions that they use a Beech Baron in NORAD air defense training scenarios.

OwenORourke wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 2:04 am Not sure, but if you google ‘Baron NORAD’ it mentions that they use a Beech Baron in NORAD air defense training scenarios.

Oh that should be interesting to see. Probably a mock interception. I wouldn’t doubt the use of flares. As they use flares to get the bogies attention….

Flares would be cool! I was imagining the F-16 going inverted over the top, Top Gun style, and forcing them down, but I am guessing it won’t be that dramatic.

No E4. I was pranked.

Ericanstine wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:18 am I’m hearing rumors about an E-4 flyby on Sunday. Anyone know details?

First time ive heard of it, would be cool though!

Confirmed two more statics, F15 and F22. As well as the newly repainted F14 will be on display on runway 5/23

If you're driving to the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace expo this year, the traffic flow around the airport and into the camping area and show is a little different this year, so please consult the attached map carefully!

All directions are given with respect to the main terminal at the Lakeland Linder International Airport, but you can adapt the directions to whatever route you're using to get here. Remember that Hamilton Road (campground entrance) is northbound only.

Does anyone know when the static displays and the demo teams will be arriving into the airport is it like normal 2 days before the show or is it the 28th ?

Lpuente wrote: ↑Sat Mar 18, 2023 4:00 pm Does anyone know when the static displays and the demo teams will be arriving into the airport is it like normal 2 days before the show or is it the 28th ?

The statics are typically coming and going all throughout the week. As far as the demo teams go, the USAF F-35A will probably arrive Monday the 27th since Beo is flying on the 28th. The Blue Angels will arrive on Thursday the 30th. Not sure about the USMC F-35B but I'm guessing it'll come in on Thursday as well.

I'm hoping the Thunderbirds will buzz the Blue Angels again on Thursday like they did in 2021. It was pretty cool seeing a 7-ship too.

Stay safe,
Josh Walker