El Centro Air Show 2010

[rander]

Here are a few of my Blue Angel shots More to follow ....

The first pic is The Boss, Commander McWherter, leading the troops out for the first air show of the Blue Angels 64th season.

[gfydad]

Thanks for taking that one. I wasn't able to do any statics because of my leg. I was just happy to get to and from the crowd line. Got a lift over in a golf cart though, when I was limping over in the morning by a very kind staffer!  

[gfydad]

A few more. Finally caught a good exit from a jump plane in the first one. 

[gfydad]

One of my favorites... 

[rander]

One of my favorites... 

In order to get in that position the pilots did 270 degree opposite rotation rolls to make the left and
right turns.

[rander]

Thanks for taking that one. I wasn't able to do any statics because of my leg. I was just happy to get to and from the crowd line. Got a lift over in a golf cart though, when I was limping over in the morning by a very kind staffer!  

Just so every one knows
Blue Angels #1 and #6 are F/A-18C models
Blue Angels #2, #3, #4 and #5 are F/A-18A models
Blue Angel #7 is a F/A-18B model
The Blue Angels are in their 24Th season in the F/A-18 Hornet.

During the El Centro Air Show on Saturday Lt Walborn flying BA#6 had to land about 12 minutes into the show. He parked #6 near where #7 was parked, got into #7 started engines, taxied, took off and joins the remainder of the show like nothing happened.

[kick Z tail out]

Maid in the Shade, Fat "Ernie" prepares to push over on the combat approach, and the Blues reflecting with Boss McWherter on final.. and the Shooting Star "Ace Maker" crossing the bales. All shot on friday.

[warbirdfotos]

A few more. Finally caught a good exit from a jump plane in the first one. 

Love the F-16 Jim!

[gfydad]

Thanks! 

[rander]

Here are a few of my C-17 pics

[tstbell]

It was nice to meet sr-aeronut and vfa41fan (from Fencecheck), and to see airshowdave again. Hope to meet more members at the next airshow.

Here's a few of my photos from the show.

[TrueblueF-18Girl]

One of my favorites... 

Great Shot!!!!! One of my favorites so far!!!

[sr-aeronut]

Glad to see ya their Trent-- Nice shots!!

[gfydad]

Great Shot!!!!! One of my favorites so far!!!

Thanks, glad you liked it. 

[gfydad]

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