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Posted by f4_phantom_fan
- August 26, 2009, 11:31:00 AMHere is the response I received from John Haire at Edwards today (I'd asked him whether or not it would be the mockup or real deal).
"Well things can always change but we're aiming to have the real McCoy."
"Well things can always change but we're aiming to have the real McCoy."
Posted by Midnight Mover
- August 25, 2009, 07:06:16 PMCOOL 
Posted by gfydad
- August 25, 2009, 08:01:03 AMHere's how it's listed in the latest press release....
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Edwards Air Force Base air show and open house will unveil its new name Oct 17. For the first time in Edwards open house history the base is adopting a slogan that will serve it this year and for many decades in the future.
The slogan "Flight Test Nation" makes its inaugural flight this year as Edwards honors the 50th anniversary of the X-15. This slogan heralds not only the base's heritage but the heritage it shares with our neighbors in nearby Lancaster, Palmdale and Kern County.
Headlining with the Golden Knights, the Army's award winning precision parachute free fall team, and ending up with Tora Tora Tora, one of the air show industries best flight demonstration teams, the overall air show offers non-stop thrills for young and old.
As always, both entry and parking are free. The only expense one needs to be prepared for is the purchase of food, snacks and souvenirs.
Gates open 7 a.m. and flying begins at approximately 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The open house is slated to close at 6 p.m. so guests have ample time to enjoy static displays.
Features for this year will include the F-35, F-22A, B-2, B-52, B-1, and B-17. Air Combat Command's F-22, F-16 Heritage Flight and A-10 demonstration teams will provide performances along with over a dozen other performers.
This will be the only open house in the world to display both a mock up and program description of the X-51A Wave Rider. The X-51A represents the newest innovation in hypersonic flight and its testing now at Edwards. We will feature the Test Pilot School aircraft aerial review. Flight Test Nation is one of the few places one can see all of the Air Force's bombers fly together in formation.
There are more than 40 static displays. Both the list of performers and static displays will grow as we get closer to the open house. However, acts and other items can always change, so be sure to check our web page at www.edwards.af.mil. Additionally, we will provide routine notices to keep the public informed of changes and other things they need to know.
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Edwards Air Force Base air show and open house will unveil its new name Oct 17. For the first time in Edwards open house history the base is adopting a slogan that will serve it this year and for many decades in the future.
The slogan "Flight Test Nation" makes its inaugural flight this year as Edwards honors the 50th anniversary of the X-15. This slogan heralds not only the base's heritage but the heritage it shares with our neighbors in nearby Lancaster, Palmdale and Kern County.
Headlining with the Golden Knights, the Army's award winning precision parachute free fall team, and ending up with Tora Tora Tora, one of the air show industries best flight demonstration teams, the overall air show offers non-stop thrills for young and old.
As always, both entry and parking are free. The only expense one needs to be prepared for is the purchase of food, snacks and souvenirs.
Gates open 7 a.m. and flying begins at approximately 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The open house is slated to close at 6 p.m. so guests have ample time to enjoy static displays.
Features for this year will include the F-35, F-22A, B-2, B-52, B-1, and B-17. Air Combat Command's F-22, F-16 Heritage Flight and A-10 demonstration teams will provide performances along with over a dozen other performers.
This will be the only open house in the world to display both a mock up and program description of the X-51A Wave Rider. The X-51A represents the newest innovation in hypersonic flight and its testing now at Edwards. We will feature the Test Pilot School aircraft aerial review. Flight Test Nation is one of the few places one can see all of the Air Force's bombers fly together in formation.
There are more than 40 static displays. Both the list of performers and static displays will grow as we get closer to the open house. However, acts and other items can always change, so be sure to check our web page at www.edwards.af.mil. Additionally, we will provide routine notices to keep the public informed of changes and other things they need to know.
Posted by Midnight Mover
- August 25, 2009, 07:49:48 AM
Maybe we get to see one at the open house 
Static and guarded to the hilt I'm sure 
Posted by aero-engineer
- August 24, 2009, 11:44:25 PMQuote from: akradecki on August 22, 2009, 09:29:12 AM
That sure looked like an F-35 that came over the house from 42 this morning, looked like he was heading to EDW, maybe about 8:30 or so.
Hmm.... Interesting.
Edwards Open House is claiming an F-35, but I assumed it was the usual traveling mockup.
I didn't think any F-35s were coming out here this year.
Kevin
aero-engineer
Posted by gfydad
- August 23, 2009, 06:38:19 PMThanks! 
Posted by rander
- August 23, 2009, 09:13:36 AMGreat Shots, Jim! Really getting up close and personal with that aircraft.
Posted by akradecki
- August 22, 2009, 09:29:12 AMThat sure looked like an F-35 that came over the house from 42 this morning, looked like he was heading to EDW, maybe about 8:30 or so.
Posted by gfydad
- August 21, 2009, 05:03:30 PMI'd just be happy with some passes at Plant 42. 
Posted by Midnight Mover
- August 20, 2009, 06:43:04 PMGreat shots Jim, When will they start flying airshows?
Posted by GTagami
- August 19, 2009, 06:06:02 PMFreakin sweet, bro!
Posted by CHILIBEAN
- August 19, 2009, 04:37:51 PMThose are some good shots Jim 
Posted by gfydad
- August 19, 2009, 03:27:34 PMThanks!
Posted by NikonGuy
- August 19, 2009, 12:35:32 PMGreat catch Jim!
Posted by gfydad
- August 19, 2009, 11:33:43 AMHere are three shots from when I went out to EAFB.