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Posted by Wombat_1
 - May 30, 2010, 12:22:13 PM
I actually remember the RF-4Bs' used by VMFP-3 "Eyes of The Corps" at MCAS El Toro. And the famous "Grey Ghosts" of VMFA-531 that flew the F-4 as well.
Posted by Wombat_1
 - May 30, 2010, 12:16:00 PM
That's right Damon. . . RF-4Bs'
Posted by phantomphan1974
 - May 29, 2010, 08:44:07 PM
Quote from: Wombat_1 on May 28, 2010, 08:39:58 PM
"Eyes of The Corps" 
RF-4B's right?
Posted by Wombat_1
 - May 28, 2010, 08:39:58 PM
"Eyes of The Corps" 
Posted by Code20photog
 - May 28, 2010, 08:00:11 PM
The best part of the El Toro airshow was they would make a run with a VMFP-3 RF-4B and take a picture of the crowd. In the afternoon, you could buy a copy of the photo. I have one from every year.

I also had a VMFP-3 shirt that I literally wore out. I loved that shirt.
Posted by Code20photog
 - May 28, 2010, 07:57:18 PM
Quote from: kick Z tail out on May 28, 2010, 06:06:58 AM
That's what it was, wasn't it? ;)  <laughing>

I wish Duy had taken a photo, I actually took a 30 minute nap laying on the tarmac and didn't miss a thing.
Posted by Wombat_1
 - May 28, 2010, 07:48:54 PM
BRING BACK THE MCAS EL TORO AIRSHOW!!!!!! <whip>
Posted by Midnight Mover
 - May 28, 2010, 06:27:45 PM
I miss El Toro, best in show IMO ;)
Posted by kick Z tail out
 - May 28, 2010, 06:06:58 AM
Quote from: Code20photog on May 27, 2010, 10:14:28 PM
Makes this past Yuma airshow look like a flyby of a busted Cessna...
That's what it was, wasn't it? ;)  <laughing>
Posted by Code20photog
 - May 27, 2010, 10:14:28 PM
Makes this past Yuma airshow look like a flyby of a busted Cessna...
Posted by aero-engineer
 - May 27, 2010, 10:04:50 PM
I found this schedule archived at the LA Times.
What a SHOW!

Now I just need to scan those photos......

Kevin
aero-engineer

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1991 MCAS EL Toro Schedule 4/27/-4/28/1991

SATURDAY
8:00 a.m. AERIAL MANEUVERS--John Collver demonstrates maneuvers in World War II trainer.
8:20 a.m. AERIAL STUNTS--World-renowned air show entertainer Jim Franklin performs in his powerful 1940 Waco biplane.
8:40 a.m. TEAM STUNTS--The top-ranked Holiday Inn Aerobatic Team performs in biplanes.
9:00 a.m. HARRIER JET--Marine Harrier demonstrates its unique vertical takeoff, landing and hovering capabilities.
9:20 a.m. AERIAL STUNTS--Mike Wigen narrates live from inside cockpit of his Cyclone stunt plane while performing.
9:40 a.m.  AERIAL COMBAT--Air Force F-16 Falcon performs fighter-jet combat maneuvers.
10:00 a.m. WARBIRDS FLY-BY--Known as "Warbirds," veteran craft of past wars fly by.
10:10 a.m. CRASH RESCUE--El Toro's crash rescue squad demonstrates its skills.
10:20 a.m. POWERLESS MANEUVERS--Performer Bob Hoover defines the air term "energy management" by maneuvering with and without engines.
10:40 a.m. COMPETITION MANEUVERS--Former world-champion stunt pilot Leo Loudenslager performs competition maneuvers.
11:00 a.m. CAPTAIN ZAR--Captain Zar, a mystery pilot billed as "exiled knight of Planet Zufrinia," makes graceful aerial appearance.
11:20 a.m. BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES--The Clydesdales march before the crowd.
11:30 a.m. ASSAULT FORCE TAKEOFF--A Marine Corps Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) moves out en masse for later assault.
12:00 p.m. MARINE BAND--The 3rd Marine Air Wing band performs the Marine Corps hymn and other numbers.
12:20 p.m. MOCK ASSAULT--The air-ground task force returns to perform an assault.
1:00 p.m. AERIAL STUNTS--JoAnn Osterud, world-record holder for the outside loop and inverted flight, performs.
1:20 p.m. AERIAL STUNTS--Crop duster Sean Tucker performs original and breathtaking maneuvers, including a triple ribbon cut.
1:40 p.m. MICRO-JET--Performing is the world's smallest jet, the Bud Light BD-5, with a former Blue Angel at the controls.
2:00 p.m. AERIAL STUNTS--Top-ranked U.S. female aerobatic pilot Patty Wagstaff puts her stunt plane through tail slides and snap rolls.
2:20 p.m. TEAM STUNTS--The Holiday Inn Aerobatic Team returns to perform.
2:40 p.m. AERIAL STUNTS--Julie Clark performs a graceful aerobatic routine set to music, tracing colorful smoke patterns in the air.
3:15 p.m. BLUE ANGELS--Finale features the Navy's precision flying team.