This is why I was away from the event on Saturday, the
back seat ride in the F-100F was a great experience for an old NAVY guy. In my
absense, Gordon Dickens was busy with his Nikon digital and graciously sent us
this and the following photos - thank you Gordon! - BV |
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This was a first and the spectators truely enjoyed it.
Tim Redelman, Craig Gottschang, Dave Malchione and David Reid managed to get
their Rhino's airborne within seconds of each other for a formation routine of
close fly-bys and rolling maneuvers. The sound was incredible. All returned
safely for this photo. |
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Here are the now famous "Georgia Jets" pilots. From left
to right are James Moody, Craig Gottschang, Mike Pascoe, Tim Fielden, Jay
Lawton and Gordon Dickens. A fun group of gentlemen doing what they like
best. |
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Gordon's Super Bandit is one of the most attractive and
visible with the Swiss Acro Team paint scheme. He looks pleased with it, as
were the spectators behind. The grand stands were full Saturday and
Sunday. |
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Delta Airlines Captain, Craig Gottschang thoroughly
enjoys his model jets. This Bandit is at least 3 years old and has logged
hundreds of flights - still powered by an early RAM 750. |
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This is a great action
shot of Craig's F-4 on take-off. |
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This tried and true Bandit is now being enjoyed by James
Moody. The parallel taxi strip at Darby Dan Airport offers a plentiful staging
and start-up area for the 100+ pilots. |
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This was Gordon's ride to the show on Thursday. The Lear
60 did a high performance take-off followed by a thrilling fly-by on its
departure. |
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Mike Lesher is still getting familiar with his Phantom or
the "Flight of Four" might have been "Five". There are actually 5 Blue Angel
Phantoms flying in various locations around the USA - tough to get them all at
one meet however. |
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