Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 So Helen Brimstone is a big air show fan, and invited me to come along to Salinas, California, for this weekend's "California International Air Show." International because of a bunch of fine Canadian flyers who participate... Anyway, she really wanted to make the trip and see the F-22. So we drive over Friday, doing some sightseeing along the way. When we neared Salinas, I suggested we go directly to the airport and check it out in advance. So we did... We arrived and parked, climbed out of the car, and Dang! Just in time to see the T-33, A-10, AND the F-22 do their practice maneuvers. Basically, the same routines they'd be flying the next two days. What a show!! And we were the only ones there!! It was GREAT!!! AND I had my old Kodak digital camera handy... At the Saturday show (the one we had tickets for), the F-22 was to be the headliner event. Sadly, however, after a couple of passes, they announced the plane was experiencing some sort of malfunction and was leaving immediately without completing it's demonstration. Needless to say, there was a heck of a lot of disappointment... But we got to see the whole thing!! Sometimes things just work out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I saw the F22 a few years ago at a show. It can do things that my 30 year old aero engineering said was impossible. Impressive performance in every way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Great pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Saw the F-22 at a show in 2007. Had an F-15 at the same show. The things the Raptor did appeared to defy physics. My question though, is why no Hog pics??? If I had been able to fly fighters, I would've wanted to fly A-10s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Since you ask... First one was snapped by Ms Brimstone with her cell phone ~ literally, a lucky shot... the A-10 and the F-22. She calls the picture "Britney and Susan*." * A few years ago, Helen B. was telling her son about seeing the A-10 and an F-18 at a show that afternoon... and just gushing over the '18. "Mom!" said Richie... "You are SO shallow! That's like comparing Britney Spears to Susan Boyle!" Second picture is the A-10 and a P-51... and then check out the tug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 7 hours ago, DocWard said: Saw the F-22 at a show in 2007. Had an F-15 at the same show. The things the Raptor did appeared to defy physics. My question though, is why no Hog pics??? If I had been able to fly fighters, I would've wanted to fly A-10s. HA HA, you just want to shoot that tank killer gun, Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 20 minutes ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: HA HA, you just want to shoot that tank killer gun, Doc. I'm not sure what your point is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 You don't like the sound of that thang? 1 hour ago, DocWard said: I'm not sure what your point is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: You don't like the sound of that thang? I don't know what your point is... Meaning of course! What person in their right mind wouldn't want to fire a gun powerful enough to actually slow the airspeed of the aircraft firing it? That is meant to shoot TANKS for crying out loud! And sounds AWESOME when fired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Only us red blooded American boys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 said: Only us red blooded American boys? Don't forget the girls!http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/117270/operation-iraqi-freedom-hero-shares-her-story/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Yep, them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Hardpan, thanks for sharing your photos. Nice shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Verry cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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