Blue Angels Airshow...

Path_Less_Traveled · 10-11-05, 12:08 PM

Oct 29/30... Chattanooga TN... (subject to change, so keep checking the website)...
http://www.airshow.com/stateschedule.htm

stardaddy · 10-11-05, 04:39 PM

Since the Blue Angels were formed, 23 pilots have died in accidents while training, or in Air Shows. To me that seems a mighty big loss of some of the most highly trained and best pilots in the military, and also not to mention personal loss. For something that is no more than an entertainment and recruiting tool; to me it hardly seems worth it. What do you think?

Path_Less_Traveled · 10-11-05, 08:40 PM

I didnt realize the number was 23... although they have been doing the airshows for decades, that's sure is a high number... i was thinking more like 3 or 4... however, that's a decision for the US Navy... it's my understanding that it's on a volunteer basis only... no one is forcing them.

fishmonger · 10-11-05, 08:51 PM

The Blue Angles are in a word: Awesome! Have you seen them? It is a totally incredible display of American technology, nerve, and capabilities. It made me think that I know why many in the world hate America, they are just flat out jealeous. Too bad for them.

It is definately "worth it".

FM

Path_Less_Traveled · 10-11-05, 09:02 PM

I saw the Thunderbirds in the late 90's... but havent seen the Angels since i was a small boy (hardly remember it)... looking forward to taking my boys later this month... this is the closest opportunity for us to see them this year.

WetPatella · 10-11-05, 09:42 PM

I remember as a kid hanging Blue Angel posters in my room and trading things bought at the show with my school buddies. I lived about 5 miles from Dobbins Airfield as a kid and remember watching them practice from my backyard on Friday afternoons before the Saturday shows.
FM is correct about the jealousy of our enemies! Technology and guts make for a pretty good show.

Would be nice if kids today would idolize fighter pilots and Men of the RED, WHITE, and BLUE!

Thanks FM, you just about got me fired up

WOTK

biggatrout · 10-11-05, 10:36 PM

PathLessTraveled

See you there ....as I am now located in Chattanooga. I work not far from the airport and will get a free airshow on Saturday and will attend on Sunday.

try www.airshowchattanooga.com

Bigga...

fishmonger · 10-11-05, 10:49 PM

My pleasure. A snap from their last show at Dobbins in May 04:

Like THAT won't get your blood pumping!

FM

Path_Less_Traveled · 10-23-05, 09:08 AM

Thanks bigga... we're probably going saturday... i had just googled and found that link, then saw you had already posted it... looks like we're gonna have to pay $14 each

... guess that's because it's not at a military base... oh well.. we're going anyway... the website says flying starts at 12:00, but still cant find the exact time of the Blue Angels show.

Path_Less_Traveled · 10-30-05, 10:51 AM

They were amazing!

10-11-05, 12:08 PM	#1
Path_Less_Traveled Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 2,572	Blue Angels Airshow... Oct 29/30... Chattanooga TN... (subject to change, so keep checking the website)... http://www.airshow.com/stateschedule.htm Last edited by Path_Less_Traveled; 10-11-05 at 12:10 PM.

10-11-05, 04:39 PM	#2
stardaddy Native Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 315	Blue Angels Since the Blue Angels were formed, 23 pilots have died in accidents while training, or in Air Shows. To me that seems a mighty big loss of some of the most highly trained and best pilots in the military, and also not to mention personal loss. For something that is no more than an entertainment and recruiting tool; to me it hardly seems worth it. What do you think?

10-11-05, 10:36 PM	#7
biggatrout Native Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 909	see ya there PathLessTraveled See you there ....as I am now located in Chattanooga. I work not far from the airport and will get a free airshow on Saturday and will attend on Sunday. try www.airshowchattanooga.com Bigga... __________________ Know what kind of pets Ninja's have? Ninja Turtles!

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10-11-05, 08:40 PM	#3
Path_Less_Traveled Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 2,572	I didnt realize the number was 23... although they have been doing the airshows for decades, that's sure is a high number... i was thinking more like 3 or 4... however, that's a decision for the US Navy... it's my understanding that it's on a volunteer basis only... no one is forcing them.

10-11-05, 08:51 PM	#4
fishmonger Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,386	The Blue Angles are in a word: Awesome! Have you seen them? It is a totally incredible display of American technology, nerve, and capabilities. It made me think that I know why many in the world hate America, they are just flat out jealeous. Too bad for them. It is definately "worth it". FM

10-11-05, 09:02 PM	#5
Path_Less_Traveled Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 2,572	I saw the Thunderbirds in the late 90's... but havent seen the Angels since i was a small boy (hardly remember it)... looking forward to taking my boys later this month... this is the closest opportunity for us to see them this year.

10-11-05, 09:42 PM	#6
WetPatella Ex Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 99	I remember as a kid hanging Blue Angel posters in my room and trading things bought at the show with my school buddies. I lived about 5 miles from Dobbins Airfield as a kid and remember watching them practice from my backyard on Friday afternoons before the Saturday shows. FM is correct about the jealousy of our enemies! Technology and guts make for a pretty good show. Would be nice if kids today would idolize fighter pilots and Men of the RED, WHITE, and BLUE! Thanks FM, you just about got me fired up WOTK

10-11-05, 10:49 PM	#8
fishmonger Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,386	My pleasure. A snap from their last show at Dobbins in May 04: Like THAT won't get your blood pumping! FM

10-23-05, 09:08 AM	#9
Path_Less_Traveled Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 2,572	Thanks bigga... we're probably going saturday... i had just googled and found that link, then saw you had already posted it... looks like we're gonna have to pay $14 each ... guess that's because it's not at a military base... oh well.. we're going anyway... the website says flying starts at 12:00, but still cant find the exact time of the Blue Angels show.

10-30-05, 10:51 AM	#10
Path_Less_Traveled Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gainesville Posts: 2,572	They were amazing!