Thunder Over Michigan - 2001 Pictures

[MichiganRick]

Just looking thru some old photos, and found some from Thunder Over Michigan 2001. I believe back then it was called the "Gathering of Fighters". Interesting mix of aircraft, including a local cargo B747.

P-40


WWI Fighters


F-18








Old Crow

[Boeing666]

Thanks for posting. Wow even see the Kalitta 747 in the background. Was there much of an airshow back then or did the planes just park on static display?

[MichiganRick]

from what I recall, it was just a gathering of static airplanes...I could be wrong. It's amazing how this show has grown, and all the cool airplanes that have been part of it.

[Steve Nelson]

That was a great show..first time I ever saw the CAF Helldiver. I always thought that "Aleutian Tiger" P-40 was stunning. Whatever happened to that particular aircraft?

SN

[C VEICH]

I always thought that "Aleutian Tiger" P-40 was stunning. Whatever happened to that particular aircraft?

I believe that is the ex-Dick Thurman P-40K which, unfortunately in my opinion, looks like this now.

[Boeing666]

I actually like the P-40 painted that way.

[Warbird Kid]

I actually like the P-40 painted that way.

If you want a Flying Tiger P-40, buy an N, E, or earlier. Pretty sure the K was never used by them.

[JDK]

Neat thread.

I believe that is the ex-Dick Thurman P-40K which, unfortunately in my opinion, looks like this now.

Hey, it's 1972 all over again!

[1bdvet]

Great shots!

[Buzzie]

That P-40 looks awesome with the shark mouth. I have a cast iron model of one in that paint scheme.

I am also very partial to the mustang. Very pretty warbird.