Great New England air show 2015

[whistlingdeath77]

Aside from the usual warbird aircraft that come by for the show, is there talk of some other guests coming in for the 75th anniversary of the base? Hint hint b-29 fifi. B-52???

[Mdude]

Very interested in this! Coming from Australia and this's will be my first big
Airshow outside australia.
Is there some more usual warbirds we can expect then what's already listed on the site.
Can't wait to see a B25, b17, p-47, f4u etc all for the first time static let alone flying.

Excited to hear any rumours or possibilities

[whistlingdeath77]

It has been announced that f-22 raptor team will be coming!

[Mdude]

Very cool! Can't wait to see a raptor! Looking forward to more announcements.

[flightsimer]

Very interested in this! Coming from Australia and this's will be my first big
Airshow outside australia.
Is there some more usual warbirds we can expect then what's already listed on the site.
Can't wait to see a B25, b17, p-47, f4u etc all for the first time static let alone flying.

Excited to hear any rumours or possibilities

We will be attending with our C-123K.

[whistlingdeath77]

That's great news! Would really love to see the wildcat or a hellcat come in

[whistlingdeath77]

I'm very surprised that there is not more new england wixers discussing this air show.

[ripcard]

Although I'm not from the area, I'm planning on traveling (six hour drive) down to see this show for the first time. I'm curious as to the arrangement, if any, for photographers. Couldn't find any info on whether a photo pit or photo pass for early AM ramp access is in the offing. Also would like to know what the lighting is like from the viewing areas.

Judging by past show pics on their site, it looks to generally have a good mix of modern and classic warbird aircraft. Those that like the Jets will get their fill this year. Blue Angels, Snowbirds, F-22 Raptor Demo, CF-18 Demo are already announced.

[whistlingdeath77]

Although I'm not from the area, I'm planning on traveling (six hour drive) down to see this show for the first time. I'm curious as to the arrangement, if any, for photographers. Couldn't find any info on whether a photo pit or photo pass for early AM ramp access is in the offing. Also would like to know what the lighting is like from the viewing areas.

Judging by past show pics on their site, it looks to generally have a good mix of modern and classic warbird aircraft. Those that like the Jets will get their fill this year. Blue Angels, Snowbirds, F-22 Raptor Demo, CF-18 Demo are already announced.

From my past experiences with Westover it's very clear as far as you can see. No hangers in the way either. The background is valleys so it makes for great photos. It's runways are huge. The tower does sit down to the left so if their taking off left to right, you'll get the tower in the way a little. I myself will go down a day prior to see some arrivals of the statics. I have found several aircraft practicing or the statics doing a fly over prior to landing in the past. I can't stress enough to get their early. And I mean early! A few years ago there was so much traffic that a few people I know actual had to watch the show from their cars stuck on the highway.

When you get there you'll be directed to one of several grass fields where you'll park. In the past they did have a shuttle bus services as you may be parked extremely far away. As far as a pit for photography, they may be linked in with the news crews. There are so many people who attend this that I never really looked for it. I hope this helps a little!

[pjpahs]

No big deal ,but nobody said where or when. Same weekend as Warbirds over the beach at Virginia Beach. I'll
be at Warbirds. Nothing against Westover ARB in Mass. There may be a chance Yagens 109 would be flying ,
along with who knows what.

[whistlingdeath77]

I agree with whatever show you prefer. There are many air shows that have so much to offer which may never come to New England and I understand why. I'm really excited for all warbirds as well as seeing an f-22 for the first time. I truly hope that one day a p-38 or an f6f come this way.

[phil65]

One rinky-dink road in and out with a bunch of Massholes on it...
And don't forget to pay your toll....

From an X-Masshole,
Phil

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[whistlingdeath77]

Phil, are you coming?

[phil65]

Only if the weather is nice enough so that I can ride my motorcycle down the Expressway.
(Breakdown lane for all you non-Massholes... )

Phil

[whistlingdeath77]

They are supposed to be a expanded list of aircraft coming and the list should be released very soon