Pat M wrote:
Hi Guys,
The heavy rain during the morning on Sunday really put a damper on the flying in the afternoon, even though the weather was beautiful later on. "American Beauty" and the Potter Mustang departed through the puddles, but the rest of the fighters were waiting until Monday to leave due to runway conditions.
Saturday was definately the best day, but I would have to say that the highlight for me was sitting for an hour with Col. Lee Archer and Capt. Roscoe Brown, listening to some great stories. I also had an opportunity to talk to "Speedy," who was the radio operator of the HAG's C-47, flying his first combat mission on D-Day. It was really exciting for him to be reunited with the actual aircraft that he flew aboard during his time in Europe.
There wasn't much going on in town Sunday night.......I mean that town was DEAD after the airshow
The drive home was a lot easier on Monday morning.
See you next year.
As part of the LI contingent, Pat's right....The Gennie experience is second to none. Saturday was the best day even with the light rain that came through right when the warbirds came back from their set. My only complaint was the warbird flying was somewhat subdued, and the finale was anti-climactic for Geneseo. The fighters (F4U, P-51) flew briefly mid day and were hampered by that rain shower. I didn't get much footage because of that. Also, they flew very high passes, as did the B-17. The P-40's came back in for some more hi passes and then just the formation break to land. I spoke to a few of the fighter pilots, and they said they were told to do that, they really wanted to get down low and mix it up for the crowd.
In years past, the finale would have included the P-51's as well as the P-40's and B-17 but not this year. And of course there was no warbird flying on Sunday except for the departing passes by American Beauty and the Potter example. Until next year..............
Pete
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