Thunder over Michigan 2006

michael luther · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:43 pm

Thunder over Michigan 2006 is in the works. Next years theme will be Spitfires and Hurricanes, along with other british aircraft.
So far we have the following:
six Spitfires
three Hurricanes
More to come.

Steven M. Dennis · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:00 pm

I can't wait!!!!!!

Thanks for all of your hard work Mr. Luther!

Steve :wink:

Eureka181 · **Joined:** Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:27 pm **Posts:** 182

Looks good so far! I've got to say, I really like that Hurricane, probably more than the Spitfire.

Eric

Ontario-Warbird · **Joined:** Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:56 pm **Posts:** 407

Outstanding news

If possible could we get a list of possible Spit's?

Im guessing MK912, SL721, MJ730 and would really love to see TE308.

If TE308 is going to attend would it be possible to find out if Mr. Greenwood is going to offer rides ( I did have a website of his that had the information but lost it due to a nasty virus )

Going to be a long winter waiting for this

Dave

michael luther · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:43 pm

The following aircraft owners:
Ed Russell Spit, Hurri
Lone Star Spit, Hurri
Fighter Factory Spit, Hurri
Mr Frasca Spit
Mike Potter Spit
Bill Greenwood Spit
I did not know Mr Greenwood sold rides, But he will do a acro routine.
More aircraft to follow soon.

corsair166b · **Posted:** Fri Oct 07, 2005 9:43 pm

Bill will always do rides provided you weigh under 200 lbs...not over...ruins the trim characteristics when the weight is more than that and makes him have to work harder. I wonder if Lone Star's Hurricane which was supposed to be unveiled this season ( but as far as I know is still being restored) from Ray Middleton's shop just up the road will get there? Would be a great time for it to debut on the airshow circuit (after Oshkosh of course)....

mark

Brett · **Posted:** Sat Oct 08, 2005 12:02 am

Have the dates been confirmed?

Cheers,

Brett

michael luther · **Posted:** Sat Oct 08, 2005 2:20 pm

Update: Seven spits
New one Ray Thompson

Aircraft Mech Paul · **Posted:** Sat Oct 08, 2005 3:39 pm

Michael,

It looks like your really going for the "British" flair here. Could we possibly be seeing additional "British" aircraft in the offering down the line ? Perhaps a Firefly, or a Lysander, or even perhaps something just a touch larger with 4 Merlins turning to help out with some kind of "formation" ? hint hint hint ??

If I may offer a personal note also, you folks really outdid yourselves this past year with the B-17's.... a wonderful showing...you should be very proud.
Your shows have by far, for me at least, been the finest Warbrid shows I
have been priveledged to attend. I look forward to the one in the planning stages as well with equal curiousity and hope.

Paul

D Fisher · **Posted:** Sat Oct 08, 2005 3:42 pm

How about Shackleton and Lancaster.....Lysander,Swordfish,Fireflies,Seafire and Sea Furies?

Big budget but one of a kind show.

michael luther · **Posted:** Sat Oct 08, 2005 3:52 pm

We are working on spits and hurries right now But, you may get your wish :roll:

Wolverine · **Posted:** Sat Oct 08, 2005 4:29 pm

Please get the Bubble-top Mk. XIV!

I'd like to come next year, I've never been.

Ontario-Warbird · **Joined:** Tue Jun 14, 2005 8:56 pm **Posts:** 407

Are any of these planned Spits Griffon powered ?

Would be great to hear one.

Also would be nice to see Mr. Russell's 109 being chased by 7 Spits :shock:

Dave

Al Moore · **Posted:** Sat Oct 08, 2005 9:08 pm

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Are any of these planned Spits Griffon powered ?

Rudy Frasca's Spitfire is a MK XVIII powered by a Griffon.

Brett · **Posted:** Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:25 am

In keeping with the British theme you could also have Martlets, Harvards, Kittyhawks, Mustangs, Thunderbolts, Dakotas, Mitchells, Liberators....

Have you finalised the dates yet?

Cheers,

Brett

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