Manassas, VA airshow pics
Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:52 am
We had our annual airshow two weeks ago and it was terrible weather (again). I think October might be a little too late in the airshow season.
They cancelled everything, but the Collings Foundation came through and flew their beautiful B-17 and B-24 in. Watching them taxi in and out with the paying customers on board was the only flying we got to see. (Note to self: Start saving money for next year.)
There was a gorgeous Spitfire on static display in a hangar, and some USO cuties put their 1940's show on. A TBM sat out on the ramp, too far away to photograph.
I recall reading about this Spitfire in an old issue of Flypast. I had no idea it lives in VA, now.
They cancelled everything, but the Collings Foundation came through and flew their beautiful B-17 and B-24 in. Watching them taxi in and out with the paying customers on board was the only flying we got to see. (Note to self: Start saving money for next year.)
There was a gorgeous Spitfire on static display in a hangar, and some USO cuties put their 1940's show on. A TBM sat out on the ramp, too far away to photograph.
I recall reading about this Spitfire in an old issue of Flypast. I had no idea it lives in VA, now.
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Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:03 pm
No offense intended to the Collin's folks, but the right side of Witchcraft looks awful with 10 millions names pasted on the side.
Fri Oct 21, 2005 1:13 pm
I agree, but I understand that's how they pay their bills.
I've been thinking that I'd better get on the ball and buy a flight before it's too late.
I've been thinking that I'd better get on the ball and buy a flight before it's too late.
Fri Oct 21, 2005 2:38 pm
Hey Richard where does the airshow take place? I used to live about 10 minutes from Manassas/Bullrun for 3 years and dont remember hearing about the airshow.
Fri Oct 21, 2005 4:25 pm
Is that all the warbirds that were at the show?
Eric
Eric
Fri Oct 21, 2005 6:57 pm
There are alot of people who detest the names on the side of both the B-17 and B-24. The people who donate money as a sponsor represent a large portion of expense coverage. My favorite analogy overheard from a passerby "where do you put the names on your B-24" This airplane is the last of her breed to probably ever fly. The names and paint schemes she wears are a continuing history of this airframe.
As for the show at Man...we had a great time even though weather socked us out for two days. We made it and everyone was happy.
Jim Harley
As for the show at Man...we had a great time even though weather socked us out for two days. We made it and everyone was happy.
Jim Harley
Fri Oct 21, 2005 7:24 pm
systemofadown1162 wrote:Hey Richard where does the airshow take place? I used to live about 10 minutes from Manassas/Bullrun for 3 years and dont remember hearing about the airshow.
It's at the Regional Airport here. It's sponsored by the Freedom Museum and it's only been held for the last 4 years.
Not a "classic" airshow, really. More static display than flying, and the weather's been lousy almost every year.
That was all the Warbirds, but it was satisfying enough for me, though. I was at my house shaving that Saturday morning when I heard something "funny". This is what I saw when I ran outside:
Fri Oct 21, 2005 8:01 pm
There were airshows in Manassas about a decade ago. I distinctly recall going to one either in 1992 or 93. The Collings Foundation was there as well. I got to go through the "All American" as the line was too long at Nine-O-Nine. We did get to watch both fly and boy did they put on a show! I'm told the FAA now prohibits the "mowing the grass" maneuvers that we witnessed that day...I'm glad I could witness it.
In 2003 the Collings Foundation was at Montgomery Airpark at Gaithersburg, Maryland, just a few miles down the road from my house in Damascus. I had gotten in late the night before, so I was sleeping late. I started to hear a familiar sound. "Radial Engines", I thought to myself. I jumped out of bed and pulled up the shade to be able to see Nine-O-Nine coming right over my backyard. Now that's a way to wake up!
In 2003 the Collings Foundation was at Montgomery Airpark at Gaithersburg, Maryland, just a few miles down the road from my house in Damascus. I had gotten in late the night before, so I was sleeping late. I started to hear a familiar sound. "Radial Engines", I thought to myself. I jumped out of bed and pulled up the shade to be able to see Nine-O-Nine coming right over my backyard. Now that's a way to wake up!