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Aircraft that make your jaw drop!

On the topic of baby having back and CH-47 Chinooks...😁
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In high school I went to an air show, it was a smaller affair, not one with the Angels or TBs.

But of note was that I met not only Pappy Boyington, but across the aisle from him was the Japanese ace that shot him down.

I got both of their autographs.
 
What a great send off and arrival at the Naval Museum!
 
I went to the Air Show @ Beale Air Force base in June 2025
Here’s a few photos from my IPhone.
PaulR
 

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A few more from the Air Show @ Beale Air Force base in June 2025

The red one is a ……MiG 17

PaulR
 

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Air Show @ Beale Air Force base in June 2025
Beale AFB is the home of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing / U-2 Dragon Lady
 

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stratslingr77 said:
I love the grimy patina Navy (and Marine) jets get when they've been on the boat for awhile.
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To me, the blue collar nature of Naval aviators shows up un that beautiful grime. Sorta of a “Working Persons* Pilot” feel.

My grandfather was a WWII Navy vet. All he ever wanted to do was fly. RC models were as close as he ever got. He built plenty of Navy aircraft including some float planes he would fly off his pond in PA.

Long live Navy grime.


* Persons because you're god damn right women can fly fighter jets.
 
Grunt Grime is available in Yuma, for their Air Show,
I had to talk with Harrier & Osprey pilots that sneak up on us out in the desert.
but the smell, of kerosine/Jet fuel leaks, the streaks of it everywhere, puddles, but no fire.

Somebody dropped a F35
www.foxnews.com

F-35 Marine Corps jet crash deemed a 'mishap' | Fox News Video

Fox News correspondent Natalie Chuck with the latest on the F-35 Marine Corps jet crash at the San Diego Marine base on 'The Story.'
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