How can we get a B-2 to make an appearance here? I know it wasn't actually manufactured here, but it was designed by Grumman pre-Northrop, so I'm sure it was engineered here!
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How can we get a B-2 to make an appearance here? I know it wasn't actually manufactured here, but it was designed by Grumman pre-Northrop, so I'm sure it was engineered here!
is there a part of the B-2's history that I am not familiar with?Quote:
Originally Posted by Billbo1970
The B-2 was designed - and flown - by Northrop before the merger with Grumman. The plane was first displayed publicly in November 1988, and had its first flight in July 1989. Northrop and Grumman merged in 1994.Quote:
Originally Posted by Billbo1970
Yup. 100% correct. Very little pre-merger Grumman is still active. Actually, within the next year or so, only a handful of Grumman employees will remain on the island.Quote:
Originally Posted by moose135
OK fine, I was wrong... happy? :tongue: Now, how can we get one to do a flyby for us Long Islanders?
I am going to miss the A-10
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/...pz5h3sw-X3.jpg
Who wouldn't. She has such fine lines.
The warthog itself, or those who inspect it? :)
Agreed! Especially when the money will be spent on a platform like the F-35Quote:
Originally Posted by Derf
Was getting papers ready for Tuesday recycling and saw a brochure from Nassau County about the "Spring Calendar of Events"Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerard
and there on the back was an ad for Saturday May 24 Navy/Marine Helicopter Landing at 10AM on Kite Field, Eisenhower Park!! :cool::smile:
After going quiet for a bit (college work is a killer) I finally updated nyasinfo.com with some new information.
Here is the current performer list.
Performers
Starring:
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Military:
U.S. Army Golden Knights
USMC V-22 Osprey
US NAVY Parachute Team “The Leap Frogs”
Civilian:
GEICO Skytypers
Miss GEICO Powerboat v.s. GEICO Skytypers Race
Sean D. Tucker – Aviation Specialties: Oracle Challenger III
Misty Blues All Women Skydiving Team
Matt Chapman Airshows: Embry-Riddle Eagle 580
David Windmiller: Bethpage Waterfiller Zivko Edge 540
Carl Skinner T-28 Trojan
John Klatt Airshows Screamin’ Sasquatch
B-17 Yankee Lady
American Airpower Museum Warbirds
Need a little more THUNDER in the program!! :cool:
Just in case anyone missed it, History Under The Stars 2014 was announced.
Hey Fred,
I would LOVE to attend this, but have never taken a night image... :frown:
Would it help if I said I was a former volunteer at AAM (2004-2006)? :cool:
The Red Bull Airforce will be Jones Beach!
Is there any other military acts coming to Jones Beach? Maybe a last minute static display or something. Its awesome to have the Blue Angels back but , hoping for something more than just an Osprey
You and me both!Quote:
Originally Posted by B17DAD
Considering the sequestration of all military demos last year and all the shows that were cancelled, I am thrilled to have the Blue Angels and an Osprey in our backyard.
As for statics the only thing you might see at a beach show is if the 106th brings in a Pave Hawk.
Just about a month to go!!!!!!!!
Oh hell yeah!!!! Hey maybe the Osprey will land for a static display!! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by fk6065
Last I heard we're go for a SAR Demo. Static pending availability.
Do you know by any chance if it will be the HC-130 and Pavehawk or just the 130?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick
Great news, Scott Yoak's AMAZING P-51 Mustang "Quick Silver" has just been added to the Jones Beach line-up according to Quick Silver's FB page :cool:
Excellent! That P-51 is in PRISTINE condition!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris S
Just noticed that the Misty Blues removed Jones Beach from their line-up. We are still good with jumpers this year though as we still have the Golden Knights, Leap Frogs, and Red Bull Airforce.
With all due respect, unless you have word from the show organizers about a confirmed arrival, could we please NOT post rumors about added or special guests?Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick
You do know he is a member of the unit that would be providing those assets, right? And that they have participated in every JB show that I can remember? This isn't some guy who heard from his brother's girlfriends' cousin that there might be an F-35 at the show or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by rkfast
Plus they were mentioned in a recent press release.
Does the Red Bull Air Force include the helicopters or is it just the wing suit team?
Quote:
Originally Posted by dekdawg21
Just the jumpers (wing suit team) will be performing.
What day do the Blue Angels come in? Will viewing still be available by the old 56th fighter group restaurant? (what are they doing with that place anyway)
Ken
Restaurant is closed and property closed off. They are trying to get a tenant in there but so far its empty shell sits there!! I gather whoever buys the property will demo the old building first. The parking lot is sometimes closed off with wooden barriers but hopefully they are moved for the air show to allow additional parking for people during the show who want to see the Angels up close by the Main Terminal.Quote:
Originally Posted by gettysburgerrn
Less than two weeks away!! WOO HOO!!!
Blue Angel 7 should be flying down Sunday evening after their show in Rhode Island.Quote:
Originally Posted by gettysburgerrn
The rest of the team usually arrives Thursday morning.
Hope they come in Wednesday evening after the show at the US Naval Academy!Quote:
Originally Posted by fk6065
Both Yankee Lady and Quicksilver are guests of the AAM and are not for the Jones Beach Airshow...whether they fly in the airshow is TBD.
Derf,
It usually depends on the weather & number of people buying flight tickets, right?
That is not the issue, Jones Beach may or may not pay for them to fly in the show.
You would think they would do it for advertisement purposes and make sure they get the word out that you can buy a ride in the plan. Besides, whats it cost to fly? I would assume just the fuel cost, no?Quote:
Originally Posted by Derf
From the web sites of a few of the better known B-17 operators, it costs $4K+ an hour to operate one. That's fuel, maintenance, oil, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by puckstopper55