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Postby BigTruck » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:05 pm

The Blue Angels have taking a big hit from the economy as well, saw them practicing today for fleet week, apparently they had to trade in 5 of their jets for a few Extra's and a Pitts, with Boss (#1 Jet) flying the Seneca.  (Thanks Ruptured Duck)
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Re: Blue Angels hit by economy too!

Postby The Ruptured Duck » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:11 pm

ehem, Seneca
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Re: Blue Angels hit by economy too!

Postby BigTruck » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:12 pm

ehem, Seneca


Roger, I'll fix it!!!
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Re: Blue Angels hit by economy too!

Postby The Ruptured Duck » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:26 pm

ehem, Seneca


Roger, I'll fix it!!!
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Re: Blue Angels hit by economy too!

Postby BigTruck » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:07 pm

Before I left work today (across the 101 from KSFO) I heard a very familiar sound...FAST MOVERS!!!   I stepped outside as #5 and #6 flew over my office.  I immediatley let the boss know I had to leave ad changed into civilian clothes.  

Hopped in the truck and headed for the Golden Gate.  Bout a 15 minute drive.  As I crossed the GG I heard that sound again...mixed with propellers???  So I get to the other side (free parking side) and hop out I see the crazy looking formation and just laughed.  They were up there doing an orientation flight and getting some air to air pics (Seneca was the lead plane, taking them around the Bay area and drifiting in and out of the formations)
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Re: Blue Angels hit by economy too!

Postby Willit Run » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:21 pm

That's a pretty cool formation!!

Great catch!!
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Re: Blue Angels hit by economy too!

Postby coolpick » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:22 pm

Nice, the Collaborators and some of the Blue Angels in one pic.
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Re: Blue Angels hit by economy too!

Postby tcco94 » Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:01 pm

Nice..
Ill be there sunday  :D

I hope all 5 show up ::)
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Re: Blue Angels hit by economy too!

Postby Jared » Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:38 am

that's awesome :)
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