Thunder At The Grove


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Published: June 24th 2006
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Had an opportunity to visit Willow Grove Naval Air Station to witness an air show. The show's feature were the Air Force Thunderbird Jets, Military planes (static and flyover) and the Stealth B2 Bomber.
There were a lot of other planes & demonstrations including aerobatic biplanes, military bombing runs, and paratroupers.
My favorate is (and has always been) the F16. Twin, after-burner equipped jet engines; the plane can fly as slow as 150 knots (200 mph) up to almost mach 3 (about 2000 mph). Loud, powerful and extremely intimidating.


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ThunderbirdsThunderbirds
Thunderbirds

Precision Flying at it's best
Stealth B2 BomberStealth B2 Bomber
Stealth B2 Bomber

This is the only way you'll ever get to see it.
Yes, they were that closeYes, they were that close
Yes, they were that close

Does anyone remember the opening scenes in "Top Gun"?
How loud was it?How loud was it?
How loud was it?

Daddy, can we go home? My ears hurt. (my 5yr old daughter, Briana)
Flips & SpinsFlips & Spins
Flips & Spins

Always a crowd pleaser.
The Memphis BelleThe Memphis Belle
The Memphis Belle

A lot of history (and stories) in this plane.


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