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« on: August 07, 2009, 09:37:41 AM »

http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_218233047.html

B-17, B-24 and a P-51...  Arriving Monday and departing Wednesday.  Definitely a rare treat for this area, as the larger airshows have all but dried up.  I'll be there Tuesday afternoon, just look for the big guy in a Hawaiian shirt, Conrail hat and Ray Bans  Smiley
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2009, 09:42:41 AM »

Awesome Matt, thanks for the post.  I just might see you on Tuesday.  I will have short man and will be wearing my Pa hero's walk black shirt and my desert camo hat.
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« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2009, 06:53:37 AM »

Was anyone able to attend the military aircraft display? Matt I guess you were their with Sky? If so, can you post any pics for us, thanks...
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« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2009, 11:19:34 AM »

We were there for a little while.  You'll have to wait for any pics because all I have is on film, my digi batteries croaked  Huh

I had never seen that particular B-24 before, but the B-17 I was familiar with from past shows.  I was a little steamed about the mandatory $12 donation you had to pay just to step onto the tarmac.  That upset me because a lot of people were turned away. 
At previous similar events I've attended there was a nominal fee (like $5) to view the displays and a separate fee to tour the aircraft on display.

I might drive to Altoona on Friday for some digital photos, but I'll stay on the free side of the fence.
 
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