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Air show to have Air Force flavor

Thu, 02/22/2007 - 5:45pm
By: John Thompson

This year’s version of The Great Georgia Air Show will feature quite a bit of military firepower, as America celebrates the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force will have a number of aircraft on the ground, and although some of them can’t land at Falcon Field due to size, weight and other restrictions, many will fly in the skies over Peachtree City, according to Air Show Chairman Jerry Cobb.

The event is slated for Oct. 13 and Oct. 14.

Among the aircraft that will be demonstrated in the air are the F-22 Raptor along with the F-15, F-16 and the A-10, Cobb said. The Thunderbirds are not able to make it due to a scheduling conflict, but the other aircraft are expected to put on quite a spectacular show.

Also joining the skies will be a team of four WW II T-6 planes, Jim LeRoy’s popular Bulldog show, and a comedy team called the “Alabama Boys” who will land a Piper Cub airplane on the back of a truck, Cobb said.

Numerous civic groups and organizations use the air show as a fund-raiser by manning concession booths as the city is flooded with visitors from out-of-town eager to see the aerial and ground-based displays.

For more information, visit www.thegreatgeorgiaairshow.com.

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Submitted by pentapenguin on Fri, 03/02/2007 - 11:36pm.

Anybody know if the Raptor will land or is it just a flyover? Either way would be great to see!


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re: F22
Submitted by people4u on Sat, 03/03/2007 - 7:13am.

This will be an incredible spectacle, although it will not land. The Raptor will do a flyover and a few maneuvers before returning to base. This is an incredible machine that I’m very close to; I work in the final test and integration area where it’s built, just love the job!

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pentapenguin, question
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Submitted by bad_ptc on Sat, 03/03/2007 - 1:01am.

Is your avatar the VFP avatar?


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No landing
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Submitted by bad_ptc on Sat, 03/03/2007 - 12:18am.

I'm told the runways aren't long enough. They can land and stand on the breaks and reverse the engines but then they can't take off again.

I think Hack needs to get us some A10's in the show. It might be an ugly plane, Warthog, but it sure is fun to watch.

I saw a "live fire" exercise once, they’re just BAD! That thing can turn on a dime and leave change.

Hack while you're at it see if you can get us a fly-by of an SR-71. That has to be the coolest thing with wings I've ever seen.


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Raptor et al
Submitted by bladderq on Sat, 03/03/2007 - 12:25am.

It's krewl to see them all. Plus you may as well git some entertainment for your tax dollar.

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Hack
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Submitted by Tug13 on Thu, 02/22/2007 - 6:50pm.

Are we going to see you in the air show? Smiling


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Hi Tug... Only as a spectator
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Submitted by AF A-10 on Thu, 02/22/2007 - 8:58pm.

I fly T-38s now and we need 8,000 feet of runway to legally land (We have little wings and not the best of brakes). My base is not tasked for the Falcon Field Airshow. But I'll be walking around the old war birds as excited as a 10 year old!!

Kevin "Hack" King


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Hack
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Submitted by hutch866 on Thu, 02/22/2007 - 9:06pm.

to let you know how old the ship I was on in the Navy was, our Gun mount woukdn't train around fast enough to track a jet, unless it was coming at us we didn't have a chance.


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Hey Hutch
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Submitted by Tug13 on Fri, 02/23/2007 - 10:35am.

Thanks veteran!
I've been reading your posts. One of my nephews is in the Navy. He's on a ship somewhere near Korea. Smiling


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Tug
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Submitted by hutch866 on Fri, 02/23/2007 - 12:00pm.

You're very welcome, but I have to admit, I didn't do much, it being a relatively calm time in the world. The people who really put it on the line are the ones who deserve the thanks.


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Hutch...I disagree!
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Submitted by Tug13 on Fri, 02/23/2007 - 12:06pm.

You are a veteran and deserve many "Thank you's" Smiling
God Bless


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Tug
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Submitted by hutch866 on Fri, 02/23/2007 - 1:07pm.

You remind me of my mother in law, an extremely nice person who takes all the fun of having a mother in law away. you always have a nice word for everyone and you even found something nice to say to Dollar a tough chore at the best of times. It is for and because of people like you that there are such things as vets, so thank you too. God Bless


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Hey, hutch.......
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Submitted by AF A-10 on Fri, 02/23/2007 - 1:08am.

That's why they say "better lucky than good" You put the rounds into the airspace, and let fate handle the rest Smiling
ps. does jet include Warthogs?

Kevin "Hack" King


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jets
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Submitted by hutch866 on Fri, 02/23/2007 - 12:02pm.

Hack, the warthog might be the only jet slow enough to hit with a WWII navel gun.


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