Thursday, July 17, 2008

Air Show (Practice)

We had quite an air show overhead today.  There's an official air show here at McChord Aor Force Base this weekend and today the guys from McChord and other locations were out practicing their maneuvers.  The fighter jets were so low...so noisy...it was kind of scary.  Gabi was freaking out and so were all the dogs in the area.  I was out in the yard trying to get pictures but they came in swooping so low and fast all I could do was duck!  LOL

One of the Thunderbirds went low over my house sideways...I could see the pilot's head in the canopy. Yikes !

Anyway my darling grandson was out in their yard watching the whole thing and took this picture. 

He's going with his dad to the "REAL" air show this weekend.

My son works just a few blocks from the end of the runway, they watched the practice today from the roof of their building.  I'll be in that parking lot Saturday..........

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14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Linda, lucky grandson. Wasn't it last year you put up a lot of great pictures of aa air show in the San Francisco Bay? They were outstanding, Bill

Anonymous said...

Duck and cover !

Jimmy

Anonymous said...

GOT THIS IN EMAIL FORM:   Linda,looks like fun.
I am posting comments this way because when I post the normal way internet explorer opens up a bunch of windows and I have to shut the computer down to stop it.
Looking forward to your pictures.
Barbara    beckerb6@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Very Kewl Linda
Hugs, Joyce

Anonymous said...

love air shows!! this sounds like its going to be a great one!!! that picture was awesome!

betty

Anonymous said...

Are you sure you wouldn't want one of them to take you along for a ride?  D

Anonymous said...

We live right in the pathway of the jets when they take off from MacDill and we also get to see the shuttle's com trail when it takes off from the other side of Florida...the sonic booms are something. I can see where your grandbaby would be thrilled....have fun going...love, Sandi

Anonymous said...

great picture! hope your grandson enjoys the show. take care mrs t xx

Anonymous said...

We used to have the Red Arrows come over Brighton every year to do displays, they're the RAF's show team. It can be very noisy but exciting to watch. Have a good time on Saturday! Jeannette xx  

Anonymous said...

I do love to watch Air shows ~ Lovely picture your Grandson took ~ Hope he enjoys the "Real" show this weekend ~ Ally x

Anonymous said...

Your grandson captured a great shot.  I bet that was kind of scary, especially for Gabi and the dogs.  
Lisa

Anonymous said...

ive been to one they are great

Anonymous said...

I like the Thunderbirds!
Linda :)

Anonymous said...

Wow, that looks amazing. The pilots of those planes are so skillful.:o)

Love Sandra xxxx