Air Show
Sep 24, 2023 08:29:01 #
spaceylb
Loc: Long Beach, N.Y.
BE KIND wrote:
Your first image is quite interesting and (in my mind) begs for explanation. Am I correct in assuming the fire was the result of an aircraft that went down? Is the truck some type of emergency and/or rescue vehicle? Are the parachutes connected to the truck? If so, why?
Sep 24, 2023 08:30:05 #
Sep 24, 2023 08:35:47 #
edellington wrote:
Naval Air Station Oceana
Nice photos. That truck is popular at these shows.
Sep 24, 2023 09:12:52 #
Nice set! How were the flames generated? That picture is very impressive!
Sep 24, 2023 09:15:06 #
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Sep 24, 2023 16:51:31 #
edellington wrote:
It was the pyrotechnics used during an air demonstration.
Thanks but what were they demonstrating...fire??
Sep 24, 2023 22:42:31 #
BE KIND wrote:
Thanks but what were they demonstrating...fire??
To simulate bomb/ Napalm drops.
Sep 25, 2023 06:50:48 #
How to turn jet fuel into noise and raw power which fills anyone who’s under attack with fear. For us at the air show we get goosebumps and giggles knowing that we own the air and battle field when the show up.
Sep 25, 2023 07:22:41 #
alberio wrote:
To simulate bomb/ Napalm drops.
Can you help me understand the nature and purpose of the truck and parachutes?
Sep 25, 2023 09:10:39 #
BE KIND wrote:
Can you help me understand the nature and purpose of the truck and parachutes?
The truck is jet powered and makes a fast pass down the runway at well over 200mph and needs the drag chute to help him slow down. It usually is coordinated with a high speed aircraft coming from behind and when the aircraft gets even with the truck, the truck starts its high speed run to catch the plane. It's pretty amazing how quickly the truck accelerates. Much like rocket and jet powered dragster. You have to be there to experience the event to fully appreciate it.
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