Graham Thirkill wrote:
https://youtu.be/Tz1hhx8yxyU
Imagine being paid to do this......
Enjoy
Cheers and Beers
Graham
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Great video.
I liked the section that is 2 minutes into the video. This is what you see when attacked with a low flying jet. There and gone! Look how fast it becomes invisible and totally silent on approach.
I used to live near a Naval Test Center and they never flew low at high speeds. When they broke the sound barrier they were high up and it still shook all the windows in the house. So understand that what speeds you see them flying at in a air show are reduced and are simple maneuvers although the exception might be the Blue Angels flying in formation, a skillful act with four planes moving in unison close together. Probably the most exciting plane to see was the F-15 flying straight up and accelerating as it does so. It was a incredible plane that could track many enemy planes from 50 miles away and engage them from there. As for the shows, you need a clear day to appreciate this as it won't take long for these planes to disappear into the clouds. I've received my worst sunburns at air shows, no regrets though.
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