More Blue Angels in Chicago
Nov 1, 2019 17:15:13 #
Nov 2, 2019 06:48:05 #
Nov 2, 2019 06:57:46 #
Nov 2, 2019 08:41:02 #
Nov 2, 2019 08:57:25 #
Mi630 wrote:
Again, as in a previous post, I was lucky to have access to the rooftop of a condo building along Lake Shore Drive during the Chicago Air Show back in August. I was afforded unique views as the jets flew by; many times looking down on the jets.
Nice set.
Nov 2, 2019 09:44:00 #
Nov 2, 2019 09:50:22 #
I love the second shot. Hard turn to port, exhaust flame, and heat distortion of the air. IMHO, the Blue Angels are in a class by themselves.
Ken S.
Ken S.
Nov 2, 2019 10:01:10 #
A big thank you to all the views and responses. Just as I enjoy looking at all the fine photographers’ work it is nice that people take the time to look and comment on things I post. Again thank you.
Nov 2, 2019 16:13:28 #
Nov 2, 2019 18:41:46 #
Nov 2, 2019 19:59:18 #
Nov 2, 2019 20:42:31 #
Mi630 wrote:
Again, as in a previous post, I was lucky to have access to the rooftop of a condo building along Lake Shore Drive during the Chicago Air Show back in August. I was afforded unique views as the jets flew by; many times looking down on the jets.
Very nice indeed......the roof top access is a great idea and adds more depth to the pictures with the boats underneath and is just more interesting to me. A nice change of pace . Thank you.
Nov 2, 2019 21:20:26 #
I'm a retired Naval Aviator and fighter pilot, never a Blue Angel. These are awesome.
Back in 1967 or '68, when the Blues evaluated the F-4 Phantom for use, I was an instructor at VF-101 in Key West.
The Phantom was all muscle, but not a very forgiving airplane. They flew one fam flight to make their decision, and of course, they needed an instructor pilot in the back seat. I rode with Number Two. They took off individually and within ten minutes, they were in their famous Diamond Formation - 4' wingtip to fuselage separation. Then they started mild aerobatics. Amazing for pilots with no time in the airplane. As a result of that flight, they switched from the Grumman F-11 Tiger, to the Phantom.
Back in 1967 or '68, when the Blues evaluated the F-4 Phantom for use, I was an instructor at VF-101 in Key West.
The Phantom was all muscle, but not a very forgiving airplane. They flew one fam flight to make their decision, and of course, they needed an instructor pilot in the back seat. I rode with Number Two. They took off individually and within ten minutes, they were in their famous Diamond Formation - 4' wingtip to fuselage separation. Then they started mild aerobatics. Amazing for pilots with no time in the airplane. As a result of that flight, they switched from the Grumman F-11 Tiger, to the Phantom.
Nov 2, 2019 22:00:27 #
Nov 5, 2019 03:33:52 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.