Skip to comments.
U.S., Canadian Flying Teams in Pensacola
cnews.canoe.ca ^
| May 9, 2005
| Writing Staff
Posted on 05/11/2005 6:35:05 PM PDT by NorthOf45
click here to read article
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-29 next last
Something Canadians can be proud of. I love these joint events ...
1
posted on
05/11/2005 6:35:05 PM PDT
by
NorthOf45
To: NorthOf45
And this is the air force of the Realm of Canada. Yeah right.
2
posted on
05/11/2005 6:38:23 PM PDT
by
NZerFromHK
("US libs...hypocritical, naive, pompous...if US falls it will be because of these" - Tao Kit (HK))
To: NorthOf45
I am actually surprised that the Canadians were able to fly their Sopwith Camels that far to penasacola.:-)
To: puppypusher
Mind you, Canada is spelled L-I-B-E-R-A-L.
4
posted on
05/11/2005 6:43:04 PM PDT
by
NZerFromHK
("US libs...hypocritical, naive, pompous...if US falls it will be because of these" - Tao Kit (HK))
To: NorthOf45
Oooooh! I wish I could see that!
Thanks for posting.
5
posted on
05/11/2005 6:44:31 PM PDT
by
dixiechick2000
(President Bush is a mensch in cowboy boots.)
To: NorthOf45; darkwing104; Cool Multiservice Soldier; Kathy in Alaska; cedarswingman; radu
I would love to be there and see all that! DANG!!
6
posted on
05/11/2005 6:46:42 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(Free tagline courtesy of JesseJane!)
To: NorthOf45
I had the chance to watch most of them yesterday. The flying was pretty day good.
7
posted on
05/11/2005 6:50:06 PM PDT
by
Little_shoe
("For Sailor MEN in Battle fair since fighting days of old have earned the right.to the blue and gold)
To: NZerFromHK; puppypusher
8
posted on
05/11/2005 6:54:33 PM PDT
by
NorthOf45
To: dixiechick2000; StarCMC; Little_shoe
I wish I could be there too ... dang!
9
posted on
05/11/2005 6:56:00 PM PDT
by
NorthOf45
To: NorthOf45; nuconvert
10
posted on
05/11/2005 7:00:57 PM PDT
by
F14 Pilot
(Democracy is a process not a product)
To: NorthOf45
We vacation in that area every year. This spring though we had to go farther east due to the hurricane clean up still ongoing. I missed seeing the Blue Angels fly - we go to the NAS while we're there on a Tuesday. I got their autographs a couple years ago. *sigh*
11
posted on
05/11/2005 7:02:12 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(Free tagline courtesy of JesseJane!)
To: puppypusher
While of course I salute the barbs generated towards our northern friends, anyone that bad mouths the flying ability or danger associated with the Snowbirds doesn't have a clue. Having watched them fly dozens of times, I can attest to the very difficult routine they fly, especially with an underpowered, very old jet.
And, having flown in the right seat of the number 4 jet (the slot) during a practice flight, I can assure you these pilots are good, DAMN good. And you haven't lived until you've been in a nine ship landing!
12
posted on
05/11/2005 7:45:24 PM PDT
by
Nova Reservist
(Formation sets apart the men from the boys)
To: Aeronaut
13
posted on
05/11/2005 7:58:06 PM PDT
by
Squawk 8888
(End dependence on foreign oil- put a Slowpoke in your basement)
To: Squawk 8888
the Snowbirds is the one thing we Canadians can be proud of militarily
ain't that a sad statement in a way
and the government is thinking of scrapping the Snowbirds
now I think if Martin did that, he could lose an election on that issue......
I live on the local airport's approach route, and when the Snowbirds come to town, you can just sit in my front yard and watch the show, the noise they make is so awesome
To: NZerFromHK
I suspect that you will find the makeup of the Canadian Military very similar to our own. They are also sworn to serve their elected officials including the incompetent.
Give the Snowbirds the respect they deserve for their service and their flying ability. Feel free to hammer their leaders but remember, some of us served under Klintoon and Carter also, and hated every minute of it.
15
posted on
05/11/2005 8:18:22 PM PDT
by
pfflier
To: littlelilac
the Snowbirds is the one thing we Canadians can be proud of militarily
I believe there is more to be proud of when considering our armed forces. It is the suits and politicians that bring it down. That being said, the Snowbirds are definitely a highlight.
To: Little_shoe
WOW...GREAT shot of a rare meeting...THANK YOU for posting!
17
posted on
05/11/2005 11:26:08 PM PDT
by
ATCNavyRetiree
(I can most times spot a liberal...they look weak, cowardly and undisciplined.)
To: Squawk 8888; Tijeras_Slim; FireTrack; Pukin Dog; citabria; B Knotts; kilowhskey; cyphergirl; ...
18
posted on
05/12/2005 2:23:06 AM PDT
by
Aeronaut
(I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things - Saint-Exupery)
To: Aeronaut
Many thanks for the ping, Aeronaut, I wish I could have been there to see that. I love those joint flying events, even more so that my days of active participation have sadly ended.
It would have been an enjoyable trip, and the sound of the massed recips music to my ears.. even if they weren't round. I could still enjoy them....
again, many thanks for the ping.
Greg
19
posted on
05/12/2005 4:38:55 AM PDT
by
gwmoore
(As the manual for the Russian Nagant revolver states: "Target Practice:'At the Deserter, FIRE' '')
To: NorthOf45
My son is in Air Force Tech School at Pensacola.
Every chance he gets he has been watching these teams practice for the past week.
20
posted on
05/12/2005 6:48:09 AM PDT
by
Pylot
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-29 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson