Blue Angels Crash in Beaufort, SC neighborhood (1 fatality confirmed by coroner)

CNN.com ^ | 4/21/07 | CNN

[NormsRevenge]

Breaking on CNN a few minutes ago.

1 plane down in neighborhood, status of pilot or occupants unknown at this time.

[Coldwater Creek]

Thanks so much!

Maria

[bogeybob]

Re: the F-14...

The Tomcat was a fine aircraft, but it was a maintenance hog. The A-4 was much easier handle in close and was not as complex an aircraft. The F-18 is in between the A-4 and the F-14. It is closer to the F-4, in my opinion, for jet aerobatics.

Re: Quonset Point...

I can’t remember the holiday. It could have been July 4th as it seems it was in the middle of the summer. If I ever find the slides, I’ll post them.

I think Quonset Point was an ASW base and I think they housed some S-2F Tracker squadrons in that era.

[lentulusgracchus]

I can’t remember the holiday. It could have been July 4th as it seems it was in the middle of the summer.

Unless there were two shows at Quonset that year, it had to be Memorial Day. I was commissioned and shoved off on June 12th. I seem to recall the airshow was held on a cloudy day, but it was mild.

[agent_delta]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM9t_bbkeQc

“Watch as Patrick Raycraft, a Photojournalist for the Hartford Courant gets a thrilling ride in the two seat U. S. Navy Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet with “Kojak,” Blue Angel 7.
(AKA... our fallen Blue Angel, Kevin Davis).

This video really shows what a great guy he was.
It’s long - but very cool.

This one is Dale Earnhardt, Jr. taking a ride with Kojak.
Dale is impressive - he didn’t puke or black out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYN6K4ylXUQ

One more...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ1YYC1OhV8

Blue Skies.

For those in the Pensacola Area... PM me for information on the memorial this week.

[null and void]

Don’t hold back! Tell us how you really feel!

[null and void]

Indeed I am a very pleasant person,

You might try showing that side of your personality more often...

[null and void]

A case in point...

[null and void]

Smooth!

[StarCMC]

Thank you so much for those links. I never thought to ask the guys what their nicknames are.

[null and void]

Q: How can you tell if someone is a fighter pilot?

A: They’ll tell you.

Q: What’s the difference between a porcupine and a jet fighter?

A: On a porcupine the ...

[Grammy]

Thanks for the post.

[agent_delta]

Umm.... “Call Signs”....

not “nicknames”....

;-)

[StarCMC]

Honestly - what do you know about this poster? Chances are you don’t know as much as you think you do.

[StarCMC]

Prayers for your husband, maria - and please, thank him for his service to our country for me.

[StarCMC]

LOL!! Yeah - I AM a civilian!

Once on a thread here I mentioned that I just love the way your ribcage rumbles when those jets fly by — it’s the sound of freedom. I was told by another FReeper that for guys, it starts a little lower! LOL

[Coldwater Creek]

I appreciate your kind words, and I will pass them on to Bert.

[null and void]

*sigh* Yeah.... *swoon* Then the warm fuzzy feeling radiates throughout the whole body.

I need a cigarette (and I don’t even smoke!)

[StarCMC]

LOL!

[StarCMC]

{{{mariabush}}}

[agent_delta]

...Skytypers demonstration team...

I’ve seen them - they are excellent!