Thursday, October 18, 2007

Aerial route

San Diego residents turned their eyes skyward on October 12th, 13th and 14th as military and civilian performers blazed the Miramar skies with some astounding maneuvers and complex formations in their aircrafts. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar plays host to supposedly the largest air show in the country every year.

This 3 day mega event boasts a number of exhibits, a consumer fair, marine air-ground task force demonstration, twilight demonstrations with pyrotechnics and fireworks, jet fueled trucks, Guinness recorded 'wall of fire' and various civilian and military demonstrations.

Flight enthusiasts are enthralled by some of the coolest flying machines like U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, F-117 Nighthawk Stealth fighters, USN F-18 Super Hornet, AV-8B Harrier, MiG 17-F and F-16 Falcon in action here. The list doesn't end without mention of special effects hang glider, radio-controlled aircrafts, aircraft carriers and sail planes as well. Miramar Air Show returns again in October 2008 for more action and excitement.

4 comments:

Simon said...

What a show it was! I really enjoyed it.

Sameera Ansari said...

Yet another colorful and informative post :)

Graham Ettridge said...

There is something amazing about military airshows. We have a yearly event at a military airbase near where I live. The good thing is that I get the chance to see them practising in the skies above my house during the week before.

The display in San Diego sounds amazing and the photos are fantastic.

Great post!!!!

Best wishes ~ Graham

Weekend Warrior said...

Thanks Sameera and Graham.