burt49
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Post by burt49 on Jun 20, 2010 1:51:15 GMT 9
Armed Forces Day was always special. With F-106's, B-52's, KC-135's what was there not to love?
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Post by lindel on Jun 23, 2010 2:28:23 GMT 9
The base open house was usually pretty good too!
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Post by lauren044 on Jun 23, 2010 5:42:57 GMT 9
During the time I spent at Griffiss AFB 70 - 72 the base open house were always good and even better if the Thunderbirds were performing. The F-106's would do a 4-ship formation fly-by and the second pass would be the missing man formation to honon those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. And the B-52 and KC-135's from the 416th Wing would do fly by's too. To see them so a high speed pass and max climb was always a good crowd pleaser
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Post by burt49 on Jun 23, 2010 8:32:57 GMT 9
I guess I need to add a KC and a Buff. Too bad I did't have a better camera back in those days.
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Post by Bullhunter on Jun 23, 2010 13:21:43 GMT 9
Very nice pictures. I've turned wrenches on that B-52 & KC-135
Have any more Griffiss pics?
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burt49
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Post by burt49 on Jun 23, 2010 19:40:10 GMT 9
I have a few more including the ones about to be attached. You professionals were using 35 mm and I was using a Polaroid 126.
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Post by lindel on Jun 23, 2010 21:08:35 GMT 9
I've got some of the mock-up that I can post when I get home, plus some during one of the last open houses I was there for.
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Post by burt49 on Jul 14, 2010 8:45:47 GMT 9
How about some variety with B-57, F-106, and F-101 BMcKee :  |
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