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| Author: | MrMudd [ 14 Sep 2003, 20:54 ] |
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http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/09/14/i ... index.html http://www.idahostatesman.com/News/story.asp?ID=49171 MOUNTAIN HOME - Spectators expressed shock after the crash and explosion of an Air Force F-16 at the “Gunfighter Skies 2003” airshow on Sunday. "It started dropping like he had no control,” said Roy Means of Boise. “I was extremely mystified.” Marc Auth of Boise said at first he didn’t realize the jet was about to crash. "My first impression was that it was a low speed pass except that something wasn’t right,” Auth said. “When it exploded, it was surreal.” The crash happened about 3:15 p.m. shortly after the Air Force Thunderbird demonstration started. The plane was the 6th and last to take off. The pilot, Capt. Kris Stricklin of Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, safely ejected from the aircraft and was treated by military medical personnel. No other injuries were reported. Public Affairs Officer Lt. Lucas Ritter said no details were immediately available, and the crash would be investigated. The aircraft, valued at about $18.8 million, crashed near the air control tower and slid in a fiery ball across an open field. Show organizers estimated the crowd to be in the tens of thousands, but had not tabulated an exact count. It appeared the pilot attempted to keep the plane from crashing near spectators, said John Avery, an Airman First Class stationed at Mountain Home. "He went up and did a loop and the plane came down. I was saying to myself ‘pull up, pull up,’ and that was it,” Avery said. “He’s brave.” George Avery, visiting his son from New Orleans Louisiana, said the crowd seemed frozen when the aircraft crashed. "Nobody moved until after they announced that the airshow was finished,” Avery said. “I was amazed how quiet everyone was as they were leaving." The Thunderbird demonstration was the final event of the day. Edited by - MrMudd on Sep 14 2003 8:13 PM Edited by - MrMudd on Sep 14 2003 8:58 PM |
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| Author: | M21 Sniper [ 15 Sep 2003, 12:52 ] |
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At least the pilot got out. "If we are not victorious, let no man return alive." Gen George S. Patton |
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| Author: | Hogdawg [ 15 Sep 2003, 14:39 ] |
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Amazing! I saw the Thunderbirds a week ago at Robins AFB. |
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| Author: | AIR2MUD [ 15 Sep 2003, 17:34 ] |
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<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> At least the pilot got out. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> I agree. However, you have to expect it from an aircraft that is a triple emergency at takeoff: a) On fire, b) Single engine, and c) Out of gas. ATTACK! |
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| Author: | prkiii [ 15 Sep 2003, 18:15 ] |
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<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> Amazing! I saw the Thunderbirds a week ago at Robins AFB. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size=2 id=quote> Me too, I didn't know you lived near Robins. The Thunderbirds put on a good show at Robins, wonder what actually happened....My friend is TDY at Mt Home & saw her crash in person... Brought to you by your friendly neighborhood moderator... If you can't go fast...go Ugly Edited by - prkiii on Sep 15 2003 5:16 PM |
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| Author: | Hogdawg [ 15 Sep 2003, 21:30 ] |
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I go to UGA in Athens. |
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| Author: | Hogdawg [ 15 Sep 2003, 21:33 ] |
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Just in case you were wondering prkiii.<img src=icon_smile.gif border=0 align=middle> |
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| Author: | prkiii [ 16 Sep 2003, 04:53 ] |
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Athens...never made it up that way...always wanted to, heard it was one big party....I'll be working the Georgia Vs Auburn game in November...A friend of my X fiancee went to school up there, she graduated a couple years ago.... Brought to you by your friendly neighborhood moderator... If you can't go fast...go Ugly |
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| Author: | Rafale Blackhall [ 11 Oct 2003, 16:14 ] |
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wasnt "booming" a signature of the T-birds display during the 60s with their thunderchief aircraft. ("booming" = going super sonic down the display line) <img src="http://www.boomspeed.com/megazone23/su27.jpg" border=0> ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US |
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