Nothing official, but I've been hearing JFK...
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Nothing official, but I've been hearing JFK...
I got confirmation that the T birds will be based at ISP with either a C130 or a C17 as their support a/c.
Any word on if the F-18 will still be based out of FRG? I just recently moved to the area and I'm bummed the T-birds won't be staying here this year.
Know it's a requirement for the Thunderbirds, but why do they need arresting gear? They don't have hooks right?
All of the fighters have the hook. On the F-16 it looks like a lipstick on a wire. F-15's, you name it. They can not land on a carrier as it would probably not be sufficent strength and will probably break. But if it held it would likey Screw the airframe so it will never fly again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QblVgm5x-Ng
Video of the F-16 arrestor
The F-18 should be based and Shelt Air
So much for any meet and greet with the Tbirds huh...
Ken
They could have a meet & greet at Islip.