2020 “Arsenal of Democracy” Flyover
On December 29, 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt broadcast a radio fireside chat from the White House stating, “We must be the great arsenal of democracy. We must apply ourselves to our task with...
Author: Daniel O. Myers
“The Great Arsenal of Democracy” B-29 Superfortresses
One of the larger attractions of the 2020 “Arsenal of Democracy” flyover were the only two flying B-29 Superfortresses, “Doc” and “FiFi”, joined in flight for just the fourth time since their restorations. On...
The 2020 New York International “Drive In” Air Show
Photos by the author, Bob Finch, Howard German and Kevin Burke Due to continuing Covid-19 concerns, the August 29-30, 2020 New York International Air Show moved from its usual show site for the past...
2020 Salute to America and The Great Cities of the American Revolution
The Great Cities of the American Revolution Flyover 2020 marked the nation’s 244th birthday. Due to nationwide Covid-19 virus concerns, most activities normally associated with the holiday (fireworks, parades, concerts, etc.) were canceled. In...
“New Jersey Strong”
Inspired by the USN Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds nationwide city flyovers, the United Sates Air Force has been conducting individual state flybys of its own- saluting front-line health care workers and first responders...
“Operation America Strong” The USAF Thunderbirds and USN Blue Angels Salute New York’s and Philadelphia’s Health Care Workers and First Responders
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, honored frontline COVID-19 first responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, New...
Joint Base Andrews AFB Air Show 2019
With air boss Wayne Boggs coordinating the flying, announcer Matt Jolley describing the action and Jay Rabbit providing entertaining musical interludes, the Joint Base Andrews “Legends of Flight” air show was underway. Opening with...
Bethpage NY Air Show 2018
For the 15th straight year, the annual Memorial Day Weekend New York Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, Long Island continued to make history and set new attendance records. Drawing added attention to the...
New York Air Show 2017
On July 1 and 2, Stewart International Airport celebrated America’s birthday by holding its 3rd annual New York Air Show. The show got underway just after noon with the American National Anthem Flag Jump...
Blue Angels at the 2017 New York Air Show
The headlining U.S. Navy Blue Angels returned to Stewart International Airport on July 1 and 2 from their last appearance there in June 2003, arriving at the New Windsor, NY airport on Monday prior...
Reading’s World War II Weekend 2017
For twenty-seven years, a legion of committed World War II Weekend volunteers and re-enactors has turned the Reading, PA airport into an active and entertaining living history lesson. Entering the airports vast grounds, weekend...
America’s First Defense Airport
On Memorial Day Weekend 2017, Millville, NJ celebrated the 75th anniversary of Millville Army Airport- “America’s First Defense Airport”- by continuing a long tradition of hosting air shows. This year’s show welcomed back the...
