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January 27, 2017

The 2015 Australia International Airshow

Editor’s note: the Australian International Aerospace and Defence Exposition 2017 and the 2017 Australian International Airshow will occur between February 28th and March 5th. Here’s a look back at the last event, two years ago… The Australian International Airshow...

air force / Airshow / demo teams / military

December 1, 2014

Nellis Open House 2014 – Aviation Nation

Nevada’s largest free event, (and my personal favorite show of the year) was back this year at Nellis AFB from November 8-9. After a one year hiatus, this incredible show roared back to life with the celebration of America’s...

air force / bombers / demo teams / featured / fighters / military / post

July 23, 2012

2012 Lewis-McChord Air Expo Review

July 22nd and 23rd saw the bi-annual Air Expo take place at Joint Base Lewis McChord in Tacoma WA. Weather throughout the weekend was changeable with bright sunshine on Saturday and low cloud and showers on Sunday. As always, the Pacific...

bombers / demo teams / fighters / military / navy / post

November 17, 2011

Homecoming in Pensacola

The 2011 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow was held under bright skies and cool conditions on the Friday and Saturday of Veteran’s Day weekend. The marquee flying act, as always, was the Blue Angels. Their homecoming late in the year...

air force / bombers / military / museums

July 4, 2011

Bomber Boneyards – An Early Visit to AMARC

When I visited Tucson’s Aircraft Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC) in early 1993, it was filled to the brim. Hundreds of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress heavy bombers, some intact, others looking like the skeletons of deceased animals in the desert, ...