United States - Florida - Gulf Coast Salute 2009 - Tyndall AFB, Panama City - 03/28/09

[bigtnbob]

I have been attenndingthis show for several years. was really looking fwd to it this year, but rather than the weather, it was a back
surgery thing tht kept me home. I am now back at home and doing pretty well, next show I will get to attend will be Homecomig at P Cola. Look fwd to seein all you guys there.
aalso appreciate your postdings helpin to keep the fever burnin.
Bob McPherson


Almost all new equipt for this show!!

[quadcitywingman]

Mike Riffle and I put our cameras on sticks for a unique perspective. Here is Mike and sporting his FenceCheck patch no less. He'll show his stick pictures later, no doubt.

Bill, great prop blur on that mustang shot and cool shot of the airshow grounds. Gives us FCers who arent able to go to these shows an idea of what it was like

[KevinJackson]

Sidebar: I met Kev at Bonita Bay on Thursday before the show, but the storms were upon us. "Hey, Kev, rather than waiting here doing nothing, wanna go for a ride and see Mexico Beach?" I can't type with an English accent, but Kev said sure. I then took him to my house and put him to work taking down a large gazebo awning that was about to blow away. Thanks, Kev. Also, the storms have passed, so when can you get back here and help me put it back up? Cheers. 

No problem, just paypal me the airfare and I'll be there in a flash! 

Here's an overview of the photopit courtesy of Mike's 'stick', thanks Mike!

And the obligatory Phamtom ripping it up as only the F-4 can.

[KevinJackson]

The F/A-18s new quadruple redundant undercarraige is proving a hit with the Blue Angels!

[KevinJackson]

A fairly unusual Heritage formation, not to be seen that many more times I would wager.

[Heineken Kid]

here's three from Saturday..Sunshine State, yeah right 

[tropicdiver]

Nice photos capturing the reflections, Peter. Who says a rain stops all the action at an air show? 

[KevinJackson]

Dan Friedkin gets airborne late on Saturday for a Horsemen rehearsal with Ed Shipley.

Jearl Birdwell poses proudly with his lovely Folland Gnat, a genuine Red Arrows veteran. Jearl is based in nearby Tallahassee.

[KevinJackson]

Jive puts the T-33 through its paces on Sunday whilst his wife provides the commentary (on the right, no moustache!)

[Smoke Eater]

Hello all,
Great to see all the FC'ers  and have a great weekend!

Here are a few while I process some more.

[Smoke Eater]

A few more. Please bear in mind that these are with minimal processing.
Also, I'm still new at this game, so any criticism is appreciated, as that is why we're all here.

[Heineken Kid]

Some Blue Angels..

[Smoke Eater]

Hey Bill,

Pass on to the demo team that us big boys would love to buy some 2XL and 3XL tee shirts, even at a higher price.

My wife said they have the best coin she's ever seen!

See y'all...

[Barry W.]

Hey everyone,
    Here's a few shots from a wet Saturday.

[Kevin Joyce]

Well finally got back home to California, I would like to thank  Dave Schultz. Kev, Liza and Fence Check for the great access. And I would also like to thank all the
Fence Checkers for making a west coaster fell welcome.

Hope to see you guys at another east coast show soon.

Here are a couple Mig-17 shots