Gentlemen this is what America is to me... - The Military Watch Resource

Coolhand · 01-13-2012, 21:39

http://youtu.be/7N1VbZ2pyTk

May God bless the members of the 1986-87 USAF Thunderbird Team.

There are a few gentlemen in this video who made a very deep and direct contribution to paths in my life! Thank you and may God shine over you and bless you and your families were ever you may be today! I would like them to know that I shale always be grateful for those contributions!

This is how I see America everyday when I close my eyes. God Bless The Red, White and Blue!

Best,
J
www.midwestwatchandclock.com

nepman · 01-16-2012, 21:24

With a friend no longer living at an Air Force base now closed. Time is a thief.

jimmy jones · 01-17-2012, 09:10

I saw them in 87 at Chanute AFB I think that base is closed as well .
Got lucky afew years ago and got to go back stage so to speak to get a close up look of them too.

Dont wanna seem like im hijackin.

Coolhand · 01-17-2012, 10:26

I took my boys to see them at the airshow opening of the Branson Airport. That was the first time I'd seen a Thunderbird's show since 1988. I had to come home and dig out all my photos and show my boys all the cool people and things my Mother and I were privileged to those two years.

The gentlemen waving is one of those mentioned in my original post.

Best,
J

nepman · 01-17-2012, 15:04

I was driving past the Branson airport opening when it was happening on company business, and it looked like Katrina refugees trying to get out of N'awlins.

Traffic nose to back bumper, still as a stone, and backed up for miles.

For most folks, it might have been faster to park the car in Omaha Arkansas, and walk in to the airport. However did you actually get in? Drive down the night before and slept in the parking lot?

Coolhand · 01-17-2012, 15:14

I still worked at the airport here. A bunch of us pooled funds and got VIP tickets which allowed us upfront parking at a separate entrance to the show. Also the front row all you can eat tent right next to the flight line.

Best,
J

John L · 01-19-2012, 00:09

My recruiter actually took me to the airshow in Omaha in 88-89 so I could take my oath from the Thunderbirds. I was still in school but had everything in line to join so he let me tag along and participate, in front of a crowd of thousands. Sadly it wasn't to long after that my health problems were discovered and the service was forever out.

Flightpath · 01-19-2012, 07:22

With all due respect to the Thunderbirds of course

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6tB8Lf7YoU

or if you are older and like Skyhawks...........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwi8m...eature=related

(I just like F-18s)

cheers,

-John

Coolhand · 01-19-2012, 08:14

Utmost respect....

Flightpath · 01-19-2012, 10:22

Great photo James....... thought you would have been on the Angels groundcrew!

I've got a Blue Angels watch somewhere, it came from my USN captain friend, it was given to him when they visited 'his' base, I'll try and find it (it's just some cheap thing).

cheers,

-John

Coolhand · 01-19-2012, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flightpath

Great photo James....... thought you would have been on the Angels groundcrew!

I've got a Blue Angels watch somewhere, it came from my USN captain friend, it was given to him when they visited 'his' base, I'll try and find it (it's just some cheap thing).

cheers,

-John

I was just a family member at this time. Or you could call me the only child prodigy to make the team at seven years old.........

Best,
J

Flightpath · 01-19-2012, 10:48

I found the Blue Angels watch............

I checked to see how many Blue Angels watches were on Ebay, apart from all the Citizen Ecco drive watches and a Breitling there were only about two Blue Angels watches there.... strange! (Maybe Blue angels merchandise is tightly controlled?).

cheers,

-John

jimmy jones · 01-19-2012, 19:55

! more shot.

Coolhand · 01-20-2012, 13:45

These are all official USAF photographs. Strait from the Birds photo & print lab at Nellis in 1986 -87.

Best,
J

Andy_s · 01-21-2012, 12:14

Thought you guys may be interested in the new George Lucas film 'Red Tails'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=BpA6TC0T_Lw

I think there is over an hours worth aerial combat shots in the film.

01-13-2012, 21:39	#1
Coolhand Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Battlefield, Mo. Posts: 822	Gentlemen this is what America is to me... http://youtu.be/7N1VbZ2pyTk May God bless the members of the 1986-87 USAF Thunderbird Team. There are a few gentlemen in this video who made a very deep and direct contribution to paths in my life! Thank you and may God shine over you and bless you and your families were ever you may be today! I would like them to know that I shale always be grateful for those contributions! This is how I see America everyday when I close my eyes. God Bless The Red, White and Blue! Best, J www.midwestwatchandclock.com

01-16-2012, 21:24	#2
nepman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,293	You know I saw the '86-87 Thunderbirds. With a friend no longer living at an Air Force base now closed. Time is a thief.

01-17-2012, 10:26	#4
Coolhand Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Battlefield, Mo. Posts: 822	The Next Generation.. I took my boys to see them at the airshow opening of the Branson Airport. That was the first time I'd seen a Thunderbird's show since 1988. I had to come home and dig out all my photos and show my boys all the cool people and things my Mother and I were privileged to those two years. The gentlemen waving is one of those mentioned in my original post. Best, J

01-17-2012, 15:04	#5
nepman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,293	WOW! I was driving past the Branson airport opening when it was happening on company business, and it looked like Katrina refugees trying to get out of N'awlins. Traffic nose to back bumper, still as a stone, and backed up for miles. For most folks, it might have been faster to park the car in Omaha Arkansas, and walk in to the airport. However did you actually get in? Drive down the night before and slept in the parking lot?

01-17-2012, 15:14	#6
Coolhand Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Battlefield, Mo. Posts: 822	At that time.... I still worked at the airport here. A bunch of us pooled funds and got VIP tickets which allowed us upfront parking at a separate entrance to the show. Also the front row all you can eat tent right next to the flight line. Best, J

01-17-2012, 09:10	#3
jimmy jones Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 140	I saw them in 87 at Chanute AFB I think that base is closed as well . Got lucky afew years ago and got to go back stage so to speak to get a close up look of them too. Dont wanna seem like im hijackin.

01-19-2012, 00:09	#7
John L KC Order of the Shrivelled Limpet with Drooping Acorns Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 347	My recruiter actually took me to the airshow in Omaha in 88-89 so I could take my oath from the Thunderbirds. I was still in school but had everything in line to join so he let me tag along and participate, in front of a crowd of thousands. Sadly it wasn't to long after that my health problems were discovered and the service was forever out. __________________ First ever recipient of the: Order of the Shrivelled Limpet with Drooping Acorns As Graciously Awarded By Senior Sapo Of Toad Hall, Comandante Caudillo

01-19-2012, 07:22	#8
Flightpath Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Aussie in Norway Posts: 1,874	Blue & Gold are good too! With all due respect to the Thunderbirds of course http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6tB8Lf7YoU or if you are older and like Skyhawks........... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwi8m...eature=related (I just like F-18s) cheers, -John __________________ Last edited by Flightpath : 01-19-2012 at 07:44.

01-19-2012, 08:14	#9
Coolhand Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Battlefield, Mo. Posts: 822	They hold each other in the.... *Utmost respect....*

01-19-2012, 10:22	#10
Flightpath Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Aussie in Norway Posts: 1,874	Great photo James....... thought you would have been on the Angels groundcrew! I've got a Blue Angels watch somewhere, it came from my USN captain friend, it was given to him when they visited 'his' base, I'll try and find it (it's just some cheap thing). cheers, -John __________________

01-19-2012, 10:48	#12
Flightpath Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Aussie in Norway Posts: 1,874	I found the Blue Angels watch............ I checked to see how many Blue Angels watches were on Ebay, apart from all the Citizen Ecco drive watches and a Breitling there were only about two Blue Angels watches there.... strange! (Maybe Blue angels merchandise is tightly controlled?). cheers, -John __________________

01-19-2012, 19:55	#13
jimmy jones Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 140	! more shot.

01-20-2012, 13:45	#14
Coolhand Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Battlefield, Mo. Posts: 822	More O mine..... *These are all official USAF photographs. Strait from the Birds photo & print lab at Nellis in 1986 -87.* Best, J

01-21-2012, 12:14	#15
Andy_s Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 192	Red Tails Thought you guys may be interested in the new George Lucas film 'Red Tails' http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=BpA6TC0T_Lw I think there is over an hours worth aerial combat shots in the film.

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