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Thunderbirds for Townsville?
http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/
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Ummmm, correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't they the US Navy Thunderbirds?
Mick |
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Ah huh. Thanks for that Nathan, I was getting the two mixed up.
Cheers Mick |
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Looks like i'll be going to Townsville this year!!!
So is this airshow the RAAF airshow or just an airshow that Townsville puts on? |
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The Thunderbirds will be performing at Hickham AFB, Hawaii on 19/20September and Seoul, South Korea on 23/25 October. Nothing between 21/9 and 21/10 at this stage so MAYBE a tour downunder could be on the cards.
I'm not 100% sure but I think the Airshow will be hosted by the RAAF as part of its annual program of shows around the country - probably RAAF Townsville's turn this year. And possibly only on ONE day, due to cost considerations which happened at Nowra last year, I believe. Don't shoot the messenger, just passing on what I have read. |
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Confirming that they are in HNL on the 19th and 20th of September. Maybe some of you might prefer to watch them over here in Hawaii as part of the Hickam AFB open house day....lots more to see in the way of hardware that wont make it to Townsville. Just a thought for those of you doing some planning...plus I'm sure I can be around for a few shouts at some of my favorite establishments.
MS |
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Here is a link to the recent Thunder in the desert airshow in Phoenix. The high wind noise on the camera mic cut off some of the scanner audio during the Thunderbirds segment.
http://73s.org/ MS |
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I did some time in Townsville and this show used to be an annual event which peaked at around the time of the Battle of The Coral Sea 75th Anniversary (I think).
It's a free event, I think it was called the Sky Show. The crowds line The Strand (their water front) and all of the aircraft fly past over the ocean at low altitude. I can remember there being a B52 at one time, a Galaxy, plenty of 5th Aviations blackhawks, as well as commercial airlines etc. I'll try to dig out some pics tonight, it was back in the late 80s so I'll scan them in if I can find them. Darren |
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The T-Birds will be flying over the Strand on the weekend, and there will be a large static show at the Army portion of the airport as well. Cheers
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