I went to an air show yesterday. Not just any air show.
This was a private showing.
Just for my wife and I.
That's right, a private air show just for us.
That's how we roll people!
Actually, we stopped by our local airport the day before their much publicized air show was to start.
Guess what those talented acrobats in flying machines do before their performance?
They practice. A dress rehearsal of sorts.
Guess who happened to be there picking up their VIP tickets, minutes before the dress rehearsal was to begin?
That would be us. A quick trip home to grab the camera and a couple of lawn chairs, and we were ready for our show to begin.
Her name is Rachel. She is a friend of my wife and her husband just happens to run the joint, meaning this small out of the way picturesque airport.
The plane pictured above is a restored 1940's something or other, restored by Rachel's husband. Yep, it flys. Talk about talent! I make it a main event around my house when I detail the family car, this guy restored a plane! I don't know much about planes other than the fact that they are really really cool.
Especially up close.
Below is my new best friend Rachel. Obviously her generosity is as large as her smile and we can't thank her enough for the VIP perk and the little behind the scenes tour she gave us.
Thank you Rachel.
7 comments:
Great shots.. those little planes are amazing, arent' they? But I've seen where air shows go bad...lol.. and I think I'll just admire your pics.
That is right up my hubby's ally....loves planes! Great shots!
wow..those are awesome. what a great treat. sounds like fun.
hugs sueann
how fun.....and someday i hope to referred to as an RAP like rachel.....
we have a huge air show every year up in oshhosh and we've never been....maybe i'll take your advice and we'll go next year !!!!
Wow! I want to be up there. Your pictures are terrific. I think your BLOG today is a good tribute to Neil Armstrong. It made me think about him.
Oh, those magnificent men (and women) in their flying machines!
Your pics reminded me of the Flying Circus in Virginia I went to years ago. Love the smells and sounds of those old birds.
I'm not that much into air shows (although I am happy you had a great, exciting day!) - but that Boycott American Women poster? WTF is wrong with that guy? LOL!!!
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