NJ: airshow, great place for a meet

[sesolcSTI]

Im stationed here in NJ ar McGuire AFB. There is a big airshow coming up June 4-5 (<--- these are now the correct dates as of 11 May). All the top airplanes/fighter jets from the US military inventory will be there. It is open to the public and should be a great time for people that have never witnessed such an event. I was thinking that this might be something that we could possibly make an event out of? Right now i just want to see if anybody would be interested....then we could hook up a place to meet, time to meet, directions, etc. So holla back and we'll see if this has potential! :thumbup: :wiggle:


*UPDATE*: The dates are the 4th and 5th of June. (i will also update this on the original post). The base is located in Wrightstown, New Jersey. Its fairly easy access off of the NJ turnpike. Like Jamie said, the air show is a huge event, its going to be hard to get on base, so some strategic planning is gonna have to take place. I will ask around and come up with something. Myself and anybody else that is military will be able to get on base anytime, but i imagine there will be specific hours in which the general public is going to be admitted. Be forwarned that anybody thats wants to attend will probably have to be up at the buttcrack of dawn to avoid mass traffic and to guarantee getting into the show. :supz:

*UPDATE*: K, i just found the site for the airshow, i will link it at the end of this update. The Blue Angels will be there, w00t! The Army Golden Knights Parachute Team will be there as well. The AirForce Reserve Jet CAR will be there as well....10,000hp's! :eek: Sorry Matt, no F-22........But there will be some cool static walkarounds (wont be demonstrating, just on display) such as the tank raping A-10 warthog, F-15, etc. You can check out all there is to offer at the following link. Enjoy! If anybody has any questions, i will try my hardest to get answers via public affairs on base. http://public.mcguire.amc.af.mil/airshow/index.html

*UPDATE*20May05: Bad news for me, i am on standby for the airshow all day on Saturday from 7am-7pm. So i wont be able to meet up with anybody. I can help with coordination but i wont be able to hang out. We should definately start getting a list together of who is going to attend.

[wrx_snobordr]

I am totally down. I really hope they have the vf-22 and the blue angles. If i see an f-22 in person i will throw up in my own mouth from how nasty it is.

[TROLL]

a f22 or a vf22? hahaha...
bryan

[sfd]

i personally wanna see a vj-22...

















(its a joke referring to Bryan's post. vj-22 is a ball bearing turbo) :supz:

[wrx_snobordr]

HA HA its actually correctly called the f/a-22 raptor, but while it was in testing i believe it was called the vf-22.

http://www.sg.hu/kep/2002_06/f22_raptor_hir0617_01.jpg
http://www.f22fighter.com/f22poster5.jpg

MMMMMMMMM.... stealth, mach2 supercruise, thrust vectoring, most advanced avionics in the world all in a multi role fighter attacker!!!

[teh DIRT]

we all know the A-10's anti tank capabilites rule all. Yeah so what if I own the blue angels video. :rock:

[the mike]

Does the Navy do stuff at Air Force bases?

Either way I am in.

[Dreck]

The Air National Guard is doing a flyover at Picatinny Arsenal for Armed Forces Day (May 21) also. Plus they are having a tank smash some cars and stuff.

For you military guys...

[MuddyREX]

Plus they are having a tank smash some cars and stuff.

Then maybe we shouldn't go...

[max2k1]

my best friend is stationed at McGuire and is working security so I will be there

[9 Ball]

I would love to see the F-22 up close... I've been reading (and dreaming) about that thing for years. :supz:

[TehWagon]

I'm down :supz:

[Blurvision]

Where is the base? This sounds like fun!
-mark

[wrx_snobordr]

we all know the A-10's anti tank capabilites rule all. Yeah so what if I own the blue angels video. :rock:

Yes the A-10 is nasty, one of the only planes ever built around its gun. I want to borrow that video pete. i watched a 3 hour special on them, i need more.

[Blackout]

If they have a F-14 Tomcat there I will be off in the corner masturbating and humming highway to the danger zone

[Orbit]

air shows there are freaking huge.. a whole lot of fun! don't forget your sun glasses and tanning lotion.

[wrx_snobordr]

If they have a F-14 Tomcat there I will be off in the corner masturbating and humming highway to the danger zone

HA HA yes, the second best plane ever. Would also like to see an f/a-18e

[Chair-Force]

we all know the A-10's anti tank capabilites rule all. Yeah so what if I own the blue angels video. :rock:

Yes the A-10 is nasty, one of the only planes ever built around its gun. I want to borrow that video pete. i watched a 3 hour special on them, i need more.

Willow Grove ARS is having an air show on May 26 to 29. The Blue Angels will be there and a lot of aircraft including our A-10's. Unfortunately, the two stealth fighters backed out after hearing we (USAF Security Forces) couldn’t provide security for them due to deployments. Apparently they laughed when the Navy said they would provide security for the planes. (The training for Navy MPs is a joke in the US military)
I should have brought my video camera for these last two weeks. I spent 3 days, 40 + hours total, sitting in my humvee turret watching the A-10s arm up and take off/land running sim sorties constantly.

[Gohan]

I haven't been to an air show at McGuire in almost 10 years! and I live only 5 mins away! maybe it's about time I head on over to one :-\

[karl]

count me in!!!

ps gohan ill take you there if you want

[slavetothemuzic]

How far is McGuire from Philly? I might try to come to that.

[max2k1]

If they have a F-14 Tomcat there I will be off in the corner masturbating and humming highway to the danger zone

I thought you only did that when you were drunk dave lol :finga:

[sesolcSTI]

*UPDATE*: The dates are the 4th and 5th of June. (i will also update this on the original post). The base is located in Wrightstown, New Jersey. Its fairly easy access off of the NJ turnpike. Like Jamie said, the air show is a huge event, its going to be hard to get on base, so some strategic planning is gonna have to take place. I will ask around and come up with something. Myself and anybody else that is military will be able to get on base anytime, but i imagine there will be specific hours in which the general public is going to be admitted. Be forwarned that anybody thats wants to attend will probably have to be up at the buttcrack of dawn to avoid mass traffic and to guarantee getting into the show. [/b]

[sesolcSTI]

Another new update on the original post! w00t!

[Silverfc88]

^ Nice^ I like the new sig..

[wrx_snobordr]

Im still most likely down... even though i hate getting up early and the f-22 wont be there :cry:

[JoeScooby]

I will be working one of the stands, so if you guys want a free pretzle just stop on by. I could also give a personal tour of the KC-10, may not be a f22 but im sure you guys will find it somewhat cool. Jon if you want we can meet up with a few peeps and escort them over to the line, Or if yall would like I can maybe set up a early tour of the place. Working on the flightline has some privies. DOnt hold me to that statement, I would have to see what kind of work besides the pretzle stand I have going on out there.

[20th1519]

Bah.. Willow Grove's is better. Plus its in NJ. Who would want to go there? :finga:

[sesolcSTI]

I will be working one of the stands, so if you guys want a free pretzle just stop on by. I could also give a personal tour of the KC-10, may not be a f22 but im sure you guys will find it somewhat cool. Jon if you want we can meet up with a few peeps and escort them over to the line, Or if yall would like I can maybe set up a early tour of the place. Working on the flightline has some privies. DOnt hold me to that statement, I would have to see what kind of work besides the pretzle stand I have going on out there.

w3rd, we're gonna have to make a battle plan to get those on base that want to attend without them having to wait in line for 23642 hours. Hence the get there hella early theory. We might have to make some calls to public affairs and see if we can maybe get a heads up of the prime time to meet up.

........and arent yo supposed to be working! and learn how to spell pretzel, n00b! :finga: :thumbup:

[sesolcSTI]

Bah.. Willow Grove's is better. Plus its in NJ. Who would want to go there? :finga:

Eh, then dont go.........and the base isnt in scary ghetto jersey, its in rural jersey, so its not that bad at all. Just something for people to do! :finga: :mrgreen:

[sesolcSTI]

^ Nice^ I like the new sig..

I like your "temporary location". Denver isnt in the tristate area! BAN HIM!.......He left me the keys to the FC while he is out of town, it is available for rent....$5 per day! :finga: :finga: :finga: :finga: :finga: :finga: :finga: :finga: :mrgreen:

[sesolcSTI]

How far is McGuire from Philly? I might try to come to that.

not far at all.....45mins TOPS. :D

[20th1519]

I just felt like picking on NJ.

[the mike]

::signs up for FC rides::

(Think we can run better than his times? :finga: )

I wanna run it down the runway!!!

[JoeScooby]

pretzle shmetlzes.. learn how to spell you !! :finga: :banana:

my work consists of sitting on my arse all day now that my back is jacked up.

time for lunch

going to subway

[sesolcSTI]

w3rd, i just went to the chiro this morning myself. Chowin on some Three Brothers. Ill holla at you later. Back to work for me, wooohoo! :thumbdow:

[wrx_snobordr]

Just let us know what we have to do. It would be awesome if we could avoid the crowd. Joe, if you could hook up a tour of any plane id be stoked. Im sure if the f22 was there they wouldnt let the public within 100 feet of it. Thanks for trying to hook us up guys!! :thumbup:

[Silverfc88]

I will KILL you all if you touch the FC!!! :furious: (But if you do make some money all the proceeds go to me! Microtech Time!)

You guys probably could run better times in the FC than me. :rock:


The air show should be cool! Then we can have an after party at Jon's house in the Ghetto! :partyman:

[the mike]

I'm not taking MY import into BTown.
I'll buy a Mustang to drive in. :finga:

[kef]

I've been to every air show their since I could walk. I'll be there.
Hopefully they'll do the f-18 tactical demostration again..

[Chair-Force]

I will be working one of the stands, so if you guys want a free pretzle just stop on by. I could also give a personal tour of the KC-10, may not be a f22 but im sure you guys will find it somewhat cool. Jon if you want we can meet up with a few peeps and escort them over to the line, Or if yall would like I can maybe set up a early tour of the place. Working on the flightline has some privies. DOnt hold me to that statement, I would have to see what kind of work besides the pretzle stand I have going on out there.

I hope you have an "E" on your linebadge. :finga:

Just make sure my fellow SP's are still sleeping in their flightline post when you take them across the all mighty red line. :thumbup:

[JoeScooby]

I dont even know where my line badge is :thumbup: . Ill just call MOC to get them on the line. I dont think we would have to seeing how to line is going to be open to the public those two days. Dewd I hardly see SP's on the line, I think they are scared of us disgruntled maintainers anyway...

[slavetothemuzic]

I could also give a personal tour of the KC-10, may not be a f22 but im sure you guys will find it somewhat cool. I wouldn't mind seeing that. All I know is it sucks being a passenger on the receiving end of the fill up. Is there always spillage with C-141s? I only did that once or twice. Smelling JP4 while riding in a hot a$$ plane during the summer = http://www.aaroncarr.com/images/smileys/barf3.gif

[Chair-Force]

I dont even know where my line badge is :thumbup: . Ill just call MOC to get them on the line. I dont think we would have to seeing how to line is going to be open to the public those two days. Dewd I hardly see SP's on the line, I think they are scared of us disgruntled maintainers anyway...

lol, that or you guys stink like jet fuel and burnt oil.

[sesolcSTI]

UPDATE ON ORIGINAL POST

[duc748s]

I usually don't frequent this forum much (with work, Vol. Firefighter and Reserves not much time) But I will be working the Air Show that weekend so I hope to meet up with some of you guys. As soon as I find out when and where I'll let you guys know.

Shane

[Gohan]

just for clarification, I was talking to a bunch of buddies of mine who are DOD over there and they told me that even though it will be open to the entire public, it will only be accessible through the McGuire side, so all of us would have to enter from the wrightstown/cookstown area. and if it's gonna be like any airshow before it, you know damn well it's gonna be a fiasco with the line of traffic on the main road back there. so getting there early is a definite must!

[duc748s]

Just found out I'll be working booth #13 on Saturday and Sunday. Stop by and say Hi

[Orbit]

not to mention the line too get in. this is the first show since 9/11. i wonder if they will be searching , that would make the line even longer.

[wrx_snobordr]

I just spotted the blue angels doing a practice run for the willow grove air show. i was driving to school and the single jet flew over head, scared the **** out of me, then about a mile down the road 4 flew over in a staggred formation. Then later i saw them in their delta pattern trailing smoke... it was glorious!! I better be able to get off of work to make this meet, stupid kids and their proms, I really want to see the whole show.

[stephasaurusREX]

Is anyone going to the willow grove show tomorrow??(sat.5/28) I think i'll be there. Gates open at 8:30am. And I think the last day is Sunday. here's the site for more info... http://www.willowgroveairshows.com/

[JoeScooby]

bumb for airshow this weekend.

[JoeScooby]

I will be working the 605th booster club stand on sunday from 8 til 5 if anyone wants to stop by. I think we are selling shirts and coins and KC-10 stuff...