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Old 09-21-2019, 7:40am   #1
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Just a reminder for folks that are close enough that might want to attend. It is generally a first class affair, and happens next weekend. 28-29 Sep.

https://www.robins.af.mil/
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Hopefully they'll have a "JATO" Take-Off

Saw one years ago at a show and it was the highlight for me. A C-130 taxis a few feet, rockets light and the plane takes off on steep angle , so high that you can barely see it.

One minute video, on it, as follows;

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That C-130 is known as "Fat Albert". It is attached to the Blue Angels, and they won't be here.
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The chances of me going personally are really good at 0.0 and 0.1% respectively.
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Saw a P51D roll in today. Heard it before I saw it. Man, I love the sound of those Merlin engines.
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Love the free museum there!! A hidden gem that most never visit.
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Saw a P51D roll in today. Heard it before I saw it. Man, I love the sound of those Merlin engines.
P51 flying ( no music as the merlin is music itself)

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