Blue Angels Fat Albert

[kona77]

Shot our local Blue Angels air show and found an old friend in the Public Affairs Office so he hooked me up for a ride in Fat Albert during the show. Due to weather it was a no go but maybe tomorrow. In the mean time I checked out the roof and flipped a few switches.

Enjoy.

[PhotoJourno]

I am amazed at the shape of this aircraft. Been to several USAF aircraft, and the wear and tear was incredible in most of them, even the newer inventories. This one looks like they also lick it clean every morning. Tis so?..

[PhotosGuy]

What an office!

[Scout7id]

I hope you get your ride. That's a great opp.

[FlyingPhotog]

I am amazed at the shape of this aircraft. Been to several USAF aircraft, and the wear and tear was incredible in most of them, even the newer inventories. This one looks like they also lick it clean every morning. Tis so?..

Judging by the "steam gauges" on the flight deck, she's probably one of the oldest in active service. but I'm sure she gets a lot of TLC...

I know the jets are some of the highest time airframes as they prefer to keep the newest ones out with the fleet.

[RyanM]

hope you get your ride

[ChadAndreo]

What kind of plane is that?
I thought they only flew fighter jets.

[Heffe]

C130. Its their support crew.

[LBaldwin]

Nobody, but nobody cares for their gear the way the Blues do. No matter the item, everything gets spit shined!

[BrantG]

That would be an amazing opportunity if you get the chance.

[kona77]

Hi Everyone,

I don't have time to answer all of the questions but some have already provided answers. I am going back today and hope to go up. It is an honor to meet these great people who defend our country everyday. They are the nicest and most professional I have ever met.

Be back this evening.:D

[FatAlbert]

Jealous - moi!

Great shots, what an opportunity. Hope that you get your ride (with JATO on of course). Suggest that you hang on tight though!

[SteveBrown]

What an office!

What he said. WOW! :lol:

[kona77]

WOW!!

What a great group these men and women are. They were over the top helpful. I went for the ride today and it was fantastic. I had my Sony PD-150 strapped in the cockpit and I got to sit in the jumpseat with my 10-22 on my 20D.

We pulled almost 3 G's then went over the top for some negative G's. Everything just goes to the ceiling including the navigator and engineer who did not put their seatbelts on. Here are 2 photos for now. When I upload some others I will post a link.
Enjoy.

[kona77]

Jealous - moi!

Great shots, what an opportunity. Hope that you get your ride (with JATO on of course). Suggest that you hang on tight though!


I just figured out why I was so darn confused when I got the auto notification of a reply to this thread from you, FatAlbert, that your screen name. HAHAHA.

Obviously you have seen by above reply, it was FANTASTIC.

[etaV8R]

arrrgh! You are very fortunate.
Great shots and thanks for sharing.
Yes, we in the Corps, do quite a spit/polish on our gear.

[FatAlbert]

I just figured out why I was so darn confused when I got the auto notification of a reply to this thread from you, FatAlbert, that your screen name. HAHAHA.

Obviously you have seen by above reply, it was FANTASTIC.


Now I'm seriously jealous. Fantastic shots - and what an experience.

Thanks for sharing.

FA

[andrewhuxman]

That must have been a ride of a lifetime, how cool is that a ride in Fat Albert.:D