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[Spikes]

Reminds me of a Confederate Air Force airshow I went to as a kid, with my buddy and his dad. It was in Phoenix at Luke AFB, I think.

I don't remember much about the flyovers and beautiful warbirds on display. What I remember is the frigging heat!!!!

Standing out on the tarmac with no shade in sight, first aid stations and people on stretchers wearing oxygen masks.

My buddy's dad had some beer in an ice chest in the car. All the ice had melted and every can popped from the heat.

Later that night talking to my dad, my words were coming out tangled and slurred, I guess from mild heatstroke.

I always wondered about the "genius" responsible for scheduling such an event in Phoenix!!!? during the month of august!!!?

30 plus years later, I'd still like to beat the hell out of him.

Indeed. Been to AZ in Dec, Feb, May, and August. Even in Dec it's usually high 80s. August, dont even go there...120 some days.

[1pLUs44]

Indeed. Been to AZ in Dec, Feb, May, and August. Even in Dec it's usually high 80s. August, dont even go there...120 some days.

I was in Phoenix a few years back. It was 116, but so dry, it felt almost cold compared to central Texas.

[Spikes]

I was in Phoenix a few years back. It was 116, but so dry, it felt almost cold compared to central Texas.

Yep, that's the thing about AZ...there's no humidity...so it's dry heat. People say it's not as hot which is true, but it's not like you still don't sweat. Go down to Yuma or something...120s 130s ALL the time.

[ghi]

Great pics!
 watching the F-16 winging with those ww2 planes  reminds me about a movie fantasy, where was a modern aircraft carrier loaded F-14s was teleported back in time to ww2 in Pacific.

[doleboy]

Great pics!
 watching the F-16 winging with those ww2 planes  reminds me about a movie fantasy, where was a modern aircraft carrier loaded F-14s was teleported back in time to ww2 in Pacific.

[Curlew]

I love the chino planes of fame airshow, very fun

[Getback]

Great great Pics. Never knew there was an F3F or an M2. That is cool. Awesome show too.

[cveirs]

MajWoody


What great Pictures! You must have a nice camera take shots like that? Thanks for putting them up for us to see. Popason 79thfg

[flatiron1]

thanks for the pics. will add the Kimberly Kaye to my collection of 353rd Fighter Group planes.

[Shuffler]

Thanks.... great find.

[Rich46yo]

Fantastic sight. Thats a show I wish I could get on video. I really loved the Gvs too and the re-enactors.

[BigPlay]

Found this the other day & thought it was pretty cool.
http://home.comcast.net/~bzee1b/Chino/Chino.html

Do you live in the area cause I go there every year as a vendor.

[MajWoody]

No I don't. I just found it by accident on line & thought I'd share it here so other AHers could enjoy them as well. 

[MajWoody]

MajWoody


What great Pictures! You must have a nice camera take shots like that? Thanks for putting them up for us to see. Popason 79thfg

I didn't take those pics. I just stumbled on to the website & posted it here for AHers to enjoy.

[BigPlay]

No I don't. I just found it by accident on line & thought I'd share it here so other AHers could enjoy them as well. 

For anyone that wants to see the best flying WW2 airshow there is Chino is every mid May (Chino CA). I have seen 5 P-47's there one year, all flying, 3 P-38 another, 2 Zeros and a ton of other planes.