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Title: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Gary26 on August 23, 2009, 08:33:47 PM
Got the chance to work fire supression at an airshow. Our job was to control grass fires started by the pyrotechnics. At times this had us 50 yards from the runway and hanging out in airshow center and had F22's and F16's flying right over our head.
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300316.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300317.jpg)
Im the guy on the left.(Shortbus)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300318.jpg)
After the show was over we got an escort from the F22 ground crew and got a complete walk through on the F22's fire suppression systems, outer ejection control panels and weapons bay, and missle/bomb capabilities. Very cool cuz nobody was allowed near these aircraft.
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300320.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300321.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300322.jpg)
Enjoy :rock
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Kazaa on August 23, 2009, 08:36:45 PM
Very nice cam... the raptor is a sexy bird! Thanks for sharing. :aok
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: cactuskooler on August 23, 2009, 08:37:52 PM
Wow that's neat! That's a great picture of you two with the Harrier hovering above.
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: mechanic on August 23, 2009, 08:41:27 PM
The harrier is so loud, i bet your ears were ringing after being that close.

I got to admit it, the F22 is the sexiest aircraft of our modern age by a long way.
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Stoney on August 23, 2009, 08:57:51 PM
Quote from: mechanic on August 23, 2009, 08:41:27 PM
The harrier is so loud, i bet your ears were ringing after being that close.

Its the loudest aircraft I can think of on approach to land.  Most other jets are at idle or close to it, while the Carolina Lawn Dart is at full power on approach.  Given the amount of security they put up around the Raptor at air shows, I'm surprised they let you take that up-close photography.  Cool pics!
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Guppy35 on August 23, 2009, 09:07:19 PM
That Harrier is a privately owned Sea Harrier.  I think it's the only privately owned Harrier out there.  Former Royal Navy bird
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: j500ss on August 23, 2009, 09:08:37 PM
Somebody was at RFD, Stillman Valley fire dept, I know a couple of those guys.  First breakfast is coming up soon eh?

Nice pics BTW
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Gary26 on August 23, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
No more breakfast at SFD. :(
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: B4Buster on August 23, 2009, 09:20:02 PM
Yeah, I hope government officials don't show up at your house and you "suddenly vanish" for taking those pictures and posting them on the internet  :uhoh
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Gary26 on August 23, 2009, 09:23:38 PM
Well the guys with the assault rifles didnt mind. Although a guy took a pic from the front right after I did and someone made him delete it.
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: crazyivan on August 23, 2009, 09:35:48 PM
Well they gave the Air Force a new toy. How about giving the navy this. :aok

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-8ebBdPBhA
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: oakranger on August 23, 2009, 09:47:20 PM
F-22 looks so fake with that skin.  As if you had it done on photo shop.  Never really seen on but i must say it is smaller than i thought.
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Gary26 on August 23, 2009, 09:50:02 PM
Its very small.  I said the same thing. Told my buddy that it was so expensive they couldnt finish the paint job.
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Gary26 on August 23, 2009, 09:50:58 PM
Quote from: j500ss on August 23, 2009, 09:08:37 PM
Somebody was at RFD, Stillman Valley fire dept, I know a couple of those guys.  First breakfast is coming up soon eh?

Nice pics BTW
Who do you know there and where are you from.
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: mechanic on August 23, 2009, 10:18:21 PM
Quote from: Stoney on August 23, 2009, 08:57:51 PM
Its the loudest aircraft I can think of on approach to land.  Most other jets are at idle or close to it, while the Carolina Lawn Dart is at full power on approach.  Given the amount of security they put up around the Raptor at air shows, I'm surprised they let you take that up-close photography.  Cool pics!


Have you ever heard a VC-10 take off? Those things are louder, on landing they are almost as loud especially if they have to throttle up just before starting to flare the touchdown. Quite awesome noise anywhere within Brize Norton when those things are powered up.

(http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafbrizenorton/rafcms/mediafiles/gallery/9A7D0326_0F37_65FC_3CDE0A24F4EE53B7/vc10_08.jpg)
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Ciaphas on August 23, 2009, 11:29:52 PM
Quote
F-22 looks so fake with that skin.  As if you had it done on photo shop.  Never really seen on but i must say it is smaller than i thought.

(http://indopakdef.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/f16-f35-f22.jpg)
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: DMBEAR on August 23, 2009, 11:45:00 PM
Perk the F-22  :furious

The Bird is true greatness, but lets not overlook the truly kickass quadcab 4x4 w/ the sweet skin.   :salute
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Slash27 on August 24, 2009, 12:02:53 AM
You lucky SOB! :furious
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: waystin2 on August 24, 2009, 05:58:49 AM
Thank you for sharing! :rock
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Ghosth on August 24, 2009, 07:07:15 AM
Quote from: Gary26 on August 23, 2009, 09:50:58 PM
Who do you know there and where are you from.

Gary what airshow where you at?

Had the Blue Angles ripping loops above my house this weekend.
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: ShrkBite on August 24, 2009, 11:26:36 AM
Nice pics! very cool
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: CHAPPY on August 24, 2009, 11:53:27 AM
Nice photos :aok
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Kung Fu on August 24, 2009, 03:16:53 PM
Quote from: mechanic on August 23, 2009, 10:18:21 PM

Have you ever heard a VC-10 take off? Those things are louder, on landing they are almost as loud especially if they have to throttle up just before starting to flare the touchdown. Quite awesome noise anywhere within Brize Norton when those things are powered up.

(http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafbrizenorton/rafcms/mediafiles/gallery/9A7D0326_0F37_65FC_3CDE0A24F4EE53B7/vc10_08.jpg)

I don't think anything beats a B-1 on take off except say an SR71 as far as pounding in your body cavity loud.  Used to work on the radar on those a few years back, kind of miss it now.
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Masherbrum on August 24, 2009, 03:24:04 PM
Quote from: Kung Fu on August 24, 2009, 03:16:53 PM
I don't think anything beats a B-1 on take off except say an SR71 as far as pounding in your body cavity loud.  Used to work on the radar on those a few years back, kind of miss it now.

B-52?   
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Karnak on August 24, 2009, 03:48:42 PM
F-22 sure is smurfy.  Neat pictures of it, but it is an undeniably ugly aircraft.
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Bucky73 on August 24, 2009, 04:05:43 PM
Here is a few neat pics my wife took about a month ago while she was riding on one of the birds I work on. :rock


(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll280/bucky626/blue_angels_flite_023.jpg?t=1251147657)

(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll280/bucky626/blue_angels_flite_008.jpg?t=1251147798)

(http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll280/bucky626/blue_angels_flite_006.jpg?t=1251147836)

Just thought I'd share since she just e-mailed em to me :salute
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Gary26 on August 24, 2009, 05:14:29 PM
Quote from: Ghosth on August 24, 2009, 07:07:15 AM
Gary what airshow where you at?

It was the Rockford Airfest in Rockford, Il.
Here are some others you guys might like.
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300294.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300293.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300292.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300287.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300281.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300278.jpg)
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Gary26 on August 24, 2009, 05:18:29 PM
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300278.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300281.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300287.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300292.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300293.jpg)
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300294.jpg)(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300272.jpg)
This poor bird wasnt in the show, but has been left to rot in a back corner of the airport.
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/S6300295-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: betty on August 24, 2009, 05:27:07 PM
shortbus! u suck! hehe....the raptor R t3H S3xi3st plane!!! i seen it in dayton! its awsome!
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: j500ss on August 24, 2009, 09:13:29 PM
Quote from: Gary26 on August 23, 2009, 09:50:58 PM
Who do you know there and where are you from.

I'm from Cherry Valley, I used to live in SV, my wife is from there. I used to quite a few of the guys, mind you that was 15 years ago.  I see the Snap On dealer often, there are probably a few more as well, just not sure if they are still doing the fireman thing anymore.

Anyhow, nice pics ya got, probably pretty nice having front row seats and not having to worry about parking  :x
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: OmegaZS on August 25, 2009, 08:41:48 AM
Shorty, shoot em a link to the vids. those were great.
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: Gary26 on August 25, 2009, 08:50:59 PM
(http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/th_airshow-1.jpg) (http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z184/shortbus1701/?action=view&current=airshow-1.flv)
Title: Re: Benefit of being a fireman at an airshow
Post by: mechanic on August 26, 2009, 01:52:24 AM
Quote from: Kung Fu on August 24, 2009, 03:16:53 PM
I don't think anything beats a B-1 on take off except say an SR71 as far as pounding in your body cavity loud.  Used to work on the radar on those a few years back, kind of miss it now.

I would love to hear the blackbird on takeoff, i bet that rattles a few rib cages.