![]() ![]() I have pics of the rest if anyone's interested. The SBD was probably my favorite aircraft at the show. First time I'd seen a T-28 do aerobatics. The FW149 and Piaggio flew a really entertaining and tight racetrack pattern. Among the modifications: DC-3 cowling and engine, front cockpit fared over, bubble canopy and squared off tail Nice to be able to get up close for the first time. Most of the shows I've been to, they've been parked away from the crowd. This was the first time I'd ever gotten to look at the Tora! birds up close. All four flew, including a nice aerobatic demo by Scott Yoak in "Quick Silver." The big transports taking up the static area. "Briefing Time" and "Panchito" flew a very nice set of fly-by's as well. This C-45 performed a few fly-by's and was used for the skydivers. The two Corsairs flew together, which was followed by an aerobatic routine by Jim Tobul in the F4U-4. If anyone wants to see more pics of anything, just ask and I'll see what I can dig up. Highly recommended show for anyone in the area. The only negative for photographers is shooting into the sun all day- not a big deal if you're someone like me who only takes static pictures and just enjoys seeing the warbirds fly. A very well-run event with lots of warbirds. Most of the aircraft fly solo demo's or demonstrations by type and you don't get cheated on passes either- everything performed at least 8-10 fly-by's. The only aircraft I remember not flying were the C-54 and the C-46. The best thing about this show is that pretty much everything flies. This was my first time at this show and it did not disappoint. Don't remember seeing a photo report of this one anywhere so I thought I'd post it since I finally got around to uploading my photos. The show will have roughly 40 planes, re-enactments, fireworks, food and fun, according to Hovanec.The following is a set of photos from the 2012 Warbirds Over Monroe airshow, held the first weekend of November in Monroe, NC. So it’s just a good thing, keep in remembrance of them,” he added. All those guys, from all the wars, all our veterans, they’ve just done so much, and just can’t let their history, their stories die, fade away. The plane will now be on display at the 2021 Warbirds Over Monroe show but won't take to the skies.īut just being at the show is an honor Busse said. So, Busse and another friend bought the plane from his estate to keep investing in the labor of love. Which is now Warbirds Over Monroe,” Busse explained. He had it shipped over here, and he restored it to kind of start the Warriors and Warbirds, at the time, air show. ![]() “It was bought by actually Bob Russell in Germany. The plane he is showing, a German Focke-Wulf 149D, was carefully restored over 10 years to its 1962 heyday by a previous owner. ![]() However, he emphasized the event is outside and will have plenty of space to social distance for guests concerned about COVID-19.įor Cody Busse, he’s just excited to show off a plane with a long history at the show.īusse grew up going to airshows and fell in love with the industry and its history. Hovanec said he’s thrilled to have the airshow back this year, and he hopes it gives people a sense of returning to normal. “This event doesn’t make any money, this is kind of a give back for the city for our Veterans Day celebration,” said Director Pete Hovanec. If you prepurchase tickets online, there is a slight discount. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for kids ages 12 to 18 and $5 for veterans. Airshow was canceled last year due to the pandemic.Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. ![]()
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