Centennial of Naval Aviation Kick Off San Diego

[xj220]

We've been going over all the flight planning and, I'm not going to lie, it has the potential to be a real shit show if one person messes it up. At the same time, I'd love to be on the ground watching it. It's impressive all the coordination going on behind the scenes. Keep an eye out for the P-3, if everything goes well (plane is up), yours truly will be there.

 

[HooverPilot]

I went took the Family over to see the static displays this afternoon once the media day was over...

Saved the best for last...

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

I'm kicking myself in the butt right now; I should have taken vacation to attend this. :banghead_

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

110211-N-ZS026-139 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) An F/A-18 Hornet strike fighter piloted by Lt. Jack Stewart assigned to the Blue Dolphins of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 203, taxis across the flight line at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

110211-N-3069F-125 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey/Released)

110211-N-3069F-010 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) Navy pilots look at a Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle during a static display of current and historic Navy aircraft at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of aircraft are scheduled to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey/Released)

110211-N-3069F-151 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

110211-N-2688M-142 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) A functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane skims the water in San Diego Bay in front of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) during a demonstration at Naval Air Station North Island. The A-1 Triad was the first Navy plane purchased by the Navy. The A-1 Triad was the first plane purchased by the Navy. The A-1 Triad replica is taking part in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight event on Feb. 12. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Moon/Released)

110211-N-2688M-013 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) Elizabeth Gordon Ellyson Carmichael, reaches to touch a functional replica of a Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane as her son, Michael Carmichael, holds her wheelchair. Carmichael is the daughter of Lt. Theodore Gordon Ellyson, the Navy's first aviator, who flew in a Curtiss A-1 Triad, the first aircraft purchased by the Navy 100 years ago. Several members of the Ellyson family are attending the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight event on Feb. 12. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph Moon/Released)

110211-N-ZS026-242 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) A 1911 Curtiss A-1 Triad seaplane from the San Diego Air and Space Museum taxis to the boat ramp at Naval Air Station North Island. Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

110211-N-3069F-069 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey/Released)

110211-N-3069F-042 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey/Released)

110211-N-3069F-047 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2011) Hundreds of current and historic Navy aircraft are on display at the Naval Air Station North Island flight line to participate in the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight Feb. 12. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Fahey/Released)

 

[KBayDog]

Aussie Pub in PB at 2000 for post CONA?

Bumping this. phrogdriver and I will be at the above location, at the above time.

Be there, or be square.

(And don't tell me that it's "Hip to be Square," because it's not.)

 

[bucks87]

Does anyone know if the flyover is going to be covered live? Either a major news source or online somewhere?

 

[nittany03]

8 53s airborne at the same time? Followed by 8 Phrogs? Come on. You Marines are pissing off the maintenance gods. Now the Prowler is going to go down in the line.

 

[Alpha_Echo_606]

A vintage look.

110212-N-6208N-008 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) Aviation enthusiasts wearing vintage aviation greens uniforms admire one of the historic naval aircraft static displays at the Centennial of Naval Aviation Open House and Parade of Flight at Naval Air Station North Island. The Navy is observing the Centennial of Naval Aviation with a series of nationwide events celebrating 100 years of heritage, progress and achievement in naval aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Dave Nagle/Released)

 

[MIDNJAC]

FML....ended up missing it all (save tuning in on socal freq to listen in while I was the turning spare). By the time I walked out of mx and headed down there, Coronado had already been closed off. On the upside, I did start our jet that ended up making the flyby, so I guess that makes it worth it

 

[KBayDog]

8 53s airborne at the same time? Followed by 8 Phrogs? Come on. You Marines are pissing off the maintenance gods.

No shit, huh? Insane maintenance effort on that one!

Great job announcing, Huggy!

 

[jollygreen07]

That was by far the coolest thing I've done in the Merc. Anyone get pics of the E-6?

 

[nittany03]

I was down in the SD Maritime Museum, and my iPhone doesn't come with adjustable lenses. No pics here. Unfortunately Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, George and Lennie, or whoever the two chuckleheads were from AM600 kept cutting their own commentary in over the top of Huggy's, and it was usually inane, ignorant, and/or late.

The Shogun flyby went right over my head, though. Good stuff.

 

[KBayDog]

Excuses....

Great. Now get your ass down to the Aussie Bar in PB.