Centennial of Naval Aviation Kick Off San Diego

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110212-N-ZS026-315 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) An E-2 Hawkeye flies over San Diego Bay during 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/ Released)

110212-N-ZS026-188 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) AV-8B Harriers fly by the moon over San Diego Bay during 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/Released)

110212-N-ZS026-390 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) A formation of F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters fly over San Diego Bay during 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Trevor Welsh/ Released)

 

[BusyBee604]

CVW Flyby...

"Pretty cool" was an understatement.

Looked like a real old-school Alpha Strike (sans the jinking, of course). I loved it!

(BTW, that Pappa-Three AOB I liked too. Well done. As were others. And I have never seen so many Phrogs in the air at once. Loved that too.)

BZ to all!

Cat et al; We watched from Ft. Rosecrans Cemetary (Pt. Loma), great view of show & NORIS, traffic not too bad. When the STENNIS Strike Group (my old CVW/Sqdn) flew by, I turned to my son and said "The last time I saw a formation like that, I was in it, going feet dry heading downtown"! :icon_help Awesome, brought a tear to these old peepers. CONA lives!
BzB

 

[PBF]

Amazing event, every aspect...'outstanding job' to all involved.

 

[Recovering LSO]

Sorry, my AW video posting skills are lacking, but video on front page of sandiegotribune.com is pretty cool - narrated recap of yesterday.

 

[HooverPilot]

110212-N-8158F-894 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) A formation of C-2A Greyhounds fly over San Diego Harborwhile participating in the Parade of Flight, an air show showcasing historic and current Naval aircraft in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. 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 Roland A. Franklin/Released)

 

[Gatordev]

Sorry, my AW video posting skills are lacking, but video on front page of sandiegotribune.com is pretty cool - narrated recap of yesterday.

I've heard they have this new service called "The Youtube." I think one or two people may have used that here on AW.

 

[Recovering LSO]

I've heard they have this new service called "The Youtube." I think one or two people may have used that here on AW.

i used the "share" link from the Tribune's website - when I QA'd it after posting here - it didn't work. Still recommend going to the website and checking it out though. its not on youtube - yet.

 

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110212-N-8158F-894 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 12, 2011) A formation of C-2A Greyhounds fly over San Diego Harborwhile participating in the Parade of Flight, an air show showcasing historic and current Naval aircraft in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. 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 Roland A. Franklin/Released)

We kept taking pictures of these guys as they were below us in the Island Stack. One of our AWs on board had a nice camera and got some great shots, I'm hoping to get them soon.

 

[jmcquate]

Are there similar plans for Oceana this fall (or Andrews, Pax River)?

 

[BusyBee604]

Are there similar plans for Oceana this fall (or Andrews, Pax River)?

NAS Patuxent River: 3-4 Sept '11 - Air Expo '11

NAS Oceana: 20-25 Sept '11 - Oceana Air Show & AIAA Centennial Convention
BzB

 

[jmcquate]

NAS Patuxent River: 3-4 Sept '11 - Air Expo '11

NAS Oceana: 20-25 Sept '11 - Oceana Air Show & AIAA Centennial Convention
BzB

I'm planning on attending them all . The Centennial website lists all three as Tier 1 events. What does that mean?

 

[HooverPilot]

We kept taking pictures of these guys as they were below us in the Island Stack. One of our AWs on board had a nice camera and got some great shots, I'm hoping to get them soon.

I would love to get a copy of your shots, I was flying -2.

I had bailed on the CAG flyover for my daughters birthday, but I still got drafted for the parade.

 

[jollygreen07]

I would love to get a copy of your shots, I was flying -2.

I had bailed on the CAG flyover for my daughters birthday, but I still got drafted for the parade.

That was you, huh? We could see you guys from up at 16k. I remember making the comment that I was amazed to see so many up C-2s in one place at the same time!

 

[nittany03]

There were quite a few aircraft that exceeded my expectations regarding the number of them simultaneously airborne yesterday. Props to the troops for making it happen.

 

[HooverPilot]

That was you, huh? We could see you guys from up at 16k. I remember making the comment that I was amazed to see so many up C-2s in one place at the same time!

The Maintenance Dept has been strokin' as of late!

the sheer volume of aircraft in the Whiskey area was impressive! Island stack was pretty busy too. Saw you guys in the stack & when you were ongoing to West IB. Big aircraft down low was impressive. The turn after show center had to be fun!