After a ten year absence (i.e. the Obama era) the precision flying demonstration squadron of the U.S. Air Force, the Thunderbirds, are practicing over The United Kingdom. They’ve been seen in recent days over Salisbury Plain (Stonehenge) and Scotland’s Loch Ness.
There’s something about the timing here that speaks volumes about renewing “the special relationship.”
“We’re talking real loud, we walking real proud…” thank you
Charlie Daniels!!!
https://www.reddit.com/r/The_Donald/comments/6d5nm1/in_america_charlie_daniels_band_listen_to_this/
Years ago they were a surprise guest at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Man, what a rush they were. They flew over from Buffalo and did a shortenend routine. We had seen the Canadian Snowbirds and there is nothing like them in really close, in tight flying and maneuvering but the ThunderBirds were fast, loud as flew right at the edge. Lucky Brits, unless that dipshit of a London Mayor doesn’t try to ban them.
I know for a fact some of the Brits watching these guys in person feel the same pride in their abilities we do at airshows here.
England isn’t lost. It’s just quite ill at the moment.
scr_north: Esteemed blogger,
Unless it has moved recently, Toronto is in Ontario and not Manitoba. Close but no cigar!
After watching them I always wonder just what fool wants to challenge that ability?
Dang! My version of Heaven is that you’ll be able to do all the things you would have done if you’d been able to while living on earth. I hope that is so. This is near the top of my list. Aim High! Go Air Force!
(Lowell, I’m with you. As usual, we will lead them back.)
Hold my beer…
How better to celebrate the 70th Anniversary and reanimation of American Pride than F-16s in tight form over Stonehenge?
The West is back MFers. Suck. On. That.
Haven’t seen those guys yet. Last time on Guam I was too busy and missed the show.
@ Extirpates, you misread scr_north’s post.
Allow me to correct your correction .
He used ‘man’ as an exclamation, not an abbreviation.
@Extirpates; Yep, like he said Man! Thanks Anonymous, it was a great air show.
I’ve seen their show. They fly the F-16 falcons, an incredibly tight turning aircraft. It’s a spectacular show. I’ve also seen the blue angles several times who fly the F-18 hornet. Both put on a thrilling show and will give you a sense of pride.