Beaufort air show...

[rwsmith]

It was a great in spite of ominous weather that never materialized more than a few sprinkles. Unfortunately, the name of the day should have been named 'nothing works' day. My friend treated me to a ride on a Huey. They had bad problems and were down to one helicopter with huge lines and a couple hours of wait but when we took to the air..... I haven't had that much fun in a long time. I have more respect for helicopters now. That was a workhorse. A Harrier was doing its stuff as well as the F-35, which after all the bad press and cost was pretty amazing. A B-52, and a Mustang flying along with modern jets and a Corsair. An A-10 flew over and an Osprey performed and was really impressive seen up close. Some great aerobatics, lot of displays, Like a 1958 Focke Wulf prop trainer for transition to jets. A team of T-6 Texans were great to watch. Everybody was looking forward to the sky writers but because of the cloud cover and wind, they only flew around and made smoke but it was a nice show, pretty to watch. Apparently they had a show ready in case the conditions were bad. At the end came the Blue Angels. Fat Albert flew around a lilttle and it was a gorgeous flyer (love those things) but only did a 'mild' presentation. No Jato take off, no abrupt 'fighter' moves. Then the Angels came out and after taking off, one plane immediately landed and the fabulous Blue Angel 'diamond' was an 'arrowhead'. Luckily, they had another plane ready and the pilot got back into the air, but they had more trouble with another plane. In spite of all this, the show was still impressive with those tight formations and close passes that curled your hair. After we headed home the bottom dropped out and it was one heck of a frog strangler, but it had managed to hold off all day. Anyway, in spite of problems it was a great success and everybody had a ball. Great day.

 

[KLYDE]

Did my last two years of a four year hitch at MCAS Beaufort back in the 70's. I'm sure it has probably changed a lot. I loved it down South. Should have stayed there. Thanks for the memories.

 

[rwsmith]

There isn't much 'quaint' in Chas anymore...

Did my last two years of a four year hitch at MCAS Beaufort back in the 70's. I'm sure it has probably changed a lot. I loved it down South. Should have stayed there. Thanks for the memories.

A small part of Charleston is 'charming' but you get away from that center and it's nothing but several types of blight. Besides that now it's full of tourists. Beaufort (And Savannah) have retained that charm and beauty. We made a wrong turn last night and ended up on this street where I was wishing I had a camera because the old trees overhung so that it made a 'canopy' to where it looked like a tunnel. It had rained and wow. Driving around I actually thought that I'd like to movie there.

 

[Watchdog]

Beaufort (And Savannah) have retained that charm and beauty.

You're right about Beaufort. I have friends I grew up with who own a house in the Historic District, right around the corner from the house where they filmed The Big Chill. Their home was built in the late 1890s. When I visit them, when I turn down their street, it's as if my car slows down without any input from me. Time seems to slow down. Certain rooms in their home are like stepping back in time. We walk everywhere we go...it's only a few blocks from Bay Street. If it wasn't for the cars parked along their street, it wouldn't be too hard to believe you're back in 1910 or so.

 

[GatorFarmer]

I lived there for four years, three of it on Parris Island.

The heat gets a bit oppressive in the summer, especially on the island. Savannah is actually cooler, in terms of temperature. It is the swamp that does it.

I wish that I still lived there though. Heat is better than snow.

 

[rwsmith]

Parris Island......

I lived there for four years, three of it on Parris Island.

The heat gets a bit oppressive in the summer, especially on the island. Savannah is actually cooler, in terms of temperature. It is the swamp that does it.

I wish that I still lived there though. Heat is better than snow.

I'd be afraid I'd get malaria or Dengue fever on Parris Island. It's kind of a world unto itself.

We were headed for Parris Island last night and my wife asked if we were going in the right direction. I told her 'No, we don't want to go to Parris Isand because that's the end of the world.'

 

[rwsmith]

Missus Smiff cut a funny.

The (huge) engines on a C-17 have 'ears' not even a foot square at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions on the sides near the front. I was puzzling about what these were. Couldn't be 'canards', they were to too thin to be lifting lugs. Nobody had any idea but after awhile Missus Smiff said she knew what they were and said, "They're engine-ears."

 

[GatorFarmer]

I'd be afraid I'd get malaria or Dengue fever on Parris Island. It's kind of a world unto itself.

We were headed for Parris Island last night and my wife asked if we were going in the right direction. I told her 'No, we don't want to go to Parris Isand because that's the end of the world.'

Chuckle. They made it much friendlier than it days past. Now, when you are leaving, there is a sign that says something like "We hope you enjoyed your time on Parris Island".

 

[Rangerpat]

Chuckle. They made it much friendlier than it days past. Now, when you are leaving, there is a sign that says something like "We hope you enjoyed your time on Parris Island".

I haven't been there since 1970 and still have nightmares of that place!

 

[3dots]

Rock On! I love air shows and drag races and can't wait for more to come to DFW. Should be able to take my grandson next time, he's only three but think he will dig it. I'll get some ear protection for him.