It started out as a cloudy day, and I was completely frozen, wearing a sweatshirt and hugging Ian to keep warm:
Jeff kept Ian occupied for a while while we waited:
And then he discovered he could skip stones:
That's my boy:
First, the Patriots Jet Team performed their demonstration rehearsals. We also got to see a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, which was phenomenal. It can hover in one place just like a helicopter. Before the Blue Angels come out, Fat Albert flies the friendly skies as the warm-up act:
Fat Albert held no appeal for Ian, who would rather keep skipping stones:
And then there they were!
(Photos taken by Michael and Jeff Tabor, 8/3/07)
The rehearsals were incredible. I cannot even imagine having a job where, if I make a mistake, it could cost me my life. They must practice constantly.
Here is a link to the Seattle News for more photos of the Blue Angels: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/photogalleries/2003817877/
Michael said...
The VTOL was a Harrier. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrier_Jump_Jet
Serena said...
Cool! I changed the hyperlink in the text above so everyone gets to the right definition. Thank you!
And More:
Clicking here will take you to my brother’s blog entry and more photos of the air show rehearsals.
