Redding Airshow


Well, there is not much for me to say. I hope the pictures speak for themselves.
This is the first show of Canadian Snowbirds for year 2002.



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A-10 from Davis Monthan AFB 355Wing 357FS (80-0246) climbs vertical on takeoff.
The snow covered mountain is Mt. Shasta, extinct volcano, double peak, higher peak is 14,162 ft (4,317 m)

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Eddie Andreini fly the Super Stearman against beautiful background of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
He also flew his Red Yak-9 at the show.

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US Navy SH-60B (Bu.162329) of HSL-41 Stationed at North Island, CA is on static display.
Number 00 is a colourful CAG aircraft.

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Mercy Air's medical transport aircraft, AS350, N61CU takes off

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Snowbirds cleared for takeoff.
Note the emblem on the tail, above national flag, celebrating 50 years' Queen Elizabeth.

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Snowbirds taking off towards the Mountains of Shasta National Recreation Area.

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So, As you all know, Snowbirds fly 9 Tutor Jets.
OK, lets count them... One, Two, Three ... Nine, Ten ??
Well, number 10 is a spare aircraft.
This photo taken during the practice on Friday with number 10 flying with the formation. Could this be a photo session?

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Snowbirds breaks away.

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Right and Left wing aircraft goes inverted - the flipped formation of Blue Angels' "Double Farvel"

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Inverted wedge formation goes into a loop.
High mountain to the left is Lassen Peak (3187m/10456ftj which last erupted in 1915.
I climbed to the top in Sept. 1998 but the top was in the clould, just like this photo, and I could not enjoy the view.

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You can see the twinkling lights of the Snowbirds as they head towards me after the loop.

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Only the Snowbirds can do this in North America - 9 aircraft in line abreast.

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Snowbirds make right turn for the final pass before landing.

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A shot taken few seconds after the photo above. Big Arrow formation with 9 aircraft.

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Now the Snowbirds approach in 3 x 3 formation for landing.
I really want to thank the boss for using Runway 12 to land - otherwise a photo like this wouldn't have been possible.


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