Arctic Thunder 2010 Elmendorf 31july/1 August 2010

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Arctic Thunder 2010 Elmendorf 31july/1 August 2010

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This year on 31 July and 1 August, the bi-annual airshow Arctic Thunder was held on Elmendorf AFB in Alaska. The Wednesday before the show, a C-17 from Elmendorf crashed after take-off. It should practice the demo for the airshow. A few days it was uncertain, but they finally decided to let the airshow take place as a honour to the fallen crew. The C-17 demo in the schedule was replaced by a missing man formation of 4 F-22.
For a log, see the airshow section. Now the pictures (not much sunshine):

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taxiing:
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There were 2 teams, The Blue Angels and the Snowbirds

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airshow:

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the Americans make a race out of anything!!!

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there was a lot of moist in the air

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even the B-52 produced some vapor above the wings

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The B-52 simulated a "bomb curtain". Great view, everything is bigger in Alaska!!

There was also a Alaska Joint Forces Demonstration (like the airpower demo in Holland) with 2 Chinooks
2 Blackhawks, 2 F-22 and 1 F-15C:

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I hope you like them.

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Re: Arctic Thunder 2010 Elmendorf 31july/1 August 2010

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I do like them. Elmendorf is a rarely reported base so every picture is more than welcome. The Chinooks look good with the ski's mounted.

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Re: Arctic Thunder 2010 Elmendorf 31july/1 August 2010

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Very nice pics, Ronald!

Thanks for sharing!!!!

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Re: Arctic Thunder 2010 Elmendorf 31july/1 August 2010

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thanks all for the comments.

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Re: Arctic Thunder 2010 Elmendorf 31july/1 August 2010

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added some pictures of Fat Albert during this airshow. Gives a great memory, because on Saturday I was able to fly with Fat Albert during the airshow. after that, my motto is: Fat Albert Airlines, the best Airlines to fly with!!!

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nose 45 degrees up after take-off (we felt 2G in the back!!!)

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Low and smokey

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full on the breaks!!

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Facing the crowd


and the final one, a nice Chinook picture
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thanks for watching,

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Re: Arctic Thunder 2010 Elmendorf 31july/1 August 2010

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Ronald thank you for sharing...nice set
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Re: Arctic Thunder 2010 Elmendorf 31july/1 August 2010

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That last pic does it for me!
Well done, Ronald :respect:
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Re: Arctic Thunder 2010 Elmendorf 31july/1 August 2010

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I agree with Roel. The Chinook pic is impressive! But also the composition of other pics is nice, like the Chinooks & the Eagles and the B-52 pic.

Thanks for sharing!

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