Photodump: Wings Over Houston 2014

"coqui70" (coqui70) 11/02/2014 at 20:43 • Filed to: Planelopnik Wings Over Houston Air Show

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A few snaps from the Air Show. Fantastic weather and record crowds made this a great day to be at Ellington Field. If you could not make it to COTA this was the place to be.

Highlights of the day:

* The "Tora Tora Tora" re-enactment: B-17, P-40... They even had a real Zero!

* A Vietnam battle re-enactment: APC's, Hueys, F100, A4, Sandy and the Migs!

* Numerous flyovers

* Insane aerobatics including Team Oracle

* The Blue Angels: Always a crowd favorite!

The announcers did a great job, and the pyrotechnics crews brought the fire. I was impressed with the skills of the pilots involved, and the willingness if the different organizations to put vintage planes though their paces. More later - my friend had a real camera but this should be good for now ...

user314 > coqui70 11/02/2014 at 21:31

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God, that's a nice set of planes, looks like a fun day.

ttyymmnn > coqui70 11/02/2014 at 21:43

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I'm kicking myself. I haven't been to WoH in years, and I planned to go this weekend but work and soccer games got in the way. Weather was fooking amazing, too. Sigh. Maybe next year.

Josh Brinzo > coqui70 11/02/2014 at 21:46

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I wish I would have gone!

midengineer > coqui70 11/03/2014 at 01:09

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Mmm, Bearcat. I am jealous!

coqui70 > ttyymmnn 11/03/2014 at 20:46

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They will be back - I'm hoping the Thunderbirds make it next year. In the meantime stay tuned Hooks Airport may have a small show in the fall.

coqui70 > midengineer 11/03/2014 at 20:47

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I had not seen one in person - looked tough.

ttyymmnn > coqui70 11/03/2014 at 21:28

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Interesting! I've never heard of Hooks Airport. They've got an interesting website, and it looks like they do a lot of military aviation there. Might be a good place to go do some spotting. Speaking of spotting, I found this on their site. There's more in the gallery .

Diesel > ttyymmnn 11/04/2014 at 12:06

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I went and watched the Blue Angels perform. I have an awesome video of their last flyby.