2019 Warbirds in Review

[Jeff Hunt]

Got home from Geneseo last night and today I start preparing for Oshkosh. Lots of filing of pictures and going through the 1500 I came home with. I hope to get the Geneseo file down to 250 pictures.

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots Jeff!

 

[Jeff Hunt]

This past weekend I attended the Geneseo New York Air Show. Billing itself as The Greatest Show on Turf, the show is recovering from a couple of bad years and this year they were blessed with two fantastic days of weather. The airstrip is really just a farm that has been converted. A single grass runway, 05/23, is what all the flying is done from and if you ever go just be cognizant that there are very few areas where the ground is even which can make walking a bit difficult.

Besides the location one of the biggest differences between this show and most others is access. On Saturday my buddy Jason and I arrived on the airfield at 06:45. The sunlight is perfect and the aircraft are parked either facing north or south so they are in full sideview sunlight. No ropes around the planes, minimal visible security and very few people at that time of day. Just be advised that the airfield is in a valley so the grass is soaking wet if the atmospheric conditions are right. Two pair of shoes and socks are a good idea. On Sunday, Jason was bringing his family so I went ahead and arrived at 06:15.

One can also attend the airfield on what is known as arrival's day. Again, no security will bother you as long as you do not do anything really stupid. When it comes time to leave there is no time. If you wish you can stay till after the sun sets which affords some beautiful opportunities to get some very nice sunset pics.

Anyhow, on with the pictures. Once again I have gone through and selected a photo of each aircraft that "fits" into what this website is about. I have filed them in numerical/alphabetical order and will be posting them that way. I will get the first four done before I leave for Oshkosh this coming Friday.

Hope you like my pictoral review of the 2019 version of The Greatest Show on Turf.

09-08229

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Crimea_River]

What, you start with a f!cking helicopter!?!?

 

[Jeff Hunt]

What, you start with a f!cking helicopter!?!?

Just for you Andy, just for you and it is a very nice helicopter.
Seriously though, it just comes first when I list things in numerical/alphabetical order.
Be patient.

Jeff

 

[nuuumannn]

Seriously though, it just comes first when I list things in numerical/alphabetical order.

Sh!thook starts with an 'S'...

 

[Crimea_River]

Very true Grant!

 

[Jeff Hunt]

81-980

Nice to see the A-10 demo back on the circuit for 2019. Super cool airplane and a really dynamic flight display.

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Airframes]

Jeff got it right.
All helicopters start with an 'A', as in "Arrgh !!!"

 

[Capt. Vick]

Only if they are pirate helicopters Terry

 

[Gnomey]

Nice shots Jeff!

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Good morning lads. Based on all the positive comments about my eggbeater photo from Tuesday, I thought you all might like to see another one.

86-24537

Now before you all go apoplectic, this is the last helicopter for a bit. Starting tomorrow, based on alphabetical registrations, the sea of Canadian yellow begins!

Cheers,

Jeff

 

[rochie]

nice pics Jeff, even the Helicopters

 

[Wurger]

 

[Jeff Hunt]

nice pics Jeff, even the Helicopters

Thanks Karl. A true aviation fan. No rotary blade bias. Good for you.

Jeff

 

[Jeff Hunt]

C-FHWX


That is it for a week boys. I am leaving just after noon today. Play nice while I am gone.
Lots of new exciting stuff to be seen including XP-51, P-82, newly restored Hellcat, P-38, Firefly....the list goes on and on.


Cheers,

Jeff

 

[Airframes]

Karl prefers pics of the Wessex helicopter - on its side, with its legs in the air !!!

 

[Crimea_River]

Have a good trip Jeff.

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Have a good trip Jeff.

Thanks Andy. Weather is looking good and the aircraft never disappoint.