Saturday, June 07, 2014

Deke Slayton Airfest Lacrosse 2014


 Deke Slayton Airfest, Lacrosse, Wisconsin. 31.05.2014

So here we are in 2014, after the non-existent 2013 forget what I said about scaled-back shows.  Let's hope for return to 20111-12 levels over the next few years rather than this new normal.  As for Lacrosse, it was a small show to be sure.  The Blue Angels flew about 1:30, less than an hour into the show, and a few stunt and warbird acts followed.  Saturday was 90 and sunny, perfect for a high show.  Blue Angel #2 had to abort right after the take off loop, leaving a rare 5-ship demo.  Sunday was waves of rain, with enough gap for a flat show containing some lightning and thunder. There was plenty of vapor in the air for dramatic shots (I didn't come close to capturing the high-speed pass which produced a grade-A vapor cone).  Fat Albert didn't fly (presumably to load up for departure) and the Blues quickly departed by 3:30.  Statics included a few warbirds and a T-45.

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