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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