Wings Over Gillepsie 2013 Airshow

Was at this airshow on Saturday and you could not have asked for better weather. I was able to get in a little early due to my media credentials and went to find an area where I could get some decent images. Well I may have messed up and will probably head for the other end of the runway this time.

I also may use the west end of the airport away from the crowds next year, as I have made friends with several people who have hangers at that end, and have given me the gate codes to get onto the flight line.

The show was much smaller this year as were Saturday's crowd. There was no military present to add to the show, and most of the planes came from private owners like Michael Slattery, who owns an amazing collection of planes.

This airshow isn't big on stunt planes, but this year, they had a wing walker which was very entertaining. The other acts, just did some formation flying. The WWII planes did what they do best. Flying fast and buzzing the crowds.

Two things that bothered me. As with most airshows, this is a family event with a lot of veterans showing up with their families including grandchildren. The girl who sang the National Anthem, had a great voice, but looked like a hooker. Tight white shirt with breast popping out, short black shorts, and a huge tattoo going down her right leg. She also decided to add several words to the "Star Spangled Banner". The second thing is the constant practice of having a parachutist jumping out a plane with a giant American Flag flying with the. It's a beautiful site until the jumper and the flag hit the ground. The AMERICAN FLAG IS NEVER TO HIT THE GROUND. It's out of respect and these airshows just keep doing it.