| February 12th, 2011 2011 marks the 100th
anniversary of naval aviation. In celebration, the Navy kicked off the
first of several nationwide recognitions of the "Centennial of Naval
Aviation". This event was at the North Island compound on Coronado.
Why is here on a car club web site? Well, because they just
happened to throw in a car show too! This was a fairly exclusive
event, restricted to 100 cars. Some of our members were rejected after
the registrations were quickly consumed several weeks ago.
In attendance were George Bagdasarian, Bob Richards, Bob Harrington, Mike
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There was an endless static display of aircraft and you could get up close
and personal
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The aerial display was impressive as well. Approximately 200 aircraft
overflew the event, including a massive finally with a formation of 35+
aircraft. It was quite impressive. Here are just a few of the
fly by's.
 
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Bob Richards even managed to get some seat time in this MH60S helicopter
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Despite the fact this event was an "Air Show", you would not
believe the madness around George's car. The GB special was clearly
the fan favorite. There was a seemingly constant gaggle of gawkers
loitering around this car! In fact, I would go so far as to say that
George's car easily beat out the majority of the aircraft as far as crowd
interest.
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We've got to setup a recording device at the next event and
we'll edit and playback the comments you here from people / kids.
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George's car always draws attention at car shows - where
there are typically lots of car nuts. But this event was an air show,
and these spectators did not come for a car show. That didn't seem to
matter, they were drawn to the car lights moths to a light.
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The deck on the John C Stennis was massive. This is
where you don't want to be standing when the air boss says "go"
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This is the panoramic view from the deck of the aircraft
carrier USS John C Stennis
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This little model miniature of a T-45 trainer was quite impressive. It
was about 4 or 5 feet long. It even had a little jet turbine!
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F4U Corsair
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The workmanship on this recenly restored aircraft was stunning
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