There is a mad dash of people trying to do the same thing, so stay focused on finding where you want to sit and reserve your spot. Set up your chair and then take off to wonder round the tarmac to see the planes on static display. Another advantage of getting there early is to get enough time to look at the planes before the flying starts. They have a myriad of planes from WWII vintage to modern jets to drool over, including a few helicopters for good measure.
From a photography perspective, getting there when the gates open gives you the opportunity to get some pictures in good early morning light. I love to take non-traditional close-up shots of the planes in the golden light and with early morning dew on the windshields.
The flying starts around a. They are very entertaining and fun to watch. The main act flies around p. Once the planes start to fly, you will see a very broad mix of airplanes from WWII vintage to the most modern military jets and helicopters. The fun starts when they explode gas bombs in the fields near the runways, simulating bombs dropping. You can feel the heat and concussions from the bombs.
Being along the fence line will give you an unobstructed view of the action and allow you to get some photos of the exploding gas bombs and their fireballs while the airplanes are flying around. Turn your camera vertical and try to time your shots to get the fireballs and planes in the same photo. This year will be very special with having the Blue Angles back in town along with first time participants of the F Raptor and the M Osprey. You will be amazed at how this jet performs with the thrust vectoring of its engines.
The annual gathering is hosted by the Commemorative Air Force, a Texas-based nonprofit that aims to preserve World War II era aircraft when it's not organizing the air show.
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The Thunderbirds will unveil a new flight plan and maneuvers in the air, including a move called Rapid Recovery. In , the Thunderbirds scrapped their planned air demonstrations and instead focused on improving their show as the threat of coronavirus raged on.
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