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    Edmonton Airshow 2016, Villeneuve Alberta Canada

    Over the weekend I had the opportunity to enjoy the second Edmonton Airshow with Premier passes as provided by my wife. It was technically a work day for her as we were there to host a few of her clients that were invited on behalf of her company.

    Last year's show was quite good, however this year was even better as for the first time I got the opportunity to see both a P-38 Lightning and a P-51 Mustang fly.

    Previous to this I had only ever seen a Mustang as a static display, and both were a great sight to see. US based Viper demo team did a salute to the 50th Anniversary of the US Air Force with a formation flight of the P-51 and the F-16 Viper, given the performance difference between the two craft, it was a very impressive bit of work.

    As I wasn't planning to attend as a "full tourist" I only brought along pocket photography gear, (my mobile phone) but some photos are still quite good given the conditions and equipment.

    I will upload them in a few moments.

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    In 1973 I stood behind Tangerine while she warmed up at the airshow in Windsor On. I thought it would be a unique opportunity to feel what real prop wash was like, and probably an experience not to be repeated. The next year I was in the army and well, that was just different.
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    Darren, nothing beats a good airshow.

    Back in the late 80's I had a ride in Miss America, the P51D Reno air racer. Pilot was Joanne Osterud, what a great lady and pilot. My son also had a ride, think he was the youngest to fly in that plane, Joanne gave us a great ride. Went down the runway in Kelowna showing 423 mph. When asked by the tower her speed she said around 300, just in case there was a limit. LOL
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