Reports like this kept me from going
Surprisingly most of the people I heard from got there early and didnt have issues getting in. That thing has to be a logistics nightmare, starting Thursday during their practice they blocked off access from one side of the base to the other. The facilities in the "Box" were evacuated during these times as well.
I would have like to have gone but with the heat, crowds and lines we decided to watch it on the internet. I've participated in a lot of air shows so it isn't a big deal to be there in person.
However, the air show has been a financial bonus for Midwest City and the surrounding area.
However, the air show has been a financial bonus for Midwest City and the surrounding area.
Some members of my team did the contracts for many of the air show acts, concessionaires, the Air Boss, etc. They did an outstanding job getting everything in place to support the air show taking place. Glad the Air Show was such a success.
Our little family went today as “volunteers” with the Choctaw Scout troop. We got free food, reserved (kinda) parking, and excellent access. We helped control access around the VIP areas, and helped clean up a bit. Made for a long-ish day, but it was fun.
I didn't really mention why we didn't get to see the show. We are still in Rhode Island with our Summer work job, but we hope to finish the last certification tomorrow morning (provided the roads are dry) and head back towards Oklahoma right after. It's a good 3 day drive back.
We went today. Bumper to bumper on i40 to parking lot was around 30 min. Waited to get through security for another 45 min. Not bad.
I grew up during the Aerospace America days . What a show that was….. performances from 10am till end of the day. Tinker has great performances… just not many of them .
I grew up during the Aerospace America days . What a show that was….. performances from 10am till end of the day. Tinker has great performances… just not many of them .
Like you, it has been quite a while since me and the then boyfriend took the kids. It was a GREAT time. The boyfriend was a Army brat who was quite the geek when it came to planes and the USAF in general. The kids thought it was the best thing since Skippy Peanut Butter. I enjoyed the history surrounding everything but DAMN I was ready to go home at the end of the day ...
We just parked on 29th street. I don't have the legs for walking around the displays like I used to.
Great pics!
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