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Omaha Air Show (page 2)
| The F15 does a series of demonstrations of flying skill and combat readiness. Andrew brought his plane as a way of getting there and also as a backup plane in case of problems with the primary plane. The pilot on the demonstration team and all his mechanics make it a full time job to do air shows for a year or two. Andrew has been the safety observer for a handful of shows. |
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He helps the pilot know where he is relative to the crowds, ground and other aircraft in the show. |
| Part of the fun of being VIPs is sitting on the airfield instead of with the crowds. |
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Here the F15 is demonstrating its superiority over the F16 Thunderbirds. |
| This is the 1-star general that runs Offutt AFB with a cadet from the Air Force Academy. |
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Oh, and the Thunderbirds were also there. |
| Again we were in the VIP section with a great view. |
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| We had a unique view of the Thunderbirds doing their PR work. |
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After the show we went out to eat in downtown Omaha at a place called Upstream. The best dish there was the fish and chips. |