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Great State of Maine Air Show
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Brunswick, Maine

Sept. 6&7 2008

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Saturday, Sept. 6

Departure for the 20 minute drive to BNAS.

Entering the base, this doesn't really look like air show grade visibility, but there are the Blue Angels!
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Our space in the Community Expo, right in the front of Hangar 5.
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Previously, non-military organizations were prohibited from soliciting donations. This year we were permitted to do so.
We collected $118.00 for the American Cancer Society office, less than 3 miles away.

These were about the first "aircraft" that flew today.
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Some interesting and high-tech stuff at the RC modelers' table next to me:
This 1.2 cubic inch overhead valve engine, and this helicopter!
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A bit later, this wing walker was able to perform.
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Sunday, Sept. 7

I had to leave early Saturday because this B25 needed to park indoors overnight.
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YES!!! Flying today! All these shots were taken from right at my table!

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The Blue Angels. 

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A fantastic show, as always for these guys!

 

 

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