The crowd went silent as Jim LeRoy's Bulldog II biplane burns on the runway. Leroy was killed instantly during a low level loop aerobatic accident.
This T-50 Bamboo Bomber is based at the Trotwood Dahio Airport. Show visitors enjoyed this soldiers description of the recently restored trainer.
Notice the biplane performing above the Bamboo Bomber.
The Bamboo Bomber was used to train pilots to fly a B-19 like the 'Memphis Belle' on display nearby. It is owned and operated by the Wright Stuff Squadron.
The Thunderbirds called this their soundcheck as the crew members climbed on board in the morning to rev the engines to the delight of the crowd.
This baby is generating some major heat.
The Brazilian Smoke Squadron heads out to the runway.
Ken Hoelsher (r) talks about the Bamboo Bomber during a live radio interview Steve 'The Iceman' on 101.5-FM from Huber Heights.
The Brazilian Smoke Squadron uses computer controlled relays to spell messages in the air. This was over a mile long.
And they have some crowd pleasing moves!
Brazilian Smoke Squdron makes their first group pass by the air show crowd ..
and surprises everyone with an opposing plane splitting their formation.
Best seats in the house.
