The FReeper Foxhole Studies Aerial Demonstration Teams - Part 3 - The Blue Angels - Dec. 6th, 2003

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[SAMWolf]

The maneuvers and the skill it takes to perform them is just awe-inspiring!

[snippy_about_it]

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hi Snippy and Sam, I'm sure you guys are having a great time together in Oregon. Come back soon, we'll miss you both.

[HiJinx]

Thanks, bud...blurry screen time.

I don't know why she does this to me, I haven't always been an Arizona resident...but it's really tough to see pictures of her.

But seriously, thanks. She was a proud lady and home to many fine men.

[Samwise]

I highly recommend visiting the naval air station and museum in Pensacola. Our entire family enjoyed our visit. However, don't trust the street signs. Visitors must go to a different gate now. The signs are pre-9/11.

[Darksheare]

I'm in.

[SAMWolf]

Good afternoon Victoria.

Just taking it easy today, after running around and doing some shopping earlier. Went and saw the Downtown decorations yesterday evening.

[snippy_about_it]

No need to miss us, we're still here! You're right we're having a great time.

[snippy_about_it]

Hi Matt! Good to see you today. I'm glad you're enjoying the threads.

[snippy_about_it]

Hi Samwise.

[snippy_about_it]

Good afternoon Darksheare.

[SAMWolf]

"High Flight"



Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of - wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or even eagle flew -
And, while with silent lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand and touched the face of God.

John Gillespie Magee, Jr.

High Flight was composed by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr., an American serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was born in Shanghai, China in 1922, the son of missionary parents, Reverend and Mrs. John Gillespie Magee; his father was an American and his mother was originally a British citizen.

He came to the U.S. in 1939 and earned a scholarship to Yale, but in September 1940 he enlisted in the RCAF and was graduated as a pilot. He was sent to England for combat duty in July 1941.

In August or September 1941, Pilot Officer Magee composed High Flight and sent a copy to his parents. Several months later, on December 11, 1941 his Spitfire collided with another plane over England and Magee, only 19 years of age, crashed to his death.

[Darksheare]

Afternoon.
Been bouncing about as usual.

[SAMWolf]

Afternoon HiJinx.

[SAMWolf]

Hi Darksheare!

[snippy_about_it]

Been bouncing about as usual.

As is your way and just one of the things we enjoy about you!

[SAMWolf]

Blue Angels demonstrate the Opposing Knife Edge Pass

[snippy_about_it]

WHOA !!! That's close!

[Darksheare]

Yup, and hello!
*Chuckle*
Gotta be bouncing about, what else would I do if I didn't?