Cliff, Kim & Hannah: Fort Worth Alliance Air Show

Saturday we were able to make it out to the Fort Worth Air Show that featured the BLUE ANGELS! There is a lot to see and do at the air show! There are many performances throughout the day of different stunts performed by a variety of planes. Of course, the Blue Angels are always the last to perform. We were able to see several military planes and helicopters. Two commercial airplanes from American Airlines were also at the show: an American Eagle jet and a 777! I enjoyed the 777 the most...that plane is huge...and I wish I could ride on it one day! We had to wait awhile in line to see the 777 and we didn't understand why. Finally, we got on the plane and found out that they were giving small group tours. The year before we just walked through. So, it was worth the wait for sure. I did get to SIT in the pilot's chair and touch the throttle!!!!!! WOW! It was so amazing to sit in the "driver's seat." I only wish I could go in the cock pit while in flight, but those days are over. A co-pilot was there with us and answered a lot of our questions. I also met a stewardess that makes weekly flights from DFW to Frankfurt, Germany and she let me see where they get to sleep while off duty.

The Blue Angels were great to see. They are amazing! We live within a few miles of Alliance Airport which is where the airshow was held. So we also got to see the Blue Angels practice the day before on Friday and perform again on Sunday which was the second day of the air show. Our house is on their flight path during the show! They are actually turning around over our house. It is quite a sound to hear them fly over your home...loud doesn't even describe it. The scary thing is by the time you hear it they are long gone. It is really impressive to see what our military can do and sure does make you proud!!! Here are some of the pictures and a few videos of the show. I had my camera on the wrong setting so the pictures have a blue tint to them....oh well.