Miramar Air Show

We checked out the Miramar Air Show this weekend…my first one to date!  Hosted in San Diego at Miramar,  home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, including MAG-11’s fixed-wing F/A-18 and KC-130 Hercules squadrons and MAG-16’s  MV-22 Osprey tiltrotors and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters, this year’s air show paid tribute to veterans and their families.  We saw F-18s, Blackhawls…even sat in a MIG!  

It was amazing to be able to sit in the cockpit of a giant Boeing C-17 and try to imagine transporting tanks and troops in the body of the plane…how do they get these things off the ground?!  Did you know the U.S. sent a C-17 to a Chinese Air Show despite concerns inside the Pentagon in 2014?  The purpose was to strengthen relations but at costs such as putting technology secrets in jeopardy…including a monetary cost of at least $350,000!  Fascinating.  

We were able to catch the incredible acrobatics of the Oracle Challenger and Breitling L-39 Jet Team demo.  The highlight of the day and show undoubtedly was the majestic performance by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels – jaw dropping and awe inspiring! 

What a great day and what great people watching!  Thank you to all who serve!