Warbirds & Warriors

[KintlaLake]

If you're a patriot with a pulse, I hope you had a chance to drop by Rickenbacker Field in Columbus this weekend for "The Gathering of Mustangs & Legends: The Final Roundup (http://www.gml2007.com/)."

Today's "Heritage Flight" -- a diamond formation of a P-51, an F-15, an F-16 and an FA-22 -- might just be the most moving aerial tribute I've ever seen.

Here's to our warriors, wherever they serve.

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[Joseywales]

Awesome Birds. I envy anyone who gets to fly those planes.

[LemmingMaster]

I work as a contractor for the Columbus Reginal Airport Authority. I Heard today from a few of the execs that they are all ready working on plans for next year.

[KintlaLake]

I work as a contractor for the Columbus Reginal Airport Authority. I Heard today from a few of the execs that they are all ready working on plans for next year.

Rickenbacker is a super facility for an air show. When my family and I were heading for the exits late Sunday, we chatted a bit with Community Affairs Exec for the 121ARW -- she had nothing but good things to say about the event and the way it was managed.

By the way, if they bring back the pyro guy next year, I hope your contract has something to do with fire response and suppression -- the folks in Bexley must've been pretty spooked Sunday. :D

[9x19]

When I used to live in northern/northeastern Kentucky, I would occasionally see jets coming from the north, and they seemed to be practicing flying/fighting techniques. One time they were flying so low as they passed across the highway where I was driving, that I realized I was ducking. :) It was very cool to watch.

[FlyAndFight]

Fantastic photos! Thanks for sharing.

I've seen some amazing pics from that gathering. Who knows when they'll ever be another gathering of mustangs, at least in that large a number.