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Old 06-07-2015, 04:52 AM
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What. No photos yet??? Ha.
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Default Pics from Saturady afternoon. A Couple good friends took for us.

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Old 06-07-2015, 01:06 PM
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Old 06-07-2015, 01:08 PM
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Jeff
Thanks for the pics post......Other pictures at virginiajets.shutterfly.com LARRY L. Those heat rising pics we were talking about..check out those pics of the F18's

THANKS to all from the AREA 52 Guys and Gals....really had a great time ...KEEP THE SECRET..... LOL
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Bill

I had a great time at Virgina Jets this year. You and your club members are so courtesy and friendly. It was good to see some old friends and make some new ones as well. Thanks to all the area 52 club members for putting on a wonderful event. You will defiantly be on the tour stop for next year.

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Originally Posted by jws_aces
Great pics!!! Got some video I'm loading on YouTube
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https://youtu.be/F3NVoIlYT4I

thank you to everyone helping make this great event happen!! looking forward to next year!

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Thanks again for a great event and place to fly.

Jim you did a great job of flying the F-14. I loved watching it fly. See you at Kentucky.
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Bill and ALL of the Area 52 staff. Thanks so much for putting on such a great event. Without a doubt one of the most relaxing events I get to attend. Great flying, great venue, great friends, great food, and lots of hospitality! Please pass along our gratitude to the city of Hillsville and the airport as well.
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Originally Posted by BillJ
Jeff
Thanks for the pics post......Other pictures at virginiajets.shutterfly.com LARRY L. Those heat rising pics we were talking about..check out those pics of the F18's

THANKS to all from the AREA 52 Guys and Gals....really had a great time ...KEEP THE SECRET..... LOL
Great pictures on your website thanks again !!
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Dave and I would like to thank you all for a wonderful time at Virginia Jets.
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And Ladies and Gentlemen, is the way Jims F-14 stayed for most of its flights....Inverted gear down dirty passes...LOl.......Thanks everyone for the kind words...We really appreciate everyone who attended and had a good time.
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Thanks Bill, and all from Area 52, for the great weekend of flying and fun times. Please save the pink flags for Robert's visit next year.
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THIS is a rough looking crowd...
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"See....I'm not sure if an afterburner will work on this "
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"OK.....red to red and black to black ?"
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"And things got worse by the minute "
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First time @ VA Jets and Bill and his team really made me feel comfortable. A real friendly group of organizers. I had a great time.

Thanks guys

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Bill, the laughs started right when we rolled up and saw my designated tent area. And they just kept coming after that. It's really fun to hang out up on the mountain with you guys and fly jets. Cool air, great friends, and camaraderie make for good times!

Please thank all the guys and gals that made it so fun for us. And I want my same "flag-demarked" tent spot next year.
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Originally Posted by f106jax
Thanks Bill, and all from Area 52, for the great weekend of flying and fun times. Please save the pink flags for Robert's visit next year.
I got my eye on you, "bishop". Laughter is so much a part of what makes sharing this hobby with you guys so great. And never throw apples.....
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I got my eye on you, "bishop". Laughter is so much a part of what makes sharing this hobby with you guys so great. And never throw apples.....
Apples and trucks really don't mix lol


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