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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Just wanted to through this out. McChord is having an air show this weekend both on Saturday and Sunday.

Not car related but for those speed and air nuts...

There will be a bunch of cool planes there this weekend.

Oh, and watch out for the even worse traffic through the base area.
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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is this on base?
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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yeah it's a pretty good show. even cooler aircraft. oh yeah, traffic will be nuts
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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http://www.mcchordairexpo.com/

This is on the base and is open to the public. They have not done a show there in a few years due to the wars.

Its free as well.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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I'm gonna be there for sure on Saturday. I'll probably park my tC at one of the other lots and get a shuttle over to the base. Gonna be a crazy day!
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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Here is a preview for this weekend! We had these sexy F-22 twins come in at Boeing Field this afternoon.





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One of those jets gots new shoes...... ........looks good
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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ooooooo pretty.

My recruiter was telling me about this.... maybe I will go.
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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we may try this weekend too, not sure if we can make it but i am interested in going
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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not going to make this one. just got the crew together for a Banks Lake trip. my buddy just got his new boat, 2 jet skis seadoo type things, and a tow bar for his escalade. just need alcohol and we're set. have fun at the show everyone
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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I used to watch the thunderbirds take off at PDX when I had clearance to be by the tarmac, was my fave part of the job.. Man I miss working at the airport
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