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Subject: | Re: Great Idea, Earl |
Since we have lost two great men in less than a week's time, men who had
thousands of hours as airline captains, who loved flying and will be miss
ed
by all, Buz's suggestion makes sense to me. While we hate to face it,
sooner or later we all will depart this earth in some shape or form. The
re
is something about the Lightning that attracts the best people, so
planning to honor them ALL seems appropriate.
Doug Koenigsberg
In a message dated 10/12/2011 11:12:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
N1BZRich@aol.com writes:
In a message dated 10/12/2011 9:28:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
EAFerguson@AOL.COM writes:
I suggest a missing man formation flight at the next Lightning Homecoming
in his honor.
I think "World Record" Earl has a great idea about flying a missing man
formation in Joe's honor at the next Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. I k
now
Joe would appreciate it, as he has flown in several missing man honor
flights in the past. However, I think that Joe would probably expand on E
arl's
suggestion so that each year at the Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In we
would honor anyone from the Lightning community that we have lost since th
e
last homecoming. So based on that criteria, we would be honoring both Jo
e
and Harry at the 2012 Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. Lets hope that no
other names will be added to the 2012 missing man honor list.
Buz
The Missing =9CMan=9D Formation
An Aerial Salute to Aviators
The Missing Man Formation is an aerial _salute_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salute) normally performed as part of a _fl
yover_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flypast) of aircraft at a funeral or other
memorial event. It
is typically in memory of a fallen combat pilot, but is also used to honor
others, especially those who might have a close military association or a
close and dedicated tie in to aviation.
The Missing Man Formation is perhaps the most magnificent and solemn
aerial maneuver ever seen. Whether flown with the wingman climbing off int
o the
heavens, or flown consistently with that conspicuous hole in the formation
where a buddy should be... this dignified, almost painful to watch
maneuver, is a part of aviation history.
Several variants of the formation are often seen. The formation most
commonly used in the United States is based on the "_finger-tip_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger-four) " four-aircraft formation commo
nly flown by
fighter aircraft. The aircraft fly in a V-shape, with the flight leader at
the
point and his wingmen following on the left and right. This formation
flies over the ceremony low enough to be clearly seen, and when just befor
e
the site, one member of the flight pulls up and =9Cwest=9D, wh
ile the rest of
the formation continues. In other variations, the flight is composed of
only three aircraft with a position in that formation that is conspicuousl
y
empty. In all cases, the aircraft performing the pull-up, or the missing
aircraft, represents the fact that the missing person being honored has
=9Cgone
to Heaven=9D.
Today, we fly this magnificent and solemn aerial maneuver as an honor and
tribute to =9Cname or names of persons being honored=9D; hop
efully showing
the love, honor and respect they so richly deserve.
Above, the missing man has departed his comrades in the formation and has
=9C
gone west=9D as he ascends to Heaven.
Prepared by:
C. A. =9CBuz=9D Rich
Colonel, USAF (Retired)
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Subject: | Re: Great Idea, Earl |
Hi Ray,
I'll leave it up to the Tennessee Lightning guys as to whether they
want to take Earl's idea of a missing man formation flight for Joe and Har
ry
at next year's Lightning home coming. Over the years I have flown in and
lead numerous missing man flights in both military fighters and in general
aviation aircraft (everything from Pitts Specials to J3 Cubs). If the
Tennessee guys decide that it would be a good thing to do, then we will be
looking for qualified folks to be involved in the event. So I certainly
appreciate your input.
Blue Skies,
Buz
In a message dated 10/13/2011 12:02:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
FamilyGage@AOL.COM writes:
Buz:
Great idea for Earl. Have flown formation for years and earned a FAST lead
patch. Missing man is usually flown strong finger left or right. #2 off
lead (depends on crowd position), at lead's signal #3 smoke on, and a slow
pull up as the other three planes move on past crowd. When clear, #3 turn
s
west (usually over or to the side of the crowd) and disappears. The
flight rejoins out of sight of the crowd and returns to the airport. Spee
d is
not important, as this gives less time in front, and harder for #3 to show
slow coordinated pull up and turn toward the west. As with all formation
flights, symmetry is most important to the observers.
Aviation gave Earl more than most humans.
Ray Gage
In a message dated 10/12/2011 11:12:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
N1BZRich@aol.com writes:
In a message dated 10/12/2011 9:28:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
EAFerguson@AOL.COM writes:
I suggest a missing man formation flight at the next Lightning Homecoming
in his honor.
I think "World Record" Earl has a great idea about flying a missing man
formation in Joe's honor at the next Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. I k
now
Joe would appreciate it, as he has flown in several missing man honor
flights in the past. However, I think that Joe would probably expand on E
arl's
suggestion so that each year at the Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In we
would honor anyone from the Lightning community that we have lost since th
e
last homecoming. So based on that criteria, we would be honoring both Jo
e
and Harry at the 2012 Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. Lets hope that no
other names will be added to the 2012 missing man honor list.
Buz
The Missing =9CMan=9D Formation
An Aerial Salute to Aviators
The Missing Man Formation is an aerial _salute_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salute) normally performed as part of a _fl
yover_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flypast) of aircraft at a funeral or other
memorial event. It
is typically in memory of a fallen combat pilot, but is also used to honor
others, especially those who might have a close military association or a
close and dedicated tie in to aviation.
The Missing Man Formation is perhaps the most magnificent and solemn
aerial maneuver ever seen. Whether flown with the wingman climbing off int
o the
heavens, or flown consistently with that conspicuous hole in the formation
where a buddy should be... this dignified, almost painful to watch
maneuver, is a part of aviation history.
Several variants of the formation are often seen. The formation most
commonly used in the United States is based on the "_finger-tip_
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finger-four) " four-aircraft formation commo
nly flown by
fighter aircraft. The aircraft fly in a V-shape, with the flight leader at
the
point and his wingmen following on the left and right. This formation
flies over the ceremony low enough to be clearly seen, and when just befor
e
the site, one member of the flight pulls up and =9Cwest=9D, wh
ile the rest of
the formation continues. In other variations, the flight is composed of
only three aircraft with a position in that formation that is conspicuousl
y
empty. In all cases, the aircraft performing the pull-up, or the missing
aircraft, represents the fact that the missing person being honored has
=9Cgone
to Heaven=9D.
Today, we fly this magnificent and solemn aerial maneuver as an honor and
tribute to =9Cname or names of persons being honored=9D; hop
efully showing
the love, honor and respect they so richly deserve.
Above, the missing man has departed his comrades in the formation and has
=9C
gone west=9D as he ascends to Heaven.
Prepared by:
C. A. =9CBuz=9D Rich
Colonel, USAF (Retired)
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