Blackhawks in my backyard!

dhuff125

Member since
September 2003
From: So Cal

Posted by dhuff125 on Saturday, May 28, 2005 9:42 PM

Since I live about 10 miles from Camp Pendleton we are always treated to the Marine Corp airshow almost daily. I've seen Super Stallions, Sea Knights, Hueys and Sea Hawks. Even had the begeevees scared out of me by two Sea Cobras I thought were going to land on my truck on the 5 freeway. I was too busy watching two LCACs land on the beach when they came right over head.
Our house must be on a flight path from Pendelton to Fort Irwin because we see helos all the time. The problem is I never have my camera at hand to get any shots.

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Texgunner

Member since
February 2003
From: Cameron, Texas

Posted by Texgunner on Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:19 PM

Were these mysterious, "black" helicopters? With no markings?
Uh oh, better "lock n' load"!

A 'sick' Apache landed at our little airport a couple years ago. I think the crew crossed the highway for a beer and burger before help arrived from Ft. Hood, lol Gary

"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:03 PM

I saw a SH-60 Seahawk flyover and I don't live anywhere near the ocean.

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knight667

Member since
January 2004
From: Philomath, OR, USA

Posted by knight667 on Thursday, May 26, 2005 2:53 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by MartinJK

Where do you work? Are they hiring?

The ROTC units at OSU do all sorts of interesting stuff here in Corvallis. We've had all sorts of vehicle demos (HMMWV, 2.5 ton and 5 ton trucks), we've had the Coast Guard fly in their HH-65A before, we've had figher fly-bys on graduation day...the list goes on. Big Smile [:D]

John "The only easy day was yesterday." - US Navy SEALs "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome." - US Marine Corp. "I live each day/Like it's my last/...I never look back" - from "I'm A Rocker" by Judas Priest

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 10:55 PM

Where do you work? Are they hiring?
Smile [:)]

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 5:21 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by grandadjohn

Gino
How about some photo's for those of us that don't get to play with them anymore, especially all the "weird" one's out there

Sorry, don't have any pics and never seem to have a camera handy when they fly by.

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grandadjohn

Member since
February 2003
From: phoenix

Posted by grandadjohn on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 7:24 PM

Gino
How about some photo's for those of us that don't get to play with them anymore, especially all the "weird" one's out there

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HeavyArty

Member since
December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 5:42 PM

Feel sorry for you guys. I see Blackhawks, OH-58Cs and Hueys almost every day flying around NTC. Chinooks too if a heavy lift unit is out here. Guess I'm spoiled.

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albymoore

Member since
December 2002
From: Tip O' da Mitt (Northern Michigan)

Posted by albymoore on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 3:43 PM

I get to see Black Hawksfly by every now and then, as I live about an hour and a half north of Camp Grayling (National Guard training area). I also get to see Hueys, which is really cool given how rare they are becoming. I also remember the Cobras. How I miss seeing them fly by too...*sigh*

Cheers,

"I know what it wants now...the void has swallowed the light and the machine wants my soul"

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knight667

Member since
January 2004
From: Philomath, OR, USA

Blackhawks in my backyard!

Posted by knight667 on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 3:15 PM

So I'm sitting here at work, getting ready for lunch I hear a very distinctive sound....so I go outside, and there's a medivac Blackhawk just shutting down his main rotor. As I'm standing there watching, a second comes in, flares out and lands. Apparently the OSU Army ROTC is having an exercise and gets to go up in these birds, as well as some professors and staff members (probably the university president). Wonder if I can stow a ride when they leave at 2... Big Smile [:D]

Wish I had a digital camera or phone so I could show you guys!

John "The only easy day was yesterday." - US Navy SEALs "Improvise. Adapt. Overcome." - US Marine Corp. "I live each day/Like it's my last/...I never look back" - from "I'm A Rocker" by Judas Priest

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