Fri, Sep 03, 2004
Parachutists, Vintage Planes
by ANN Contributor John K. "Janko" Lewis
This past Saturday and Sunday the EAA Chapter 723 held their
24th annual airshow at Camarillo (CA). With an impressive mixture
of Warbirds, homebuilts and ultralights, it was an event attended
by thousands.
Fly-bys, parachute jumps and aerobatic demonstrations were
offered throughout the day. You could take a ride in a Bushmaster
(modern day version of the Ford Tri-Motor), Boeing/Stearman PT-13
or Beechcraft C-45 (SNB) in Navy colors.
You could also take a balloon ride to about 100' for a
"bird's-eye view" of the airshow. The array of
homebuilt/experimental aircraft was impressive. Although the
"Legend" is seldom seen on any airport there were no less than
three at CMA over the weekend. The antique aircraft, many coming
from Santa Paula, included Waco's, B�ker Jungmeisters, and
DeHavilland Tiger-Moths.
There was also a huge collection of Warbirds with an impressive
input by the Commemorative Air Force chapter located at Camarillo.
North American P-51 Mustangs, B-25 Mitchells, AT-6/SNJs, Grumman
F4F and F6F, Cessna O-2 and Navion aircraft all flew in the show.
There was also an impressive number of Russian and Chinese
aircraft.
The static displays included some rare examples including a
Curtiss C-46 Commando, A6M Zero, Convair C-131, Piasecki H-21,
Lockheed EC-121 and Martin 404.
FMI: www.eaa723.org
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