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US Navy Blue Angels
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 D Hornet
 Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG/KYNG)
USA - Ohio, September 1, 2010		 E. Jones
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163468 / 7 (cn 0691) Blue Angel #7 throttles up towards a semi-permanent aircraft arresting system (barrier) for the first-ever barrier engagement at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport/ Youngstown Air Reserve Station, OH. The tail-hook is deployed and ready to catch the cable. The barrier was just installed as a safety precaution for military aircraft performing at the Cleveland National Air Show.


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HarryGaydosz September 2, 2010 at 11:54PM Rating: 10
Very nice! Was going to go and shoot it, but slept in!

Chuck Slusarczyk Jr. September 2, 2010 at 09:41PM Rating: 10
Yeah really...where did they put this system during previous years?

USNAirpower September 2, 2010 at 08:28PM Rating: 10
You say "semi-permanent", does that mean it's only installed for the show then it gets dismantled?

BTW, AWESOME shots!!!