When I was about ten, there was an air show put on at my hometown’s airport. The main attraction was the US Navy’s Blue Angels, but there were several other impressive airplane and parachuting acts. Also, several military aircraft were flown in and parked off of the runway for people to marvel at.
As I was walking around, I saw several people sitting atop one of the transport planes. I looked around and found out how they must’ve climbed up there. I then climbed up myself and started socializing with them. One of them was the pilot who actually flew that plane into the air show.
Just before the Blue Angels were to start their flyovers, a group of people shouted up to the pilot and asked if they could climb up. He turned them down, saying that everyone up there was just immediate family and close friends. I immediately felt embarrassed, since I was neither.
Then, the pilot turned to me, gave me $20, and asked if I would go get some refreshments from the food vendors. I quickly went and got him everything he asked for. After I delivered the food, he didn’t say anything about me not being family or a friend. He simply let me stay up there to get a great view of the show.
Was working in one of the newer buildings South of Market near the bay in San Francisco. Was watching the Blue Angels practicing when one flew right past the window on the 13 floor. (That building actually has a 13th floor.)
Yakety Sax about 1 month ago
Accidentally Under Cover
When I was about ten, there was an air show put on at my hometown’s airport. The main attraction was the US Navy’s Blue Angels, but there were several other impressive airplane and parachuting acts. Also, several military aircraft were flown in and parked off of the runway for people to marvel at.
As I was walking around, I saw several people sitting atop one of the transport planes. I looked around and found out how they must’ve climbed up there. I then climbed up myself and started socializing with them. One of them was the pilot who actually flew that plane into the air show.
Just before the Blue Angels were to start their flyovers, a group of people shouted up to the pilot and asked if they could climb up. He turned them down, saying that everyone up there was just immediate family and close friends. I immediately felt embarrassed, since I was neither.
Then, the pilot turned to me, gave me $20, and asked if I would go get some refreshments from the food vendors. I quickly went and got him everything he asked for. After I delivered the food, he didn’t say anything about me not being family or a friend. He simply let me stay up there to get a great view of the show.
snsurone76 about 1 month ago
I guess Hurricane Debby has struck where they live.
rekam Premium Member about 1 month ago
Was working in one of the newer buildings South of Market near the bay in San Francisco. Was watching the Blue Angels practicing when one flew right past the window on the 13 floor. (That building actually has a 13th floor.)
Gameguy49 Premium Member about 1 month ago
Canceled? Good, we can go home now. I hate sitting and waiting in airports!
John Jorgensen about 1 month ago
At least you’ll have more time to show off your snappy outfit.
markkahler52 about 1 month ago
A Downgrade by parlance, but, I hear ya, bud!!
EMGULS79 about 1 month ago
And that’s why I only vacation in destinations within driving distance.
BuckeyeFanForever Premium Member about 1 month ago
You won’t get any “Brownie Points” for that snide remark Mr Lockhorn.
Strawberry King about 1 month ago
There goes the Bahamas trip.
sincavage05 about 1 month ago
Flying is a challenge anymore, I do it only if necessary.
anncorr339 about 1 month ago
Sounds like most flights recently canceled
AtariDragon about 1 month ago
Maybe you can get them to fly you most of the way and arrange for a bus to take you the rest of the distance. That happened to me once.