This car will be auctioned for charity
to commemorate 100 years of Naval Aviation in the United States, Ford created a special version of the Mustang GT 2012 edition of 'Blue Angels' as a tribute to aerobatics squad.
This unique model will be auctioned and the proceeds given to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles offering free instructional flights for children and young people between 8 and 17 years as a way to
teach also the value of hard work,responsibility and science and math skills.
Ford was proud to support this association and said that the precision, discipline and passion that defines the aerobatics team of the United States, are qualities that the brandholds at this Mustang captured these qualities and merged with the design innovation.
The car is inspired by the F-18 squadron occupying the stunt and are distinguished for wearing blue and yellow.
Highlighted by a unique tone blue chrome paint that was courtesy of Creations n 'Chrome and yellow stripes, and the legend and the shield' Blue Angels' painted on the sides of the vehicle.
This Mustang GT special edition comes with a 5.0-liter V8 engine of no less than 624horsepower and includes an aerodynamic and sporty equipment that improves theirperformance through such elements as the spoiler in the rear.
Within continues the theme 'Blue Angels' details such as floor mats, logo embroidered on the seatbacks and the use of black, blue and yellow that abound in the cabin.
Among the comfort and convenience features highlight Recaro leather seats andnavigation system.
August 20th, 2011- Flt Lt Jon Egging, 33, from Rutland, was killed when his Hawk T1 aircraft - Red 4 - crashed about 1km south east of Bournemouth Airport at 13:50 BST. Eyewitnesses described seeing the plane plunge to the ground in a field near the River Stour at Throop village. It was one of nine Red Arrows aircraft that had earlier taken part in a display over the seafront. In a statement Flt Lt Egging's wife, Dr Emma Egging, described her husband as "an exemplary pilot" and said watching him during the display was the "proudest" she had ever been. "Jon was everything to those that knew him, and he was the best friend and husband I could ever have wished for," she said. "I know that he would have wanted me to say something from the heart at this time. There was nothing bad about Jon. "He loved his job and was an exemplary pilot''. "I loved everything about him, and he will be missed." Flt Lt Egging was inspired by his airline pilot father who used to take him 'down route', allowing him into the cockpit for take off and landing. Speaking to his local newspaper, The Leamington Observer, in May, the 33-year-old said being part of the world-famous team was "an absolute privilege". "You are so focussed and working so hard to concentrate you just don't get a chance to feel scared," he added.
Gp Capt Simon Blake, the commandant of the RAF's Central Flying School, said Flt Lt Egging, known as 'Eggman', had joined the team as Red 4 in the autumn of 2010 and flew on the right hand outside of the famous Diamond Nine formation. He said this was "an accolade in itself - being the most demanding position allocated to a first-year pilot". "Throughout his winter training and the display season to date, his professionalism, skill and humility have shone through," he said. "A true team player, his good nature and constant smile will be sorely missed by all." Taken from: www.bbc.co.uk
That's right, September 17, plane crash occurred in Nevada, where so far known from 9 dead including the pilot of the aircraft. These are some of the risks that you take when you're doing aerobatics, as do the Blue Angels and Red Arrows. Unfortunately, the aerobatics don't always go well and eventually, claim the lives of many people, and sometimes the lives ofviewers. I have no accurate information whether it is one of the planes of our two teams. I would think not, seeing the aircraft design and flying style. The world deeply regrets this accident and we ask God that this never happens again.
Did you ever heard about the Blue Angels or Red Arrows? If you did it, you probably know that these teams are experienced in the aerobatics arts! If you didn't, for that reason, here's this blog!
The Blue Angels, The United States Navy's Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, was formed in 1946 after World War II becoming in the first military aerial demostration team.
On the other side, writing about aerobatics, The Red Arrows belongs to the Royal Air Force (RAF), officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, was formed on 1964, replacing a number of unofficial teams that had been sponsored by RAF commands. The shows that these teams offer, are wonderful, incredibly beautiful and are used for special events in the United States and UK.
A big difference between these two teams is the 'company' to which they belong. The Red Arrows, belongs to the Royal Air Force that is an independent and private air force in the United Kingdom. In contrast, the Blue Angels belongs to US Navy that is a component of the national army of the United States, it means that this team belongs to the state.
Usually, to perform the show, there must be a visibility at least 5500 meters from the show center. If the lower limit of clouds in less than 450 meters they ar forced to postpone the show.
These teams are so AMAZING! I fell in love with them for the first time seeing them in a documentary about aerobatics on NatGeo. I was struck by the way they were circling in the sky without any problem, as were different figures in the sky known as ''The Diamond''. It was amazing to see the Red Arrows and Blue Angels Team, pulling out colored smoke across the sky.
It would be an incredible experience watch, or better, live one of these shows, hear the airplanes pass over your head and smell the smoke in the sky.
This is an experience that perhaps, some day, some of us could appreciate.
