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
