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N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM
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 Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:12 pm Post subject: Great Idea, Earl |
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In a message dated 10/12/2011 9:28:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, EAFerguson(at)AOL.COM writes:
| Quote: | I suggest a missing man formation flight at the next Lightning Homecoming in his honor.
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I think "World Record" Earl has a great idea about flying a missing man formation in Joe's honor at the next Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. I know Joe would appreciate it, as he has flown in several missing man honor flights in the past. However, I think that Joe would probably expand on Earl's suggestion so that each year at the Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In we would honor anyone from the Lightning community that we have lost since the last homecoming. So based on that criteria, we would be honoring both Joe and Harry at the 2012 Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. Lets hope that no other names will be added to the 2012 missing man honor list.
Buz
The Missing “Man” Formation
An Aerial Salute to Aviators
The Missing Man Formation is an aerial salute normally performed as part of a flyover of aircraft at a funeral or other memorial event. It is typically in memory of a fallen combat pilot, but is also used to honor others, especially those who might have a close military association or a close and dedicated tie in to aviation.
The Missing Man Formation is perhaps the most magnificent and solemn aerial maneuver ever seen. Whether flown with the wingman climbing off into the heavens, or flown consistently with that conspicuous hole in the formation where a buddy should be... this dignified, almost painful to watch maneuver, is a part of aviation history.
Several variants of the formation are often seen. The formation most commonly used in the United States is based on the "finger-tip" four-aircraft formation commonly flown by fighter aircraft. The aircraft fly in a V-shape, with the flight leader at the point and his wingmen following on the left and right. This formation flies over the ceremony low enough to be clearly seen, and when just before the site, one member of the flight pulls up and “west”, while the rest of the formation continues. In other variations, the flight is composed of only three aircraft with a position in that formation that is conspicuously empty. In all cases, the aircraft performing the pull-up, or the missing aircraft, represents the fact that the missing person being honored has “gone to Heaven”.
Today, we fly this magnificent and solemn aerial maneuver as an honor and tribute to “name or names of persons being honored”; hopefully showing the love, honor and respect they so richly deserve.
Above, the missing man has departed his comrades in the formation and has “gone west” as he ascends to Heaven.
Prepared by:
C. A. “Buz” Rich
Colonel, USAF (Retired)
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FamilyGage(at)AOL.COM
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| Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 8:01 pm Post subject: Great Idea, Earl |
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Buz:
Great idea for Earl. Have flown formation for years and earned a FAST lead patch. Missing man is usually flown strong finger left or right. #2 off lead (depends on crowd position), at lead's signal #3 smoke on, and a slow pull up as the other three planes move on past crowd. When clear, #3 turns west (usually over or to the side of the crowd) and disappears. The flight rejoins out of sight of the crowd and returns to the airport. Speed is not important, as this gives less time in front, and harder for #3 to show slow coordinated pull up and turn toward the west. As with all formation flights, symmetry is most important to the observers.
Aviation gave Earl more than most humans.
Ray Gage
In a message dated 10/12/2011 11:12:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, N1BZRich(at)aol.com writes:
| Quote: | In a message dated 10/12/2011 9:28:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, EAFerguson(at)AOL.COM writes:
| Quote: | I suggest a missing man formation flight at the next Lightning Homecoming in his honor.
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I think "World Record" Earl has a great idea about flying a missing man formation in Joe's honor at the next Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. I know Joe would appreciate it, as he has flown in several missing man honor flights in the past. However, I think that Joe would probably expand on Earl's suggestion so that each year at the Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In we would honor anyone from the Lightning community that we have lost since the last homecoming. So based on that criteria, we would be honoring both Joe and Harry at the 2012 Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. Lets hope that no other names will be added to the 2012 missing man honor list.
Buz
The Missing “Man” Formation
An Aerial Salute to Aviators
The Missing Man Formation is an aerial salute normally performed as part of a flyover of aircraft at a funeral or other memorial event. It is typically in memory of a fallen combat pilot, but is also used to honor others, especially those who might have a close military association or a close and dedicated tie in to aviation.
The Missing Man Formation is perhaps the most magnificent and solemn aerial maneuver ever seen. Whether flown with the wingman climbing off into the heavens, or flown consistently with that conspicuous hole in the formation where a buddy should be... this dignified, almost painful to watch maneuver, is a part of aviation history.
Several variants of the formation are often seen. The formation most commonly used in the United States is based on the "finger-tip" four-aircraft formation commonly flown by fighter aircraft. The aircraft fly in a V-shape, with the flight leader at the point and his wingmen following on the left and right. This formation flies over the ceremony low enough to be clearly seen, and when just before the site, one member of the flight pulls up and “west”, while the rest of the formation continues. In other variations, the flight is composed of only three aircraft with a position in that formation that is conspicuously empty. In all cases, the aircraft performing the pull-up, or the missing aircraft, represents the fact that the missing person being honored has “gone to Heaven”.
Today, we fly this magnificent and solemn aerial maneuver as an honor and tribute to “name or names of persons being honored”; hopefully showing the love, honor and respect they so richly deserve.
Above, the missing man has departed his comrades in the formation and has “gone west” as he ascends to Heaven.
Prepared by:
C. A. “Buz” Rich
Colonel, USAF (Retired)
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Kayberg(at)AOL.COM
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:42 am Post subject: Great Idea, Earl |
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Since we have lost two great men in less than a week's time, men who had thousands of hours as airline captains, who loved flying and will be missed by all, Buz's suggestion makes sense to me. While we hate to face it, sooner or later we all will depart this earth in some shape or form. There is something about the Lightning that attracts the best people, so planning to honor them ALL seems appropriate.
Doug Koenigsberg
In a message dated 10/12/2011 11:12:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, N1BZRich(at)aol.com writes:
| Quote: | In a message dated 10/12/2011 9:28:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, EAFerguson(at)AOL.COM writes:
| Quote: | I suggest a missing man formation flight at the next Lightning Homecoming in his honor.
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I think "World Record" Earl has a great idea about flying a missing man formation in Joe's honor at the next Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. I know Joe would appreciate it, as he has flown in several missing man honor flights in the past. However, I think that Joe would probably expand on Earl's suggestion so that each year at the Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In we would honor anyone from the Lightning community that we have lost since the last homecoming. So based on that criteria, we would be honoring both Joe and Harry at the 2012 Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. Lets hope that no other names will be added to the 2012 missing man honor list.
Buz
The Missing “Man” Formation
An Aerial Salute to Aviators
The Missing Man Formation is an aerial salute normally performed as part of a flyover of aircraft at a funeral or other memorial event. It is typically in memory of a fallen combat pilot, but is also used to honor others, especially those who might have a close military association or a close and dedicated tie in to aviation.
The Missing Man Formation is perhaps the most magnificent and solemn aerial maneuver ever seen. Whether flown with the wingman climbing off into the heavens, or flown consistently with that conspicuous hole in the formation where a buddy should be... this dignified, almost painful to watch maneuver, is a part of aviation history.
Several variants of the formation are often seen. The formation most commonly used in the United States is based on the "finger-tip" four-aircraft formation commonly flown by fighter aircraft. The aircraft fly in a V-shape, with the flight leader at the point and his wingmen following on the left and right. This formation flies over the ceremony low enough to be clearly seen, and when just before the site, one member of the flight pulls up and “west”, while the rest of the formation continues. In other variations, the flight is composed of only three aircraft with a position in that formation that is conspicuously empty. In all cases, the aircraft performing the pull-up, or the missing aircraft, represents the fact that the missing person being honored has “gone to Heaven”.
Today, we fly this magnificent and solemn aerial maneuver as an honor and tribute to “name or names of persons being honored”; hopefully showing the love, honor and respect they so richly deserve.
Above, the missing man has departed his comrades in the formation and has “gone west” as he ascends to Heaven.
Prepared by:
C. A. “Buz” Rich
Colonel, USAF (Retired)
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N1BZRich(at)AOL.COM
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 12:38 pm Post subject: Great Idea, Earl |
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Hi Ray,
I'll leave it up to the Tennessee Lightning guys as to whether they want to take Earl's idea of a missing man formation flight for Joe and Harry at next year's Lightning home coming. Over the years I have flown in and lead numerous missing man flights in both military fighters and in general aviation aircraft (everything from Pitts Specials to J3 Cubs). If the Tennessee guys decide that it would be a good thing to do, then we will be looking for qualified folks to be involved in the event. So I certainly appreciate your input.
Blue Skies,
Buz
In a message dated 10/13/2011 12:02:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, FamilyGage(at)AOL.COM writes:
| Quote: | Buz:
Great idea for Earl. Have flown formation for years and earned a FAST lead patch. Missing man is usually flown strong finger left or right. #2 off lead (depends on crowd position), at lead's signal #3 smoke on, and a slow pull up as the other three planes move on past crowd. When clear, #3 turns west (usually over or to the side of the crowd) and disappears. The flight rejoins out of sight of the crowd and returns to the airport. Speed is not important, as this gives less time in front, and harder for #3 to show slow coordinated pull up and turn toward the west. As with all formation flights, symmetry is most important to the observers.
Aviation gave Earl more than most humans.
Ray Gage
In a message dated 10/12/2011 11:12:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, N1BZRich(at)aol.com writes:
| Quote: | In a message dated 10/12/2011 9:28:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, EAFerguson(at)AOL.COM writes:
| Quote: | I suggest a missing man formation flight at the next Lightning Homecoming in his honor.
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I think "World Record" Earl has a great idea about flying a missing man formation in Joe's honor at the next Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. I know Joe would appreciate it, as he has flown in several missing man honor flights in the past. However, I think that Joe would probably expand on Earl's suggestion so that each year at the Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In we would honor anyone from the Lightning community that we have lost since the last homecoming. So based on that criteria, we would be honoring both Joe and Harry at the 2012 Lightning Homecoming and Fly-In. Lets hope that no other names will be added to the 2012 missing man honor list.
Buz
The Missing “Man” Formation
An Aerial Salute to Aviators
The Missing Man Formation is an aerial salute normally performed as part of a flyover of aircraft at a funeral or other memorial event. It is typically in memory of a fallen combat pilot, but is also used to honor others, especially those who might have a close military association or a close and dedicated tie in to aviation.
The Missing Man Formation is perhaps the most magnificent and solemn aerial maneuver ever seen. Whether flown with the wingman climbing off into the heavens, or flown consistently with that conspicuous hole in the formation where a buddy should be... this dignified, almost painful to watch maneuver, is a part of aviation history.
Several variants of the formation are often seen. The formation most commonly used in the United States is based on the "finger-tip" four-aircraft formation commonly flown by fighter aircraft. The aircraft fly in a V-shape, with the flight leader at the point and his wingmen following on the left and right. This formation flies over the ceremony low enough to be clearly seen, and when just before the site, one member of the flight pulls up and “west”, while the rest of the formation continues. In other variations, the flight is composed of only three aircraft with a position in that formation that is conspicuously empty. In all cases, the aircraft performing the pull-up, or the missing aircraft, represents the fact that the missing person being honored has “gone to Heaven”.
Today, we fly this magnificent and solemn aerial maneuver as an honor and tribute to “name or names of persons being honored”; hopefully showing the love, honor and respect they so richly deserve.
Above, the missing man has departed his comrades in the formation and has “gone west” as he ascends to Heaven.
Prepared by:
C. A. “Buz” Rich
Colonel, USAF (Retired)
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