Remarks: the CO's bird, "Nikel 33" of VMFA-122 "Crusaders" departing back home to MCAS Beaufort, SC after spending the weekend in the Tri-Cities performing flyovers for the Nascar races in nearby Bristol. It was a treat to hear some real jet noise at home.
Remarks: "Nikel 31" a flight of 2 Hornets belonging to VMFA-122 "Crusaders" departing back home to MCAS Beaufort, SC after a weekend stay in the Tri-Cities performing flyovers for the Nascar races in Bristol.
Remarks: Three VMFA-122 F-18 Hornets sitting in almost a perfect line at TRI. I hope these enjoy their 10 second spot on national TV at the NASCAR races this weekend :)
Remarks: US Airways Express (Air Wisconsin) flight 668A taxies to runway 5 for departure to CLT after a quick snowfall left the infield area at TRI covered with a light dusting of snow.
Remarks: A pair of F-18 Hornets from VMFA-122 sit on the ramp at TRI on a cold and wet March night. These birds, along with three other F18s, are in town to do the flyover at the NASCAR races being held at Bristol.
Remarks: Corporate Airlines (CorpEx) J32 sitting on the ramp at TRI after the flight from Nashville, operating for American Connection (no longer serving TRI).
Remarks: Former US Airways/Mesa ERJ now flying for Delta Connection's newest regional, Freedom Airlines, touches down on runway 23 at TRI as FRL6092 from Orlando. First shot on JP.net of this one in Delta colors.
Remarks: Northwest Airlink/Mesaba 2768 arriving at TRI after the flight from Memphis is met by the ground crew just prior to shutting down the engines for the night.
Remarks: After bringing Mesaba flight 3220 from DTW this NW Airlink Saab rests the night away on the ramp @ TRI awaiting its early morning departure to MEM.
