20 Responses to “Missing Man Flyover Startles CdM Residents”
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March 24th, 2012
Scared the heck out of our hound dog. Thanks for the quick explanation!
March 24th, 2012
I along with a lot of neighbors also ran out of our houses because of the loud noise. Now that I know it was for a Memorial or something of that nature I am thinking about the military person that was lost and wish their family and loved ones comfort. Thank you also for the quick response online.
March 24th, 2012
The photographed planes aren't F18's. F18's have twin tails, swept wings, and two turbojet engines.
March 24th, 2012
We live on the Peninsula and they were no more than 500 ft about our homes. This is way below the deck. It scared the heck out of neighbors as we live in the JWA flight path. We support the missing man tribute but what happened today was dangerous and unacceptable.
March 24th, 2012
Those are Training Planes. The ceremony was for John "Jack" Callahan, Marine Pilot in WW II. There where 4 F/A 18's performing the missing man flyover.
March 24th, 2012
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March 24, 2012
The photographed planes aren't F18's. F18's have twin tails, swept wings, and two turbojet engines.
There is a lot of confusion. What planes are those?
March 25th, 2012
It Marine Military Memorial was at the Balboa Yachtclub. I called them & they would not tell me who the memorial was for
March 25th, 2012
I believe there were two different sets of planes that flew over. First sets were jets the second sets were older fixed wings.The first sets were really noisey with just one loud pass over and went into the sky and did not return., the second sets were not that noisey and made several passovers.I salute the recognition for the display and its reason. Am I correct?
March 25th, 2012
The low altitude manner in which these fighter jets flew over my neighborhood gave all the signs and signals of military engagement. I thought there might have been a terrorist incident in progress. Short of any advance notice of this, and with the very low manner in which they flew, I felt this was done in poor judgement. The fact that some government official approved it doesn't make it right. Just imagine if a private citizen ever did something like this!
March 25th, 2012
Jack Callahan braved a lot more than loud noises to ensure that we have the opportunity today to post our thoughts in a free press. I want to thank those pilots and plane owners that have spent hours and small fortunes keeping those vintage planes in Bristol condition as a memorial to all those that have served.
March 25th, 2012
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March 25, 2012
I believe there were two different sets of planes that flew over. First sets were jets the second sets were older fixed wings.The first sets were really noisey with just one loud pass over and went into the sky and did not return., the second sets were not that noisey and made several passovers.I salute the recognition for the display and its reason. Am I correct?
I clarified my story; thank you.
March 25th, 2012
Fabulous to see and hear our air force yesterday. Now that we know why it was for a memorial service to a veteran makes it that much more special. Anyone complaining about it knowing this is an idiot
March 25th, 2012
Scared the heck out of us. We ran outside thinking a plane was in distress. Millions of people have served our country. This was a very inconsiderate thing to do over a neighborhood
March 26th, 2012
Really ?? I was scared, I thought they were going to crash into my house, it was unacceptable, bla bla bla. Bunch a Newport pansies ! It is amazing what petty things seem to bother people.. Go crawl back in your hole !
March 26th, 2012
It was very exciting to see the flyover. What a special moment for the family and friends of a special person. The people that were offended by this display of patriotism for a great man that served our country are the so-called Americans that offend many of us. Three cheers for the family that arranged such a wonderful tribute for a wonderful individual!
March 26th, 2012
All we are saying is that the citizens should have had some warning prior to the flyover. We're not a bunch of pansies as a previous poster said. It's our community too. I think it was a great tribute, but a little warning would have been effective. Enough said on my part.,
March 26th, 2012
Rattled windows? That was the sound of freedom. Yours. Thank you Jack.
March 26th, 2012
Thank you Jack for your service. The flyover was awesome.
March 26th, 2012
what a wonderful memorial salute to Jack Callahan who served our country in a time of war. IThe roar of the planes reminds us how grateful we are to all our military near and far away, serving and protecting our nation and our freedoms!
July 13th, 2012
"Extremely Loud" I seriously doubt the noise was extreme. Very loud perhaps as those appear to be T6's and they tend to make quite a bit of noise. Extreme? nah...
