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Title: Military jet flyovers a thing of the past Post by: Landshark on March 01, 2013, 08:14:14 am I'm saddened by this. This was an American tradition at a lot of sporting events.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nbc-yahoo-sports/hype-goodbye-flyovers-224611444.html Title: Re: Military jet flyovers a thing of the past Post by: Phishfan on March 01, 2013, 09:48:14 am A friend of mine said there was no flyover at Daytona last weekend. I guess this was the reason why.
Title: Re: Military jet flyovers a thing of the past Post by: Dave Gray on March 01, 2013, 11:52:41 am Flyovers are cool and all, but probably not the best use of taxpayer money.
Title: Re: Military jet flyovers a thing of the past Post by: AZ Fins Fan 55 on March 01, 2013, 11:59:53 am Flyovers are cool and all, but probably not the best use of taxpayer money. Agreed....I enjoy them but I would rather see our taxes go to something beneficial. Title: Re: Military jet flyovers a thing of the past Post by: Sunstroke on March 01, 2013, 12:08:44 pm As a form of protest, every fan in the upper decks should launch a paper airplane over the rail during the national anthem... Title: Re: Military jet flyovers a thing of the past Post by: el diablo on March 01, 2013, 05:52:27 pm As a form of protest, every fan in the upper decks should launch a paper airplane over the rail during the national anthem... Now, that would be awesome. Except for The Green Freaks outside protesting the lost lives of countless trees. Title: Re: Military jet flyovers a thing of the past Post by: masterfins on March 01, 2013, 07:06:45 pm I wonder if they will cancel the one for the Preakness, which is held on Armed Forces Day?? I like the flyovers, but the paratroopers coming in are more entertaining. Those guys are talented.
Title: Re: Military jet flyovers a thing of the past Post by: MyGodWearsAHoodie on March 01, 2013, 08:48:25 pm I don't see using our tax dollars for entertainment purposes as a good idea.
But if the event organizers are willing to pay for the fuel and other costs.... Title: Re: Military jet flyovers a thing of the past Post by: Landshark on March 01, 2013, 09:53:38 pm Now, that would be awesome. Except for The Green Freaks outside protesting the lost lives of countless trees. They won't freak if the fans use recycled paper. |