provide you with information you can use about Announcer Bob, Experiences
One of the great advantages of having experience is that you’ve seen a lot. I started going to air shows many years ago – when
the Blue Angels were flying the F9F-8 Cougar
and the Thunderbirds flew the F84G Thunderjet.
They’ve been through a few planes and I’ve added some experience as well.
Denver, Colorado, was a great place for air shows, with Buckley Naval Air Station and Lowry Air Force Base right there in town. In fact, living on the flight path at Lowry I used to get an air show everyday. I saw some great ones -B-29s, F-86s and a whole lot more that are vague memories.
I also grew up in the day when you could go to airports and stand on the roof of the terminal and watch passengers walk out and climb the stairs to get in the plane.
It is these memories that have fueled my interest in aviation and especially military aviation and air shows.
With that background, announcing air shows is a natural. I am looking forward to the start of the season and would love to do you show. Just contact me, up there, and let me know when and where you would like me to be.
We had a great week in Las Vegas
The ICAS convention was a success!
The International Council of Air Shows Convention was held at Paris Las Vegas again this year. This is the gathering where air show professionals meet and learn about safety, sponsorships, the business of air shows and much more.
We also have a lot of fun and meet some really interesting people.
Lot's of people came by Announcer Bob's booth at Las Vegas. We had the opportunity to talk to many new people. For those who did come by, we would love to talk to you some more about announcing your show.
Air Show Legend Bob Hoover
Hoover was the keynote speaker
I was fortunate enough to do a show with Bob Hoover years ago in Santa Fe. He had to borrow an airplane from famed attorney F. Lee Bailey for that particular show, and what he could do was amazing.
Many in the audience know of Hoover's air show and aviation accomplishments. His war stories, literally, kept the audinece enthralled - especially when he told about escapng from prison camp and stealing a German fighter to get away.
He has a memory like a steel trap, and I would love to hear what else is there.
Look for Red Tails
Story of Tuskegee Airmen coming to theaters in 2012
Lucas films was at ICAS to promote the movie - one well worth seeing
