Moffet Air & Space Show 2004

A few quick notes and pics about the airshow at Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, CA, on May 30, 2004.
Click on the small pics to see full-size photos.

All text and photos by Rich Acuff.
Sunday Crew
Since the show was shutting down Palo Alto Airport for several hours, keeping us from our normal business, the show organizers were kind enough to offer (with a bit of prodding from the airport association) some booth space at the show. Here's WVFC's Sunday crew (at least part of them) in front of historic Hangar 1.
Showcat
The big biplane "ShowCat" was one of the first acts. Here it is performing a loop. It was a spectacular day.
Missing Aileron
Wouldn't you know some goofball would show up in the middle of things to mess it up. This guy can't even keep his plane together (look carefully).
Snap rolls
This looks like a fun series of snap rolls!
The USAF Thunderbirds
Ah, the big draw. The USAF Thunderbirds!
The Dirty Pass
The crowd enjoys the "Dirty Pass".
High speed pass
"Hey, get outta the fast lane!" 4 going about 120, 1 going about 500. See the blur?
Air Guitar
I guess that "sonic enema" (as my friend Scott calls it) was cool enough to get out the air guitar.
4-way pass
My favorite picture. I caught 3 of the 4 on the 4-way pass. Can you tell which one I was tracking?
Sunglasses
Enjoying the show. Take a close look at those sunglasses!
Glider Swirls
Ah, here's what she was seeing!
The need for speed
I feel the need.. the need for SPEED!
P-51
There's nothing like the sound of big Merlin turning 4 blades on a P-51, but you'll have to make due with the picture!
Heritage
The World War II era P-51 in formation with the F-15.