Each member of the demo team makes
large investments in time, effort, and jet fuel to maintain a high level of
proficiency. The Hoppers perform at up to 10 airshows per year.
Photo by Buck Wyndham
The
green landscape around Oshkosh, Wisconsin makes for a beautiful backdrop
for a formation mission. This particular flight was a six-ship,
dissimilar formation with an A-4 Skyhawk (not shown).
Photo by Buck Wyndham
The "slot" pilot in a six-ship formation (under the wing at left) has a
unique
front-row view of the other five airplanes.
Photo by Buck Wyndham
After two of the aircraft split off to
complete their own airwork, the 4-ship core of the team practices part
of their show. Here, the slot pilot completes a rejoin to his
normal position just aft of lead's airplane.
Photo by Buck Wyndham
Smoke on. The four-ship diamond formation
streaks over Oshkosh's Runway 36.
Photo by Buck Wyndham
The
Hoppers return to the warbird ramp after a successful (and fun!)
formation mission.
Photo by Buck Wyndham
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