Fighter Jets - Page 2

77yangya · ‎06-21-2011

They did that by us on 12/7/25 . It was SO loud, we were at our favorite restaurant and they went running out to see what it was. I said WOW, I heard that at home, what is it??? They said fighter planes in memorium.....since my father was in WWII (Normandy Invasion) I felt wonky. However, I'm glad they haven't forgotten.

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@I am still oxox wrote:
Wow that is more than a bit unnerving

I can't believe some of the comments! Don't you know these planes are going to protect us and maybe save our lives one day?? It's really a shame you were a bit unnerved.

jellyBEAN · ‎04-03-2010

I am on the SE coast and we have a small local airport nearby. The military sometimes uses it for Osprey takeoff and landing practices.

These are not "fighter" jets, but a combo helicopter, cargo, sea faring craft. Huge and loud. Some folks enjoy seeing them, and they are awesome to look at, but because of the loudness I find them unsettling.

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drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

@patbz wrote:
Maybe it was a Service Team ( such as Blue Angels) practicing for a performance somewhere in the area. When I lived at China Lake they always practiced formations close to th ground for several days before scheduled performances.

Just like @patbz said. Military jet flyovers are a common pre-game tradition for Philadelphia Eagles home games. So we are used to the jets flying over our area beforehand.

Isobel Archer · ‎04-04-2015

Having worked in the Pentagon on 9/11, it was eerie going back to work the next day and seeing/hearing no commercial planes in the sky (we are very close to Reagan National Airport). The only planes flying were the miltary jets. When I heard them, I was thankful.

I still am.

Imaoldhippie · ‎06-10-2015

They have to practice some time. Be glad they are doing just that. The alternative would be scary.

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Patriot3 · ‎06-07-2010

@brandiwine wrote:
We don't live far from an air base. We see these fly overs all the time. I love it! The thrill of seeing them manuver makes me very happy. They are so skilled. Hope you didn't have a serious issue in your area.

@brandiwine Same here. I live about 4 mi from a base and I love to see and hear them. There's usually 4 at a time. They are so beautiful.

Yes, they make a lot of noise and I can see why they are scary if you're not used to them.

But I am used to them and I thank God that they are up there for our protection!

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

We owned a second home in AZ. It had to be disclosed in RE documents that we were near a military base and would hear the jets. There was also a seldom used RR track. The train whistle could be heard at night.