If you have seen a giant green helicopter flying over Big Bear Lake this week, that craft is a Merlin, one of 30 in England’s Royal Air Force. The crew of the Merlin has spent the last five years in Iraq and, this month, is stationed in El Centro, California for flight training in preparation of a tour in Afghanistan at year’s end. As FL Lieutenant Sam Fletcher tells KBHR, “It … [Read more...] about England’s Royal Air Force Training to Include Stops in Big Bear Through November
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Wings Over Big Bear Air Fair 2009 Thrilling and Popular Aircraft and Car Show
The weather was perfect and the large crowds of over 7000 attendees were entertained with a great collection of vintage and modern aircraft at the Wings over Big Bear Air Fair. The vintage lineup included the folding wing F4U Corsair, B-25 Mitchell, P 38 Lighting, P-40 Warhawk and a P-51 Mustang, all from the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino. Other highlights included the Big … [Read more...] about Wings Over Big Bear Air Fair 2009 Thrilling and Popular Aircraft and Car Show