Aviation Videos - 1987

Naval Air Weapons Station Pt Mugu Airshow, October 18, 1987

1987 NAWS Pt Mugu Airshow Part 1 - Static Displays: Naval Air Weapons Station Pt Mugu hosted an airshow on October 18, 1987. A Boeing-Vertol HH-46A Sea Knight patrolled the airfield before the airshow began. A wide variety of airplanes were on static display, including many types that are no longer in service. A Lockheed C-130E Hercules fired up its turbo-prop engines in preparation for taking a load of parachutists aloft.

1987 NAWS Pt Mugu Airshow Part 2 - Opening Ceremonies: The airshow began with the take-offs of McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A Hornets, Grumman F-14A Tomcats, a McDonnell-Douglas F-4S Phantom II, a Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior, and a Lockheed C-130 Hercules. They were followed by a North American P-51D Mustang, Curtis P-40N Kittyhawk, Vought F4U Corsair, North American T-28C Trojan, a pair of North American SNJ Texans, and racing Mustang Strega. After several flybys by the warbirds and fighters, parachutists jumped from the Hercules and were circled by the Holiday Inn Pitts Special Aerobatic Team.

1987 NAWS Pt Mugu Airshow Part 3: Grumman F-14A Tomcats, a McDonnell-Douglas F-4S Phantom II, a Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior, and a Lockheed C-130E recovered following the morning's opening ceremonies. A McDonnell-Douglas F-15A Eagle performed a flight demonstration, followed by a Bede BD-5J Microjet.

1987 NAWS Pt Mugu Airshow Part 4: A Grumman F-14A Tomcat performed a flight demonstration. Aerobatics were performed by the Holiday Inn Pitts Special Aerobatic Team and a solo monoplane (perhaps an Extra).

1987 NAWS Pt Mugu Airshow Part 5 - Blue Angels: The US Navy Blue Angels made their first appearance at Pt Mugu in their new McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornets. They performed their pre-flight ground show and taxied out, but low clouds prevented them from performing their aerobatic display.

Tankers at Santa Barbara, October 3, 1987

Air Tankers at Santa Barbara, October 3 1987 : Air Tankers fighting a wildfire from the Santa Barbara Airport on October 3, 1987 included Douglas C-54 Skymasters, Lockheed P2V Neptunes, a Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer, and a Fairchild C-123 Provider.

Tankers at Santa Barbara, October 4, 1987

Air Tankers at Santa Barbara, October 4 1987 part 1: Air Tankers fighting a wildfire from the Santa Barbara Airport on October 4, 1987 included Douglas C-54 Skymasters, Lockheed P2V Neptunes, a Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer, and a Fairchild C-123 Provider.

Air Tankers at Santa Barbara, October 4 1987 part 2: Air Tankers fighting a wildfire from the Santa Barbara Airport on October 4, 1987 included Douglas C-54 Skymasters, Lockheed P2V Neptunes, a Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer, and a Fairchild C-123 Provider.

" Air Tankers at Santa Barbara, October 4 1987 part 3: Air Tankers fighting a wildfire from the Santa Barbara Airport on October 4, 1987 included Douglas C-54 Skymasters, Lockheed P2V Neptunes, a Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer, and a Fairchild C-123 Provider.

Air Tankers at Santa Barbara, October 4 1987 part 4: Air Tankers fighting a wildfire from the Santa Barbara Airport on October 4, 1987 included Douglas C-54 Skymasters, Lockheed P2V Neptunes, a Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer, and a Fairchild C-123 Provider.

Air Tankers at Santa Barbara, October 4 1987 part 5: Air Tankers fighting a wildfire from the Santa Barbara Airport on October 4, 1987 included Douglas C-54 Skymasters, Lockheed P2V Neptunes, a Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer, and a Fairchild C-123 Provider.

Tankers at Santa Barbara, October 5, 1987

Air Tankers at Santa Barbara, October 5 1987 : Air Tankers fighting a wildfire from the Santa Barbara Airport on October 5, 1987 included Douglas C-54 Skymasters, Lockheed P2V Neptunes, a Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer, and a Fairchild C-123 Provider.

Fairchild C-123K Provider Tanker 63 at Santa Barbara, October 4 - 5, 1987

Fairchild C-123K Provider Tanker 63 at Santa Barbara October 4 - 5, 1987: Fairchild C-123K Provider Tanker 63 at the Santa Barbara Airport while fighting a wildfire on October 1987 4 - 5, 1987

Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer Tanker 124 at Santa Barbara, October 1987

Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer Tanker 124: Consolidated P4Y-2 Privateer N2872G Tanker 124 operating from the tanker station at the Santa Barbara Airport in October 1987.

Edwards AFB Open House, November 8, 1987

Edwards AFB Open House, November 8, 1987 - Thunderbirds Arrival: The USAF Thunderbirds perform a short show as they arrive at the Edwards Air Force Base Open House on November 8, 1987.

Edwards AFB Open House, November 8, 1987 - Static Displays part 1 : Edwards AFB hosted an Open House on November 8, 1987. The static displays featured many aircraft not seen at other airshows.

Edwards AFB Open House, November 8, 1987 - Static Displays part 2 : Edwards AFB hosted an Open House on November 8, 1987. The static displays featured many aircraft not seen at other airshows.

1987 Edwards AFB Open House Flying Displays Part 1: A wide variety of military aircraft are showcased at the Edwards Air Force Base Open house on November 8, 1987. Part one of two.

1987 Edwards AFB Open House Flying Displays Part 2: A wide variety of military aircraft are showcased at the Edwards Air Force Base Open house on November 8, 1987. Part two of two.

U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds at Edwards, November 8, 1987: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform at the Edwards Air Force Base open house in six General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcons on November 8, 1987.

Airliners at Los Angeles International Airport, December 27, 1987

Airliners at Los Angeles International Airport, December 27, 1987: Airliners operations at Los Angeles International Airport in the late afternoon on December 27, 1987.