Tag: Star Spangled Sailabration

  • Sailabration Aircraft Display and Festival, Middle River, MD, US – Video

    Then watch as some of those static aircraft line up in formation for take-off and become airborne. They will fly to Baltimores the Middle River at Fort McHenry. After the take-offs, get a good look at the Maryland Air National Guards own special aircraft, the A-10 which will stay at MSA, home to Marylands Air National Guard. Visit the historic A-4 Skyhawk, lovingly restored by the Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum, along with other military aircraft.

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  • Star-Spangled Sailabration Air Show(Rehearsal), Baltimore, MD, US – Video

    The air show will feature eight high-precision aviation acts from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, featuring the famed Blue
    Angels. The Show will feature five high-precision aviation over a two-and-a-half-hour period between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on June 16 and 17. The featured act will be the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The air show will take place over the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River.

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  • Sailabration – USS Fort McHenry(LSD-43 Tour), Baltimore, MD, US – Video

    The USS Fort McHenry is the third Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship. She was named for Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, the 1814 defense of which inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

    Ship Type: 610 Naval Vessel – Dock Landing Ship

    Country of Origin: USA

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  • Sailabration – Embark the USS San Antonio(LPD-17 Tour), Baltimore, MD, US – Video


    The USS San Antonio is the first amphibious transport dock of the 12-ship San Antonio class. She is used to transport and land Marines, their equipment and supplies by embarked air cushion or conventional landing craft or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles, augmented by helicopters or vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. She will support amphibious assault, special ops or expeditionary warfare missions through the first half of the 21st century.

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  • Sailabration Aircraft Display and Festival, Middle River, MD, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    WHAT: View military aircrafts up close at Martin State Airport(MSA), including FA-18s an E-2c Hawkeye, an MH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter and an A-10 Thunderbolt, and interview military personnel.

    WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    WHERE: MSA, 701 Wilson Point Road, Middle River, MD 21220.

    MSA is opening its doors for two full days of festivities. Visit MSA between 10 am and 5 pm on Sat and Sun, Jun 16 and 17. You will find free parking easy; take a free short shuttle ride to the festival area where you will see numerous exciting aircraft and meet their crews while they are on display. The E-2C or -Eye in the Sky-.

    Then watch as some of those static aircraft line up in formation for take-off and become airborne. They will fly to Baltimores the Middle River at Fort McHenry. After the take-offs, get a good look at the Maryland Air National Guards own special aircraft, the A-10 which will stay at MSA, home to Marylands Air National Guard. Visit the historic A-4 Skyhawk, lovingly restored by the Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum, along with other military aircraft.

    Hang around for the landings too! Once the famous Blue Angels Jet Team returns to Martin State and engines shut down, some lucky visitors will meet the Blue Angels themselves and receive autographs!

    In between times, visit the Navy Flight Simulator in the Festival Village. See the intricately crafted model airplanes. And snack on local Maryland cuisine. Be sure to save time for the Martin State Aviation Museum in Hangar 5.

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  • Star-Spangled Sailabration Air Show(Rehearsal), Baltimore, MD, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Star-Spangled 200, Inc. is the not-for-profit entity that supports the fundraising goals of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.

    The air show will feature eight high-precision aviation acts from the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, featuring the famed Blue
    Angels. The Show will feature five high-precision aviation over a two-and-a-half-hour period between 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on June 16 and 17. The featured act will be the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The air show will take place over the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River.

    NOTES: There will be a free shuttle at M&emp;T Bank Stadium for the general public to Fort McHenry.

    * Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine – 2400 East Fort Avenue
    * MedStar Harbor Hospital – 3001 S. Hanover Street
    * Port Covington/Sam’s Club – 2701 Port Covington Drive
    * Martin State Airport – 701 Wilson Point Road.

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  • Star-Spangled Sailabration – Free Visiting Ship Tour, Baltimore, MD, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Star-Spangled Sailabration will feature more than 40 U.S., British, Canadian, Dominican, Danish, German, Japanese and Norwegian naval vessels and tall ships from around the globe. The ships will be open June 14 -18 for public visitation. Ships berthed at the Inner Harbor and Fells Point are generally open for touring from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. and naval vessels at North Locust Point will be open for tours from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

    The only way to access the naval vessels at North Locust Point is to board the free, secured shuttle buses from M∧T Bank Stadium Lots G and H where security checks are mandatory.

    Visiting Ships

    Class A Tall Ships – Cisne Branco Brazil, Cuauhtemoc Mexico, USS Constellation Baltimore, Dewaruci Indonesia, Gazela Philadelphia, Gloria Columbia,…

    Class B Tall Ships – Appledore V Bay City, Celebration Middle River, Frewell Baltimore, Lady Maryland Baltimore, Lynx Newport Beach

    Gray Hulls – RFA Argus UK, USS Donald Cook USA, USS Fort McHenry USA, USS San Antonio USA

    Other Vessels

    Research – R/V Bay Hydro II USA, Reynolds USA.

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  • Star-Spangled Sailabration – USS Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MD, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Tour a Naval Vessel – June 14, 8 to 8:45 a.m. Get full access of a U.S. naval vessel and interview the ships captain and crew.

    The USS Fort McHenry is the third Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship. She was named for Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, the 1814 defense of which inspired “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

    Ship Type: 610 Naval Vessel – Dock Landing Ship

    Country of Origin: USA

    * Attendees will meet at the NOSC Baltimore(1201 Halsey Road).
    * A secured shuttle will take you to the Port of Baltimore and back to your car at the NOSC once the tour is over.
    * The ship tour should take no longer than 1 and 1/2 hour.

    Star-Spangled 200, Inc. is the not-for-profit entity that supports the fundraising goals of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. Established in September 2010, Star-Spangled 200, Inc. is charged with educating the public through celebration and commemoration of the historical events of the War of 1812 by supporting the charitable and educational activities of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.

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  • Star-Spangled Sailabration – Embark the USS San Antonio, Baltimore, MD, US – Pictures – Upcoming Video

    Star-Spangled 200, Inc. is the not-for-profit entity that supports the fundraising goals of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. Established in September 2010, Star-Spangled 200, Inc. is charged with educating the public through celebration and commemoration of the historical events of the War of 1812 by supporting the charitable and educational activities of the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission.

    Embark the USS San Antonio – June 13, 10:30 a.m. Take a Navy helicopter ride from Martin State Airport and land on the USS San Antonio, the lead ship of her class of amphibious transport dock or landing platform dock, which was designed to deliver up to 800 Marines ashore by landing craft or helicopters. Tour the ship and interview the ships captain and crew before docking at North Locust Point. Once docked, shuttled back to Martin State Airport(eight-hour commitment).

    The USS San Antonio is the first amphibious transport dock of the 12-ship San Antonio class. She is used to transport and land Marines, their equipment and supplies by embarked air cushion or conventional landing craft or Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles, augmented by helicopters or vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. She will support amphibious assault, special ops or expeditionary warfare missions through the first half of the 21st century.

    Please click on the image for pictures.