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Hard Ball · October 1, 2001, 02:57 PM

posted October 01, 2001 03:27 PM *** * ** ** **

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My son foond this on the internet
First Annual Kabul Air Show Scheduled
Kabul, Afghanistan
Citizens of Afghanistan are reportedly looking forward with great anticipation to reports of an international air show to be held in the skies over their nation.
An unnamed official informed us that "Now the rest of the world will look upon our beloved city with great honor just as they do Farnborough,
England and Paris, France", referring to the sites of two other famous international air shows.
The exact date and time of the upcoming Kabul
International Air Show has not yet been announced. It is believed that event organizers feel that such an announcement would detract from the fun of the celebration by, "spoiling the surprise". Unlike most air shows the Kabul Air Show will feature almost no static ground displays but will have an unusually high number
of aerial demonstrations and fly-bys. "We are most pleased by this feature of our air show. Instead of a lot of different kinds of airplanes just sitting around on the tarmac, the aircraft attending our show will actually be up in the air demonstrating what they do best!" we were told.
Participation will probably be heaviest by aircraft of the United States Air Force and Marine Corps. Including appearances by F-15's, F-16's, A-10's, B-52's and Apache helicopters. It is rumored that opening ceremonies will feature a Tomahawk-cruise fireworks display. A few B-2's, and F-117A's may also help out in some unseen
capacity.
Several other counties have expressed an interest in sending representatives. These include all nineteen nations in the NATO alliance
as well as Australia. The excitement generated for
this gala event has even prompted the Israeli Air Force to apply for participation.
Of course, no one is more excited than the Afghan people themselves. Great numbers of them are in the streets of Kabul looking constantly
heavenward in gratitude for the historic event, which will soon take place in their skies. It has been observed that some are so concerned about missing the show that even as they bow to the
East they keep snatching worried glances towards the West. Thousands, in fact, have been seen leaving the city and fleeing to the mountains carrying food and blankets - obviously anxious to get a good vantage point for the air show, and to make a picnic of it.

C.R.Sam · October 1, 2001, 05:59 PM

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yorec · October 1, 2001, 06:06 PM

Not an airshow I'd want to have front row seats for though!

tomandnacole · October 1, 2001, 06:44 PM

id like some tickets? i would love to give some support. even front row

C.R.Sam · October 1, 2001, 08:48 PM

Family picknick ?

Sam...follow me, I know a shortcut.

October 1, 2001, 02:57 PM	#1
Hard Ball Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 1999 Location: California Posts: 3,886	A posted October 01, 2001 03:27 PM *** * ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------ My son foond this on the internet First Annual Kabul Air Show Scheduled Kabul, Afghanistan Citizens of Afghanistan are reportedly looking forward with great anticipation to reports of an international air show to be held in the skies over their nation. An unnamed official informed us that "Now the rest of the world will look upon our beloved city with great honor just as they do Farnborough, England and Paris, France", referring to the sites of two other famous international air shows. The exact date and time of the upcoming Kabul International Air Show has not yet been announced. It is believed that event organizers feel that such an announcement would detract from the fun of the celebration by, "spoiling the surprise". Unlike most air shows the Kabul Air Show will feature almost no static ground displays but will have an unusually high number of aerial demonstrations and fly-bys. "We are most pleased by this feature of our air show. Instead of a lot of different kinds of airplanes just sitting around on the tarmac, the aircraft attending our show will actually be up in the air demonstrating what they do best!" we were told. Participation will probably be heaviest by aircraft of the United States Air Force and Marine Corps. Including appearances by F-15's, F-16's, A-10's, B-52's and Apache helicopters. It is rumored that opening ceremonies will feature a Tomahawk-cruise fireworks display. A few B-2's, and F-117A's may also help out in some unseen capacity. Several other counties have expressed an interest in sending representatives. These include all nineteen nations in the NATO alliance as well as Australia. The excitement generated for this gala event has even prompted the Israeli Air Force to apply for participation. Of course, no one is more excited than the Afghan people themselves. Great numbers of them are in the streets of Kabul looking constantly heavenward in gratitude for the historic event, which will soon take place in their skies. It has been observed that some are so concerned about missing the show that even as they bow to the East they keep snatching worried glances towards the West. Thousands, in fact, have been seen leaving the city and fleeing to the mountains carrying food and blankets - obviously anxious to get a good vantage point for the air show, and to make a picnic of it. __________________ "I swear to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemeis domestic or foreign WHOMSOEVER."

October 1, 2001, 06:44 PM	#4
tomandnacole Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 75	id like some tickets? i would love to give some support. even front row __________________ www.nra.org

October 1, 2001, 05:59 PM	#2
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,876	B Sam

October 1, 2001, 06:06 PM	#3
yorec Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,341	Not an airshow I'd want to have front row seats for though!

October 1, 2001, 08:48 PM	#5
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,876	Family picknick ? Sam...follow me, I know a shortcut.