• kahjtheundedicated@lemmy.world
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    26 days ago

    …which aren’t (usually) paid for with taxpayer dollars

    But I’m guessing doing air shows counts towards training hours, so they’re going to be flying those planes regardless. Still feels like a massive waste when two of them crash and burn in a show though

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        26 days ago

        Most airshows have this, usually with historic planes and such. Similar with the air taxis they were showing off recently for the Olympics

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      26 days ago

      Most airshows I’ve been aren’t put on by the military, they are usually just invited to a segment but often times they don’t even show up.

      Most planes are privately owned like old planes or stunt pilots.

      The military jets definitely cost money to move around so it is an extra expense

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      26 days ago

      I’m pretty sure it does. Flyovers at ballgames etc do so I don’t see why airshows wouldn’t.