From yesterday's flyover. This one was taking looking straight north. Does anyone know the purpose of the lone plane? It flew before, above, and behind at various times during the show.
Nice! I believe the solo plane is the photographer/videographer. They get some amazing shots and especially like to capture views of the Angles in formation when over a beautiful city like Chicago.
Nice shot. I agree with Ron @stray_shooter the solo plane is videoing the routines to show the squadron later.
We lived on an RAF camp in the UK where the Red Arrows used to do their routines and they usually had someone from the photo section filming or photographing each display. Another reason for doing that is in case they have an accident and they have video evidence of what happened. The use the film at any unit enquiry following an accident.
That’s the Videographer’s plane. He didn’t fly with them in Dallas. USN should have some stunning videos from your great city’s flyover, I’ll watch for them!
@stray_shooter@louannwarren@casablanca Interesting to think about the dual purpose -- the amazing images of their formations over the city and the more somber one of evidence in case of an accident. Thanks for sharing.
We lived on an RAF camp in the UK where the Red Arrows used to do their routines and they usually had someone from the photo section filming or photographing each display. Another reason for doing that is in case they have an accident and they have video evidence of what happened. The use the film at any unit enquiry following an accident.