The Wildwoods Acroblast 2008 in June provided a perfect venue for aerobatic competition combined with nearby fun and attractions for the family, including beaches and boardwalk. Here are eight albums of photographs of the contest from photographer Laurie Zaleski. The contest announcement. The results.
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PilotsThese are the sky gods who defy danger in their incredible flying machines, daring to swoop up, down, upside-down, only to be judged by mere mortals on the ground, to perfect their art, to achieve their best. |
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StaffRegistration, score keeping, clipboard making, volunteer herding, plane fueling, contest organizing. They make the world go around. |
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PicksA selection of pilots, airplanes, smiling faces, friends, organizers, volunteers, judges, roller coasters, and kids - big and small. |
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Album 1610-1712Registration, arrivals |
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Album 1713-1852Arrivals, inspections, briefing |
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Album 1854-2180Hangar packing, aerial photographs |
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Album 2196-2289Banquet, pilots and staff, judges |
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Album 2297-2417Airplanes, pilots and staff, packed hangar |