Originally Posted by
Lonewolf_50
Number 2 may be NMCM or NMCS, depending on if they even use those terms anymore.
I'm not familiar with those terms myself. If you look closely you can see the that Blues' right wing is the number 2 plane in some shots above, the number 7 D model in others.
I've seen one of the wingmen go back on deck and pick up the number 7 plane as a maintenance hot spare halfway through the show more than once over the years. Next year they get rid of these old clunkers and get some new clunkers is the plan. A lot can happen between now and then.
Looks like the Secret Service will allow the DC flyover into P-56 tomorrow, the President won't be home unfortunately.
From 2014 Congressional testimony:
National Capital Region Airspace
Airspace security for the NCR is coordinated by the interagency National Capital Region Coordination Center (NCRCC). The NCRCC was created after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to provide real-time information sharing and tactical coordination to address potential airborne threats in and around the Washington, D.C., area. It has representatives from the military, the FAA and, certain federal civilian law enforcement agencies on duty at all times to speed communication and coordination in the event of an unknown or hostile airborne track of interest. The Secret Service staffs its positions in the NCRCC at all times with specially trained personnel assigned to the Secret Service Airspace Security Branch.
Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the dimensions of the restricted flight zones over Washington, D.C., changed. The FAA implemented the Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) which includes within its boundaries, the Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) and Prohibited Area 56 (P-56). The White House and the Vice President’s residence are located in the P-56.
In order to enter the SFRA or the FRZ, an aircraft must have approval from the FAA. After obtaining this waiver, flights seeking to enter the P-56 must seek an additional waiver and meet a number of additional requirements. The Secret Service was granted use authority of the P-56 by the FAA, which provides the Secret Service the authority to administratively control who flies within the P-56. The Secret Service, in consultation with the Capitol Police and Park Police, advises the FAA on the waiver and it is the FAA that issues the Certificate of Authorization to the pilot.
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2014/04/29/...ernment-reform
