Friends say that I am so lucky to have a Photographer’s Pass every year at the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) since 2010.
Well, just when I thought I ran out of luck in this year’s PIHABF, it turned out to be more awesome, as I was able to bring my family and friends (fellow Mozillians, actually) right inside the flight line at the airfield of Omni Aviation Corporation.
15th PIHABF (2010) with wifey and son. Our first time at the annual event.16th PIHABF (2011) with wifey (took the photo) and son. Geez, I was wearing the same shirt a year ago at the same event!17th PIHABF (2012) — went to Clark AFB solo. Photo courtesy of my friend Azrael Coladilla.
18th PIHABF (2013) with my family and close friends — all of us inside the flight line! [wifey is the one behind the camera]The only difference this year was that I do not have a Photographer’s ID Pass, instead we were given Photographer’s Stick-on Passes with reflectorized vests. Nonetheless, it was an awesome experience. Excited much for PIHABF 2014.
But what made the 18th PIHABF a lot different from the previous years was the participation of the Breitling Jet Team (BJT).
Breitling Jet Team (BJT) in formation during the opening of their exhibition.An upside down jet in front of the crowdThe BJT uses L39 Albatross jets.
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