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B-Mets Front Office Staff Member To Take Flight With Blue Angels
6/27/2009 (Source: Binghamton Mets)

As excitement for the Greater Binghamton Air Show increases, several Binghamton residents are receiving once in a lifetime opportunities compliments of the Blue Angels. One of those residents is the Binghamton Mets Front Office member Connor Gates, who will take flight with the Blue Angels on Tuesday, June 30th.

After an 11am flight briefing at the Great Binghamton Airport, Connor will board an F/A-18 Hornet for a 2:30 pm flight with the legendary Blue Angels.

The Blue Angels are the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron. A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo Pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation

“This is definitely an incredible experience” says Connor. “A flight with the Blue Angels is not something that comes along everyday and I am incredibly honored that they selected me. My goal is to not need the little bag they give you in case your stomach can’t handle the movements, but I’m not making any promises”.

The Blue Angels Flight Commander will be on hand at NYSEG Stadium on July 3rd to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the B-Mets 7:05 pm bout with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.

Friday, July 3rd vs. New Hampshire Fishercats TOP (AA-Toronto Blue Jays)

	Show Begins.................... First Pitch.........................	5:00 PM 7:05 PM

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Toyota Fireworks Series and Happy Hour at the Hive, with a Captain America appearance compliments of WBNG TV 12, Binghamton CW, 92.5 KGB, Mix 103.3 FM, Star 105.7, 107.5 The Bear, 1430 The Team, 680 AM WINR. A Toyota Lip Balm Giveaway and Greater Binghamton Air Show Parachute Drop by the U.S. Army's Golden Nights - The Independence Day weekend is packed full of fun and fireworks on a Friday night at the ballpark. The 1st 2,000 fans will get a free baseball style lip balm. After enjoying 2-for-1 beer prices inside the main gate from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, settle into your seats to witness the Army's elite paratrooper team descend into NYSEG Stadium (weather permitting). The B-Mets and Captain American entertains until the game ends followed by fireworks.

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