Disaster from the Air Show Announcer's Point of View

Disaster from the Air Show Announcer’s Point of View

Editorial Staff

Friday, August 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM ET

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Air show announcer Roy Hafeli details how his professional training was crucial during a serious incident where a CF-18 fighter jet exploded in front of him at the Alberta International Air Show.
The incident, which took place on July 23 in Lethbridge, highlighted the critical and serious responsibilities of an air show announcer beyond entertainment and education.
Hafeli shared his experience and how his training enabled him to respond effectively in an interview with AVweb, presented as a podcast.

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For the most part, being an air show announcer is all about entertainment and educating people about aviation. But, as Roy Hafeli of Hafeli and Hildebrandt Air Show Announcers can attest, there’s a serious side to the job sometimes. Hafeli spoke with AVweb‘s Russ Niles about how his training kicked into gear when a CF-18 fighter exploded in front of him at the Alberta International Air Show on July 23 in Lethbridge.

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