Plane's Remarkable Transformation from Scrap to 600-mph Airshow Star and Pilot | Randy Ball

When a retired GM engineer undertook the restoration of a scrapped Polish fighter jet, he got more than he bargained for...and fewer parts. Watch this inspiring story of Jon Blanchette overcoming the odds in the face of adversity, a true story of restoration at its best.
Captain Randy Ball might fly your passenger jet during the week but on weekends he flies upside down in Cold War-era fighters.
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In Season 1 of Airshow Team, go behind the scenes--on the flight line, into the hangar, and in airshow briefings--then soar through the sky with veteran airshow performer Randy Ball. With his trusted mechanic Erin Kelley, Ball criss-crosses the country performing his daring aerobatic routine at airshows and servicing his own 60-year old MiG fighter as well as Jon Blanchette's famous Red 620. Developed from Director Lynn Rebuck's Smithsonian Air & Space cover story, this family-friendly look at the world of aviation is sure to inspire.

[@serverninjas]

Looking forward to seeing you perform this year. With any luck a couple of times. 🙂

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[@John-hu9qg]

Excellent video, something beautiful about these old Soviet Russian MIGs, 15, 17, 19, 29, all she is missing is the armaments and the iconic red star. Outstanding work Jon! And well done to all the team.

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Glad you're enjoying it! Red 620 is restored in Polish markings because it was built in Poland, and went into service with the Polish AF markings. That's why it lacks the red star. Jon restored 620 to look as it did originally, including the unpainted exterior. Red 620 actually carries 23mm cannon, demilled of course, but original and authentic. You'll get to see the cannon in a future episode of Airshow Team, so please subscribe to the channel and hit that bell button to receive notifications of new episodes. Thanks for watching!

[@NotOnDrugs]

the russians know how to make them look good.......but, that's about it. y'all need to go ahead & find an SU34 to buy. prob one of *_the_* best looking airplanes ever built. they're not much when up against anything we've made.....but, damn.....they look so good. keep uploading!

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[@sharonwheat8442]

Always routings for you Randy (Cuz)❤

[@ryanorlowski5714]

“I’m very sweaty when it’s in the air because I put it together”😂😂 Oh Jon, never a dull moment with you!

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🤣🤣🤣

[@watchyourattitudeaviation]

What a fun video! Really enjoyed watching.

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Glad you enjoyed it! Episode 2 is now streaming.

[@falconwings3864]

Lynn R recommended this channel to me in LinkedIn. Well thank you so much Lynn. And good job Randy and team especially Jon. Would love to visit you guys one day. Good job team. ❤

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[@dbratton52]

Will be seeing in at the USMC Cherry Point Airshow this May.

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Awesome! Episode 2 is now streaming

[@Geoff-m7j]

What a fantastic effort. Total admiration of your work.

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Kind of you to say, Thanks! Glad you're enjoying the series!

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❤i love these videos, I admire this expert and skill.❤

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@@airshowteamtv With pleasure!