The White Falcon - 22.10.1993, Blaðsíða 7

Biannual carnival fosters f
between base and host nat
The Top of the World performers were among many acts that kept the crowds entertained.
1-75 up close. (PhotobyJ03 W*lter)
A young Icelandic boy takes a shot at winning a candy bar at one
of the hundreds of carnival booths. (Photo by J02Bongiotnm)
Games, rides
treats, prizes,
everyone was
invited
Judging by the atten-
dance, this year’s Fall
Carnival at Naval Air
Station Kefiavik was a
resounding success.
Although nobody kept
an official talley, many
sources estimated as many
as 20,000 people strolled
through the carnival
grounds at Hangar 885
between the times of 11
a.m. and 5 p.m.
“It was a private party
for 20,000 of my closest
friends,” remarked LT
Hugh Royal, Fall Carni-
val Coordinator.
Royal stated that the
crowds were expected to be smaller due to the
forecasted bad weather. However, as person-
nel from Security reported, there was a steady
flow of incoming and outgoing traffic that had
to be directed throughout the entire five hour
period.
Twice a year, the base opens its gates to all
who desire to come aboard for the festivities.
“Years ago, the carnival started as a gathering
for base residents,” said Royal. “Then, many
Icelanders heard about it and began showing
interest in attending. Since then it’s become a
traditional event between the base and Icelan-
ders.”
Some of the many attractions at this year’s
carnival included over 100 booths where food
and games enticed visitors. Crowds were
pleased by a variety of displays ranging from a
P-3C Orion Aircraft to an HH-60G Pavehawk
helicopter to an F-15 fighter aircraft to a four-
wheel-drive truck show.
Many people enjoyed the carnival’s first
ever Blind Ralley which required a navigator
to verbally guide a blind-folded driver around
a pre-set course. During the early stages of the
carnival there were even airplane rides offered,
and of course, the Fire Dept, gave free fire-
truck rides.
“Everybody seemed real pleased with the
variety of things to see and do at this year’s
carnival,” noted Royal.
A young boy navigates an electric powered vehicle around a
miniature race course. (Photo by JQ2 Bcngioanni)
A vendor sports her merchandise at one of the
many carnival booths
Several base personnel were chosen to undergo the rights of
passage in the infamous dunking booth. (Photo by J02Bcngio»nm)
Many visitors were thn
A youth takes a swing on the mini-
ature golf course. (PhotobyJ02Bongio*nm)
A young girl gets a better vantage
point perched atop her father's
shoulders. (Photo by J03 W*lter)
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The White Falcon
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