Water salute
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USS Vandegrift by the Steel Bridge in Portland, Oregon
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A water salute is an occasional occurrence used for a ceremonial purpose. It typically consists of a
plumes of water
expelled by one or more fire-fighting vehicles, as a mark of respect or appreciation.
At an
apron; they will emit coordinated plumes of water which form an arch (or series of arches) as an aircraft passes. Symbolically, the procession looks similar to a bridal party walking under a wedding arch or the saber arch
at a military wedding.
Water salutes have been used to mark the retirement of a senior
pilot or air traffic controller, the first or last flight of an airline to an airport, the first or last flight of a specific type of aircraft, as a token of respect for the remains of soldiers killed in action,[2] or other notable events. When Concorde flew its last flight in 2003 from John F. Kennedy International Airport, red, white and blue coloured plumes were used.[3]
Water salutes are also used for ships and other watercraft, with water being delivered by fireboats. This is often done for the first or last visit or retirement of a senior captain, the first or last cruise of a ship, the visit of a warship, or other ceremonial occasions. A notable example was the water salute to HMS Hermes (R12) as she returned to Southampton following her part in the victory of the Falklands War.
See also
- Plume (hydrodynamics)
- Salute
- Water cannon
References
- ^ "国航来赴"春天的约定" 接运北京援鄂医疗队回家". People.cn (in Chinese). 31 March 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ "Jackson Proskow: Dallas airport passengers silently salute the return of a fallen hero". GlobalNews.ca. Global News. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "End of an era for Concorde". News.BBC.co.uk. BBC News. 24 October 2003. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
External links
Media related to Water cannon salutes in aviation at Wikimedia Commons
