The article, “MRRA outlines costs of air show,” by Douglas McIntire in Friday’s Times Record aroused my interest and has raised a number of questions.

Steve Levesque from the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority stated various expenses for producing the Navy Blue Angels air show. He also said they did not make a profit from the last 2 air shows. This year another group is being hired to produce the air show in Brunswick. I assume that will be an additional expense.

What is so strange to me is, if this air show has been a losing project, there will be more expenses required to produce this year’s air show and if they have not been making a profit, why didn’t MRRA consider another form of entertainment or another form of public gathering for the dates in September?

As we know from past air shows, the Navy jets fly at very low altitudes emitting enormous noise (decibels) as well as severe vibration levels. Obviously jet exhaust of jet fuel will add more pollution to the air. These are three unhealthy conditions for anyone.

The show has not been profitable. There will be severe noise, vibrations and pollution; it appears there could have been, and should be, a much better idea.

There are references on the subjects of decibel levels, vibration levels and air pollution on the internet.

Joe Ciarrocca,

Brunswick