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Charles Atkeison
Charles A Atkeison is a long time aerospace journalist having covered both military and civilian aviation, plus 30 space shuttle launches from Cape Canaveral. He has produced multimedia aerospace content for CNN, London's Sky News, radio, print, and the web for twenty years. From flying with his father at age 5 to soaring as a VIP recently with the Navy's Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds, Charles continues to enjoy all aspects of flight.
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Red Tails Legacy Flight Honors Tuskegee Airmen of Yesterday and Today
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The legacy of the Red Tails of the Tuskegee Airmen was honored recently as the warbirds of yesterday and today soared together during a special flight across the blue skies of central Alabama. Two Red Tailed F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 100th Fighter Squadron near Montgomery took off from Dannelly Airfield to join an […] More
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Owensboro Airshow to Soar with Blue Angels, top Aerobatics this Weekend
OWENSBORO, KY — The rush of six blue and gold jets in a delta formation arrived high above the Ohio River heralding the arrival of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels on Thursday in time for this weekend’s Owensboro Air Show. Landing one after another on the regional airport’s asphalt runway, the six F/A-18 Hornets were greeted […] More
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F-22 Raptor to Highlight Inaugural Red Tails Over Montgomery Airshow
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The thrust of a pair of Air Force F-22 Raptors heralded their arrival over central Alabama on Thursday as the nation’s top military and civilian aircraft began arriving for the inaugural Red Tails Over Montgomery Air Show. Saturday’s open house event will be free to the public as the Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th […] More
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History Soars High as Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, Snowbirds Unite in Flight
CLEVELAND, Ohio — America’s two military flight squadrons joined with Canada’s own military jet team to form a historic flight of unity on Thursday high above the United States and Canadian boarder. Under a mostly blue sky, the Navy’s Blue Angels departed Cleveland on a northeast heading and joined up with the Air Force Thunderbirds […] More
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Top Air Force Warbirds to Perform at the Red Tails Over Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Air Force F-22 Raptor and F-16 Fighting Falcon will lead the nation’s military and civilian aircraft into the blue skies of Alabama next Saturday during the Red Tails Over Montgomery Air Show. The single day air show is free to the public and will take place at the capital city’s Dannelly Field ANGB […] More
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U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels Inspire Young Adults in STEM Careers
PENSACOLA, Fla. — As the sunshine and blue sky lay above the warm waves on Pensacola Beach, a pair of high performance jets soar over the northern gulf waters in a aerobatic display capturing the attention of the sunbathers below. The twin U.S. Navy jets quickly break away in a planned maneuver and begin to […] More
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Southern Museum of Flight Hosts Aviation’s Rich History
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The adventure of flight and its history across the 20th century through today is on display at the Southern Museum of Flight nestled in a state rich in aviation history. Located two blocks east of the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, this museum of flight features top military and civilian aircraft, historic artifacts from world wars, […] More
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Aviation Day Honors the History and Growth of Flight in America
Aviation Day, a national day set a side to celebrate aviation in the United States, is fueling the growth of flight each year, propelling individuals into personal flying lessons while increasing the popularity of America’s air show industry. Aviation Day is celebrated each year on August 19 and began with the signing of a proclamation by then […] More
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Explosive Wings Over North Georgia to Host Top Military, Aerobatic Performers
ROME, Ga. — The combined power of the Air Force F-22 Raptor and the A-10 Thunderbolt II will headline the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show in October and include the additions of many new key performers in the air and on the ground, JLC Airshow Management announced on Monday. Top military and civilian aircraft will scream […] More
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Navy’s Blue Angels Announce New Pilots, Officers for 2019 Season
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels announced the selection of new pilots and support officers on Thursday poised to join the elite flight demonstration squadron for the 2019 air show season. The announcement occured as the Blue Angels prepared for their performances this week at the Boeing Seafair Air show near Seattle. Three […] More
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Blues Over Biloxi to showcase Blue Angels, F-16 Viper Demonstrations
BILOXI — The thrust of high performance military jets and the aerobatics of top warbirds will perform above the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend as the Navy’s Blues Angels headline the Blues Over Biloxi air show. The Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team, the Army’s Golden Knights parachute team, and more will perform on Saturday and Sunday […] More
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New Air Force Thunderbirds pilots announced for 2019
LAS VEGAS — The Air Force Thunderbirds announced the selection of four new pilots and a medical doctor on Friday in support of their 2019 season, including the squadron’s second female solo pilot in the team’s storied history. The Thunderbirds will launch their 66th season in March 2019 with two performances in Florida and one in Arizona. Current Thunderbird […] More
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