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Military and Civilian Aircraft Highlight the Tuscaloosa Regional Airshow
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The thrust of jet aircraft and sights of the top warbirds of yesteryear filled the skies of western Alabama on Sunday during the final day of the Tuscaloosa Regional Air show. Over 50,000 guests arrived early for a chance to witness both military and civilian performers, including the historic A-10C Thunderbolt II, […] More
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Blue Angels, Top Aerobatic Performers Arrive for Tuscaloosa Airshow
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Navy’s Blue Angels and the Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt screamed across western Alabama on Thursday as top military and civilian aircraft began arriving for the Tuscaloosa Regional Airshow this weekend. The two-day family event will bring together aerobatic flying, great food, and a family-friendly atmosphere at a growing airport. Weather permitting, aircraft rides […] More
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Tuscaloosa Airshow to Host Blue Angels, Top Military and Civilian Aircraft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The Navy’s Blue Angels and many of the nation’s top military and civilian aircraft are poised to return this weekend to the skies over western Alabama for the Tuscaloosa Regional Air Show. The two-day show is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday, and will mark the Blue Angels fifth visit to Tuscaloosa during the […] More
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Check Out Canada’s 2018 Demo Jet Honoring NORAD’s 60th Anniversary
Every year, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and their CF-18 Hornet Demo Team paint their air show jet in a special livery, and 2018 is no exception. In recent years paint jobs have included a Tiger design, a giant Maple Leaf honoring Canada’s 150th birthday, and designs honoring the history of various RCAF squadrons […] More
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Air Force Thunderbirds Identify Their Fallen Pilot
LAS VEGAS — The Air Force Thunderbirds released the identification of the pilot lost in Wednesday’s crash of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training exercise in a brief statement issued today. The Thunderbirds jets were in the air over the squadron’s Nevada Test and Training Range north of their base at Las Vegas when […] More
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Aerobatic Champion Pilot Rob Holland Escapes ‘Catastrophic Engine Failure’
America’s top aerobatic pilot and air show performer Rob Holland escaped what he now calls ‘catastrophic engine failure’ late Sunday moments after finishing his two-days of performances at the Wings Over South Texas Airshow. The seven-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and four-time World Freestyle Aerobatic Championship was headed home to Shreveport, Louisiana when at 4:45 p.m. CDT, […] More
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AeroShell, historic warbirds to highlight Thunder in the Valley airshow
COLUMBUS, Ga. — High speed climbs and the power of America’s top aerobatic aircraft will echo across the Chattahoochee Valley in April during the 21st annual Thunder in the Valley air show. As the city of Columbus celebrates its 190th anniversary year, the community is preparing for their largest air show as the warmth of the […] More
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Blue Angels to Headline Inaugural Wings Over Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The warm sunshine and sugar beaches of South Carolina’s Grand Strand will set the backdrop for the inaugural Wings Over Myrtle Beach air show highlighted by the Navy’s Blue Angels. The city’s first airshow in nearly twelve years will take place the weekend of April 28 and 29 as the top military and […] More
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Three-Time Blue Angels Boss Greg Wooldridge Launches Campaign for Governor
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Retired Naval aviator and three-time Blue Angels Boss Greg C. Wooldridge has tossed his flight helmet into the ring for governor of Oregon. Wooldridge, who earned his wings of gold as a naval pilot in 1971, wants to take an active position in helping his adoptive state advance in becoming a better state, and […] More
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F-16 Viper Demo Team Prepares for an Exciting Airshow Season
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — The Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team is poised to begin an exciting season before the large crowds of local air shows as they demonstrate the power and maneuverability of this premier multi-role fighter. Viper Demo Team commander Major John “Rain” Waters, who proudly refers to the F-16 Fighting Falcon as […] More
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Thunderbirds, Civilian Aerobatics to Highlight Melbourne Air and Space Show
MELBOURNE, Fla. — The precision flying of the Air Force Thunderbirds combined with the aerobatic performances of the nation’s top civilian pilots will highlight the Melbourne Air and Space Show in March. Military performances combined with civilian aerobatics by Scott Yoak piloting his P-51D Mustang Quicksilver and Adam Baker aboard the Playful Extra 330, are poised to […] More
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GEICO Skytypers Airshow Team Prepare for their 12th Season
TAMPA — Six World War II aircraft of the world famous GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team will blaze a trail above many of the top air show sites across America as they launch this spring into their 12th anniversary season. The team announced their 2018 air show schedule on Wednesday as they prepare for their winter practices […] More
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