Military Airshow Info/Sites

Hello friends,

I thought I would try to get alittle thread going pertaining to airshows for this year, 2008. There are so many sites out there that have dates and locations, but they seem to be pretty hit and miss.
What I am trying to generate here is an airshow information thread...of any kind I suppose, but I really mean shows that will be having demonstrations and static displays of military aircraft. Of course the Blues and the TBirds will be at most big events, but please include whether they are going to be there or not.

Personally I am located in Texas at the moment, so let me know of any Texas airshows if you know of them. This is not meant to be a U.S. airshow thread only, but it's my personal interest....so, let your airshow data fly!!!!!!

Peace, Mondo

Listen,

I know every single one of you likea a good airshow so let's go....get this info here so we can all get a better idea of schedules for this upcoming season.
I can't be the only person that posts to this thread can I??

Peace, Mondo

THE air show this year is in Quebec City, Canada.

For the 400th anniversary of the city, they have put together an amazing and historical show. For the first time ever, both the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels will be at the same show at the same time. Furthermore, the UK's Red Arrows and the French Patrouille de France will be there also. Of course, the Canadian Snowbirds will be there too. The show is from June 13 to 15.

Quebec City is a cheap 1 hour flight from New-York, and a drivable 7 hour drive from Boston.

More info:

www.spectacleaerien.qc.ca...

[edit on 26-2-2008 by Netstriker]

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No Way! I hadn't heard that QC was doing a airshow for the event. I may just have to look into spending the weekend there and enjoying the show! You live in the area Nets?

Some of the local Airshows I attend:

www.warplane.com...

www.wingsnwheels.ca...

www.cias.org...

www.airshowottawa.com...

www.wingsandwheelsniagara.org...

www.wwflightcentre.com...
(usally hosts a fly in/expo)

If anyone is ever interested in comin up to Ontario for any of these shows I'd be more then happy to drive and show you around. Not as sure about a place to stay for free because me and my wife still need to buy a house or upgrade to at least a 2 bedroom in the next year but hey I'd be a great guide lol.

This is not an air show per se, but it is an event that I'm going to be attending:

HawgSmoke 2008

Hopefully the gunnery range will be open to the public.

Well this year I plan on going to March ARB in CA.
May 3-4th

0800 Gates Open
0845 Air Force Reserve Pitts S2C
0900 Opening Ceremonies
0915 Silver Wings Stearman / Flag Raising
0935 Canadian Skyhawks Parachute Team
0945 Tim Decker's Pitts S2B
1000 Thunder Delphins L-29 Jet Team
1020 Red Bull MiG-17 Demo
1035 John Collver's SNJ-5
1050 John Collver vs. Jet Truck
1055 KC-135 Stratotanker Flybys
1110 B-2 Spirit Flybys
1130 Rob Harrison's Zlin-50
1145 US Army Golden Knights
1220 Warbird Flight & Airfield Attack (B-25, P-51s, F8F, F6F, T-6s)
1235 B-52 Stratofortress Air Power Demo & Wall of Fire
1240 UH-1 Huey & Harley Davidson Riders
1315 Bill Stein's Edge 540
1335 F/A-18 Hornet Tactical Demonstration
1350 US Navy Tailhook Legacy Flight (F/A-18, F6F)
1400 AV-8B Harrier II Demonstration
1420 C-17 Globemaster III Demonstration
1435 F-22 Raptor Demonstration
1450 US Air Force Heritage Flight (F-22, P-51s)
1500 Air Force Reserve Pitts S2C
1515 US Air Force Thunderbirds
www.marchfieldairfest.com...


And hopefully weather pending MCAS Miramar
Dont know any info, would like some though!

Well, are you up for a really long road trip?

Here is our Air Show:

www.eielson.af.mil...

Eielson Air Force Base Soaring into Solstice Thunderbird Show
The men and women of the 354th Fighter Wing invite you, our friends and neighbors to the 2008 Air Force Thunderbirds Show, scheduled to perform at Eielson on June 24, 2008. This year team includes the Air Force's first female lead-solo demonstration pilot. Maj. Samantha Weeks.

A Thunderbirds' aerial demonstration is a mix of formation flying and solo routines. The pilots perform approximately 40 maneuvers in a demonstration. The entire show, including ground and air, runs about one hour.

More details will follow and be updated on this website as they are received. For more information on the Thunderbirds, visit their website at thunderbirds.airforce.com....

"Soaring into Solstice" Thunderbird Show(1000-1700L)

1000 - Gates opens to public
1030 - Opening ceremony
- 18th AGRS F-16 flyover
1045 - SFS K-9 Demo
1130 - Thunderbird engine runs/sound checks
1215 - Army "show"
1300 - SFS K-9 Demo
1330 - Thunderbird Recognition Ceremony
1400 - Thunderbirds "show"
- Gates closed to public
1430 - Thunderbirds autograph session
1630 - Thunderbirds departure
1715 - Ramp closed/ public departure from base

Yes, it sucks - compared to others. However, I can sit on my back porch and watch it. Im in walking distance to the flightline

Oh, I have been to a zillion air shows. And the best, by far, IMO is the one at Andrews AFB (Maryland). I went to that 15yrs in a row.

[edit on 26-2-2008 by greeneyedleo]

Hi Mondogiwa and other ATS`rs.

If you want a Realy good airshow and have the money for it: Go and visit the MAKS

In 2009 MAKS will be held in Moscow and surounding areas.

Probably the best one in the UK: see link www.rafcte.com...

and for good photos see: www.steehouwer.com...

Here is a very good link that gives you the dats of airshows around the world.

Worldwide airshow dates

Enjoy!

Can't see the one at RAF Fairford (RIAT) listed?
It's the biggest in the UK.

www.rafcte.com...