JSX003 The full-width drive-on ramps at each end enable double rows of vehicles to be transported. RVs, motorhomes, or trailers (5th wheels, camping trailers, boat trailers, etc.) Stepped-tandem seating in the single cockpit places one crewmember in front of the other, with the student and instructor positions being interchangeable. Tora! The T-33 Shooting Star (or T-Bird) is an American subsonic jet trainer. The U.S. Army operated a number of A-20 bombers as well beginning in mid-1941. Each year the Air Force Parachute Team performs in front of millions of spectators at national and international parachuting demonstrations. The MX2 is a well-mannered aircraft that is both durable and easy to fly. The show starts at 11 a.m. and the Thunderbirds performance starts at 3 p.m. each day. Once airborne, the aircraft converts into a turboprop airplane. The wartime Mustangs were lifesavers, constructed with a two-section fuselage of aluminum and a unique radiator whose exhaust actually produced jet thrust. The Beechcraft Model 18 is a 611 seat, twin-engine, low-wing, conventional-gear aircraft that was manufactured by the Beech Aircraft Corporation of Wichita, Kansas. The T-6 was used to train most of the Allied pilots that flew in World War II. April 9-10: SUN n FUN Aerospace Expo Lakeland, FL. Can I bring my own food and drinks to the Airshow? September 30-October 1: Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach - Huntington Beach, CA October 7-8: California International Airshow - Salinas, CA October 14-15: Wings Over Houston - Houston, TX October 21-22: Thunder Over the Rock - Little Rock AFB, AR October 28-29: Orlando Air and Space Show - Sanford (Orlando), FL Please send an email to 502abw.pa.official@us.af.mil for more info. The U.S. Army operated a number of A-20 bombers as well beginning in mid-1941. The aircraft uses two crew members, a pilot and a weapon systems officer. Gate information will be made available as the event nears. The Great Texas Airshow also includes support from all services and is featuring static displays and aerial demonstrations by many military and civilian acts. Airshow novelty items will be available for purchase at multiple locations on the Airshowsite. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night and in all weather. The F-15EX is a ready-now replacement for the F-15C that includes best-in-class payload, range and speed. All AC-130W aircraft are modified with a precision strike package to perform the gunship mission. SCORPION The squadron exhibits the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. The first operation involving A-20 Havoc bombers did not take place until 31 Aug 1942, when several of them engaged in an attack from Port Moresby against Japanese positions further north in Australian Papua on the island of New Guinea. when we leave, i get a little sad that I have to wait until the following year. The C-17 is designed to airdrop 102 paratroopers with their accompanying equipment. of baggage and full tanks: 42 gallons. Long after fighter jets took over the stage, the P-51 remained. MV-22 Osprey The American A-20 bombers were nicknamed Havoc following British naming scheme shortly after US entered WW2. C-47 Redesignated as the B-26 in 1948, the Invader served again during the Korean War (1950-1953), mainly as a night intruder against North Korean supply lines. The C-47 featured strengthened floors, bucket seats, large loading doors, and a pair of Pratt & Whitney R-1830 engines of 1,200 horsepower each. The BT-13 not only had a more powerful engine, it was also faster and heavier. C-40B/C Our calendars bring together all of the major performer schedules in one place. The SubSonex is an Experimental Jet that comes as a kit from the Sonex factory in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Mescalero has been used by the United States Air Force and Army as well as the armed forces of various other countries as a pilot training aircraft. This happens because the nacelles rotate forward 90 degrees for horizontal flight. They are stationed at Dover AFB, Delaware; Travis AFB, California; Lackland AFB, Texas; and Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts. Click on event links for full event dates. The A-37 was introduced during the Vietnam War and remained in peacetime service afterward. Derived from the 1935 North American NA-16 prototype, a cantilever low-wing monoplane, the Texan filled the need for a basic combat trainer during WWII and beyond. B-52 Stratofortress With aerial refueling, the aircraft's range is limited only by crew endurance. Tora! The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. Distinguished visitors and vendors will be vetted prior to the Airshow. This will be my fourth year with my husband; we see them in Ocean City, MD. Media wishing to cover the Great Texas Airshoware invited to do soand should coordinate with the 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs office for a media escort. 2022 US Air Force Thunderbirds Appearance Schedule (as of July 4,, 2022) March 19-20: Luke Days Air and Space Expo Luke AFB, AZ. The Great Texas Airshow is free and open to the general public. The C-40B's primary customers are the combatant commanders, and the C-40C customers include members of the Cabinet and Congress. The aircraft is a variant of the Boeing next generation 737-700, and combines the 737-700 fuselage with the wings and landing gear from the larger and heavier 737-800. Any attempt to sell you admission tickets is a scam and we ask that you please report it at502ABW.PA.official@US.AF.MILor via Facebook Messenger to the JBSA account. The classic Beechcraft Bonanza was introduced in 1947 and is still built today by Textron Aviation. In addition to carrying passengers, the aircraft could also be used for aerial spraying, sterile insect release, fish seeding, aerial firefighting, airborne mail pick up and drop, ambulance service, skydiving, skywriting and banner towing. Of course! Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. It accommodates two pilots in tandem layout, and the cockpits are equipped with advanced multifunction color displays, providing the details of flight characteristics, aircraft operation, navigation and armament data. There will be a variety of food vendors on-site. Objectives of the squadron are: The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, three civilians and more than 130 enlisted personnel performing in 25 career fields. The 37mm cannon that fired through the propeller hub was kept as well as the two synchronized .50 caliber machine guns in the nose and two additional .50 caliber guns located in under-wing pods, similar to the P-39Q. The TF-51D was originally configured as the P-51, sporting a Packard V-1650-7 engine and consigned to low-level reconnaissance and fighter-bomber service. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances and defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. P-63 KINGCOBRA March 26-27: Wings Over Columbus Columbus AFB, MS. April 2-3: Shaw Air Expo/Thunder Over the Midlands Shaw AFB, Sumter, SC. The NAS Jax Air Show, Birthplace of the Blue Angels, will be held October 22 & 23, 2022 aboard NAS Jacksonville. Their show lasts approximately 45 minutes. The first of 102 B-52H's was delivered to Strategic Air Command in May 1961. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. The C-5M is a modernized version of the legacy C-5 designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The United States Air Force Thunderbirds have released their performance schedule for the 2022 air show season. F-16 FIGHTING FALCON "RED TAIL" It can carry nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. Can we drive our RV/ motorhomes onto the base for the airshow and park overnight? The two-place T-33 jet was designed for training pilots already qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft. Subscribe for live video broadcasts and highlights for all of our tour destinations! In an air combat role, the F-16's maneuverability and combat radius (distance it can fly to enter air combat, stay, fight and return) exceed that of all potential threat fighter aircraft. The Great Texas Airshow is pleased to host some of the best acts from across the Department of Defense. Any road closures will be minimal. Traffic flow, base entry and parking information can be found at www.greattexasairshow.com/directions-parking-info/. The UH-60M includes the improved GE-701D engine and provides greater cruising speed, rate of climb and internal load than the UH-60A and UH-60L versions. Will there be a drop-off location near the viewing areas? You can search by start date, event title and location, state/province, country, or filter on your favorite featured performers - like the US Navy Blue Angels - and track their entire season. March 22 @ Kamloops. 2023 SHOW SEASON SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 19: Daytona 500 Flyover - Daytona, FL MARCH 18-19: Point Mugu Air Show - NAS Point Mugu, CA 25-26: Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona - Davis Monthan AFB, AZ APRIL 1-2: Wings Over Homestead Airshow 2023 - Homestead ARB, FL 15-16: Cocoa Beach Air Show - Cocoa Beach, FL 22-23: 2023 SoCal Air Show - March ARB, CA The inherent flexibility and performance of the C-17 force improve the ability of the total airlift system to fulfill the worldwide air mobility requirements of the United States. This model saw military service during and after World War II in a number of versions including the United States Army Air Forces C-45 Expeditor, AT-7 Navigator, AT-11 Kansan; and for the United States Navy, UC-45J Navigator and the SNB-1 Kansan. The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 starting as TP-80C/TF-80C in development, then designated T-33A. Will there be a motorized wheelchair (scooters, etc.) Territory of Hawaii where two A-20 bombers were destroyed on the ground at Hickam Field. The squadron's C-130 ("Fat Albert") is manned by an all-Marine Corps crew and was not designed for carrier operations. The aircraft is a highly modified C-130H featuring improved navigation, threat detection, countermeasures and communication suites. RH MX2 JBSA Facebook: www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntonio, 502d Command Team Facebook: www.facebook.com/502dABWCommandTeam, Instagram: www.instagram.com/jbsa_official, YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/JointBaseSanAntonio, Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jbsapublicaffairs/albums, DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/502ABW, Go to JBSA Todayfor Sponsorship Opportunities, An official website of the United States government, The Premier Installation In The Department Of Defense. Territory of Hawaii where two A-20 bombers were destroyed on the ground at Hickam Field. This unique asset enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. Here is a guide on everything you need to know about this year's 100 Years of Carrier Aviation show. Its fuselage integrates a tandem cockpit, retractable sensor package, internal payload bay and external mounts for precision and non-precision munitions. This versatile Black Hawk helicopter has enhanced the Armys overall mobility due to dramatic improvement in troop and cargo lift capacity. Its hose and drogue system adds additional mission capability that is independently operable from the refueling boom system. It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948. B-25 MITCHELL https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/1529726/c-17-globemaster-iii/. F-15E STRIKE EAGLE Can a Department of Defense cardholder sponsor non-cardholders throughduring the Airshow? The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. It also provides aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and allied nation aircraft. Beer Garden ticket sales do NOT include parking. The T-6 Texan, built by North American Aviation, was designed as an advanced trainer. The event is free and open to the public. **This list will be updated as performer information becomes available. The F-35A Lightning II is the U.S. Air Forces newest fifth-generation fighter. The KC-46A is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force's aging tanker fleet. The C-47 could carry up to 6,000 pounds of cargo as a supply plane. Since its maiden flight in 1976, the Viper has undergone nearly thirty different modernization upgrades including bigger engines, advanced avionics, precision lethal weapons, and higher fidelity sensors. While the aircraft is also equipped with high-quality weapon systems, it also has an open architecture to allow for expansion. The C-17 Globemaster III is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. It has the capability to fight its way to a target over long ranges, destroy enemy ground positions and fight its way out. Currently, the U.S. Air Force owns and operates 52 C-5B/C/M. If your unit/ organization wants to earn money they can volunteer to work for the master concessionaire to man a food booth. P-39 AIRCOBRA This event has free admission and parking, no tickets are required to attend. The whole show in Cocoa Beach this year was great. The P-39 was one of America's first-line pursuit planes in December 1941. connect with us We're ready for you. The Air Force Thunderbirds are stationed at the Air Force Military Academy in Colorado Springs and sport the classic red white and blue single-engine F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. Outdoor fun, gathering space, entertainment, and aerial skills. Are camera backpacks or sling bags allowed items? Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach | September 30 - October 2, 2022. There will be ADA compliant vans available to transport mobility impaired spectators to the entry control point. The first combat situation they saw, unfortunately, was the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in the U.S. The C-40 B/C provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. Previous models of the F-15 are assigned air-to-air roles; the "E" model is a dual-role fighter. F-35A LIGHTNING II bomb beneath the fuselage. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Aircraft Corporation of Kirchheim, Germany, manufactures the Duo Discus (Air Force designation TG-15A). NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, often known as the "Thunderbirds," lately accomplished their certification for the 2022 show season. TF-51D Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, November 11 - 12, 2022 Pensacola Beach hosts a Blue Angels show every July while the Blue Angels host their last show of the season over Naval Air Station Pensacola every November. Frontiers in Flight is set for Sept. 24-25, 2022. The legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen was born in Montgomery, Alabama, when the Tuskegee Institutes application to conduct civilian pilot training was approved by the Civil Aeronautics Administration in the fall of 1939. Armament consisted of a 37 mm cannon that fired through the nose spinner, two .50 caliber nose mounted machine guns and two .50 caliber machine guns mounted in underwing pylons. As of Oct 15, 2022, the average annual pay for a Blue Angels in the United States is $45,416 a year. Only food allowed is that for an infant or toddler. The ultimate measure of airlift effectiveness is the ability to rapidly project and sustain an effective combat force close to a potential battle area. In several variants, the T-34 has been or is now in use by a number of countries, including Argentina, Japan and the Philippines. Official website of the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Airshow information. TheBoeingB-29 Superfortress was the most sophisticated propeller-driven bomber of World War II and the first bomber to house its crew in pressurized compartments. S Navy, under an Army contract, acquired 40 NJ-1s. The Valiant was the basic trainer most widely used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. The P-63 originated from the XP-39E prototype and retained the Bell trademark tricycle landing gear as well as the automobile-type cockpit doors and engine behind the cockpit. The first two rows in general parking will be reserved for handicap parking (international symbol for handicap must be displayed on placard and/or plate). The aircraft features an all-composite airframe and structure powered by twin turbofan engines. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night and in all weather. A typical RV-7 can hold two FAA standard pilots, 100 lbs. It can carry oversized cargo over intercontinental ranges and can take off and land on relatively short runways. The UH-1N is a light-lift utility helicopter used to support various missions. HH-60 BLACK HAWK The MV-22B Osprey is a tiltrotor V/STOL aircraft designed as the medium-lift replacement for the CH-46E Sea Knight assault support helicopter. 2022 Schedule: March 19-20 - Luke AFB, AZ March 26-27 - Columbus AFB, MS. April 2-3 - Shaw AFB, SC SNJ-4 The C-17 Globemaster III is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. Its primary mission is to transport cargo and personnel for the Department of Defense. Still operational, the aircraft are employed in the first stage of flight training for prospective Naval aviators and also provide aerobatic familiarization for future Naval Flight Officers. The bomber is capable of flying at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet (15,166.6 meters). I live in Merritt Island Florida for many years and have seen them perform many times. In April 1975, the Navy ordered an improved version of the aircraft that featured a 400-horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-25 turboprop. What identification is required to get on base? It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It will also be a key event celebrating the 75th anniversary of the U.S . The HC-130 is an extended-range, search and rescue/combat search and rescue version of the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft, with two different versions operated by two separate services in the U.S. armed forces. The P-63 originated from the XP-39E prototype and retained the Bell trademark tricycle landing gear as well as the automobile-type cockpit doors and engine behind the cockpit. 2022 US Air Force Thunderbirds Appearance Schedule (as of July 4,, 2022) March 19-20: Luke Days Air and Space Expo - Luke AFB, AZ. A total of 744 B-52s were built with the last, a B-52H, delivered in October 1962. The pilots perform approximately 30 maneuvers in a demonstration. All B-52s can be equipped with two electro-optical viewing sensors, a forward-looking infrared and advanced targeting pods to augment targeting, battle assessment, and flight safety, thus further improving its combat ability. Of course, the best place to see the Thunderbirds Air Show is in Abbotsford, but there are other locations throughout the United States to catch their high-flying stunts. Duplicate fins and rudders also added redundancy to a critical flight control (particularly in multi-engine aircraft) should enemy fire disable or destroy either vertical tail unit. The HC-130P Combat King and HC-130J Combat King II variants are operated by the U.S.Air Force for long-range SAR and CSAR. BONANZA During the Second World War, the aircraft became the advanced trainer for the Army, Navy and Royal Air Force among many other air forces. F/A-18 SUPER HORNET The MV-22B Osprey first deployed in 2007. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9g capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. MV-22B OSPREY The Counter Invader was a highly modified version of the Douglas A-26 Invader, a World War II attack bomber. This certification ensures the security of the crew and the maneuvers. The AC-130W Stinger II Precision Strike Package modification provides ground forces an expeditionary, persistent direct-fires platform that delivers precision low-yield munitions, ideally suited for close air support and urban operations. 9). The USAAC and USAAF designated it as the AT-6, the U.S. Navy the SNJ, and British Commonwealth air forces, the Harvard, the name it is best known by outside of the U.S. KC-135 STRATOTANKER O. n August 6, 1945, a Martin-built B-29-45-MO dropped the first atomic weapon used in combat on Hiroshima, Japan. The improved F-15EX also features a deep magazine that will allow it to carry a load of advanced weapons yet with a 28 percent larger payload than the F-15E. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. Its processing power, open architecture, sophisticated sensors, information fusion and flexible communication links make the F-35 an indispensable tool in future homeland defense, Joint and Coalition combat operations. To support Air Force recruiting and retention programs; To reinforce public confidence in the Air Force and to demonstrate to the public the professional competence of Air Force members; To strengthen morale and esprit de corps among Air Force members; To support Air Force community relations and people-to-people programs; and. The body of the C-40 is identical to that of the Boeing 737-700, but has winglets. Because of its excellent thrust-to-weight ratio, the aircraft can perform an initial climb of 3,100 feet (944.8 meters) per minute and can reach 18,000 feet (5,486.4 meters) in less than six minutes. For more than 40 years, B-52 Stratofortresses have been the backbone of the manned strategic bomber force for the United States. E-2 HAWKEYE On the eTIX customer confirmation email, there is a Support phone number and email address where the customer can send in requests for refunds, exchanges, etc. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. Air interdiction missions are conducted against preplanned targets or targets of opportunity and include strike coordination and reconnaissance. It accommodates two pilots in tandem layout, and the cockpits are equipped with advanced multifunction color displays, providing the details of flight characteristics, aircraft operation, navigation and armament data. 2023 Schedule: February 19 - Daytona 500, FL March 25-26 - Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ April 1-2 - Homestead ARB, FL April 15-16 - Cocoa Beach, FL April 22-23 - March ARB, CA April 29-30 - Biloxi, MS May 6-7 - L * Dates, times, and opponents are subject to change*. are prohibited items for the airshow. The home dates for the 2022-23 season are as follows: October October 1 vs Vancouver October 11 vs Medicine Hat October 14 vs Edmonton October 22 vs Spokane The Osprey can operate as a helicopter or a turboprop aircraft and offers twice the speed, six times the range, and three times the payload of the CH-46E. KENT, June 23, 2022 The Seattle Thunderbirds are pleased to announce the home schedule for the 2022-23 season. (The Navy designation was N = trainer, J= North American with the 1 representing the first trainer built for the Navy by North American.) The Hawkeye provides all-weather airborne early warning, airborne battle management and command and control functions for the Carrier Strike Group and Joint Force Commander. There will also be handicap accessible bathrooms available. The MX2 aerobatic aircraft is an all-carbon fiber, two-place, high-performance aircraft with maneuverability that has never before been available in a two-place aerobatic airplane. March 26-27: Wings Over Columbus - Columbus AFB, MS. April 2-3: Shaw Air Expo/Thunder Over the Midlands - Shaw AFB, Sumter, SC. The SNJ-4 is a derivative of a trainer ordered by the U. S. Army in 1935 and designated as the BT-9 (Basic Trainer No. The two solos display the power and maximum capabilities of the mighty F-16 Fighting Falcon, a frontline fighter. The C-17 is capable of meeting today's demanding airlift missions. The Vipers versatility, low operating costs, and adaptability have kept it at the forefront of Americas military power. C-17 Globemaster III (The Navy designation was N = trainer, J= North American with the 1 representing the first trainer built for the Navy by North American.) The Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Aircraft Corporation of Kirchheim, Germany, manufactures the Duo Discus (Air Force designation TG-15A). Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort and point air defense. Later versions, had a second seat and dual controls and were assigned the TF model number. The inherent flexibility and performance of the C-17 force improve the ability of the total airlift system to fulfill the worldwide air mobility requirements of the United States. The B-26K had a rebuilt fuselage and tail, strengthened wings, improved engines, reversible propellers, wing-tip fuel tanks and other refinements. A-10 THUNDERBOLT II The Black Hawk UH/HH-60 is the Armys utility tactical transport helicopter. The V-22 Osprey is a multi-engine, dual-piloted, self-deployable, medium lift, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) tilt-rotor aircraft designed for combat, combat support, combat service support, and Special Operations missions worldwide. The A-10C Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. Plan a trip to your favorite destination and experience the spectacle of flight in person! Designed to deliver value to the U.S. Air Force, the F-15EX will be a backbone fighter for the service not just today, but for the next several decades. The H model can carry up to 20 air launched cruise missiles. The Cessna A-37 Dragonfly, or Super Tweet, is an American light attack aircraft developed from the T-37 Tweet basic trainer in the 1960s and 1970s by Cessna of Wichita, Kansas. Seven basic versions were built, and the aircraft was given at least 22 designations, including the AC-47D gunship, the EC-47 electronic reconnaissance aircraft, the EC-47Q antiaircraft systems evaluation aircraft and the C-53 Skytrooper. The AC-130W Stinger II Precision Strike Package modification provides ground forces an expeditionary, persistent direct-fires platform that delivers precision low-yield munitions, ideally suited for close air support and urban operations. In the Pacific, B-29s delivered a variety of aerial weapons: conventional bombs, incendiary bombs, mines, and two nuclear weapons. With greater refueling, cargo and aeromedical evacuation capabilities compared to the KC-135, the KC-46A will provide next generation aerial refueling support to Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and partner-nation receivers. Combat duty and two decades of wear took their toll, and in 1964 the B-26s again were removed from service. 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