JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Naval Air Station Jacksonville will host an air show Oct. 17-18 featuring the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and, for the first time, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds.
The show is free and open to the public, with free parking and no tickets required. Gates open at 9 a.m., and the show begins at 11 a.m. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform at 2:30 p.m.
All visitors will be directed into the Allegheny Gate and will not be allowed south of Yorktown Avenue. People with authorized base access may use the Birmingham Gate for normal daily business but will not be allowed into the flight line area.
The U.S. Air Force’s C-17 East Coast Demo Team will also fly, showcasing the tactical and aerial capabilities of the C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane, nicknamed Moose.
Other performers include:
- Matt Younkin’s Beechcraft Model 18
- Skip Stewart’s Pitts S-2S Prometheus
- Jeff Shetterly’s SNJ-6 Texan
- Kyle Fowler’s Long EZ
- Adam Baker’s Extra 330
- Redline Airshows, with its dual RV-8 aircraft
More than a dozen military and civilian static displays will be on the flight line. Attendees can also visit food booths and the Kids Zone.
Cash is recommended for purchases, including special seating.
A practice show will be held Oct. 16 for those with base access, local schoolchildren and their guests.
More information is available at www.nasjaxairshow.com.
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