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Posted on 03/14/2010 2:25:36 PM PDT by SandRat
After a three-year hiatus, the largest aerial spectacle in Southern Arizona returns March 20 and 21 to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Air show director Lt. Col. Tim Krauss has been working since last May to bring military and civilian aircraft from around the United States to participate in the free two-day event, whose theme is "Davis-Monthan: Tucson Pride, Air Force Power."
"D-M and Tucson are rich with aviation history and our goal is to highlight the many achievements of the base and our Air Force that could not have been accomplished without the outstanding support of our local community," Krauss said.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will execute more than 30 high-precision maneuvers as part of their routine on both days. Other high-flying performances include demonstrations by the A-10 West, C-17 and F-18 teams, professional aerobatic pilots and a concert by country musician Joe Nichols on Saturday afternoon.
If you go
What: Aerospace & Arizona Days 2010
Where: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
When: March 20-21, gates open at 8 a.m., no admission after 2 p.m.
Cost: Free, but donations of canned food will be accepted for Community Food Bank.
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Didn’t see the CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE listed. Got to see some of them at Minter Field, near Bakersfield, many years ago. What a great time! Still have my triplane pin.
I know, they’ve changed their name to a PC one. Just thought I might rankle somebody out there.
cool. wish i could go.
The one problem with marrying an Air Force brat, she HATES airshows. Haven’t gotten to go in 20 years. I still get to hear them though.
And I got next week-end off, wonder if the Mrs wants to go for a ride.
It’s only 19 hours drivin time
Regards
alfa6 ;>}
Good news bad news. Good news, I’m actually planning on being in the Tucson neighborhood next weekend, may take in the airshow. Bad news, I didn’t know there was an air show, and I don’t have hotel reservations yet...
That shouldn’t be much of a problem - there are a ton of rooms in Tucson and the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is over.
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