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Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team to visit Langley

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – The Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows aerobatic team is scheduled to perform for the first time here during the 2008 AirPower over Hampton Roads air show June 20-22. The Red Arrows were formed in 1965 and have flown in 53 countries, completing over 4,000 performances, according to their Web site. The display team includes nine Hawk T1 aircraft flown by pilots from frontline Royal Air Force squadrons. The pilots perform a symmetrical diamond formation as their trademark. Langley’s AirPower over Hampton Roads air show is a free event that will feature a variety of aerial acts and displays to give an expected 180,000 visitors an up-close-and-personal look at the U.S. Air Force. Gates will open June 20 at 5 p.m. with a concert starting at 7 p.m., followed by a night air show and fireworks. On June 21 and 22, gates will open at 9 a.m. The shows will include military demonstrations, such as the F-22A Raptor and the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight, as well as civilian performers. Many static aircraft will also be available on the ground for public photo opportunities, and children of all ages will have opportunities to get close to the latest Air Force aircraft. Information on media opportunities will be forthcoming as the date for the event approaches.

For more information, contact 1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs at (757) 764-2018 or visit www.langleyairshow.com

United States Air Force - Media Advisory- 1st Fighter Wing Public Affairs, 9th Air Force (Air Combat Command)

216 Danforth Ave, Langley AFB, VA, 23665-2292 (757) 764-2018

Release No: 1, March 12, 2008

Thunderbirds Roar Into 2008 Season - KLAS-TV - Las Vegas,NV,USA
The Thunderbirds have kicked off the official start to their 2008 season which will have them performing 37 shows this year around the country. ...
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=7999985&nav=menu102_2

Blue Angels kick off show season - Navy Compass - San Diego,CA,USA
The US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, kicked off their show season at Naval Air Facility El Centro, March 8. ...
http://www.navycompass.com/modules.php?name=Top_Stories&action=view&id=212

Air Force Thunderbirds making history again - KVBC - Las Vegas,NV,USA
The Air Force Thunderbirds are roaring into the blue yonder -- with several historic firsts and the official approval of their commander. ...
http://www.kvbc.com/Global/story.asp?S=8004730&nav=menu107_2

Air & Water Show Expanded To 3 Days - NBC5.com - Chicago,IL,USA
15, at 3 pm with the Blue Angels, followed by the US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, according to a release from the city. ...
http://www.nbc5.com/entertainment/15565474/detail.html

UVa, Black Knights use parachute jumps to promote leadership - Charlottesville Daily Progress - Charlottesville,VA,USA
She leapt out of the plane, strapped via harness to a member of the Golden Knights, the Army’s elite parachuting team. Hurtling to the Earth, Fraser thought ...
http://www.dailyprogress.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CDP%2FMGArticle%2FCDP_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173354934728&path=!news

Border to Border Airshow slated for Saturday in Douglas - Sierra Vista Herald - Sierra Vista,AZ,USA
... adults can witness stunning acrobatic maneuvers, “aerobatics,” and personally experience the thrill of aviation at this year’s Border to Border Airshow. ...
http://www.svherald.com/articles/2008/03/13/news/doc47d8c3d06c8ea280042841.txt

Group wants to move Navy air show to bayfront - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Buccaneer Commission proposes partnership with city, NAS-CC, potential sponsors

http://caller.com/news/2008/mar/11/group-wants-move-navy-air-show-bayfront/?partner=yahoo_headlines

Flight school the stuff of lifelong dreams - Grand Junction Sentinel - Grand Junction,CO,USA
Strand was recently featured on the Women in Aviation program, or WINGS, produced by the Discovery Channel. Strand said she is looking forward to taking her ...
http://www.gjsentinel.com/hp/content/features/stories/2008/03/12/031608_strand_wwwpor.html

PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release: March 10, 2008 - William E. Cornick, Thousand Oaks, CA

On March 1, 2008 the Southwest Airshow Network (SWAN) held its annual conference at MCCS Miramar in San Diego, California. During the conference the President of the International Council of Air Shows, Mr. John Cudahy, on behalf of the FAA, presented “The Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award” to California airshow veteran performer Bill Cornick. This award is presented in recognition of more than fifty consecutive years as an active pilot and the individual’s dedicated service, technical expertise, professionalism and outstanding contributions to further the cause of aviation safety. Bill continues to be active as an airshow performer; he is designated as a “Master CFI” and “Master CFI-Aerobatics” by the National Association of Flight Instructors and the International Aerobatic Club, and an instructor in the Socata TBM 700 and 850. He is also an Airshow Competency Evaluator (ACE) for the International Council of Airshows, and a Safety Representative for the FAA’s “FAASTeam.”

Chanute Air Museum cancels air show, needs money to stay open - KWQC-TV 6 Davenport
RANTOUL, Ill. (AP) - Chanute Air Museum in Rantoul has called off its summer air show because it can't afford it and says it needs more money to stay open.

http://www.kwqc.com/Global/story.asp?S=7999971

Chanute Air Museum cancels air show, needs money to stay open - WTHI - Terre Haute,IN,USA
AP - March 11, 2008 4:44 PM ET RANTOUL, Ill. (AP) - Chanute Air Museum in Rantoul has called off its summer air show because it can't afford it and says it ...
http://www.wthitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7999971&nav=menu593_2

Chanute museum director asks entire board to resign - Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette - Champaign,IL,USA
By Tim Mitchell RANTOUL – Facing a serious financial crunch, the Chanute Air Museum has decided to reorganize its board, cancel its summer air show and ...
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2008/03/13/director_asks_entire_board_to_resign

Stealth fighter honored at Wright-Patterson

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123089834

Air Guard aerobatic pilot releases season schedule - U.S. National Guard Bureau (press release) - Arlington,VA,USA
John Klatt, of the Air National Guard’s aerobatic team in his Staudacher S-300D flies in concert with an Extra-300L flown by Michael Mancuso as they put two ...
http://www.ngb.army.mil/news/archives/2008/03/031108-air_guard.aspx

Spirit of Goodyear' Returning to AirVenture

One of the world's most recognizable flying machines, the Goodyear blimp, will once again be visible up-close and in the sky this summer at EAA AirVenture 2008.

http://www.airventure.org/2008/news/080313_blimp.html

Tippin to perform at the Tyndall Air Show - EmeraldCoast.com - Destin,FL,USA
Country music artist, Aaron Tippin, will perform a free concert at this year's Tyndall Air Force Base's Gulf Coast Salute Open House and Air Show March 29. ...
http://nightlife.emeraldcoast.com/articles/article.showarticle.db.php?a=499

Aviation museum goes interactive - PensacolaNewsJournal.com - FL
The National Naval Aviation Museum’s new Interactive Technology Center will provide distance learning for students across Florida. ...
http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080312/NEWS01/80312062

Car to race plane in Warbirds speed duel - Drivesouth - Dunedin,Otago,New Zealand
A Formula 3000 car too fast for most New Zealand race tracks will test the limits of Wanaka's airport runway during the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow at ...
http://www.drivesouth.co.nz/news/5134/car-to-race-plane-in-warbirds-speed-duel

Grissom Reserve AFB tips a wing to general aviation - Carroll County Comet - Delphi,IN,USA
During the first weeks of April, Montgomery Aviation, a private fixed base operation (FBO), will inhabit Hangar 100 on the east end of the field. ...
http://www.carrollcountycomet.com/news/2008/0312/local_News/032.html

Funds will help airport plan take off - Indianapolis Star - United States
Airport officials said in October that use of the Indianapolis Executive Airport was already exceeding forecasts that had been made for 2010. ...
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080312/LOCAL0104/803120364/1015/LOCAL01

Funding green light for Hamilton County expansion - Cheapflights.com - Boston,MA,USA
Plans to extend the runway at Indianapolis Executive Airport have been bolstered by a new funding deal. Hamilton County Council approved funding of $225000 ...
http://news.cheapflights.com/airlines/2008/03/funding-green-l.html