2009 Cleveland National Air Show

E-6B Makes Cleveland Debut The Navy's E-6B Mercury will be on the ground in Cleveland for the first time. Part of the Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission, the aircraft provides the communication link between the President of the United States and Secretary of Defense to the nuclear deterrent system of submarines, bombers and missile silos. Harrier in the Air and on the Ground For the first time since 1995, the U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier will hover in the air above the runway at Burke Lakefront Airport. AND an AV-8B Harrier will be on display so Air Show fans can get close to this miraculous aircraft that can perform 90-degree climbing turns and vertical takeoffs and landings. Cleveland’s only one of 14 sites to have the 2009 Harrier demo.   Afterburners On – Strike Eagle The approaching rumble signals the F-15E Strike Eagle is about to be show center at Burke Lakefront Airport. The dual-role fighter jet can perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions at low altitudes, day or night, in all kinds of weather. Afterburners On (the Ground) – Shockwave Jet Truck One of the most popular acts, the crowds come running to the fence when they hear the roar of Shockwave’s triple-engine jet truck that brings a combined 370 mph horsepower. Feel the heat as Shockwave races down the runway (and maybe even a plane above.) Air and Land Military Tribute The U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt and F-15E Strike Eagle will fly with a P-51 Mustang "Excalibur" to honor the past and present in the Heritage Flight. The U.S. Air Force program proudly displays the evolution of the U.S. Air Force airpower from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and today’s modern fighters.   Not to be outdone, a U.S. Army Sherman tank will take to the runway and pass before the crowds to recognize the men and women who serve on the ground to protect and defend our country. Got Your Tickets? Stop by any Northeast Ohio Discount Drug Mart outlet and save $2 with advance general admission tickets. Adults in advance are $19; children ages 6-11 are $12 and children 5 and younger are free for general admission. Interested in box seats? Advance phone (216) 781-0747 and online orders end this Friday. Want to stop by Burke Lakefront Airport? The Cleveland National Air Show box office inside Burke Lakefront Airport is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through Sept. 4 as well as Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Want to take it a step up and have a reserved seat, catered lunch and parking under an umbrella table at the Barnstormer Club? Orders end this Friday as well. Contact Liz Harmath for more information or to buy your tickets today. Of course, you always can purchase general admission tickets on show days at the gate. Upgrade your general admission ticket to a box seat inside the gate for just $10 more per person (all ages). Same Show All 3 Days? The 2009 Cleveland National Air Show presented by Discount Drug Mart offers the same flying acts and ground attractions Sept. 5, 6 and 7 EXCEPT the KC-135 Stratotanker will fly by only on Sunday, Sept. 6. The show schedule is similar all three days, with the flying starting around 10 a.m. and running until 4:30 p.m. Click here to see a schedule. Pins, Patches and More 2009 Cleveland National Air Show Commemorative Pins and Patches are now available. In addition to the popular lapel pin, patches are now available which make a great memento for kids (decorate their school bags, pin them on bulletin boards, tuck them into memory boards or hook them on a backup.) New this year-Cleveland National Air Show apparel! We have shirts, hats and jackets in a variety of styles and sizes! Visit the Merchandise tab at www.clevelandairshow.com. Become a fan on Facebook - it's free! We're "Cleveland National Air Show." Find us at www.facebook.com. Cleveland National Air Show Promote Your Page Too