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SPECIAL EVENTS SECTION
2012 WWII Air ShowsGo where engines rumble and warbirds roar across the sky.
Go to a World War II air show!And tell them you heard about it in AMERICA IN WWII.
May 4–6 • Temple, TX • Central Texas AirshowCommemorative Air Force “Tora!Tora! Tora!” Dec. 7 reenactment.Admission: adults, $12 ($25 for weekend pass); ages 6–12, $4; age 6and younger, free; first-class one-day pass, $99. Draughon–MillerCentral Texas Regional Airport, 7720 Airport Road. 512-869-1759.www.centraltexasairshow.comMay 5–6 • Chino, CA • 1942: Turning the TideMore than 40 historic aircraft, panel discussion with WWII vets.Admission: age 12 and older, $20; ages 5–11, $5; under 5, free. Planesof Fame Air Museum, 7000 Merrill Avenue, #17. 909-597-3722.planesoffame.orgMay 18–20 • Virginia Beach, VA • Warbirds Over the BeachWarbirds on display, flyovers, dinner, dance, WWII reenactments.Admission: adults, $22 ($40 for weekend); youths, $10 ($18 for week-end). Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Road. [email protected]. 757-721-7767. www.militaryaviationmuseum.org
May 26–27 • Columbia, MO • Salute to Veterans Air ShowWWII and modern military aircraft, flyovers, WWII guests includingTuskegee Airmen and WASPs. Admission: free. Columbia RegionalAirport, Hwy 63 South. [email protected]/Airshow.shtmJune 1–3 • Reading, PA • A Gathering of WarbirdsMid-Atlantic Air Museum’s 22nd Anniversary World War II Weekend.Warbirds, flyovers, WWII reenactments, period entertainment, WWIIdisplays, dinner, dance. Admission: adults, $25; ages 6–12, $12. Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, 11 Museum Drive. [email protected]. 610-372-7333. www.maam.org/maamwwii.html
June 1–3 • El Cajon, CA • Wings Over GillespieWWII warbirds on display and flying, modern military planes, aerobat-ics. Admission: adults, $20; ages 5–17, age 62 and older, $15; familypack, $70. Gillespie Field. [email protected]. 858-254-3036.ag1caf.org
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Unless otherwise noted, prices are general admission gate prices.Check event websites for advance ticket discounts, military and veteran discounts, and special rates.
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June 2–3 • Blaine, MN • Discover Aviation DaysFly-in, WWII warbirds, other vintage and modern aircraft. Admission:Check website. Anoka County Airport (Jane’s Field), 8891 AirportRoad, C-8. [email protected]. 763-568-6072.www.discoveraviationdays.org
June 8–10 • Olivehurst, CA • Golden West Regional Fly-Inand Airshow70th anniversary celebration of Doolittle Raid, Camp Beale, andMarysville Army Airfield. Admission: Check website. Yuba CountyAirport, Marysville/Olivehurst. [email protected]. 530-852-0321. www.goldenwestflyin.org
June 9–10 • Mankato, MN • Minnesota Air Spectacular 2012AeroShell Aerobatic Team flying AT-6 Texans, other air performances.Admission: Check website. Mankato Regional Airport, 3030 AirportRoad. mnairspectacular.com
June 16 • Rexburg, ID • Legacy Flight Museum Air ShowMuseum’s P-51, P-63, TBM Avenger and other planes in flight. Admission:free. Legacy Flight Museum, Airport Road. [email protected]. 208-359-5905. www.legacyflightmuseum.com/airshow.aspx
June 16–17 • Olympia, WA • The Olympic Air ShowVintage warbirds, living history military encampments, aerobatics andflybys by vintage and modern military and civilian planes. Admission:adults, $15 ($25 for weekend); age 6 or younger, free; special photogra-pher pass, $100, online purchases only. Olympic Flight Museum, 7637-AOld Highway 99 SE. [email protected]. 360-705-3925.olympicairshow.weebly.com
June 16–17 • Gaylord, MI • Wings Over GaylordB-17, B-25, C-47 on display and available for rides, historic and modernmilitary and civilian aircraft, aerobatics, big-band hangar dance, 1950sdance. Admission: adults, $10; ages 6–12, $5; age 5 and younger, free.Gaylord Regional Airport, 1100 Aero Drive. www.wingsovergaylord.org
June 16–17 • Norfolk, NE • Nebraska AirfestDogfights between P-51 Mustang and Japanese Zero, aerobatics, cockpittour of B-25 Mitchell, skydiving by US Army Golden Knights, hot airballoon flights, free children’s rides, speakers. Admission: $10. NorfolkRegional Airport. [email protected]. 402-316-4216.www.nebraskaairfest.com
June 16–17 • North Kingstown, RI • Rhode Island OpenHouse and Air ShowWWII aircraft displayed and flying, modern jets, civilian performers.Admission: free; $10 parking donation directly supports HasbroChildren’s Hospital. 210 Airport Street. [email protected]
June 22–24 • Greenfield, IN • Indianapolis Air ShowWWII and modern airplanes, survivors from sinking of USS Indianapolis.Admission: adults, $15; ages 6–12, $5; age 5 or younger, free; lowerrates Friday. 4078 N. Aviation Way. [email protected]. www.indyairshow.com
July 1 • Gig Harbor, WA • Tacoma Freedom Fair Wings and WheelsWWII and modern airplanes, B-17 rides, flying and static displays.Admission: age 18 and older, $12; ages 7–17, $5; age 6 or younger, free.Tacoma Narrows Airport, 1202 26th Avenue [email protected]. 253-507-9357. www.freedomfair.com
July 2–4 • St. Louis, MO • Fair Saint Louis Air ShowAeroShell Aerobatic Team flying AT-6 Texans, plus WWII and modernaircraft in flight. Admission: Check website. Soldiers Memorial (between14th and Tucker and Market and Pine streets). [email protected]. celebratestlouis.org/fair-saint-louis/air-show
July 7–8 • Vandalia, OH • Dayton Air ShowModern and WWII planes flying and displayed, and “Tora! Tora! Tora!”,a dramatic re-creation of the Pearl Harbor attack. Admission: adults,$20; ages 6–11, $15; senior citizens, $15; age 5 and younger, free. Checkwebsite for other ticket options. Dayton International Airport, 3800Wright Dr. [email protected]. 937-898-5901. www.daytonairshow.com
July 13–15 • Geneseo, NY • Geneseo Air ShowWWII and modern aircraft in flying and static displays. Admission:Check website. 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum, 3489 Big TreeLane. [email protected]. 585-243-2100.www.1941hag.org/index.html
July 14–15 • Willoughby, OH • A Gathering of Eagles XVIWWII and modern aircraft in flying and static displays; aircraft rides ina B-25. Admission: Check website. United States Aviation Museum LostNation Airport. [email protected]. www.usam.us
July 14–15 • Eden Prairie, MN • AirExpo 2012WWII aircraft flying and static displays. Admission: adults, $15; ages8–12, $5; age 7 and younger, free. Flying Cloud Airport, 10110 FlyingCloud Drive. [email protected]. 952-746-6100. www.airexpo-mn.org
July 21–22 • Sioux Falls, SD • Sioux Falls AirshowWWII and modern aircraft in flying and on display; AT-6, B-25, P-51, L-5,PT-13, other aircraft. Admission: Free. Sioux Falls Regional Airport, JoeFoss Field, 2801 Jaycee Lane. [email protected]
Aug. 3–5 • Seattle, WA • 2012 Boeing Air Show at Seafair WeekendWWII Historic Flight Foundation Spitfire and Mustang; Douglas A-26Invader, modern civilian and military aircraft. Admission: adults, $30;seniors and youth, $10. Genesee Park/Lake [email protected]. 206-728-0123.www.seafair.com/AnEvent.aspx?ID=13&SecID=917
Aug. 4–5 • Chicopee, MA • The Great New England Air ShowWWII AT-6/SNJ aerobatics team, C-47, TBM Avenger, B-25, P-40, Corsair,P-47, P-51, other WWII and modern planes, Geico Skytypers.Admission: Free. Westover Air Reserve Base. [email protected]
Aug. 4–5 • Ypsilanti, MI • Thunder Over MichiganWWII-themed show with WWII reenactments, and vintage warbirds;more than 25 P-51 Mustangs; B-17 rides available. Admission: adults,$30; age 15 and younger, free. Yankee Air Museum, Willow Run [email protected]. 734-483-4030.www.yankeeairmuseum.org/airshow
Aug. 18–19 • Santa Rosa, CA • Wings over Wine Country Air ShowWWII warbirds, military jet demonstrations, civilian aerobatics.Admission: adults, $20 in advance; ages 6–12, $5 in advance. CharlesM. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport, 2200 Airport [email protected]. 707-566-8380. www.wingsoverwinecountry.org
Aug. 18–19 • West Milford, NJ • Greenwood Lake Air Show &WWII ShowcaseVintage aircraft and warbirds, WWII living history reenactments, flyingand static displays. Admission: adults, $20; ages 65 and older, $15; ages5–12, $10; age 5 and younger, free. Greenwood Lake Airport, 126Airport Road. [email protected]. 973-728-7721.www.greenwoodlakeairshow.com
Aug. 24–26 • Broomfield, CO • Rocky Mountain Air ShowWWII and modern aircraft flying and on display. Rocky MountainMetropolitan Airport. Admission: Check [email protected]. 720-945-9167. www.cosportaviation.org
Aug. 25 • Valle–Williams, AZ • Thunder over the Coconino Fly-InWarbird, antique, and home-built airplanes flying. Admission: Checkwebsite. Grand Canyon Valle Airport, 555 S SR [email protected]. 928-635-5280. www.grandcanyonflyin.com
Aug. 25–26 • Winston–Salem, NC • Winston–Salem Air ShowWWII and modern warbird displays and flyovers, AT-6 aerobatics, F4UCorsair, P-51, A-26, B-25. Admission: adults, $20; seniors, $15; age 11and younger with adult, free (no more than three children per adultchaperone). Smith Reynolds Airport. [email protected]
Aug. 25–26 • Brunswick, ME • Great State of Maine Air ShowWWII and modern military aircraft displays and flyovers. Admission:adults, $5 Fri. evening, $15, Sat.–Sun.;. seniors and youths, $5 Fri.evening, $10 Sat.–Sun. Brunswick Executive [email protected]. 207-798-6512.www.greatstateofmaineairshow.us
Aug. 25–26 • Alma, MI • Gratiot Community AirshowAeroShell Aerobatic Team flying AT-6 Texans; P-51, Corsair, and B-17flights, civilian aerobatics, big-band hangar dance. Admission: Free, with$10 parking fee. Gratiot Community Airport, 3999 West Seaman [email protected]. 989-763-6513.www.gratiotcommunityairshow.com
Aug. 25–26 • Toughkenamon, PA • Festival of Flight Air & Car ShowVintage bombers, transports, fighters, and trainers flying and on display,civilian aerobatics. Admission: adults, $16; ages 6–12, $7; age 5 andyounger, free. New Garden Flying Field, 1235 Newark Road. newgarden.schultzairshows.com
Sept. 1–2 • Davenport, IA • Quad City Air ShowVintage and modern warbirds flying and on display, AeroShell AerobaticTeam flying AT-6 Texans. Admission: Check website. Davenport MunicipalAirport. [email protected]. 563-322-7469.www.quadcityairshow.com/2012/index.html
Sept. 1–3 • Cleveland, OH • Cleveland National Air ShowVintage warbird fly-bys, modern civilian and military aircraft,TuskegeeAirmen display. Admission: adults, $21; ages 6–11, $14; age 5and younger, free. Burke Lakefront Airport. [email protected]. www.clevelandairshow.comSept. 8–9 • Waukegan, IL • Wings Over WaukeganVintage and modern warbird flybys and displays, “Rise Above” Red Tailexhibit. Admission: adults, $10; ages 11 and younger, free. WaukeganRegional Airport. [email protected]. 847-244-0055.www.waukeganairshow.comSept. 8–9 • Kirksville, MO • Kirksville Regional Air Festival2011 show featured aerobatics by a Stearman and a P-51; check websitefor 2012 details as they become available. Admission: Check website.Kirksville Regional Airport. www.kvairfest.comSept. 15 • Atlantic, IA • Fly Iowa 20122011 show featured WWII warbirds; check website for 2012 details asthey become available. Admission: Check website. Atlantic MunicipalAirport, 59706 Highland Road. www.flyiowa.orgSept. 15–16 • Norfolk, VA • NAS Oceana Air ShowVintage and modern military and civilian planes; WWII aircraft includeMilitary Aviation Museum of Virginia Beach’s collection of WWII navy war-birds, Greg Shelton’s Grumman Wildcat, and more. Admission: free. NavalAir Station Oceana, 16 miles east of Norfolk. www.oceanaairshow.comSept. 21–22 • Burlington, IA • Southeast Iowa Air Show 2012Vintage and modern planes flying and on display; WWII aircraft includeP-51s, a Corsair, Avenger, and an SNJ Texan. Admission: adults, $15;ages 5–12, $10; age 4 and younger, free; tickets good both days.Southeast Iowa Regional Airport, 2515 Summer [email protected] 319-754-1414. www.seiowaairshow.comSept. 22–23 • Salinas, CA • California International Airshow2011 show featured WWII warbirds, vintage aircraft, modern jets.Check website for updates. Admission: adults, $20; children, $15.Salinas Municipal Airport. [email protected]. 831-754-1983or 1-888-845-SHOW. www.salinasairshow.comSept. 22–23 • Hagerstown, MD • Hagerstown Wings &Wheels Expo 2012Historic and modern aircraft and military jets, living history demonstra-tions and reenactors, entertainment by Hub City Lindy Hoppers.Admission: Check website. Hagerstown Regional Airport, Richard A.Henson Field, 18434 Showalter [email protected]. www.wingsandwheelsexpo.comSept. 28–30 • Chico, CA • Chico Air Show 2012Previous show featured WWII warbirds among other flying and staticdisplays. Check website for updates. [email protected]. www.chicoairshow.orgSept. 28–30 • Rome, GA • Wings Over North GeorgiaWWII warbirds are anticipated as part of show. Check website forupdates. Admission: ages 18–64, $18; ages 11–17, $15; age 10 andyounger, and age 65 and older, free. Richard B. Russell Regional [email protected]. 770-331-1621. www.wingsovernorthgeorgia.comSept. 29–30 • Kaneohe Bay, HI • Kaneohe Bay Air ShowWWII warbirds flying and on display, historic military vehicles, arms,uniforms, modern military and civilian flying displays. Admission: free.Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. [email protected]/AirshowSept. 29–30 • Colorado Springs, CO • Colorado Springs InTheir Honor Air ShowVintage and modern aircraft flying and on display, WWII warbirds, civil-ian and military aerobatics. Admission: adults, $15; age 65 and older,$12; ages 5–11, $6; age 4 and younger, free. Fort Carson–Butts ArmyAir Field. [email protected]. 719-635-8803.www.cosairshow.comOct. 6 • Georgetown, DE • Wings & Wheels—A GeorgetownFall FestivalVintage planes, WWII reenactors, WWII testimonials, and more. Freeadmission. Sussex County Airport. www.wings-wheels.comOct. 6–7 • Fort Worth, TX • Fort Worth Alliance Air ShowWWII and modern military aircraft flying displays, Horsemen P-51 flightdemo team, reenactment of Pearl Harbor attack. Admission: free. FortWorth Alliance Airport, 2221 Alliance Boulevard. www.allianceairshow.com
Oct. 12–14 • San Diego, CA • MCAS Miramar Air ShowWWII and modern military aircraft flying, aerobatics by AT-6 War Dogand the Horsemen flight demo team, dogfight between F8-F Bearcatand A6M Zero. Admission: free. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar,about 15 miles north of downtown San Diego. [email protected]
Oct. 13–14 • Daytona Beach, FL • Wings and Waves Air ShowSkytypers AT-6 demo team, F4U Corsair demo, modern militaryand civilian aerobatics. Admission: free. Check website for [email protected]. 386-310-4904. www.wingsandwaves.com
Oct. 13–14 • Midland, TX • Commemorative Air Force AirshowAeroShell Aerobatic Team flying AT-6 Texans, civilian aerobatics,WWII reenactors, WWII warbirds on display. Admission: adults, $20($25 for both days); ages 6–12, $5; age 5 and under, free. MidlandInternational Airport, between Midland and [email protected]. 888-945-3008. www.airsho.org
Oct. 20–21 • El Paso, TX • Amigo AirshowJohn Mohr’s Stearman aerobatics, modern aerobatics, aircraft on display.Admission: adults, $20; ages 6–11, $12; seniors, $10; age 5 and younger,free. Biggs Army Airfield. 915-562-6446. www.amigoairsho.org
Oct. 25–27 • Casa Grande, AZ • Copperstate Fly-InCommemorative Air Force B-17, B-25, C-45, T-6, and L-16 (smalltail-dragger) on display and available for rides. Admission: adults,$15; ages 12 and younger, free. Casa Grande Municipal Airport.520-975-8442. www.copperstate.org/csj
Oct. 27–28 • Houston, TX • Wings Over Houston Air ShowPlans include “Tora! Tora! Tora!” simulated Pearl Harbor attack, RedTail display, modern aircraft flight demos. Check website for updates.Admission: adults, $25; ages 6–11, $5; age 5 and younger, free. EllingtonAirport. 713-266-4492. www.wingsoverhouston.com
Nov. 2–3 • Pensacola, FL • NAS Pensacola Open House &Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show2011 show featured many WWII warbirds flying and on display, moderncivilian and military flight demonstrations. Check website for updates.Admission: free. Naval Air Station Pensacola.maito:[email protected]. www.naspairshow.com
Nov. 10–11 • Stuart, FL • Stuart Air Show 2012AeroShell Aerobatic Team flying AT-6 Texans, military reenactors,WASPs attending as special guests. Admission: adults, $20; age 10 andyounger, free. Witham Field. www.stuartairshow.com
Nov. 10–11 • Las Vegas, NV • Aviation Nation 2012Celebration of 71 years of US Air Force accomplishments in air, space,and cyberspace. About 100 military and civilian aircraft are expectedto be on display. Check website for updates. Nellis Air Force Base.www.nellis.af.mil/aviationnation
March 16, 2013 • Centro, CA • NAF El Centro Air Show2011 show featured numerous WWII aircraft on display.Admission: Check website. Naval Air Facility Centro.mwrtoday.com/elcentroairshow
April 6–7, 2013 • Tampa, FL • MacDill Air Fest2011 show featured WWII aircraft flying and on display. Check websitefor updates. Admission: free. MacDill Air Force Base. 813-828-SHOW.www.macdill-airfest.com
April 20, 2013 • Louisville, KY • Thunder Over Louisvillie2011 show featured WWII aircraft flying and on display. Check websitefor updates. Admission: free. Downtown Louisville.www.thunderoverlouisville.org
April 27–28, 2013 • Biloxi, MS • Keesler Thunder on theBay Air Show2011 show featured WWII aircraft flying and on display. Check websitefor updates. Admission: free. Keesler Air Force Base.www.keesler.af.mil/library/keeslerairshowandopenhouse/index.asp
April 27–28, 2013 • Beaufort, SC • MCAS Beaufort Air Show 20132011 show featured WWII aircraft flying and on display. Check websitefor updates. Admission: free. Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.www.beaufortairshow.com
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