I know what you're thinking: Why in the world would Lyn care about an airshow? Brace yourself as I shout with excited, childlike anticipation: Because, friends and neighbors, the fabulous, USAF Thunderbirds are going to rock the skies, in wonderful, mach-speed formation. I've always liked listening for the seconds-delayed, earth-shaking, jet engines collectively roaring through the sky like an invisible, rolling, thunder cloud following the passing aircraft.
I'm bringing a reclining, lawn chair given that the show is largely up in the air and I don't mean hovering uncertainty. Anyone who jumps out of a perfectly good aircraft is brave in my book and this year's parachute team will be displaying the American flag to begin the opening ceremony.
I have no idea what Robosaurus entails, but I can't wait to find out at the 'teaser' slated for 1040 hours, because I'm bringing kids just so I appear adult-like in all of my jubilant applause.
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Oooooh. Aaaaah. The airfest is FREE! FREE! Can you believe that the entire, showcase of aeronautical revelry and tactical showmanship is FREE to watch? Me neither, especially because of John Collver in his Wardog SNJ-5, Tim Weber in his Geico MXS2, John Melby in his muscle, bi-plane, Rob Harrison flying his Tumbling Bear and Matt Chapman in his Eagle 580 will all be showing off their respective supertalent as pilots.
Not enough for you? Alrighty, then. For the military-minded, the C-17 Glolbemaster III, air demo by the 729 Airlift Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, in tandem with the Marine AV-8 Jet Demo will help you to salute the Patriots Jet Team, as the show culminates into the U.S. Navy F-18 Hornet Air Demo by Lt. Brandon Boggs from VFA-125, NAS, Lemoore, California.
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Once a firefighter, always a firefighter, thus I favor the Tanker 910 and the C-130 fire attack and water drops. I confess, however, I bought the coolest tank top, souvenir a couple of years ago with an F-18, color graphic emblazoned on the back side. Above the left, front pocket, the words, "Test Pilot" looked so official, that when I wore the shirt to the gym, I felt as though I was physically training to become a 'golden oldie' aviator. Okay. That's how I psyched myself up to do ten-plus, extra, sit-ups.
But the ten-plus, extra, aircraft on the tarmac for interactive display is also very cool, not to mention that the March Air Base museum is open for your pleasure, too.
From 0800 hours to 1700 hours (8a-5p) on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, you'll get your fill of non-stop, breathtaking, air traffic. Bring the kids, a lawn chair, bottled water and sunscreen. Oh, yeah. Don't forget your camera for photo opps with the Superstar Pilots. Check out the website from which the photos were taken: www.marchfieldairfest.com/general-information. Copy the link and paste it into the address site because clicking on it doesn't work for some reason. Zoom, zoooooom and have fun.
