A-10 Thunderbolt II Flyover, Live Fire Show Saturday At Proving Ground Demonstration Day

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Residents interested in learning more about the Aberdeen Proving Ground and its mission can attend the first Demonstration Day Saturday.

The event starts at 11 a.m. with access to the Exploration Zone, small displays and demonstrations until 4 p.m., vehicle displays, an Army Drill Team performance at noon, a flyover from the A-10 Thunderbolt II at 3 p.m. and more.

A live fire show will be held at 3 p.m., showcasing APG's testing capabilities up close. While tickets for the live fire show are no longer available, individuals who are in the Exploration Zone will still be able to hear and feel the explosives, according to the APG website. A live fire demo also will be livestreamed on the APG Facebook page.

Attendees who do not have current U.S. Department of Defense identification are to use the Maryland Boulevard (Route 715) gate to enter the Aberdeen Proving Ground and all passengers 18 years of age or older in the vehicle will be required to show a valid photo identification.