Fwd: FREE AIR SHOW APRIL 23-24 NAS FORT WORTH JRB

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From: VFW Post 2137 <vfwpo...@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 2:42 PM
Subject: FREE AIR SHOW APRIL 23-24 NAS FORT WORTH JRB
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"AIR POWER EXPO 2016"
Free Air Show to the Public | April 23-24, 2016 | NAS Fort Worth JRB ...

Ground attractions include Vietnam War History Center

See: http://www.airpowerexpo.com/ground.html

Air Show Attractions:

United States Navy Blue Angels

The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. In 2016, the Blue Angels will celebrate their 70th anniversary. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 484 million fans.

Performer's website

Cavanaugh Flight Museum Tribute to Vietnam

The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization devoted to promoting aviation studies and to perpetuating America's aviation heritage; the museum fulfills its mission by restoring, operating, maintaining and displaying historically-significant, vintage aircraft, and by collecting materials related to the history of aviation.

The O-2 Skymaster is a military version of the Cessna 337 Super Skymaster and was originally used as an observation and forward air control (FAC) aircraft. The United States Air Force (USAF) commissioned Cessna to build a military variant of the 337 in 1966 to supplement the O-1 Bird Dog which at that time was the primary FAC aircraft.

In the Vietnam War, the Skyraider proved its usefulness flying ground attack support missions for the Navy and Air Force, and a new mission: Search and Rescue. Affectionately known as " Sandys," Skyraiders would fly to the location of a downed pilot and stay on site, laying down smoke, napalm, rockets and 20 mm fire to cover the rescue.

De Havilland Canada designed the Caribou in response to a US Army requirement for a tactical transport. The mission was to supply forward battle areas with troops and supplies and evacuate casualties. The prototype DHC-4 Caribou made its first flight in 1958.

The Cessna A-37 Dragonfly, or Super Tweet, is an American light attack aircraft developed from the T-37 Tweet basic trainer in the 1960s and 1970s by Cessna of Wichita, Kansas. The A-37 was introduced during the Vietnam War and remained in peacetime service afterward.

Performer's website

Fighter Jets Inc with the Mig 17F

Made famous by the Vietnam War, the MiG-17F was the primary enemy aircraft engaged in the skies over Vietnam by U.S. aircraft, such as the A-4,A-7, F-8, B-52, F-100, F-105 and its primary nemesis, the F-4 Phantom II.

During that war and up until the F-16 entered service, it was the tightest-turning fighter in the world. When production started in the 1950s, its VK-1F engine made it one of the first production jet fighters in the world with an afterburner. The MiG-17F could carry bombs, rockets, or extra fuel tanks under its wings.

Performer's website

Collings Foundation

The Collings Foudnation's Vietnam Memorial aircraft fly in tribute to those who served and fought for the freedoms of the Vietnamese people. Based in Houston, Texas, these aircraft are fully restored and flying.

The Douglas 2TA-4J Skyhawk was painted to represent the markings of H&MS-11 “The Playboys”, a distinguished all-volunteer fast forward air control group operated out of DaNang by USMC MAG-11.

The UH-1E Huey, one of the most recognizable symbols of the Vietnam War, operates in the markings it carried while flown in combat by Captain Steven Pless, CMDH, with USMC VMO-6. This combat distinction is rare as many Hueys never returned from the war, much less surviving in the years since.

The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-blade, single engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It was developed using the engine, transmission and rotor system of the Bell's UH-1 Iroquois. The AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake.

Performer's website

Trojan Phlyers in T-28s

The Trojan Phlyers own and operate two T-28B aircraft. Both aircraft have Wright Cyclone R1820-86B nine-cylinder radial engines rated at 1425 horsepower. The fully aerobatic aircraft can takeoff in less than 800 feet of runway, climb to 10,000 feet in less than 90 seconds, race level above 335 MPH, and dive faster than 380 MPH. In fact, the T28 can outperform most World War II fighters at low altitude.

Performer's website

United States Army Golden Knights

The Golden Knights are one of only three Department of Defense-sanctioned aerial demonstration teams, along with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The team is composed of approximately 95 men and women, which includes four parachute units, an aviation unit and a headquarters. The demonstration teams, which use five dedicated aircraft, perform at more than 100 events per year. The tandem section is known for taking Soldiers, celebrities and heads of state on jumps, and the competition section focuses on winning national and international skydiving events.

Performer's website

Team Fastrax Parachute Demonstration

Team Fastrax is the most ambitious professional parachute demonstration team in the world. The team roster has more than twenty-nine active members with a culmination of more than 300,000 skydives. A Team Fastrax parachute demonstration skydive typically consists of a member exiting an aircraft over a large crowd such as an airshow or major sports event and descending to a precise landing, thrilling the spectators.

Performer's website

Blastards

The mission of the CAF Blastards is to stir in the hearts of all Americans the spirit in which these aircraft are flown in the defense of our Nation. The team works to perpetuate the memory of the sacrifices that are made by those who have served our country so that we may continue to enjoy our freedom. Through the use of pyrotechnics, an airshow can come to life with simulated strafing runs, bomb drops, walls of fire, A-Bombs, and 21 gun salutes and reenactors.

Performer's website

United States Air Force Heritage Flight

The Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation (AFHFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was formed on December 6, 2010 with the primary charitable mission of providing Heritage Flights to the public. These performances feature modern fighter/attack aircraft flying alongside World War II, Korea and Vietnam-era aircraft in a dramatic display of our nation’s air power history. Our formations serve as a living memorial to the men and women who have served—or are currently serving—in the U.S. Air Force and we proudly fly in support of USAF recruiting and retention efforts.

Performer's website

Playful Airshows with the Extra 330

Adam Baker has a unique style of aerobatic flying, combining hard competition style precision with out of this world freestyle gyroscopic maneuvers that set him apart from all other airshow pilots. He redefines the flight envelope of the Extra 330 creating maneuvers that make spectators wonder “how did he do that?!?!?!”

Performer's website

CAF A-26 "Night Mission"

The A-26 Invader was the fastest U.S. twin-engined bomber in World War II built by the Douglas Aircraft Co. The Invader is the only bomber to serve in three wars: World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Flying from 1944–1965, the A-26 light attack bomber, flew many night interdiction missions. The Invaders carried 14 x .50 caliber machine guns and 2,000 lbs of bombs. We honor the veterans of all world wars who sacrificed, served and flew these great planes, and gave us the freedoms we enjoy today. The Commemorative Air Force A-26 Invader Squadron honor and depict the plane flown by Captain John S. Walmsley Jr., who was awarded the Medal of Honor in the Korean War and represents the 8th Bombardment (Liberty) Squadron.

Hogbirds OH-6 “Loach” “Little Bird”

This OH-6 Loach flew in Vietnam from 71-72 and has 6 patched bullet holes in the tail! The OH-6A was designed for use as a military scout during the Vietnam war to meet the U.S. Army’s need for an extremely maneuverable light observation helicopter. Initially fielded in Vietnam in early 1968, the Hughes OH-6A was used for command and control, observation, target acquisition, and reconnaissance. The Cayuse was organic to division, brigade, and battalion size units. The four-passenger teardrop shaped “Flying egg” was a small, light, sturdy, maneuverable helicopter, with very low drag. The OH-6A Cayuse was quite effective when teamed with the AH-1G Cobra attack helicopter as part of what were known as “Pink Teams”. The OH-6A “Loach” would find targets by flying low, “trolling for fire”, then marking the target with colored smoke to lead in a Cobra, or “Snake”, to attack. The Cayuse could absorb an extensive amount of small arms fire and still bring the crew home safely.

Performer's website

IndyBoys in the Jet School Bus

Students have no excuse turning up late in this school bus! It breathes fire and rockets along at speeds up to 367 mph! And the miles just fly by after it was fitted with a 42,000 HP GE J-79 jet engine lifted from a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom fighter jet. Dubbed “School Time” the bus also belches out 80 foot flames, sending huge clouds of smoke billowing from the tail pipe.

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Saturday April 23 and Sunday April 24 8:00amGates Open to Public 11:00amOpening Ceremony / Flying Starts Extra 330, Playful Airshows Indy Boys Jet Bus CAF A-26 “Night Mission” MiG-17F, Fighterjets Inc. Trojan Phlyers Demonstration F-16 Viper Demo with US Air Force Heritage Flight 12:30pmVietnam War 50^th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony 1:00pmJet Bus vs A-1 Skyraider Race US Army Golden Knights Parachute Demonstration Wings Over Vietnam Demonstration Fastrax Flag Drop 2:30pmGates Close to Inbound Traffic 3:00pmUS Navy Blue Angels 5:00pmAir Show Ends