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2006 Homecoming Air Show
Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron Nov. 10, 11 NAS Pensacola
The world famous Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron are preparing to fire-up their F/A- 18 "Hornets" for their final shows of the 2006 season aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola's Sherman Field on November 10 and 11.
This year along with the world famous Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet performances, the Blues' C-130 Hercules transport also known as "Fat Albert" will demonstrate a Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) with the help of solid fuel rockets.
Other military performers include the F-22 Raptor, F/A-18F Super Hornet, F-15 Strike Eagle, and A-10 Warthog. The Sky Soldiers will perform a helicopter attack demonstration and Training Air Wing SIX will feature a fly-by with wing training aircraft.
Scheduled for both days will be extraordinary aerobatics by performers such as Gene Soucy flying the Showcat with wing walker Teresa Stokes, Frank Ryder in his ORECK XL Wolf Cyclone and Dale Snodgrass piloting his F-86 SabreJet.
Otto the helicopter will amaze the crowd with his antics and family oriented entertainment and the American Firebirds will perform in the Walter Extra 300S. There will be several fly-by appearances of various aircraft and the 10,000 horsepower Air Force Reserve Jet Truck will roar down the runway.
Along with the incredible flying demonstrations, more than 50 military and civilian aircraft will be on display. These static displays include the FEDEX Airbus, as well as aircraft ranging from the present day, state of the art jet fighters to aircraft from the 1930s.
Gates will open at 8 a.m. with the shows starting at 9:45 a.m. Both shows are open to the public. Admission and parking are free. Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged. Food beverages and memorabilia will be available at numerous concession stands. Pets, coolers and smoking are not permitted.
Security personnel and signs will direct spectators to parking areas near the show site. Visitors are encouraged to use the West Gate (Blue Angel Parkway) to ease traffic congestion.
For more information, contact the NAS Pensacola Public Affairs Office at (850) 452-3100, ext 1519, 1539 and 1534.
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