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We wanted folks to have the chance to plan ahead and avoid any unnecessary travel with such blustery weather conditions,” said Mike Potter, director of the Military Aviation Museum.įor attendees who have already purchased their tickets, they can either be turned in for a full refund or they can be exchanged for tickets to the 2016 Warbirds Over the Beach Air Show, coming up May 21-22. “Between the heavy rain affecting runway conditions and possible crosswinds coming off those strong winds from the north, we decided it was best to give our guests as much of an advanced notice as possible. There are no foreseeable alternative dates to reschedule the event this year, but is planned to return in 2016. 3- 4, has been cancelled due to the projected high winds and rain brought on by a tropical depression hitting the surrounding area this weekend. – The Military Aviation Museum regretfully announces that the 2015 Biplanes and Triplanes Airshow, scheduled to be held Oct. “They represent freedom around the world.” “Everyone likes to look at the warbirds because they represent America’s greatness,” Leenhouts said. First, we have to say, Jerry is an amazing host and provided us with the opportunity to record some amazing people he has flying and working with these unique aircraft. We were fortunate to witness the first flight of Jerry Yagen's Messerschmitt Bf-109G.
“Instead of just looking at an airplane, this allows the public to learn more about the aircraft and the pilots,” Tobul said. The Hangardeck Podcast Team Traveled to Virginia Beach to participate in the Warbirds Over the Beach 2016 Airshow. PIERRE DUCHARME/THE LEDGERĪ P-51 Mustang flies over the Sun N Fun site as it participates in a Warbird demonstration during the afternoon airshow at the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In site in Lakeland. 2014.Ī flight of warbirds arrive at Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In. Fagen flew the plane from his Fagen Fighting WWII Museum in Minnesota. Ron Fagen’s Curtiss P-40 Warhawk WWII fighter plane sits in the warbird area during the 40th Annual Sun ’n Fun Fly-In and Expo. Javier Lugo points his camera out of the top of a C-47 aircraft in the Warbird area at the Sun ’n Fun International Fly- In. Coursairs were flown in World War II and the Korean War. Jim Tobul, vice president of EAA Warbirds of America, will be part of Warbird Showcase during the Fly-In and talk about his 1945 F4U-4 Coursair. These historical planes brought us into the modern era of aviation,” Gibson said. “The idea is to have a showcase-type atmosphere to focus on vintage aircraft. Greg Gibson, Sun ’n Fun operations director, said he expects the Warbird Showcase to be popular. Each plane’s pilot will speak and answer questions about the plane, including what it’s like to fly. Leenhouts said he expects 75 to 100 bleacher-style seats overlooking featured Warbirds.
Three Grumman F7F Tigercats do a rare “warbird” flyby during the daily air show at the 40th Annual SUN ’n FUN International Fly-In. Warbirds on the Warbird Ramp at the Fly-In often have some sort of written facts detailing the plane’s history.Ī P-51D on display in the vintage warbird section at the Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In and Expo at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. That includes trainers, planes carrying spotters or wounded soldiers and cargo planes. “This gives our guests a chance to see the planes and meet the people behind them.”Ī warbird is an airplane that served under the Department of Defense.Īlthough Sun ’n Fun has always featured a sizable display of World War II warbirds, Leenhouts said the number dropped to a low of 60 or 70 in the mid- 2000s, but now is back to about 130. “We’re thrilled,” Sun ’n Fun President Lites Leenhouts said. The 2016 Fly-In (April 5-10) will feature what Sun ’n Fun is calling the “Warbird Showcase,” highlighting majestic warplanes in a center-stage setting. The most popular exhibit at the Sun ’n Fun Fly-In - the Warbird display - is getting more up-front and personal. Aviation enthusiasts take in “Warbird Row” during the daily air show at the 39th Annual Sun ’n Fun International Fly-In & Expo at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport grounds in Lakeland.