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Air show to light up the sky

November 5, 2014
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Naval Air Station Pensacola is proud to host the Annual Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show aboard the base on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nov. 7, 8 and 9. Gates open at 3 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Friday night’s show will start at 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday shows will start at 9:30 a.m. each day. On Friday, the base will host a special night air show which is also open to the public. LOUD BOOMS During the shows various performers use afterburners and pyrotechnics in their acts. People who live near the base should not be alarmed if they hear booms or loud noise and see fireworks from the air station. The air show is conducted in an extremely controlled environment and every precaution is taken to ensure the program is safe. WEATHER The forecast for Friday through Sunday is for clear skies. Highs in the mid-60s. No rain in sight. Near perfect flying weather. AIR SHOW DETAILS Tentatively scheduled for all three days will be extraordinary aerobatics by performers such as John Klatt in his “Screamin’ Sasquatch’ Jet Waco and David Martin will pilot his Brietling CAP 232. Roger Buis will amaze the crowd in “Otto the Helicopter” and Matt Younkin will excite everyone with aerobatics in his Beech 18. Neal Darnell will also be on hand to impress visitors in his Shockwave Jet Truck. The crowd can marvel at the grace and beauty of the renowned Budweiser Clydesdales on Saturday. The Clydesdales were first introduced to the public in April 1933 and since have awed audiences all over the world. Visitor may also stroll around more than 50 static display aircraft, from early aviation vintage planes to state-of-the-art modern fighters and more. There will also be a “Kids Zone” for children. Admission and parking for all shows is free. Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged. Food and memorabilia will be available at numerous concession stands. Pets and coolers are not permitted. Security personnel and signs will direct spectators to parking areas near the show site. Additional information on the show and reserved seating can be obtained on-line at http://www.naspensacolaairshow.com/

2014 Blue Angel Homecoming Air Show schedule

Friday, Nov. 7 show

Gates open: 3 p.m., air show begins 4 p.m.

• Budweiser Clydesdales.

• United States Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Skydiving Team with the national anthem.

• David Martin – Breitling.

• Mike Goulian – Goodyear.

• Screamin Sasquatch with Shockwave Jet Truck.

• Team AeroDynamix.

• Matt Younkin.

• Bob Carlton – Vertigo Air Shows.

• Gene Soucy.

• Otto the Helicopter.

• Fireworks.

• Wall of Fire.

Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8-9

Gates open: 8 a.m. / air show begins 9 a.m.

• NASP Parade of Trainers.

• Otto the Helicopter.

• Stearman Team.

• Gene Soucy.

• Kevin Coleman.

• John Klatt – Air National Guard.

• Air National Guard with Shockwave Jet Truck.

• Mike Rambo – Beechcraft.

• Opening ceremony.

• United States Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Skydiving Team with the national anthem.

• Matt Younkin.

• Bob Carlton – Vertigo Airshows.

• Air National Guard with Shockwave Jet Truck.

• Budweiser Clydesdales (Saturday only).

• Gene Soucy with Teresa Stokes wing walker.

• Team AeroDynamix.

• Mike Goulian – Goodyear.

• Screamin Sasquatch.

• David Martin – Breitling.

• Fat Albert Demonstration – 2 p.m.

• U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

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