The Thunderbirds To Perform Tomorrow At The Air Show!

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 ·


The Thunderbird show was cancelled last week due to Typhoon Melor, but it has been rescheduled for tomorrow. Now here is some information on what you need to know before coming into Anderson Air Force Base!








AIR SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

The Andersen Air Force Base air show scheduled for tomorrow will offer high-flying entertainment. These are only some of the attractions:

•The Thunderbirds will display precision formation flying in F-16 fighter jets.

•Some new airmen will be sworn into the Air Force by the Thunderbird's commander at the air show.

•A C-17 Globemaster, one of the newest and largest cargo planes in the Air Force arsenal, will show off its ability to take off and land in a small space.

•Attendees will be able to see a flying fuel tanker that is used to refuel bombers and fighters mid-flight.

IF YOU GO

•What: Andersen Air Force Base air show

•Where: Andersen Air Force Base, which will be opened to the public

•When: Tomorrow, gates open from noon to about 4:30 p.m.

•Cost: Free

GETTING THROUGH THE GATE

Most residents who attend the air show will be waved through the front gate of Andersen Air Force Base, but some cars will be the subject of random checks. Drivers should have identification handy, vehicle insurance and their vehicles must have valid registration.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING

•Children's wagons (non-motorized)

•Small or medium (hand-carried) ice chests or coolers (no crushed ice, ice packs only)

•PCS/cellular phones, pagers and FRS transceivers

•Fanny packs and purses, or bags 8-1/2 x 11 inches or smaller

•Food and beverages (non-alcoholic)

•Cameras and camcorders

•Folding chairs and lawn chairs

•Umbrellas

•Wheelchairs

•Diaper bags and strollers, if attending with an infant or small child (Stroller parking is available in a designated area behind the grandstands. Strollers aren't permitted in the grandstand seating area.)

WHAT YOU CAN'T BRING
•Weapons (regardless of permit) including firearms, knives (including pocket knives and multi-tools), replica or toy weapons, pepper spray, or stun guns

•Alcoholic beverages

•Ice chests or coolers larger than 2 gallons

•Pets, other than service animals

•Glass containers

•Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, scooters, Heelys, or skateboards

•Backpacks/Bags larger than standard school backpacks

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