On this date in 1893 Claire Lee Chennault was born in Commerce Texas. Chennault commanded the 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG- the Flying Tigers) https://www.facebook.com/avgeekery/posts/379304270232863?__cft__[0]=AZXFgQJ86oTlil-YOzs9OzEmVAG69ZUiULS52pINBSP4YcaGOmHfwWDR8kUVPjNFr5oDKwNNmclqOBRtoVP...

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It was on this day in 1976 that Viktor Belenko made his defection to the West. Viktor Belenko, a pilot who “stole” a MiG-25 and landed in Japan: https://theaviationist.com/.../the-story-of-the-soviet.../ https://www.facebook.com/TheAviationist/posts/4272315269514593?__cft__[0]=AZV0NZMDnpnzQFmLs3fjFC...

Rose City Airfest 2022 July 1st Tyler Pounds Regional Airport Tyler, Texas https://www.campvtyler.org/rose-city-airfest/ Featuring - USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo - USAF Heritage Flight [A-10 Thunderbolt II/P-51 Mustang] - Steven Covington [Pitts S2S "Raptor"] - Randy Ball [MiG-17] - Bill ...

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CzAF Gripen Solo Display HAF F-16 Demo Team 'Zeus' BAF A109BA Solo Display Swiss Super Puma Display Slovenian PC-9M Hudournik Solo Display SwAFHF AJS 37 Viggen SwAFHF J 29 Tunnan SwAFHF SK 35C Draken BBMF Dakota A330 MRTT refueling demo Luftwaffe A400M Static aircraft include: Italian Air Force F-35...

On this date in 2006 the Boeing 737-900ER flew for the first time. https://www.facebook.com/avgeekery/posts/378688073627816?__cft__[0]=AZVL_nUkAwNYFUnszMXR7AtthvDutGvpUrFLVDtEOuz8hFRAQeK9Elx6fqy6JFJgXitGg1R1Q1DDJMFuFHOwr9J63tTnddfGypIt0eYhxTp_5hebtS9QnvAI4d4dPm_bItsw0c-q3baNh_qZix4PR5Mk&__tn__=...

Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Air Show 2022 July 2nd Cedar Creek Lake, Mabank, Texas https://ccveteransfoundation.org/thunder-over-cedar-creek-lake-airshow/ Featuring - USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo - USAF Heritage Flight [A-10 Thunderbolt II/P-51 Mustang] - Steven Covington [Pitts S2S "Raptor&...

Confirmed for to perform at Holloman AFB next year are the US Army SOC Black Daggers parachute team.

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We’re only three weeks away from the Air Show (Sept. 25-26)! Due to enhanced COVID safety measures, ALL vehicles will now require a pass to enter the show. Whether you’re purchasing (or have already purchased) premium seating, or coming for free, every vehicle will now need to present a confirmatio...