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NAF El Centro Airshow 2020
March 14th
NAF El Centro, California
https://www.elcentroairshow.com/

Featuring
- US Navy Blue Angels
- US Navy Leap Frogs
- US Army SOC Black Daggers
- USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo
- USAF Heritage Flight [F-86, A-10]
- John Collver
- Vicky Benzing
- Tom Larkin
- TA-4 Skyhawk Demo
- F-86 vs MiG-15 Dogfight Demo
- Shockwave Jet Truck

The A-10 Demo Team is coming to El Centro. First appearance of an Air Combat Command demo team since 2011.

Additional Performers according to the ICAS Calendar:
- US Navy Leap Frogs
- USAF Wings Of Blue
- TA-4 Skyhawk Demo Courtesy of Pacific Air Ventures
- Planes of Fame Air Museum [Warbirds TBD]
- MiG-17 Demo Courtesy of Red Eagle Airshows, LLC

n33d4sp33d_85 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:19 am - MiG-17 Demo Courtesy of Red Eagle Airshows, LLC

That seems wrong, that is Will Ward and I don't think he'd go all that way just for a show. His jet is in Illinois-ish currently so that'd be quite a long haul.

(Not saying you're wrong, likely just a mis-tag in the calendar or I could be wrong!)

RyanS wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:44 am

n33d4sp33d_85 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2020 2:19 am - MiG-17 Demo Courtesy of Red Eagle Airshows, LLC

That seems wrong, that is Will Ward and I don't think he'd go all that way just for a show. His jet is in Illinois-ish currently so that'd be quite a long haul.

(Not saying you're wrong, likely just a mis-tag in the calendar or I could be wrong!)

Perhaps it's possible that he'll fly a MiG-17 that is based out on the west coast.

USAF Heritage Flight will feature an F-86 Sabre flying alongside the A-10 Thunderbolt II.

Schedule of events released on their website.

Schedule

10:30 am – U. S. Navy Leap Frogs / U. S. Army Black Daggers Launch

11:00 am –National Anthem / Leap Frogs/Black Daggers Jump Demonstration

11:05 am – CO’s Welcome

11:10 am – Planes of Fame – F-86 / MiG-15 Dogfight

11:40 am – Jet Vehicle Demonstration

11:45 am – Tom Larkin – Mini Jet Air Shows

12:15 pm – Pacific Aero Ventures – TA-4 Skyhawk

12:40 pm – John Collver – SNJ Demonstration

12:55 pm - John Collver / Jet Vehicle Race

1:00 pm – FOD Sweep

1:10 pm – U. S. Air Force Air Combat Command A-10 Demonstration

1:30 pm – A-10 / F-86 Heritage Flight

1:50 pm – Vicky Benzing - Stearman

2:05 pm – FOD Sweep

2:30 pm – U. S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team – The Blue Angels

*Schedule subject to change

https://www.elcentroairshow.com/information/schedule

El Centro is officially canceled. From the show website:

The 50th Annual Air Show has been CANCELLED.

At the direction of the health authorities, we must sadly confirm the cancellation of the NAF El Centro Airshow due to COVID-19 concerns.  We take the safety and health of our Sailors, families and patrons very seriously. We urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.

All tickets will be refunded; please contact the Naval Air Facility El Centro’s Ticket Office at 760-339-2599 for further instructions.

For immediate concerns, contact NAF El Centro Public Affairs Officer: 760-339-2519