OC Air Show 2023

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Jared91
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Post by Jared91 » Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:55 pm

Oh, so we are getting the Coast Guard SAR demo after all??
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Post by Michael Bennett » Fri Jun 02, 2023 12:59 pm

Jared91 wrote: Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:55 pm Oh, so we are getting the Coast Guard SAR demo after all??
Yup, unless they cancel last second. 😉
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Post by Michael Bennett » Sat Jun 03, 2023 2:55 am

https://ocairshow.com/thunderbirds-arrival/
The Air Force Thunderbirds #1-8 will arrive at Wallops for the 2023 OC Air Show on Tuesday, June 6th around 3:30pm!
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Post by Michael Bennett » Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:17 pm

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Post by Michael Bennett » Mon Jun 05, 2023 1:56 pm

Does anyone know who the airshow announcer will be?
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Post by Waka Photography » Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:54 am

Michael Bennett wrote: Mon Jun 05, 2023 1:56 pm Does anyone know who the airshow announcer will be?
Since Air.Show is running it, it'll probably be Alan Mitchell doing it. He's a good announcer and pretty entertaining! He used to do the announcing for Kyle Franklin's Dracula routine.

Stay safe,
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Post by Michael Bennett » Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:52 pm

I actually talked to a NASA worker at Wallops Island and he gave me huge insight that no one really knows about.

First things first,

Confirmed Added Performers:

- C-17 Globemaster III (it landed at Wallops already)
- KC-135 Stratotanker

Aircraft Arrivals (exclusive):

Tuesday:
- Thunderbirds (TBrd) 1-8 arrive at 3:30 PM.

Wednesday:
- TBrd 1-6 depart around 10:30 AM, then again around 2:30 PM. They will return to base (RTB) approximately one hour later.

Thursday:
- TBrd 1-6 depart around 5:00 PM and will RTB about an hour later.
- F-18/F-35s arrive in the afternoon, exact time to be determined.
- Thunderbird 14 C-17 arrives at 4:15 PM.

Friday:
- A-10s arrive around midday.
- Practice of all jets will take place from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Airshow Venue Setup Details:

The displays, ground exhibits, and reserved parking will start to be set up on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 12th Street to 20th Street. All, or portions of these streets, will be closed and barricaded from Friday, June 9th through Sunday, June 11th. Except for 15th Street to 17th Street which will remain closed until approximately noon on Monday, June 12, 2023.
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Post by Michael Bennett » Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:14 pm

Airshow venue early setup starts today.
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Post by Douglas Liu » Wed Jun 07, 2023 2:23 am

Michael Bennett wrote: Tue Jun 06, 2023 6:52 pm I actually talked to a NASA worker at Wallops Island and he gave me huge insight that no one really knows about.

First things first,

Confirmed Added Performers:

- C-17 Globemaster III (it landed at Wallops already)
- KC-135 Stratotanker

Aircraft Arrivals (exclusive):

Tuesday:
- Thunderbirds (TBrd) 1-8 arrive at 3:30 PM.

Wednesday:
- TBrd 1-6 depart around 10:30 AM, then again around 2:30 PM. They will return to base (RTB) approximately one hour later.

Thursday:
- TBrd 1-6 depart around 5:00 PM and will RTB about an hour later.
- F-18/F-35s arrive in the afternoon, exact time to be determined.
- Thunderbird 14 C-17 arrives at 4:15 PM.

Friday:
- A-10s arrive around midday.
- Practice of all jets will take place from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Airshow Venue Setup Details:

The displays, ground exhibits, and reserved parking will start to be set up on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 12th Street to 20th Street. All, or portions of these streets, will be closed and barricaded from Friday, June 9th through Sunday, June 11th. Except for 15th Street to 17th Street which will remain closed until approximately noon on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Than ks for the info!
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Jun 07, 2023 4:49 pm

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https://ocairshow.com/pre-event/
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