At Air Force During
Air Show Practice Friday
As
Nellis Air Force Base makes final preparations for its
2008 air show, some local groups will have a unique
opportunity to avoid the crowds, witness breath-taking
flying and meet some of the performers Friday.
Members of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Siena Veteran’s
Group, U.S. Vets., and Las Vegas Seniors have been
invited to come out to Nellis AFB, Friday, where they
will get to watch the show without the crowds expected
on Saturday and Sunday. Following the event, members of
the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the
Thunderbirds, will stop by to meet the groups.
Aviation Nation, the Nellis Air Force Base-Las Vegas Air
Show, will be open to the general public on Saturday and
Sunday.
This
year, Aviation Nation’s theme is “The 21st Century Air
Force.” Several military air demonstration teams,
including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-22
Raptor and the U.S. Navy F-/A-18, will participate. They
will be joined by several civilian air demonstration
teams, including Sean Tucker and Red Bull.
The
two-day event will also depict the history of American
aviation and salute the recent accomplishments of
America’s military in operations around the globe
through numerous military and civilian ground displays.
Nearly 100 aircraft covering everything from the
earliest days of aviation to some of the nation’s newest
military aircraft are scheduled to be on display.
In
addition, attendees will have the opportunity to meet
military members and see some of the aircraft that have
recently supported military operations in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Historical displays, community exhibits and a Kids’ Zone
will also be included in the event. Food, beverages and
novelties will be available for purchase.
General admission and public parking at the Las Vegas
Motor Speedway will be free. Round trip shuttle bus
transportation to and from Nellis will be available. A
handicapped parking area will be designated at the Las
Vegas Motor Speedway, and handicapped-accessible shuttle
buses will also be available.
Due
to security, the only access route to the show for the
general public will be via the Las Vegas Motor
Speedway. The general public must process through the
security lines and ride buses to and from Nellis. The
general public will not be allowed to walk onto Nellis
Air Force Base to attend the air show.
For
more information on the events and activities, please
visit the Aviation Nation Web site at
www.aviationnation.org or call the Nellis Air Force Base
Public Affairs Office at (702) 652-2750.
