2017 Air Show Will Rock the Runway

The 2017 Cleveland National Air Show presented by Discount Drug Mart will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and will take place Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 2, 3 & 4) at Burke Lakefront Airport in downtown Cleveland.

Hosted by Parker Hannifin, the six select Thunderbird pilots will put their distinct red, white and blue F-16 Falcon jet fighters through a choreographed performance each day at speeds up to 500 mph and as close as three feet from each other. The demonstration features 40 maneuvers including the trademarked Thunderbird six-plane delta formation, high bomb burst and solo knife-edge pass. The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force "Ambassadors in Blue".

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are celebrating their 65th season. The team made their first appearance in Cleveland in 1965 in their North American F-100 Super Sabres, which made them the world's first supersonic aerial demonstration team. 2017 also marks the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force.

The U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration will thrill spectators with its awesome power and agility. The Super Hornet is an all-weather strike fighter aircraft that performs fighter escort, fleet air defense, force projection, interdiction, and close air support. The U.S. Navy East Coast F/A-18 Super Hornet Tactical Demonstration Team will come from VFA 106, "The Gladiators" based at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia.

The impressive line-up also includes the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, legendary Aerobatic Champion Sean D. Tucker and more. Inside the gates, spectators will feel the heat of Shockwave Jet Truck and ground shaking pyrotechnics with a Wall of Fire. Fans can tour unique aircraft, help pack a parachute, meet a pilot and explore aviation first hand.

All tickets for the Cleveland National Air Show are on sale now. The most sought-after seating options include Reserved Box Seats and Barnstormer Club, which offer a variety of amenities. Advance General Admission Tickets will also be available at local Discount Drug Mart stores starting August 1, 2017. For more information, please visit www.clevelandairshow.com or call (216) 781-0747.

The Cleveland National Air Show has been Northeast Ohio's Labor Day Weekend Tradition since 1964, attracting 60,000 to 100,000 visitors to Burke Lakefront Airport and making it one of the region's largest annual events. It is produced by Cleveland National Air Show, Inc. a 501(c)(4) not-for-profit Ohio corporation that relies on sponsorship and community support to offset the costs of producing the event. The Air Show has an annual economic impact of $7.1 million+ on the City of Cleveland.

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