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THUNDER AIR SHOW
The Warthog...
The F4 Phantom...
The F22 Raptor...
Visit the Air Force Link site for more photos and information on military aircraft.
More than 60 aircraft (civilian and military planes). Continuous performances and fly-bys from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Here is a list of air acts from the 2011 Thunder Air Show:
Civilian and Military Air Acts (Military Acts Subject to Deployment )
2 A-10C USAF Thunderbolt II
4 A-10C USAF Thunderbolt II Jet Fighters
2 AV-8 HARRIER USMC Jet Fighters
2 F-4 Phantom I USAF Jet Fighters
2 F-5E TIGER II Navy Jet Fighter Trainer
4 F-16 Falcon USAF Jet Fighters
4 FA-18 Hornet NAVY Jet Fighters(diamond Form.)
2 F-22 USAF Jet Fighter Demo Team )
2 Tornados Jet Fighters - (German Air Force)
1 HC-144 Ocean Sentry w/HH65C copter in trail
1 HH65C Dolphin Copter - (water rescue)
2 AH-1 Super Cobra USMC copter w/UH-1N
2 UH-1N Huey USMC copter w/AH-1
1 CH-46E Sea Knight USMC Helicopter
1 CH-53E USMC Copter w/HC130 (refueling Demo)
1 HC130 Hercules W/ CH-53E in trail (Demo refueling)
2 TH-57 - Sea Ranger NAVY Helicopter
2 SH-60B Seahawk NAVY Copter (UK FLAG)
1 C-5A - USAF - Galaxy
1 C-17 - USAF - Globemaster
1 C-130 - USAF - Hercules HALO CHUTE JUMP
2 C-130 - USAF - Hercules
1 KC-135 Stratotanker
1 KC-10 - Extender
1 P-51 Mustang - WWII Fighter
1 T-1A Jayhawk USAF Jet Trainer
2 T-6A Texan II - USAF
2 T-34 Turbo - Mentor NAVY Trainers
2 T-38 Talon - USAF Jet Trainers (Whitman AFB)
4 T-38 Talon - USAF Jet Trainers (Sheppard AFB)
1 CT-142 - "Gonzo" CANADIAN air force TRAINER
1 P-3 "ORION” - Anti-Submarine NAVY PATROL
2 EA-6B - NAVY "Prowler"
1 EA-18 - NAVY "Growler"
1 E-6 - USAF "Mercury" - Airborne Command Post
2 AMERICAN FLAG COPTERS
3 HERITAGE FLIGHT P-51/F-22/F-4
1 L-39 - JAY FLASH GORDON Aerobatics
1 JBS RACING BOAT
6 LIMA LIMA - Aerobatics DAY & NIGHT SHOW
1 STARJAMMER - NIGHT LITE SHOW
6 TROJAN HORSEMEN - Aerobatics DAY & NIGHT SHOW
1 BILLY WERTH "PITTS" Aerobatics
1 MEIJER SKYDIVER
ALL ACTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL MILITARY AIRCRAFT ARE SUBJECT TO COMBAT DEPLOYMENT.
Started as a filler to build up the crowd before a nighttime fireworks display, the Thunder Air Show could now be a stand-alone event. Ranked as one of the top five air shows in the nation, each year the event promises to fill the Louisville skyline with action packed aviation. The show begins at 3 PM with continuous performances and fly-bys until 9:30 PM.
The Air Show dazzles the crowd with more than 100 planes, aerobatics teams, daring sky diving groups and breathtaking stunts. And the amazing technology of the United States Air Force, Navy, Army and Marines are always crowd favorites.
A staple of the Thunder Air Show is "THUNDER'S SALUTE TO OUR NATION" featuring the American Flag Pass. Two gigantic American Flags will fly over the crowd to the music of "The Star Spangled Banner" and "America the Beautiful", flown in by helicopters.
Serving as an aerial drum roll of sorts, civilian performer, Elgin Wells will take to the air for an evening show just minutes before "Blast Off" of the Thunder Fireworks. His modified aircraft "Starjammer" is a dazzling display of programed lights to music... A perfect tease to summons the power of Thunder.
Then...Boom!
