by Eric M. White
910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
12/6/2013 - YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- The
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team, America's
Ambassadors in Blue, have announced their 2014 show schedule to include
performances here, May 17-18, as the headline act at the 2014 Thunder
Over the Valley Air Show.
Originally planned for Summer 2014, Youngstown ARS leadership decided to
adopt the May 17-18 date in order to accommodate the possibility of a
Thunderbirds appearance. After the cancellation of the 2013 show season
by both the U.S Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds due
to sequestration, both jet teams are back to flying in 2014 with
limited show seasons.
The 910th Airlift Wing at Youngstown has been planning a 2014 air show
and open house since late 2012, and is still in the approval process,
but is excited at the prospect of hosting the world's premier aerial jet
demonstration team in 2014.
"We are proud to have the opportunity to welcome the Thunderbirds to
Youngstown and are excited for the opportunity to show off our
world-class facilities and personnel," said U.S. Air Force Reserve
Colonel James D. Dignan, 910th Airlift Wing commander.
The 2009 Thunder Over the Valley air show, which also featured the
Thunderbirds, provided a chance for the 910th Airlift Wing to
demonstrate its mission and display Air Force capabilities for tens of
thousands of spectators.
The Thunderbirds announced their schedule Dec. 5 at the International Council of Air Shows in Las Vegas.
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