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We salute the aircraft of the Korean War with a formation fly-by.Matt Younkin flies his 70 year old Beech 18 twin engine transport in an amazing display of aerobatic skill.

Our members demonstrate mass formation techniques as they fly two generations of military aircraft for your entertainment.

Dale Dollarhide flies the Douglas A4C, demonstrating the exceptional performance and maneuverability of the long serving Navy attack stalwart.

Doug Matthews' P-51 The Rebel returns for a solo routine, and treats us to the magnificent sound of its Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 inline engine.

Greg Connell amazes us with the phenomenal maneuverability of his Pitts Special biplane, and the sound of its unique and powerful radial piston engine.

Our own C-47 Tico Belle demonstrates combat parachute operations, using WWII type procedures and equipment, in commemoration of the massive airdrops of D-Day at Normandy, Operation Market Garden and Operation Varsity, the crossing of the Rhine River.

We salute the Tuskegee Airmen and their exceptional accomplishments in war and in changing our society, as Doug Matthews' P-51 Mustang demonstrates fighter escort techniques with B-25 Mitchell medium bombers.

Mach II in 1954! Phenomenal speed and climb, accented by one of the truly unique sound tracks in all of aviation history.

The legendary Lockheed F-104 of the Starfighters team, flown by Rick Svetkoff.

Jim Tobul's F4U-4 Corsair ("Whistling Death" to its WWII Japanese opponents) brings us the sound of its 2450 horsepower 18 cylinder radial engine in one of our most revered fighter aircraft victor over hundreds of Axis adversaries in WWII, and (like this beautiful example) a powerful and effective attack aircraft in Navy and Marine Corps units during the Korean War.

Snoopy," as the WWI Sopwith Camel and Fokker DR-1 Triplane re-create the aerial combat of a century ago!

Tim Plunkett will present "the Red Baron vs.

The Geico Skytipers will fly their six ship formation of WWII era North American T-6/SNJ "Texan" trainers in an amazing display of precision performance.

Paul Schulten wil fly his custom built Christen Eagle biplane in a spectacular acrobatic routine.

Mark Sorenson's Twin Tiger Airshow will feature two Yak 55M trainers.

Navy veteran Doug Matthews will fly a demonstration routine in his Korean-war vintage Lockheed T-33 trainer.John Black and his Super Decathlon aerobatic airplane will circle the jumpers. Our own C-47 Tico Belle will drop the Leap Dogs Parachute Demonstration Team to open the show, carrying the American Flag.** AIRSHOW SEQUENCE OF EVENTS ** (Subject to Change) ** DEDICATED TO ALL VETERANS OF THE MILITARY SERVICES "At the time we had 18 of the original group join us," he said.įor ticket and more information contact Valiant Air Command at 32 or visit Moody at 32 or Follow him on Twitter or on Facebook at /norman.moody.** TICO WARBIRD AIRSHOW 2014, INC. Doolittle Scholarship Fund when he attends airshows as a guest.Īsked what he would say to young people today, he said: "The thing I say is get the education and the knowledge and go from there."ĭiaz said he has known Cole since 1986 when Cole and other Doolittle Raiders were invited guests at the TICO Warbird Air Show. He landed in a tree in southeast China.Ĭole often helps to raise money for the General Jimmy H. Of the raid, Cole said he remembers the parachute jump the most. James Doolittle's co-pilot during the raid on Tokyo in April 1942. Eighty men took off in 16 B-25 bombers from the deck of the USS Hornet, a first for bombers, knowing that most would not have enough fuel to make a safe landing in a part of China that was not occupied.Ĭole was the guest of honor tonight at the home of World War II, Korean and Vietnam war veteran Peter Diaz in Melbourne. Besides the visiting performers, the museum has about 40 aircraft on permanent display.ĭick Cole, one of two surviving Doolittle Raiders, will be a special guest at the air show. The show will also feature parachute jumps, simulated dog fights and over 40 aircraft from World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam,as well as more modern aircraft flying in formations and demonstrations. Marine Corps F-18 Super Hornet, and "Fifi," the only remaining flight-worthy B-29 Superfortress.

The air show also will include appearances by U.S. and the air show is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gates open Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The airshow, a three-day event with displays. A band will play before and after the evening flying. The air show performances will be from 6:25 p.m. 7:30 p.m. During a break in the show, visitors can see static aircraft displays, vintage and exotic cars, a children's carnival and combat re-enactors. Gates open at noon, and the air show will start with a short performance beginning at 3 p.m.