We had a wonderful time both days at the Aviation Nation now renamed Nellis Open House. Not sure if it is official but we are hearing now with budget cuts that the Air Force has had to cut back. A lot less civil preformers now at air shows and a lot more Military acts. Therefore the move away and 'Air Show' and closer to a base 'Open House'. Maybe ... Read More

While having dinner at The Memphis BBQ just outside the main gate at Nellis AFB who was to walk in but Thunderbird #1. It was Lt Col Greg Thomas last show as a Thunderbird. Charger as he is know stpeed down this year having completed his second year as commander. ... Read More

We heard that it is no longer called Avaition Nation but rather the Nellis AFB Open House. Something about budget cutting and no longer having Civilian Performers doing routines at a Military Base. Thanks Obama!! ... Read More

Joe Kates gets invited by Ed Shipley aboard the ABS.TV (airshowbuzz.com) Tour bus for a little meet and greet!! ... Read More

Joe's dad Bob meets up with Julie Reesman aka Mig Mama at Aviation Nation 2009 at the Nellis Open House. ... Read More

Photorecon meets Kevin Eldridge and John Hinton at Aviation Nation 2009 ... Read More