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U.S. Navy’s and Marine Corps 250th Birthdays

Story by Daniel O. Myers, photos by Carl Kruse On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will be celebrating its Sesquicentennial. As America prepares to observe the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence,...

Navy Oceana, VA (NASO) Air Show 2025

Story by Daniel O. Myers. Photos by Carl Kruse, Howard German and Bob Finch With Air Boss Wayne Boggs controlling the flying and announcer Ric Peterson calling the action, the 2025 annual NASO show got underway live and on...

THE 2025 NORTHERN ILLINOIS AIRSHOW

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski The 2025 Northern Illinois Airshow was held on September 6th and 7th 2025 at the Waukegan National Airport, Waukegan Illinois. Waukegan National Airport is located just over the Wisconsin/Illinois border or approximately 40...

JET WARBIRDS OF AIRVENTURE 2025

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski Jet Warbirds continue to gain popularity at AirVenture with several different types on display and flying in the afternoon airshows. The Warbirds, just like their propeller powered brother, played just as an important...

128TH AIR REFUELING WING OPEN HOUSE 2025

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport has been home to the 128th Air Refueling Wing, formerly the 128th Fighter Group since 1946 and is vital part of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. The 128th...

VFA-137 “Kestrels”: The Pride of Lemoore

Story and photos by Steve Lewis For nearly forty years, Strike Fighter Squadron 137—the “Kestrels”—have called Naval Air Station Lemoore home. From their very first F/A-18A Hornets in the 1980s to today’s advanced F/A-18E Super Hornets, the Kestrels have...

Joint Base Andrews Air Show 2025

Story and photos by Shawn Byers Joint Base Andrews held what has become a bi-annual air show on September 13th and 14th 2025. I was thankful that it was not in conflict with Naval Air Station Oceana as has...

PROP WARBIRDS OF AIRVENTURE 2025

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski AirVenture and the EAA have always understood the importance of having Warbirds as a key part of the annual airshow and they vital part they continue to play in the history of Aviation...

Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show 2025

Story and photos by Shawn Byers “September Morn” , Neil Diamond’s 1979 ballad always seems to be playing through the speakers on the calm, sunny, morning ramp as I walk around. This is the familiarity I love about Oceana....

Andrews AFB -Joint Base Andrews- Air Show 2025

Story by Daniel O. Myers, photos by Howard German and Bryan T. Mangan From September 12 to 14, 2025 the 316th Wing hosted the Joint Base Andrews (JBA) Air Show and open house Located in the National Capital Region,...

The 22nd Annual Apple Valley Airshow and NAPA Car/Motorcycle Show

Story and photos by Jeff Serpa The 22nd Annual Apple Valley Airshow and NAPA Car/Motorcycle Show is in the books. With the crowd estimated at approximately 20,000 spectators, Apple Valley and it’s organizer Susie Newman-Harris did not disappoint. Spectators...

AMERICA’S AIRSHOW AT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, SEPTEMBER 2025

Story and photos by Jeff Serpa MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. America’s airshow returned to MCAS Miramar Sept 26th-28th. The Former home to the US Navy Top Gun school and Fightertown USA, the Miramar Airshow is one of...

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