March Air Reserve Base’s – Southern California Airshow

March Air Reserve Base
Riverside, California

Thousands of spectators were drawn to the March Air Reserve Base for the Southern California Airshow, April 12th and 13th. The airshow featured military and civilian performances, accompanied by static displays including Military, Civilian, local Law Enforcement and Fire Department aircraft. The Southern California Air Show is a long-standing tradition at March Air reserve Base, which is one of the oldest airfields operated by the U.S. military and holds a storied past. Home to the 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base has stood as a pillar of American airpower for over a century. The Base proudly opened their gates to share the legacy of excellence that defines our armed forces.

This airshow is more than a display of skill and technology—it is a testament to the courage, discipline, and expertise of the men and women who serve our great nation. Airshow fans witnessed the raw lethality and unmatched capabilities of our military and civilian aviators as they push the limits of flight and demonstrate the might of American airpower. From high-speed military demonstrations to awe-inspiring civilian performances, and from cutting-edge aircraft to interactive ground displays, every aspect of this event reflects our commitment to defending freedom and advancing the frontier of aviation. The March Air Reserve Base show has become a signature display of air power, innovation and connecting with the community and continues to be one of the more popular airshows on the west coast.

The Southern California Airshow offered a non-stop lineup over the weekend of aerial demonstrations and performances by the following aircraft and teams:

-USAF THUNDERBIRDS
-KC-135 Stratotankers Minimum Interval Takeoff Demonstration
-KC-135 and C-17 Air Refueling Demonstration
-Pacific Air Force C-17 Globemaster Demonstration

-U.S. Air Force F-35A Demonstration Team
-AT-6 SNJ Wardog Ace with John Collver

-Dawn Patrol RV4 Formation Demonstration
-TS-11 ISKRA with David Costa
-Pitts S-1 with Anthony Oshinuga
-Microjet with Torrey Ward
-USMC F-35B Demonstration
-Air Force E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System Flyby

-Sky sailing with Boyd Willat
-Air Force B-1 Bomber Flyby

-WW2 Parade C-47, P-38, P-40, B-25, P-51
-Military Trainer Parade T-34, T-28, T-6
-C-53 Skytrooper dropping parachute teams AFA Wings of Blue and Skyhawk
-P-51 Plum Crazy with Vicky Benzing

-A-37 Dragonfly
-Folds of Honor with Ed Hammill
-Military Fighter Parade including F-16, F-35A, F-15C, T-38, A-10

-KC-46 Pegasus and Military Fighter Formation Pass
-Mustang Mania P-51, P-63 (Palm Springs Museum)
-Extra 330 with Aarron Deliu
-Dead-stick Comedy Act with Kent Pietsch

The Southern California Airshow did not disappoint. One of the many anticipated demonstrations was the B-1 Bomber fly by from the 7th Bombing Wing out of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The B-1 made its appearance on Sunday with two dramatic passes during the air show. It’s always a great sight to see this amazing bomber fly in any fashion. A big thank you to the March Air Reserve Base and its Public Affairs Team for making this Airshow great for all the participating media outlets.

The next Southern California Airshow at March Air Reserve Base is tentatively scheduled for 2027.