US Thunderbirds (Photo courtesy of City of Chicago)
Chicago’s famed Air and Water Show is this weekend but you don’t have to wait until Saturday to see its highlights. Just head to the North Avenue Beach on Friday. Bring plenty of sun tan lotion and drinking water because the flyovers will be happening all day.
The show actually can be seen from Fullerton Avenue on the north to Oak Street on the south but North Avenue is the center of the action.
However, if you want to go when thousands of others head to North Avenue, the show runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. If similar to past years the U. S. Thunderbirds will fly overhead near the end both says. But watch for them earlier on Friday.
The Air and Water Show, first started in 1959, is free. This year it will again feature the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
It will also pay tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps. However, the U.S. Navy will not be participating.
The Warbird Thunder Airshows part of the event includes the SNJ-2 and SNJ-3, a World War II-era aircraft once used by the U.S. Navy and Marine. Watch for “Ol Growler” leading a routine of loops, rolls and Cuban Eights.
In addition to military performers are the following Civilian Performers and groups.
The Warbird Thunder Airshows part of the event includes the SNJ-2 and SNJ-3, a World War II-era aircraft once used by the U.S. Navy and Marine. Watch for “Ol Growler” leading a routine of loops, rolls and Cuban Eights.
The show also features:
- Bill Stein Airshows
- Coleman Aerosports – Kevin Coleman
- Folds of Honor Biplane – Ed Hamill
- Mini Jet Airshows – Tom Larkin
- Muscle Biplane Machaira – Bob Richards
- Super Stearman “Big Red” – Susan Dacy
For more information visit City of Chicago :: Chicago Air and Water Show
Have fun
Jodie Jacobs
