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The 122nd Indiana Air National Guard Base welcomed tens of 1000’s of spectators to the Fort Wayne Air Show on June 4 and 5 that includes the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet.
One would not simply hop into the cockpit and go. The Thunderbirds had two days of coaching earlier than the weekend occasion. Maj. Zane Taylor serves as slot pilot No. 4, flying between the two wingman behind the lead jet. He additionally fills in on both facet if one other plane wants upkeep. “It can be a fairly easy job or a very hard job depending on the day,” Taylor stated.Â
Flying occurred 11 a.m.-4 .m. June 4 and 5 and basic admission was free. Spectators might improve for a price to seating close to the Thunderbirds staging space with buffet lunches added to the perks.Â
The present included not solely precision flying however pyrotechnics from the Shockwave Jet Truck that breathed fireplace like a dragon.
