Arctic Thunder airshow takes to the skies over Anchorage

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds carry out throughout a rehearsal for the Arctic Thunder Open House on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. (Loren Holmes / ADN)

The Arctic Thunder Open House formally started at 9 a.m. Saturday on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, however a number of particular friends have been invited to the rehearsal day on Friday.

Department of Defense card holders, youth teams and Miss America have been readily available to watch the U.S Air Force Thunderbirds, a F-22 demonstration crew, stunt pilot Melissa Burns and different performers as they warmed up for the air present going down this weekend.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds carry out throughout a rehearsal for the Arctic Thunder Open House on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. (Loren Holmes / ADN)

Emma Broyles, the first Alaskan and first Korean-American to win the Miss America pageant, even suited up and took a trip with the Thunderbirds.

Miss America, Emma Broyles, gestures to her household as she departs for a trip with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds throughout the Arctic Thunder Open House on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. (Loren Holmes / ADN)

“She told me she’s a little worried about air sickness, that’s something that she gets quite frequently,” mentioned Thunderbirds flight surgeon Travis Grindstaff, talking to reporters as Broyles was suiting up. “But this is totally different, and she’s a big adrenaline junkie with roller coasters. She’s going to have a blast.”

Both the Richardson and Boniface gates will likely be open to the public for Arctic Thunder Open House at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free, however organizers count on 180,000 individuals to attend, so plan accordingly.