The Pacific Airshow introduced this week that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be part of the lineup for the 2021 Airshow, Oct. 1-3, flying over the ocean in Huntington Beach.
For solely the second time in U.S. historical past, the three North American jet groups – the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will carry out collectively at one airshow.
“To say it’s an honor to have the Thunderbirds join us again would be an understatement,” stated Kevin Elliott, occasion director. “The lineup of the 2021 Pacific Airshow will become a thing of legend with kids growing up to say, ‘I remember when all three North American Jet Teams flew together in Huntington Beach.’ If you know anything about Airshows, or even if you don’t, you will not want to miss this spectacle.”
With the 2020 season cancelled, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds took the time to rework their air present efficiency. This yr, the Thunderbirds will debut their new routine with formations that inform a narrative of patriotism, American ingenuity, teamwork, and inspiration. Fans can count on to see a brand new maneuver, Rapid Recovery, together with different modified maneuvers showcasing precision flying and fight capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The Thunderbirds will be part of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at Pacific Airshow this yr celebrating their seventy fifth anniversary season and flying new F/A-18 Super Hornets, plus the Canadian Forces Snowbirds celebrating their fiftieth anniversary, Major Kristin “BEO” Wolfe main the U.S. Air Force ACC F-35A Lightning II Demo squad, Lieutenant David “Strokes” Hinkle main the U.S. Navy F-35C Lighting II Demo, the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Demo Team, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute demonstration workforce, together with dozens of different navy aviators and civilian performers.
Pacific Airshow was acknowledged because the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Civilian Show Site of the Year in each 2018 and 2019, making it the one air present in historical past to win the award in consecutive years.
To add to the thrills, Pacific Airshow is introducing the two-night Afterburner Music Festival, the Official After Party, happening on Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Sammy Hagar and his band “Sammy Hagar & The Circle” will headline the primary present on Friday, October 1 together with Umphrey’s McGee and 90’s Rockshow. Chart-topping, award-winning nation artist Sam Hunt will headline the present on Saturday, October 2 with accompanying performances by X Ambassadors and Cassadee Pope. Local DJ Mark Moreno will open the pageant each nights.
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are set to seem on stage with Sammy Hagar on Friday evening to play tribute to Van Halen and the 1986 Dreams music video, which featured the then Blue Angels flying their A-4 Skyhawks.
Tickets for the Friday evening pageant begin at $69 for General Admission and $169 for VIP tickets, which incorporates entry to the unique VIP lounge “The Hangar,” plus premium meals and beverage choices and VIP restrooms. Saturday evening ticket costs begin at $79 for General Admission and $179 for VIP. Tickets could be bought on-line at afterburnermusicfestival.com or via the Pacific Airshow cell app.
Fans can use the brand new cell app to study this yr’s Airshow and Afterburner Music Festival performers, uncover main factors of curiosity utilizing an interactive map, buy occasion tickets, and keep up to date with vital occasion updates and bulletins. Fans can obtain the cell app via their supplier’s app retailer.
Airshow attendees have 5 premium viewing choices for the present this yr, which could be bought on the brand new cell app or the Pacific Airshow web site at pacificairshow.com.
For extra info, please go to www.pacificairshow.com, comply with Pacific Airshow on social media @pacificairshow and obtain the cell app from the app retailer.
The Afterburner Music Festival is bringing reside music again to the Huntington City Beach for the primary time in practically a decade. The Music Festival is an epic two-night occasion held proper on the sand at one among Southern California’s finest seashores. For extra info go to www.afterburnermusicfestival.com.
