Two Air Shows for the Price of None in Ocean City
Daredevil wing walker Jane Wicker hangs from the wing of her airplane. Wicker will be featured during the Sunday show.OCEAN CITY - Two air shows will be held at this family resort the weekend of Sept. 17-18. Both are free.Jersey Shore Guide By Press ReleaseThe 26th Annual Ocean City Airport Festival is set for Sat., Sept. 17 at the Airport, 26th and Bay Ave. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Airport’s grounds will be packed with unusual air planes. There will be an awards ceremony at 2 p.m. for the most outstanding aircraft on display.
Highlight of the ground display will be a rare Mitchell World War II B 25 Bomber that gained fame for its flexibility and durability during that conflict. It was brought to national attention in April of 1942 when General Jimmy Doolittle led 15 B-25’s from the aircraft carrier “Hornet” in America’s first attack on mainland Japan. The B-25 will take off from the Airport at the conclusion of the Festival at 3 p.m. It was made available to Ocean City by the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum.
This World War II B 25 Bomber will be displayed at the show on Saturday and will take off from the runway at 3 p.m.
Among the many other features of the event will be an exciting Kite display by Air Circus of Ocean City from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Airport’s runway. Various stunt kites will literally dance in the air operated by Doug Jewell and his team of kite enthusiasts.
At 12:30 p.m., the N.J.Pine Barrens RC Club will present an exciting model airplane display. Some of the miniature jets will attain speeds of over 100 miles per hour while performing exciting maneuvers.
The event will be child friendly with a paper airplane making and flying contest at 11 a.m. There will be categories for children from 4 to 12. First place winners will receive a free ride on a real airplane, the Red Baron. A paper clip sculpting contest will be held during the day, plus a yo yo demonstration and Bubble display by Air Circus. There will be free face painters.
The youth band 1-2-3 Draw will entertain. There is a mini playground at the entrance to the airport.
There will be an antique auto display with a Runway Parade at 11:20 a.m., helicopter and airplane rides for a fee, and much more. Refreshments will be available.
On Sun., Sept. 18, stunt pilots will perform a two hour Aerobatic Air Show over the beach. The dazzling display will be visible the entire length of the City’s boardwalk from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Aerobatic Show will feature 12 acts including individual performances and groups flying in formation. Featured performances include Aerobatics world champion, Rob Holland, Jane Wicker, a daredevil wing walker who has appeared in numerous movies and the Iron Eagle Aerobatic team.
Also featured will be Bill Gordon flying an Aurora 450 Stearman; Jim Beasley in a Spitfire Mk. XVIII; the Fire Birds Aerobatic Team; Randy Devere piloting CJ-6 Aerobatics; the NE Raiders Formation Team; stunt pilots Kevin Russo, Kendall Simpson and Jack Knutson and a Vintage T-6/SNJ Flight.
For information call the Public Relations Officer, (609) 525-9300, nights and weekends call 609-364-4010.
Highlight of the ground display will be a rare Mitchell World War II B 25 Bomber that gained fame for its flexibility and durability during that conflict. It was brought to national attention in April of 1942 when General Jimmy Doolittle led 15 B-25’s from the aircraft carrier “Hornet” in America’s first attack on mainland Japan. The B-25 will take off from the Airport at the conclusion of the Festival at 3 p.m. It was made available to Ocean City by the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum.
This World War II B 25 Bomber will be displayed at the show on Saturday and will take off from the runway at 3 p.m.Among the many other features of the event will be an exciting Kite display by Air Circus of Ocean City from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Airport’s runway. Various stunt kites will literally dance in the air operated by Doug Jewell and his team of kite enthusiasts.
At 12:30 p.m., the N.J.Pine Barrens RC Club will present an exciting model airplane display. Some of the miniature jets will attain speeds of over 100 miles per hour while performing exciting maneuvers.
The event will be child friendly with a paper airplane making and flying contest at 11 a.m. There will be categories for children from 4 to 12. First place winners will receive a free ride on a real airplane, the Red Baron. A paper clip sculpting contest will be held during the day, plus a yo yo demonstration and Bubble display by Air Circus. There will be free face painters.
The youth band 1-2-3 Draw will entertain. There is a mini playground at the entrance to the airport.
There will be an antique auto display with a Runway Parade at 11:20 a.m., helicopter and airplane rides for a fee, and much more. Refreshments will be available.
On Sun., Sept. 18, stunt pilots will perform a two hour Aerobatic Air Show over the beach. The dazzling display will be visible the entire length of the City’s boardwalk from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Aerobatic Show will feature 12 acts including individual performances and groups flying in formation. Featured performances include Aerobatics world champion, Rob Holland, Jane Wicker, a daredevil wing walker who has appeared in numerous movies and the Iron Eagle Aerobatic team.
Also featured will be Bill Gordon flying an Aurora 450 Stearman; Jim Beasley in a Spitfire Mk. XVIII; the Fire Birds Aerobatic Team; Randy Devere piloting CJ-6 Aerobatics; the NE Raiders Formation Team; stunt pilots Kevin Russo, Kendall Simpson and Jack Knutson and a Vintage T-6/SNJ Flight.
For information call the Public Relations Officer, (609) 525-9300, nights and weekends call 609-364-4010.
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