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The F-15C Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. It can penetrate enemy defense and outperform and outfight any current enemy aircraft. For more information visit:

U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight

Commemorative Fly-By Added

Each event day, the past will meet the present when the F-16 Fighting Falcon performs a commemorative Heritage Flight with a P-51 Mustang "Excalibur".

The USAF Heritage Flight program was established in 1997 to commemorate the Air Force's 50th anniversary. It involves today's state-of-the-art fighters flying in close formation with World War II, Korean and Vietnam era fighters. The flight's mission is to safely and proudly display the evolution of U.S. Air Force airpower and to support the Air Force's recruiting and retention efforts. For more information visit:www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/heritageflight/index.asp

U.S. Navy Legacy Flight

Vintage Fly-By to Act Line-up

The historic Legacy Flight will feature the WWII FG-1D Corsair flying on the wing of the F/A-18F Super Hornet in a picture perfect performance. The Tailhook Legacy Flight® program preserves the rich heritage of Naval Aviation by matching today's frontline fighters with their predecessors in close flight maneuvers at air shows nationwide. For more information visit: www.legacyflight.org/index.html

U.S. air force f-16 fighting falcon tactical demonstration

Viper Added to Act Line-Up

The F-16CJ Fighting Falcon, more commonly known to military pilots as the Viper, is a compact, extremely maneuverable multi-role fighter aircraft. The F-16 has proven itself in air-to-air combat as well as air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the air forces of the United States and other allied nations. For more information visit: www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/f16west/index.asp

U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super hornet tactical demonstration

Expands Act Line-Up

The U.S. Navy's F/A-18F Super Hornet is an all-weather strike fighter aircraft that performs fighter escort, fleet air defense, force projection, interdiction, and close air support. An upgrade of the F/A-18C/D Hornet, the Super Hornet is 25 percent larger and offers longer range, greater endurance, increased weapon- and fuel-carrying ability along with improved survivability and the capacity for future growth.

NASA Glenn Open Houses

NASA will celebrate its 50th Anniversary throughout 2008. The theme is "NASA @ 50: Exploring for Answers, Powering Our Future." The Glenn Research Center is planning to celebrate with a variety of events including Open Houses. These will be unique opportunities for visitors of all ages to see what lies behind the gates of NASA. For more information visit: nasa50th.grc.nasa.gov

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S AIR & SPACE MUSEUM TO HOST "WOMEN IN UNIFORM" EVENT

Women in Uniform will be celebrated at the third annual free family day on Saturday, April 28, 2008 at the International Women's Air & Space Museum located in the Burke Lakefront Airport terminal. The event will take place from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The museum will be celebrating Women's History Month with a day of activities saluting women aviators in uniform, from the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII to today's heroes. For more information click here:www.iwasm.org/

U.S. Air force academy band to perform at playhouse square

The United States Air Force Academy Band from Colorado Springs , Colorado is performing a FREE public concert in Cleveland on Wednesday April 2nd at 7pm. The concert will be at the Playhouse Square 's Allen Theatre . Tickets are available at the Playhouse Square Box Office at 1501 Euclid Ave , or by calling 216-641-6000. This musical event will feature highlights from the musical "Oklahoma !", concert band classics and, of course, patriotic favorites. For more information visit: www.playhousesquare.com

Blue Angels Receive "Sword of Excellence" Award

At the recent International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) convention the U.S. Navy Blue Angels took home the coveted "Sword of Excellence" award. This is the first time in the history of this prestigious award that a military team won this top honor. For 61 years the Blues have represented the proud history of the United States Navy and Marines. AirShowBuzz produced an inspirational video announcing the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as the air show industry's top gun of 2007. Please join us in congratulating them for this honor! To watch the video click here: http://www.airshowbuzz.com/videos

Blue Angels to Fly-by super bowl

Rumor has it that the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be performing a fly-by during the 2008 Super Bowl. So keep your eyes peeled to the skies during the big game.

Earlier this week, the Blue Angles gave Terrell Davis a wild flight over Arizona in the F/A-18 Hornet. To watch the in-cockpit footage on NFL Total Access click here: www.nfl.com/videos

The pilots who flew Terrell Davis stopped by the set of the NFL Network to talk about the experience. Davis describes pulling Gs like having a python squeeze you. To watch the interview on NFL Total Access click here:www.nfl.com/videos

Air Show Line-up expanded

Dog Fights, Barnstorming, Jet Sailplane and More...

U.S. Navy Blue Angels to headline 2008 air show

Air Show will celebrate NASA's 50th Anniversary

LAS VEGAS (DEC. 12, 2007) Cleveland will host the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as headliners of the 2008 Cleveland National Air Show presented by Discount Drug Mart on Labor Day Weekend at Burke Lakefront Airport.

The U.S. Department of Defense announced yesterday that the Blue Angels will demonstrate the spectacular power and precision of their F/A-18 Hornet jets at the August 30, 31 and September 1 Cleveland event. The complete 2008 Blue Angels schedule was released at the annual International Council of Air Shows convention in Las Vegas , Nevada .

Cleveland 's 2008 edition of the annual aerial extravaganza will also recognize NASA's 50th Anniversary. "2008 will be a special year," said Air Show Executive Director Chuck Newcomb, "NASA has powered us into the 21 st century with technological innovations and scientific discoveries in Aeronautics, Exploration Systems, Science and Space Operations. The Air Show will celebrate NASA's past and promising future with unique exhibits and aircraft."<More...>

FIGHTER PILOT: OPERATION RED FLAG

BRINGS HEART-POUNDING ACTION TO THE GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER 'S OMNIMAX THEATER!

Do you need an aviation fix...visit the Great Lakes Science Center's Omnimax Theater (December 1 - July 4, 2008) and follow Captain John Stratton in his F-15 Eagle as he pursues his life-long dream through Red Flag's complex training. At Red Flag, the international training exercise for air forces of The U.S. and Allied countries, hundreds of the world's best pilots meet for the most challenging flying of their careers. The objective is to make the exercises as real and challenging as possible – to take the pilots to the limit of what they can handle!

This giant screen film is the closest audiences will ever get to a ride in the world's greatest fighter jet.

For more information, contact the Science Center at (216) 694-2000 or visit www.GreatScience.com

aviation week and space technology photo contest

The below photo taken by George M. Burns during the 2007 Cleveland National Air Show received an honorable mention in the 2007 Aviation Week and Space Technology International Art and Photography contest. The photo was printed in the December 24/31 issue with the following caption:

A flight of four at the 2007 Cleveland National Air Show has Sean D. Tucker leading the diamond with John Klatt, Eric Tucker and Julie Clark in close formation.

check out the airshowbuzz website

Do you fly in your dreams?

Air Show fans across the country have a website where they can share their aviation dreams and experiences. AirShowBuzz.com has behind the scenes forums, photos and videos. To view a promotional video and explore the site click here: http://www.airshowbuzz.com

World Airshow Magazine

Get ready for the 2008 Air Show season by subscribing to World Airshow Magazine. This is the world's only magazine dedicated to Air Shows and includes feature stories, Air Show highlights from across the country plus behind the scenes articles on the industry's people and performers. For more information click here: http://www.airshowmag.com

check out tyson's best of aviation - 2007

Air Show Fans…do you need an afterburner fix? Try visiting the web site of Tyson V. Rininger of TVR Photography to view videos with exceptional aviation images set to edgy music.

TVR Photography specializes in all aspects of Aviation photography and serves the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS). To view videos click here: http://www.tvrphotography.com/video/

2007 Photo Gallery Submissions Now Posted

Relive the excitement and thrill of the 2007 Cleveland National Air Show, and other past years.

Attention Air Show fans…want to share your photos with other fans across the country? Visit AirShowBuzz.com...this website has behind the scenes forums, photos and videos. To explore the site click here: http://www.airshowbuzz.com

air show Offers e-newsletter

Cleveland National Air Show Fans can subscribe to receive an Air Show e-newsletter. The periodic newsletter will update fans on current Air Show information leading up to the annual event. To subscribe click here.

"Stadium" Temporary Flight Restrictions (tfr'S) and the air show

The Air Show will continue to operate concurrent with events that occur at Cleveland Brown's Stadium or Jacob's Field during the same time the Air Show is held. Occasionally the Air Show may have to make minor adjustments to the time civilian acts perform.

Cleveland National Air Show - 101 Best Aviation Attractions

The Cleveland National Air Show is included in McGraw-Hill’s new book 101 Best Aviation Attractions!

From the author of aviation classics such as The $100 Hamburger and The $500 Round of Golf comes a flight plan to the world's greatest aviation attractions. 101 Best Aviation Attractions is a thrilling guidebook to the best U.S. aviation events and attractions – including air shows, air museums and historic sites – with a few bonus foreign sites added for pilots with international taste.

Additional information is available at http://books.mcgraw-hill.com

WHAT'S NEW

Updated on 4/21/08

U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle Tactical Demonstration to perform

Eagle will Showcase Air Supremacy