Confirmed Aerial Performers for Wings Over Wayne 2011
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Flying the F-16C Fighting Falcon, the Thunderbirds' have one goal: When Airmen, the public and children see the team around the world, on the ground or in the air, each person will be captivated & overwhelmed with a powerful sense of pride in America & its Air Force.
The Thunderbirds are a team of Airmen representing the best of the U.S. Air Force and the highest standards of integrity, service and excellence to the American public and the world. They are the face of the U.S. Air Force - your Abassadors in Blue!
U.S. Army Golden Knights
Cutting away a parachute on purpose. Passing a baton at 120 mph. Flying the American flag at 12,000 feet. Landing dead center on the target. The Golden Knights have been holding audiences in the palm of their hands all over the world with their feats of aerial acrobatics. Now in their 50th year of entertaining with their amazing aerial skills, the men and women of the Golden Knights continue to show why they are considered the world's best parachute team.
Tora! Tora! Tora!
TORA TORA TORA is a re-creation of the December 7th 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. It's accomplished through hundreds of dedicated volunteers -- most belonging to the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) working as ground crew, maintenance, pilots and pyrotechnic experts. The purpose is to create a dynamic history lesson about the event that propelled us into World War II .....and entertain.
The show involves many Japanese fighters and bombers simulating the Pearl Harbor attack. In addition, TORA provides breathtaking smoke, fire and explosions from the pyrotechnics team.
Seymour Johnson F-15E "Strike Eagle" Demo Team
The F-15E Strike Eagle Demo Team is ACC's newest demonstration team, brought online in 2006. This exciting new team based out of Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. displays the F-15E Strike Eagle's capabilities as a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather, as well as the capability to fight its way to a target over long ranges, destroy enemy ground positions and fight its way out.
Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows
Millions of people have marveled over Robs non-stop, action packed airshow routine. Steping of his Gold Metal Finnish at the 8th World Advanced Aerobatic Championships, Rob brings a whole new and exciting set of world-class maneuvers to his routine this year!
Flying the MX2 Aerobatic Aircraft by MX Aircraft Ultimate Airshows brings unrivaled performance in the sky. With a high energy mixture of both high and low altitude maneuvers, Rob will delight and amaze the audience.
Matt Younkin | Twin Beech 18
Matt Younkin's Beech 18 performance is likely the most unusual act on the airshow circuit today. The Beech 18 was never designed for aerobatic flight; however that doesn't make it incapable.
The performance begins and ends to light-hearted music which capitalizes on an overly obese airplane executing maneuvers that its designers and airshow audience members alike never conceived possible for a large transport plane. As a contrast, the majority of the performance flows with beauty and grace to equally beautiful music and a special tribute to Bobby Younkin.
Sky Soldiers Demonstration Team
The Sky Soldiers Demonstration Teams are dedicated groups of veteran pilots and ground support staff that perform a patriotic tribute to our country's military. Aerial programs feature authentic Vietnam era Army aircraft that have been restored and are flown by the Sky Soldiers highly experienced former military pilots and crew chiefs.
These are real Army aircraft with real Veteran military aviators performing real combat flight maneuvers.
Matt Chapman Airshows
Matt is recognized as an extraordinary aerobatic pilot who thrills millions of airshow fans each summer.
At the 1998 World Aerobatic Championships, Matt was the highest-ranking American pilot, finishing third in the world with a bronze medal. He led the Men's Team to a silver medal. Along with this impressive finish came the coveted Hilliard Trophy, awarded to the highest finishing U.S. pilot at the WAC.
MiG-17F DEMO "Check Six" | Randy Ball
Randy Ball's MiG-17F spent almost four years in restoration, and is one of only a handful of vintage jets flying the North American air show circuit. It has an authentic paint job and is the only MiG available for ground display with fully restored guns. Randy's MiG has been seen by millions of air show fans across North America
During his demo in the MiG-17F, he routinely pulls 8gs, and reaches speeds approaching 700 mph, all while only a few hundred feet off the ground.
ACC Heritage P-51| A-10 | F-4 | F-15E
The USAF established the Heritage Flight program in 1997 to support the Air Force 50th anniversary. The exhibition features today's state-of-the-art fighters flying in close formation, such as the P-51 Mustang, A-10 Warthog, F-15E Strike Eagle and the F-4 Phantom. The Heritage Flight mission: To safely and proudly display the evolution of United States Air Force air power and to support Air Force recruiting.
A-10 Demonstration Team
A select group of professionals dedicated to showing the extreme capabilities of the A-10 aircraft through exceptional aerial maneuvers.
The A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.
Stallion 51 - Lee Lauderback | P-51 Mustang Demo "Crazy Horse"
The Mustang Demonstration is dedicated to the P-51 Mustang and its history as being arguably the most famous fighter of World War II. In addition to the Mustang Demonstration, Lee also participates in the USAF Heritage Flight Program. This unique demonstration includes close formation with the USAF best of the best: the A-10 Warthog, F-16 Viper and the F22 Raptor. The USAF Heritage Flight Program allows the public to see first-hand the heritage of the "old and the new" fighter aircraft and pays tribute to the legends of the past and the heroes of today.
F-4 Phantom Demonstration Team
Phantom East - Performs in the U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight as the only currently active Air Force warbird. We fly the QF-4E Phantom, an F-4E modified for use as an unmanned aerial target. The aircraft used for USAF Heritage Flight or demonstration receive a special paint scheme representative of a period in the Phantom's proud combat history.
KC-135 “Stratotanker”
Seymour Johnson is home to the 916th Air Refueling Wing. The wing currently is home to 16 KC-135R Stratotankers. The 916th is deployable on a global scale to support U.S. military and NATO allies in air-to-air refueling, cargo and passenger hauling. The unit is equipped with various maintenance and support functions to aid the flying mission. All squadrons and flights are deployable to support U.S. military interests at home and abroad.
Combined Arms Demo F-15E/F-16/AT-38/KC-135
See mission commanders of the 4th Fighter Wing lead a strike package of multiple F-15Es, A-10s, and paratroopers to demonstrate directly in front of the air show crowd real-world battlefield tactics used to attack and secure an enemy airfield. Numerous explosions highlight this event.
Hugh Oldham - Air Show Announcer
Hugh Oldham has a long history in the entertainment business and has been narrating airshows for well over a quarter of a century. He performed in his first airshow 1968, and his first house announcer gig was in 1976. Integrating experience, knowledge, enthusiasm and humor, Oldham's commentary is accurate and entertaining, designed to add to the spectators’ enjoyment.